In today's hypertrophic football, constantly vying for funds to survive, the voices of those who make a good living from this fascinating game are rising loudly—and out of tune—but complain in front of the cameras that "there's too much gambling." So, let's quickly come to a consensus: I, for example, manage Napoli, I participate (used to participate) in the Champions League, and I also compete in the league, the colossal commercial initiatives that allow my club to pay the exorbitant salaries of me and my team. However, I ask for fewer games, for a reduction in the number of matches, and I raise various alarms, not least regarding the rules.

In short, I'm going headlong against "my" organization, my source of income, in the case of Napoli's technical project manager, Antonio Conte, I even add – how elegant – that "I certainly don't need the money, I'm fine as is."

And Gasperini, on the eve of a very delicate match against Cagliari, agrees with his colleague, criticizing the rules (the VAR system), the schedules, the penalties, the whistles, the discomfort, the rain, and the wind. Keep your hands up, as they say in Sardinia.

So get off the moving train, step away from the movement, of which you are a cornerstone. Make it clear you're not joking. Or are you?

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