Article by Dragoș Petrescu – published on Sunday, June 08, 2025, 16:56 / Updated Sunday, June 8, 2025:58
Pescara succeeded in promoting in series B at the end of a dramatic dam against those at Ternanawon at the distant blows by 3–1 (1-1 after the two sleeves). At the end of the match, coach Silvio Baldini (66 years old) had an explosive reaction, harshly criticizing the people of Italian football in a speech that has aroused numerous reactions.
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Baldini, known for his direct and sometimes extremely sharp speeches, has not been shocked this time to throw an extremely harsh attack.
Silvio Baldini: “They don't care about people, but only their interests”
This time, the main concerned were the players, sports directors and “experts” who challenged the Italian technician throughout the recent season: “Football is a place full of hypocrites and scams. All these procurers and sports directors try to destroy the work of true professionals. They don't care about people but only their interests”.
He also confessed that, during the season, there were many voices that asked for his resignation, but thanked the people who supported him.
“Many told President Sebastiani that he had to kick me out, that I am unable to manage the locker room. But I stayed, I worked and demonstrated who is right.
However, I want to address sincere thanks to those who trusted me. Especially the President and Pasquale Foggia, who remained with me and supported me in the hardest moments“, Baldini said at the end of the match with Ternana.
Baldini also charged the weak performance of “Squadrei Azzurra” from the match with Norway
In his speech, the coach also criticized the general state of Italian football: “Today, everything is based on interests and false friends. There is no more passion, honor, a sacrifice spirit. Today's victory comes as a reply against wickedness and those who don't really love this sport”.
Last but not least, he also spoke about the weak result that the national team of Italy was registered in the duel with Norway, score 0-3, in the premilinarii for the 2026 World Championship: “It's not his Spalletti fault. The problem is that players do not know what it means to wear Italy's shirt. The real team was the one from 1982, fighting for the flag, not for the picture”.
Finally, being visibly excited and even irritated by the attempts of the director to stop the microphone, Baldini ended with a clear and relentless message: “These scammers will continue to drive if we don't start talking open. I don't want to shut up anymore”.
