The Italian government has just given its ok with a letter from the undersecretary for sport, Valentina Vezzali, to the president of the Football Federation, Gabriele Gravina, for the presence of the public at the Olympic stadium for the European football championship, to the extent requested by UEFA. “At least 25% of the capacity”. ANSA learns this. The letter will then be forwarded by the Football Federation to UEFA.
In the Pec sent by Vezzali to Gravina, among other things, it is confirmed that the Government “formally renews the commitment to hold the event in Italy, guaranteeing the preparation of every organizational measure aimed at ensuring the participation of a share of spectators equal to at least 25% of the capacity of the Olympic stadium.
“Italy and Rome are there!” Thus Gabriele Gravina, president of the Football Association, rejoices at the news, anticipated by ANSA, of the letter sent to him by the undersecretary to the presidency of the Council, Valentina Vezzali, with the ok to at least 25% of the public at the Olimpico for the next European football .
“The OK from the Government to the presence of the public in the matches in Rome for Euro 2020 represents splendid news that we will immediately transmit to UEFA,” adds Gravina. «The message that the Executive is sending to the country – continues # 1 of the FIGC – is one of great confidence and extraordinary vision. Italy proves to have courage, that Italy that fights against the pandemic and at the same time works to restart safely according to a clear and defined program and calendar ».
“I would like to thank President Draghi and his government, the Minister of Health, Hope – concludes Gravina – but above all Undersecretary Vezzali who immediately expressed her full support for the realization of this great event and who in a few days showed quality and determination in unblocking such an important dossier “.