The atmosphere in the world of Italian football is tense: the Lega Serie A has just reiterated its faith in DAZN and Sky for broadcasting rights. And if this agreement made some smile, it also aroused the ire of figures such as Aurelio De Laurentiis, the president of Napoli.
Here is a detailed picture of the situation and the reactions it triggered.
Lega Serie A has renewed the rights to Sky and DAZN
If there was any suspense over who would hold the reins of Italian football broadcasting, it's now over. The Lega Serie A has hit the hammer: DAZN and Sky will continue to be the media protagonists of this sport until 2028/29. With a financial commitment that touches i 900 million euros per season, it can be said that the ball will continue to roll on the same field.
The teams disagree
But as often happens, not everyone sings the same song. Teams like Napoli, the Salernitana and Cagliari they decided not to support the agreement. The Napoli He went over, abstaining completely by the vote, almost like an actor who rejects an unwelcome script.
The fury of De Laurentiis
And here it comes into play Aurelio De Laurentiis, a personality that needs no introduction. The Napoli president did not mince words to express his disappointment. According to him, this agreement is nothing more than a tombstone on Italian football.
“It is a defeat for Italian football, with this offer football will die,” he said, making his position clear.
Urbano Cairo's response to De Laurentiis
But for every action there is a reaction. Urban Cairo, president of Torino, offered a more optimistic view. For Cairo, this is not at all the sound of Italian football's funeral duty.
“I think differently from De Laurentiis, I don't think football dies with this decision,” he said, putting an end to the discussion.
