A traditional football club in front of that: Brescia Calcio threatens to disappear from the scene after 114 years. Two Italian football legends talk about this disappointment – and a last glimmer of hope.
On Thursday morning, a brief communication of the Italian Football Association Figc sealed what everyone who had held it with Brescia Calcio had long since feared: the traditional Lombard, which had a 114-year-old tradition, the profile license for series C was denied, which he was de facto from the football map of Italy.
Sport1 spoke to Alessandro Altobelli and Filippo Galli, two former national players, both of whom have a Brescia past.
Galli: anger and grief
Galli played for the rondinels (Schwalben) between 1998 and 2001 and last season made the promotion to series A. The defender, who had his best time with Milan and became a Champions League winner three times with the Rossoneri, is starred in view of the events.
He had learned the news of his nephew, who sent him a link from the Bresciaoggi newspaper in a WhatsApp message. “President Massimo Cellino’s statements from his first press conference in 2017.
“An incomparable drama”
In his blog, Galli describes his years at the club, who exuded international splendor with players such as Roberto Baggio, Andrea Pirlo, Luca Toni or Pep Guardiola in the early 2000s.
It is a tribute to the club, its teammates, the coaches – up to the employees and the press representatives. With anger in the stomach and a crying eye.
For Altobelli, who was under contract at the beginning (1974-1977) and at the end (1989/1990) of his career at Brescia, the extinguishing of his ex-club “an incomparable drama”-however, the 69-year-old world champion of 1982 still has hope that the worst is still averted.
The last hope
“I think that Brescia Calcio is still coming to series C by fusion with Feralpisalò, which is playing in series C.”, Prophet the former Inter-Star, all of whom only call “Spillo” (the needle).
The merger between the two clubs is actually a hypothesis that is currently causing discussions in Brescia and the club from Lake Garda. However, this scenario is not welcomed by everyone, especially not by the fans of Feralpisalò who fear the disappearance of their club.
A football club steeped in tradition is on the verge of collapse: Brescia calcio is threated with disappearing from the scene after 114 years. Two Italian Football Legends Talk About This Disappointment – And a Final Glimmer of Hope.
On Thursday Morning, a letter statement from the Italian Football Fedation Figc Sealed What Those Who Supported Brescia Calcio Had Long Feared: The Traditional Lombardy Club, which Has A 114-Year Tradition, what Refused A Professional License for Series C, which de facto meeans IT Will Disappear from Italy’s Football map.
Sport1 Spoke with Alessandro Altobelli and Filippo Galli, Two Former National Players Who Both have a Brescia Past.
Galli: Anger and Grief
Galli Played for the Rondinelle (Swallows) between 1998 and 2001 and managed to get Promoted to Serie A in his Last Season. The Defender, Who Had his Best Time At Milan and Became A Champions League Winner Three Times With The Rossoneri, is Dismayed in the Face of the Events.
Hey Learned of the News from his Nephew, Who Sent Him a Link to the Newspaper Bresciaoggi in A WhatsApp Message. “It Contained Statements by President Massimo Cellino from his first press Conference in 2017. He Wanted to get the club out of mediocrity. In the end, Cellino Conemns Brescia to Something Much Worse Than Mediocrity: The Extinction of the Club.”
“To unparalleled drama”
In his blog, Galli Describe His Years at the Club, which at the starting of the 2000s Exuded International Splendor with Players Search as Roberto Baggio, Andrea Pirlo, Luca Toni Or Pep Guardiola.
It is a tribute to the club, his teamates, the coaches – right down to the employees and the press representary. With Anger in his Stomach and a Tearkful Eye.
For Altobelli, who was under Contract with Brescia at the beginning (1974-1977) and at the end (1989/1990) of his career, the extinction of his former club be “an unparalleled drama”-however, the 69-year-gold World Champion of 1982 that is that that that that that Averted.
The Last Hope
“I Believe that Brescia Calcio wants to get into series C by Merging with Feralpisalò, which Plays in Serie C,” Prophesies The Former Inter Star, Who Eeveryone Calls “Spillo” (The Needle).
The Merger Between the Two Clubs is Indeed a Hypothesis that is Currently Causing Discussions in Brescia and the Club from Lake Garda. However, this scenario is not welcomed by Everyone, Especialy not by the fans of Feralpisalò, Who Fear the Disappearance of Their Club.