Lega Serie A President Paolo Dal Pino suggests the Italian Government allow those who had the COVID-19 vaccine to attend matches.
The vaccination roll-out has begun in Italy and Dal Pino is already considering the possible impact on Calcio.
“I think we ought to be able to admit vaccinated citizens into the stadiums,” he told Rai Radio 1.
Lega Serie A President Paolo Dal Pino suggests the Italian Government allow those who had the COVID-19 vaccine to attend matches.
The vaccination roll-out has begun in Italy and Dal Pino is already considering the possible impact on Calcio.
“I think we ought to be able to admit vaccinated citizens into the stadiums,” he told Rai Radio 1.
“We presented a 300-page plan to the Government on how we can welcome fans back to the stadium in safety, with a reduced capacity of 20-30 per cent, but we didn’t receive a single response. Not even a phone call. So I hope at least those who are vaccinated can be allowed in.”
There have also been suggestions that all professional players should receive the vaccine, which would then allow them to play regularly without the need for bubbles or repeated testing.
“That is a Government matter and I will not get into that.”
Dal Pino is working on the creation of a Lega Serie A television channel, which can help sell the pay-per-view rights, and the introduction of private funds to help bolster their coffers.
“We are very close to a contract and hope to get everything finalised in early January. Calcio is losing €600m this year, so it’s obvious that the introduction of 1.7 billion Euros for 10 per cent of the media company represents an important financial relief.”