Tommasi: ‘Grannies to calm tension’
Players’ Association President Damiano Tommasi wants children or grandparents on benches to “mitigate tension.” The idea came to him after Roma’s Alessandro Florenzi celebrated a goal at the weekend by…
Tommasi gives Balotelli advice
Players’ Association chief Damiano Tommasi gave Mario Balotelli and Milan advice on how to fight the media obsession. Players’ Association chief Damiano Tommasi gave Mario Balotelli and Milan advice on…
Tommasi backs Conte
Former Italy international Damiano Tommasi believes Antonio Conte’s appointment as Azzurri Coach could prove very rewarding. Former Italy international Damiano Tommasi believes Antonio Conte’s appointment as Azzurri Coach could prove…
Tavecchio election ‘personal interests’
Players’ Association President Damiano Tommasi blasted “personal interests” for the imminent election of Carlo Tavecchio. Players’ Association President Damiano Tommasi blasted “personal interests” for the imminent election of Carlo Tavecchio.…
Tommasi expects Tavecchio changes
Damiano Tommasi expects “someone will change their minds closer to the election” on backing Carlo Tavecchio. The 71-year-old remains the front-runner for FIGC President despite causing outrage with racist comments.…
Tommasi: ‘Complaints over racism’
President of the Players’ Association Damiano Tommasi said he received complaints after Carlo Tavecchio’s racist comment. President of the Players’ Association Damiano Tommasi said he received complaints after Carlo Tavecchio’s…
Players behind reduced Serie A
Players’ Association President Damiano Tommasi is open to reducing Serie A from 20 to 18 teams. The idea has been floated around for several months and is gaining traction, as…
Tommasi backs Nocerina players
Former Roma midfielder Damiano Tommasi has come out in defence of Nocerina’s player following the club’s expulsion from the League. The Lega Pro outfit’s controversial derby match with Salernitana in…
‘Roma not built for the title’
Damiano Tommasi has cautiously played down Roma’s chances of winning the Serie A title. “They were not built for the Scudetto.” The former Giallorosso midfielder, now head of the Italian…
Players’ Association on racism walk-offs
Players’ Association President Damiano Tommasi notes “racists must leave the stadium, not those being insulted.” Players’ Association President Damiano Tommasi notes “racists must leave the stadium, not those being insulted.”…
AIC: ‘Constant racism walk-off was wrong’
Players’ Association President Damiano Tommasi reminded Kevin Constant of the “code of behaviour” after he stormed off due to racist abuse. Players’ Association President Damiano Tommasi reminded Kevin Constant of…
TV cameras on players’ chests?
AIC President Damiano Tommasi confirms TV companies are testing miniature cameras on players’ shirts. The experiment is planned by Sky Sport Italia and could eventually allow spectators to have a…
AIC chief Tommasi condemns racism
President of the Italian Professional Footballers' Assocation [AIC] Damiano Tommasi has insisted that racism has no place in the game. Roma were fined €50,000 after a section of their support…
Tommasi confident Zanetti can recover
President of the Italian Footballers' Association [AIC] Damiano Tommasi believes that Javier Zanetti will return from his injury. The Inter captain tore his Achilles tendon during the Nerazzurri's 1-0 loss…
Mayor blames Boateng for racist chants
The Italian Players’ Association and FIGC publicly supported Kevin-Prince Boateng after he abandoned a friendly match due to racist chanting, but the Busto Arsizio Mayor incredibly blamed the Ghanaian. The…
‘Scandal sends wrong message’
AIC President Damiano Tommasi has hit out at the players involved in the Calcioscommesse scandal. The leader of the Italian Footballers' Association has claimed that the individuals involved in match-fixing…
Sneijder spat a ‘misunderstanding’
President of the Italian Footballers' Association Damiano Tommasi believes the recent Inter-Wesley Sneijder spat is just a 'misunderstanding'. The Dutch midfielder has rejected a new contract from the Nerazzurri with…
Tommasi: De Rossi will stay
Former Roma midfielder Damiano Tommasi believes that Daniele De Rossi will stay at the club, despite rumours of a move to Manchester City. Former Roma midfielder Damiano Tommasi believes that…
Tommasi slams Zamparini
Players’ Association President Damiano Tommasi has criticised Palermo President Maurizio Zamparini for wielding the axe again. Players’ Association President Damiano Tommasi has criticised Palermo President Maurizio Zamparini for wielding the…
‘Ultras think they own football’
AIC President Damiano Tommasi warns “the ultras think they are the owners of football. The jersey ransom is unacceptable.” AIC President Damiano Tommasi warns “the ultras think they are the…