Cesena slam 'arrogant’ Del Boy
Cesena President Giorgio Lugaresi has criticised Juventus skipper Alex Del Piero’s attitude during Tuesday’s Serie B clash.
The Old Lady won the tie 2-1, which was originally scheduled for December but was postponed after the tragic accident involving two Bianconeri youth team players.
However, the match ended in a tense atmosphere after the visitors were disallowed a goal just seconds before the final whistle.
“I am tired – now I feel that I must speak up. What happened in Turin was incredible,” said Lugaresi. “I feel that my club deserves to be respected, I cannot remain silent any longer.
“What I saw on Tuesday was utter nonsense. After Jonathan Zebina was sent-off it seemed that Del Piero took the referee’s place – he was the one who gave orders on the pitch.
“Why was he allowed to reprimand the assistant referees? If one of my men had behaved that way I am sure they would have asked the policemen to send him away.”
Lugaresi was disappointed with the world champion’s behaviour, which he did not consider sportsmanlike.
“I don’t like this Del Piero, he was arrogant and this does not correspond to the image we all have of him. If he is nervous because he is playing in Serie B that is not our fault.
“If you want to win, you must do so because you deserve it on the pitch, not because you raise your voice and scream,” concluded the official.
Juventus return to action this weekend with another home clash against Bari, while Cesena travel to Verona.
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