Zhang: ‘My words not strong enough’

Inter President Steven Zhang has claimed that his “words were not strong enough” after the controversial attack on the Lega President Paolo Dal Pino.

The Nerazzurri chief called the Serie A chief a “clown” and accused him of putting the people’s health in danger after learning about the rescheduled fixture list.

Inter President Steven Zhang has claimed that his “words were not strong enough” after the controversial attack on the Lega President Paolo Dal Pino.

The Nerazzurri chief called the Serie A chief a “clown” and accused him of putting the people’s health in danger after learning about the rescheduled fixture list.

The Federal Prosecutor's Office opened an investigation but the Inter chief stands by his words. He revealed that he feels they were “soft” in an interview with the Financial Times.

“Many people think that my words were strong. I think they were soft and not strong enough,” he told Financial Times. “Public health must be put first.

“Like Inter, as a football club with millions of fans around the world, we have the responsibility and duty to lead by example, applying all precautionary measures correctly.”

The Inter patron continues by saying that he supports that matches should be carried out behind closed doors.

“Playing behind closed doors is the right thing to do, it’s the correct choice so that people don’t take any risks.

“Playing a match without fans is difficult from many points of view and nobody likes it, but it’s necessary to go ahead with the calendar and all the activities, privileging public health above all else. It’s currently the only viable option."