Italian Sports Minister Andrea Abodi has made statements to the press during an inspection in Montegranaro (Fermo) at the construction site of the new sports hall.
He stated, `Considering that those who have already paid should not pay twice, football players are role models and must understand that, beyond the good or harm they do to themselves, their behaviors are exemplary. We believe that the Italian national team jersey with the Italian shield on the chest represents the testimony of sporting excellence but also of correct behavior that respects the laws of sport and the State.`