Cagliari president Massimo Cellino has suspended himself after the postponement of his side’s match against Roma on Sunday.
The Giallorossi were handed a 3-0 win after local authorities were forced to call off the match following Cellino’s comments, indicating fans should attend the match, despite the Stadio Is Arenas not being safe for fans.
“It was considered necessary out of a sense of duty to the club, the city, the fans and the sporting authorities, especially as it will allow the president to freely defend himself in all courts,” A statement on Cagliari’s official website read.
“Cellino believes the time has come to proceed towards a definitive and constructive clarification of his position, without it affecting Cagliari Calcio.
“He will return from America to Italy so that he can protect his interests when faced with decisions that were made with scant knowledge of the enormous and shocking problems experienced over the last few months.
“There have been clear misunderstandings and a lack of sensibility shown towards the efforts Cagliari Calcio have gone to, directly and without support, to guarantee football at the highest level in Sardinia.”
