Inter refuse to play in China
Tuesday 1 June, 2010
Chaos surrounds the Italian Super Cup, as the Lega Calcio insist there is no decision on Beijing and Inter refuse to play there on August 21.
Last season the tournament was played at the Birds’ Nest Stadium in Beijing on August 8 and initially it was going to be there again in 2010.
A few weeks ago reports circulated that it would kick off at San Siro instead, while today the Italian ambassador to China announced a deal had been struck to play in Beijing on August 21.
“The Lega Calcio wishes to point out that no decision has been made on the date or venue for this game,” read a statement released this evening.
However, Inter are already standing up to complain about the clash with Coppa Italia Finalists Roma.
“The truth is that we sent a letter to the Lega Calcio confirming we cannot play in China on August 21, because on August 27 we must play the European Super Cup in Montecarlo,” explained Inter general manager Ernesto Paolillo.
“Therefore the two dates are incompatible.”
Either the fixture is moved to a European venue or the date must be changed.
Last season Inter lost the Italian Super Cup match 2-1 to Lazio in Beijing.
http://football-italia.net/jun01z.html
Btw, Cessena, the team that just got promoted to Serie A after 19 years just lost their manager, he quit.
You see what he had to say?
“I spoke to the President and revealed how difficult it is for me to find new motivation after two unforgettable seasons lived to the max,”
“At this moment I simply could not give all of myself to the team in the same way as I have done up until now.
“I leave Cesena because I am a person who always tries to give his best and I fear that I could ruin that wonderful rapport between us.
“I feel that I am Cesena through and through now. I thank everyone, from the club to my staff, the players and the fans for a relationship I will never forget.”
So weird to bring a team from Serie C to Serie A in two seasons and lose motivation.