Alessandro Del Pieropresent in the studies of Sky Sportsspoke about the rumors that he would be a possible candidate for the presidency of the FIGC: “The situation is very simple. I didn’t get up in the morning and decide to run, also because the candidacy has to be brought by someone. Nobody asked me to fill this role, if they don’t invite you, you can’t introduce yourself alone. I’m fine where I am, I’m an open and available person, I like to keep myself informed and updated.
But such a situation must be taken into consideration with a different team spirit. I’ve been compared to one fringe, against another but I’m not that kind of person. One man doesn’t change the dynamics, ever, there must be a team. I don’t want to work against anyone, especially in the FIGC. I say it’s not true, but in case we should sit down and talk about it, to understand certain dynamics. To date there is nothing concrete. In the past I also had to talk about running for another presidency (Juventus ed.) but there was nothing true. None of the FIGC members nominated me.”
Words also on Bologna who this evening will challenge Lille at the Dall’Ara trying to score their first goal in the Champions League after the first four games without a goal: “I have nothing negative to say about Bologna. They must enjoy what they are doing, the stage where it is thanks to an extraordinary thing done last year. The Champions League is different, even Atalanta did a lot in the first year Bologna has a project that’s going well overall, I hope he unlocks himself and starts scoring, he’s doing well in the league and the hope is that he can snatch a victory tonight. Facing the Champions League for the first time in his career, with the need for confirming themselves in the championship weighs a lot. However, I always see a team that plays with a smile and this is important.”