Italian Football: De Laurentiis Calls for Change, Criticizes Streaming TV

Napoli’s President Aurelio De Laurentiis made waves at the AIC Football Grand Gala, advocating for significant changes in Italian football and taking aim at streaming TV platforms like Dazn.

From the Stage, Calls for “States General of Football”

After receiving the award for the best club of the season, De Laurentiis didn’t shy away from expressing his views on the current state of Italian football, ragionieria (bureaucracy), and the lack of innovation.

“Football is old, very old… We need to clear the table of everything that is old. We behave like employees of a large system in which only two people are in charge.”

Aurelio De Laurentiis

He called for a “States General of Football,” urging a new model of self-governance for the sector, aiming to move away from the traditional, anachronistic system dominated by a few.

Reducing Teams, Increasing Innovation

De Laurentiis suggested reducing the number of Serie A teams to mirror the NBA model, aiming to complete the championship earlier and avoid energy loss due to national team obligations. He pointed out that with fewer teams, less fear would surround investing in clubs.

“If we were fewer clubs, we would end the championship early… In the NBA, there are no relegations, and all the companies are billionaires.”

Aurelio De Laurentiis

Criticism of Streaming TV Platforms

De Laurentiis didn’t hold back when discussing streaming TV platforms like Dazn. Concerns about France’s experience with Dazn leaving abruptly led him to question the quality of coverage and commentators:

“Does Dazn work well? When there are pro-Roman commentators, they don’t work very well.”

Aurelio De Laurentiis

Host Fabio Caressa attempted to soften the patron’s remarks, but the damage was done, revealing the tense relationship between clubs and streaming services.

Did You Know?

• Napoli has been leading Serie A despite several key player injuries this season.
• Aurelio De Laurentiis is not new to controversial statements, often criticizing the Italian football system.

Pro Tips

• Stay tuned for developments in the ongoing discussions about the future of Italian football.
• Keep an eye on Napoli’s performances as they challenge for the Serie A title.

Call to Action

Share your thoughts on De Laurentiis’ proposals and criticisms in the comments below. How do you think Italian football can innovate and improve?

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