*Clubs count Stadiopoli cost* Saturday 24 February, 2007 ------------------------------ Lega Calcio chief Antonio Matarrese has warned the cost of the new safety regulations are "catastrophic" on clubs and could bankrupt some by the end of the season.
All sides in Italy must prove their financial stability before they are allowed to register for Serie A, B or C, but with many stadiums closed to fans during expensive restructuring work to achieve the new legal standards, we could see many failing to make the grade. "The situation is catastrophic," said Matarrese. "We have to do something to limit the damage, otherwise how are we going to start next season?" The stadiums are slowly returning to normal, with most at least allowing season ticket holders in this weekend, although that vastly reduces the takings from a normal gate. "For now we have secured the rights of the season ticket holders in most arenas, but there is a long way to go yet. "I have set up a commission to investigate the situation and I am waiting for a detailed report on the financial balances before I decide what to do next. We are facing clubs that have advanced millions of Euros to fix the stadiums and the consequences on their finances are disastrous, causing serious alterations." The Lega Calcio is lodging an appeal to have the usual financial checks and balances changed for this summer to avoid too many bankruptcies. There were fears of another legal battle, as the clubs have threatened to sue the local councils who own the stadiums for the cost of the renovations. In turn, the councils warned they could turn to the State for compensation if they were charged for the building work. "It is a very complex and difficult situation," added Matarrese. "The refusal to play more than one evening game per day has terrible repercussions on the whole football system, including the pay-per-view television companies who have so far been very supportive. Thankfully they haven't sued us for damages as well." Milan and Inter have hinted they will sue the local council for the money they lost in being forced to turn away non-season ticket holders at San Siro. Currently the stadium is only partially open while renovation work continues. "If the authorities have judged the stadium is not fit for full use and the council own it, then the latter must reimburse us for damages," said Rossoneri lawyer Leandro Cantamessa. "We are also considering this course of action. We lost 1m Euros for the Champions League game against Valencia. In our view San Siro is perfectly suitable and we don't understand why it's not considered up to standard," added Inter representative Ernesto Paolillo. The turnstiles should be completed before the Milan derby on March 11, so the San Siro can be packed out for that match. -- Cavaliere AC Milan atau tidak sama sekal! [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Check out the new improvements in Yahoo! Groups email. http://us.click.yahoo.com/4It09A/fOaOAA/yQLSAA/2_TolB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> HAPUS BAGIAN EMAIL YG TIDAK PERLU SEBELUM ME-REPLY. ========================================================== Milis Tabloid BOLA Untuk KELUAR DARI MILIS INI. Kirim Mail kosong (tanpa subject) ke alamat [EMAIL PROTECTED] ========================================================== Yahoo! Groups - Join or create groups, clubs, forums & communities. Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bolaml/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bolaml/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups - Join or create groups, clubs, forums & communities. is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
