(ANSA) - BARI, 02 DEC - "An unfortunate episode occurred last night, which fills me with anger and indignation: ignotic criminals set fire to the front door of Federico Gentile's house, player and captain of Foggia football".
Locomunicates the mayor of Foggia, Franco Landella, underlining that "at the time of the incident" the captain "was at home with his family - wife and two small children - and the fire could have caused much worse and devastating effects. ".
"We cannot - continues the first citizen - remain helpless in the face of such a terrible and violent episode".
"It is not fair - continues Mayor Landella - that an asparute criminal and violent minority should ruin the harmony of an entire community: we cannot be surprised if our beloved territory ends up at the bottom of the rankings on the quality of life. Do not be surprised if people are afraid here. and this climate of suspicion and terror scares investors and all people of good will who want to bet on this land ".
"Foggia - underlines - is not there".
"As the first citizen and fan of Foggia Calcio - he concludes - I express all my support and solidarity with Federico Gentile and his family".
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