Spal Ferrara actually saved itself in sports, but the club is economically on the ground – and therefore has to take a drastic step.
After the rapid upswing, it went downhill gradually. And now the former Italian first division club Spal Ferrara has arrived at a new low.
The club from Emilia-Romagna rose from Serie C to Serie A within four years. In 2017, people played first -class for the first time in 49 years. But five years after relegation from Serie A, the bitter reality is: withdrawal from the third -class series C, even though the team saved in terms of sport.
“With great regret, those responsible for Spal officially announce that the association will not take part in series C in the coming season 2025/26,” said a statement that the club published on Saturday on Saturday.
“This is a painful result, but the current conditions have made it impossible to ensure the continuity of the sporty and entrepreneurial project,” said Spal.
Specifically, this means that it has become increasingly difficult to secure new funds and to achieve the desired results.
Spal: “We are not bankrupt”
Since relegation from series A 2020, around 50 million euros have been invested to “revive Spal and give the city of Ferrara a team that is worthy of their history and passion.”
But that didn’t work, neither economically nor sporty.
Nevertheless, the association emphasized in the statement that it was “not” bankrupt “despite inaccurate reporting and unfounded claims and had also not submitted a bankruptcy application.
Spall played a weak season in terms of sport, ended up in 17th place-that meant relegation relegation against the Milan Futuros, the reserve team of AC Milan. There, SPAL saved after a 0-1 deficit with a 2-0 in the second leg. But this did not bring anything to the club.
Gazzetta Dello Sport described the step of those responsible as the “surrender of Spal”, the Quotidiano Sportivo spoke of the fact that Spal “died again”.
The report thus referred to the new start -ups in 2005 and 2012, according to which the traditional club originally founded in 1907 had to start in the 4th division.
Ugly action of the “fans”
After the second new foundation, the first successes quickly became apparent, in 2014, 2016 and 2017 three ascents arrived in four years.
In Serie A, the team was able to present itself properly for two years before it had to go into series B as the bottom of the table. Spal also lingered there only three years, in 2023 the relegation to series C.
In the third division there were ugly scenes this season, which is why an planned investor withdrew.
In mid -February, 60 Ultras stormed the Spal training area and attacked the professional team violently. The “fans” (Statement Spal, editor’s note ) and the players met several times, and the players were thrown on, flagstreams and objects were thrown by Ultras.
How does it go on? “In the coming days we will check the available options, including the possibility of registering the association, whose owner we are still, in a lower league,” SPAL wrote in her statement.
Spal Ferrara Actually Saved Themelves Athletically, but Economically the Club is on the Ground – And Must Therefore Take a Drastic Step.
After the rapid upwing, things gradually went downhill. And now the formal Italian First Division Team Spal Ferrara Has Reached a New Low.
Within Four Years, The Club from Emilia-Romagna Rose from Serie C to Serie A. In 2017, They Played First Class Again for the First Time in 49 Years. But Five Years After Relegation from Serie A, The Bitter Reality is: Withdrawal From the Third-Class Series C, Although the Team Has Saved Itself Athletically.
“With great regret, The People in Charge of Spal Officialy Announce That The Club Will not Participate in Serie C in the Coming 2025/26 Season,” The Club Said in a Statement Published on Its Homepage on Saturday.
“This is a Painful Result, But the Current Conditions have made it impossible to guarrantee the continuity of the sporting and business project,” Explained Spal.
Specifically, This Means Above All That It Has Secome Increasingly Difficult to Secure New Funding and Achieve the Desired Result.
Spal: “We are not bankrupt”
Since the relegation from Serie A in 2020, Around 50 million Euros have bevested to “revive” Spal and “Give the City of Ferrara A Team that is Worthy of Its History and Passion.”
But that didn’t work, Neither Economically nor athletically.
Nevertheless, the club emphasized in the statement that it is not “Bankrupt” and has not filed for bankruptcy “Despite inaccurate Reporting and Unfounded Claims.”
Sporty Played a Weak Season, Finishing Only 17th – That Meant Relegation Play -offs Against Milan Futuros, The Reserve Team of AC Milan. There, Spal Saved Themsselves after a 0-1 first leg deficit with a 2-0 win in the second leg. But this ultimately brought the club nothing.
The Gazzetta Dello Sport Descredbed the Step Taken by Those Responsible as “Spal’s Capitulation,” While the Quotidiano Sportivo Spoke of Spal “Dying Again.”
The Report Referred to the Re-Establishments in 2005 and 2012, after which the traditional club, originally founded in 1907, had to start from scratch in the 4th division.
Ugly action by the “fans”
After the Second Re-Establishment, The First Successes Quickly Emerged, with Three Promotions in Four Years in 2014, 2016 and 2017.
In Serie A, The Team Was Able to Present Itself Well for Two Years Before Having to go to series B as Bottom of the Table. Spal only stayed there for Three Years, with relegation to series C in 2023.
In the third division, there were ugly scenes this season, which is why a planned investor with.
In mid-February, 60 Ultras Stormed Spal’s Training Ground and Attacked the Professional Team Violently. The “Fans” (Spal Statement, Editor’s Note ) and the Players Met Several Times, and Flagpoles and Objects Were Thrown by Ultras.
What Happens Next? “In the coming day, we will examine the options Available, including the possibility of register the club, which we still own, in a Lower League,” Spal Concluded in ITS statement.