Napoli have released a statement on Maurizio Sarri’s ban, urging Roberto Mancini to accept his apology.
The Partenopei Coach has been fined €20,000 and given a two-game ban in the Coppa Italia after an altercation with Inter’s Roberto Mancini, who accused him of using homophobic language.
Napoli have released a statement on Maurizio Sarri’s ban, urging Roberto Mancini to accept his apology.
The Partenopei Coach has been fined €20,000 and given a two-game ban in the Coppa Italia after an altercation with Inter’s Roberto Mancini, who accused him of using homophobic language.
“The decision of the disciplinary commission formally confirms the absence of any racist or homophobic connotations in the words of Coach Sarri directed at the Coach of the opposing team during the Coppa Italia match on Tuesday,” an official statement from the Vesuviani began.
“Knowing the cultural and human integrity of our Coach, Napoli never harboured any doubt about that, and believes that the regret for the words uttered, expressed repeatedly and publicly by Sarri, proves once again his personal qualities and capacity for self-criticism.
“Therefore, we categorically reject the notion that the words of Maurizio Sarri could have been intended in a discriminatory manner, and it’s hoped that the Inter Coach will accept the apologies which have repeatedly been offered, and that purely sporting events between the two clubs can return to being the focus of the media and the public.”