Giorgio Chiellini was one of those who complained about Carlo Tavecchio’s racist comments, but hopes Luis Suarez’s biting ban is cut.
Giorgio Chiellini was one of those who complained about Carlo Tavecchio’s racist comments, but hopes Luis Suarez’s biting ban is cut.
After FIGC Presidential candidate Tavecchio made racist comments during a speech last Friday, Players’ Association President Damiano Tommasi revealed he received several angry phone calls of protest demanding action.
“As soon as I read those phrases, I was disconcerted,” confessed Chiellini today. “I immediately called Tommasi and asked him how it was possible Italian football could be heading towards this election and if there was any way we could stop it.
“There is nothing personal in my words, but I think at this moment there is only one man suitable for the role and that is Demetrio Albertini.
“There might be points in his programme where clubs disagree, but they must make the right decision for Italian football as a whole.
“We’ve got to stop embarrassing ourselves in front of the world. We need to choose the right people who have a certain decorum to handle these roles. As we are still in time, we should make the right choice.”
The FIGC Presidential election is on August 11, but Tavecchio’s support within Serie A is crumbling with the likes of Fiorentina” data-scaytid=”21″>Fiorentina, Sampdoria” data-scaytid=”22″>Sampdoria, Sassuolo” data-scaytid=”23″>Sassuolo, Empoli” data-scaytid=”24″>Empoli and Cesena withdrawing their backing.
Chiellini also commented on the lengthy ban given to Suarez for biting his shoulder during Italy’s World Cup game with Uruguay.
“I said at the time I thought the ban was excessive and I hope it can be reduced.”