The president of Bologna had spoken of “psychological subjection to Armani”. The controversy continues the next day with an exchange of accusations via press releases
Stormy post-match at the end of match-5 of the championship final between Virtus and Olimpia, won by the Bolognese (but Milan leads the 3-2 series). Massimo Zanetti, president of the V blacks, had spoken of “a great victory despite the referees” and had heavily attacked the referees: “It is time to stop with the psychological subjection to Milan and Messina”. The response from the Olimpia coach was ready: “There were two different referees – said Ettore Messina – a Virtus player came out insulting the referees, ours was sanctioned”.
THE FIRST COMMUNICATION
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Today the Olimpia press release arrived: “Having taken note of the post-match 5 declarations issued by Doctor Zanetti, Pallacanestro Olimpia Milano declares itself amazed and indignant at the words, insinuations and tones used by the owner of Virtus Bologna. Olimpia Milan and its property are known throughout Europe for their correctness and style. Unfortunately it is not the first time that Dr. Zanetti has indulged in gratuitous and offensive considerations towards our club and its members. In addition to being imaginative and unfounded. , at this moment they are also as irresponsible as those released by other members of the Bolognese society on the eve of a series that should have shown only the good part of our movement. Olimpia therefore invites the Federation to activate the federal prosecutor’s office to verify if there are any details for sanctions against Virtus and its property. At the same time he recommends his audience not to respond to the provocations of the opposing side and show once more what the Olimpia style is “.
THE RESPONSE OF BOLOGNA
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Virtus’ response was not long in coming, again with a statement: “Although fully concentrated on preparing for tomorrow’s match, Virtus Pallacanestro Bologna believes that some clarifications are necessary regarding today’s, in some ways surprising, statement from Pallacanestro Olimpia Milano. The statements made by Dr. Zanetti just after the end of last night’s match did not have offensive content towards the Milan club or its members, much less towards his property towards which, indeed, he has repeatedly expressed respect and esteem . Least of all the same statements of Dr. Zanetti – as well as others of Virtus – can be considered irresponsible. The commitment, in terms of investments and total dedication, lavished by Virtus Bologna in recent years demonstrates how much Dr. Zanetti and the entire club staff are involved in the growth and development of the entire Italian basketball movement even the invitation to the Federal Prosecutor’s Office to take action to assess sanctions for declarations for null and void damages to other subjects or clubs is out of place “. And tomorrow, in the meantime, at 20.30 we return to the Assago Forum for game 6 of the championship final, still decisive.
June 17, 2022 (change June 17, 2022 | 19:14)
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