A long interview, the one that the President of the National Amateur League Giancarlo Abete he released to the portal Changing Room Chronicles. An interview that touches on many themes, starting with the social importance of the amateur scene: “We are the point of reference for the large portion of those who play and love football, and our objective is to guarantee safety, competitive spirit and the social side of football: it can save lives and remove bad situations. We have a huge pyramid dimension, with great differences within it.”
He continues: “Every year 600 thousand matches are played, because we support football in all its forms: from over 50s and 60s to table football. We try to take it everywhere: we have a project together with the Gaslini Hospital in Genoa with the department oncological Our responsibility is not only to organize the championships and ensure their smooth running. We interpret football in its dimension: we have started a project on mental health, psychological support because we also have to worry about how sport is experienced challenge is linked to the balance we must find within ourselves. There can be negative moments in life: support and healthy physical activity can help you transform them into positive ones.”
However, the news comes in conclusion, regarding the much debated Second Teams: “We have given the availability to have the second teams also in D and in amateurs. We believe that there must be sporting continuity for better or for worse. If the results don’t arrive, it’s right that relegation from C should be contemplated. In Spain it happens. We have organic relationships with Serie C and we have given the opportunity to guarantee a natural sporting course with promotions and relegations.”