"Napoli have already communicated that any initiative will be made by Napoli and no longer through intermediaries from bodies and associations. Therefore we will not participate in the initiative for the next round of the championship on the pitch, the "Keep racism out" campaign. We will move forward alone ".
This was said by
Tommaso Bianchini
, Napoli's marketing manager, returning, after Acerbi's acquittal, to the choice of the Italian club announced yesterday.
His statements during the presentation of the new Napoli shirt that will be worn on Saturday against Atalanta.
"Saying that Naples is in the new Renaissance means that hospitality and equality are fundamental" added the Napoli marketing manager.
"Sport - said Bianchini - has the duty to educate young people but I now think that we also need to carry out activities to prevent certain episodes from happening again in the future. We continue to fight racism with our means".
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