FIGC President Carlo Tavecchio has compared those that are guilty for the spurs of violence to terrorists, additionally discussing further matters that should be taken.
During the show ‘Il Processo del Lunedi‘, presented by Rai Sport, Tavecchio focused on matters that have emerged during the past week as well as declaring his attitude towards safety within Stadia following the event which left several injured due to the explosion of a paper-bomb that was thrown during the Derby della Mole.
“You certainly cannot bring a bomb into the stadium,” he responded when questioned. “Only a crazy person would do something like this.
“At such a stage we need the state to intervene and defend us from these things, because the federation can’t cope with it.
“I demand justice for what has happened, and with a case a serious as this there must be an immediate intervention.”
The recent surges of violence have resulted in CONI (National Italian Olympic Committee) President Giovanni Malago, and even Napoli’s Aurelio De Laurentiis to call form a reform in the way games are controlled, with reference to English policing styles within the stadium.
“This is something that is extremely hard to enforce in this day and age.
“However if the Government and Public both want to go in this direction then I’m sure it can be implemented, but the state must guarantee a sentencing for the culprits. Something has to be done at a legislative level.”
In addition to violence appearing within the crowds, it has showed up among the players with a scuffle between German Denis and Lorenzo Tonelli, both receiving a five-match-ban and one match respectively.
“This can happen even with the fans,” Tavecchio reassured
“But the situation needs defused.”
Concluding on a lighter note, the President spoke of the delight surrounding the European competitions, the first time three Italian sides have reached the Semi-finals since 2003.
“This is a moment of euphoria for everyone, but it doesn’t mean that we expect the competition to be easy.”
