Lega Serie A President Lorenzo Casini has picked up the suggestion from Chelsea owner Todd Boehly and insists Italian football will ‘study the idea’ of an All-Star Game.
The proposal was rather shrugged off by the English when made by American investor Boehly, who purchased the Stamford Bridge side from Roman Abramovich this summer.
However, it is a regular in American sports and the Lega Serie A is open to any idea that would boost revenue and the profile of the league.
“The idea of an All-Star Game in Serie A merits attention,” Casini told news agency ANSA.
“We will study the project and clubs will evaluate all the pros and cons. I still recall the excitement of the Europe vs. Rest of the World match in August 1982 with our Dino Zoff, Marco Tardelli, Paolo Rossi and above all Giancarlo Antognoni who played better than Michel Platini and Zico.
“We need to rediscover that spirit, involving clubs, Presidents, directors and coaches as well as naturally the media and fans.”
Casini also suggested the possibility of a free kick tournament as part of the festivities, showing off the best that the League can offer from its individual players.
Serie A is a long way behind the Premier League in terms of revenue, but also struggles in comparison to the other European top five divisions.
There had been the suggestion, later scrapped, to play an exhibition match in North America during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, seeing as Italy had failed to qualify for the tournament.
When the English said I was like nah that’s stupid. When Italians say it I’m all for it 🤣🤣
How about evaluating the refs and var instead
How about to own your stadium to begin with?