Zoff wants Federation role Wednesday 20 September, 2006
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Former Azzurri Coach Dino Zoff has said he is willing to take charge of the Italian Football Federation after Guido Rossi’s exit.
The post at the head of the FIGC became vacant on Monday and the Italian Olympic Committee is now called to appoint his successor to continue the renovation process following Calciopoli.
“I am available and feel that I could face the task of guiding the FIGC, although I don’t think my name is included in the list of candidates,” said Zoff in an interview with a radio network.
“I believe that some rules need to be rewritten, but it is crucial that we do all we can to make sure that the ones that already exist are respected,” added the former Juve goalkeeper.
“Rules have to change, but we also need a change in the men. This situation has been going on for a long time.
“As usual in Italy we had to reach the peak before someone realised that there was something wrong,” continued Zoff.
“Once the problems came to light, everything was then put on the same level and it is now very difficult to understand what the reality was.
“I admit I had the feeling there was something wrong, but when you are part of a structure like this it’s always hard to believe that there actually is any wrongdoing.”
One of the consequences of the scandal was Juve’s demotion to Serie B and Zoff cannot hide his sadness for his former club.
“It’s a very bad feeling, Juve was proud of the fact that they had always played in Serie A. Personally, this was a blow and I am sure it was the same for all the Bianconeri supporters.”
Meanwhile, Calciopoli investigator Francesco Saverio Borrelli also resigned from his role at the head of the Investigating Office and formally announced his decision to the FIGC on Wednesday, who however asked him to stay.
Borrelli told interim commissioner Massimo Coccia that he will take some time to think about it and will give his final answer in a few days’ time.
http://www.channel4.com/sport/football_italia/sep20h.html
what you think
please discuss
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Former Azzurri Coach Dino Zoff has said he is willing to take charge of the Italian Football Federation after Guido Rossi’s exit.
The post at the head of the FIGC became vacant on Monday and the Italian Olympic Committee is now called to appoint his successor to continue the renovation process following Calciopoli.
“I am available and feel that I could face the task of guiding the FIGC, although I don’t think my name is included in the list of candidates,” said Zoff in an interview with a radio network.
“I believe that some rules need to be rewritten, but it is crucial that we do all we can to make sure that the ones that already exist are respected,” added the former Juve goalkeeper.
“Rules have to change, but we also need a change in the men. This situation has been going on for a long time.
“As usual in Italy we had to reach the peak before someone realised that there was something wrong,” continued Zoff.
“Once the problems came to light, everything was then put on the same level and it is now very difficult to understand what the reality was.
“I admit I had the feeling there was something wrong, but when you are part of a structure like this it’s always hard to believe that there actually is any wrongdoing.”
One of the consequences of the scandal was Juve’s demotion to Serie B and Zoff cannot hide his sadness for his former club.
“It’s a very bad feeling, Juve was proud of the fact that they had always played in Serie A. Personally, this was a blow and I am sure it was the same for all the Bianconeri supporters.”
Meanwhile, Calciopoli investigator Francesco Saverio Borrelli also resigned from his role at the head of the Investigating Office and formally announced his decision to the FIGC on Wednesday, who however asked him to stay.
Borrelli told interim commissioner Massimo Coccia that he will take some time to think about it and will give his final answer in a few days’ time.
http://www.channel4.com/sport/football_italia/sep20h.html
what you think
please discuss
Buy on AliExpress.com
I agree with you & salman. I think he would try to be impartial & fair to all, no matter what team/referees/group of people he was dealing with. However, rossi has blackened the name of Juventus, so everyone associated with us will not be considered.
