Italian Players Association Tell Inter & Juventus To Calm Down
December 11th, 2009 | 
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The Italian Players Association (AIC) have lobbied Serie A teams to calm down and show their professionalism following a number of sour incidents on pitches around the peninsula took place last week.
The calls come less than a week after the heated Derby d’Italia between Juventus and Inter in Turin. Jose Mourinho’s clapping, tough tackles and a spat between Thiago Motta and Gianluigi Buffon have caused concern among the authorities.
AIC president Sergio Campana has now appealed against sour incidents, claiming they tarnish the image of Calcio as he urges fair play. Campana has attempted to encourage players to change their rough and tumble ways.
“There were players last week who behaved badly and they did not live up to their professional image,” he told the press.
“Too many protests, fouls and arguments negatively characterised what should have been a sporting spectacular.
“The footballers need to take on more responsibilty in relation to their clubs, the fans and children. We hope that they can return to being protagonists as they represent those who believe in the value of sport.”
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