A phone call, and on the asset side, an additional 25% shares appeared directly.
And on the football side, there was also an additional Sword of Damocles.
It connected domestic relations and also gave Martivini a push.
That’s already a four-win situation!
This is just like playing football, a pass that finds just one point is only decent.
But a pass that makes three or four players in front threatening is truly amazing!
The next day.
Sure enough, UEFA’s response to San Remo’s appeal was very tough.
They punished Zenit by having their next two European home games played behind closed doors, with no fans allowed.
This means that if Zenit does not advance from the Europa League group stage, no fans will be able to watch the game at home.
This is absolutely a thunderous blow to Zenit and their fans.
The losses are huge.
But on the other hand, UEFA also made a ruling against San Remo.
They confirmed Lam’s red card and, due to Lam’s dangerous actions, added a two-match suspension for Lam.
This means Lam will be suspended for a total of three matches!
This punishment is not light, but... it’s indeed what Lam deserves.
Even Lam himself admitted after the game that he was a bit dizzy and shouldn’t have made such a move. But he also stated that if the match were to happen again, he would probably make the same choice.
When the main referee cannot maintain justice, he must find justice for the team in his own way.
This statement has been repeatedly praised by San Remo fans.
Therefore, these two suspensions became a medal for Lam!
Lam, who hadn’t fully integrated with the team and performed poorly, was thus fully embraced by San Remo fans, becoming their beloved member!
It was not a loss.
But Sotu’s two yellow cards turning into a red card was also recognized by UEFA.
Moreover, due to Sotu’s "misstatements" at the press conference, they imposed an additional six-match suspension on Sotu!
For the next seven European competitions, Sotu will not be able to enter the competition area, only staying in the stands.
This is an extremely severe punishment!
San Remo has three more group stage matches upcoming.
There’s only one way for Sotu to appear on the pitch again: San Remo must reach the semifinals!
This almost pronounced a death sentence for San Remo’s Europa League this season!
No team can consistently win when the head coach is absent from the field.
If there is, then that head coach should be fired!
Finally, UEFA also punished Lu Yang for his "misstatements".
Lu Yang was suspended for three matches by UEFA!
He will also miss the upcoming group stage matches.
Such a punishment is not unexpected.
Because there have been those who tried to challenge the authority of the UEFA Refereeing Committee before, even a popular head coach who won the Champions League.
But what was the result?
They still had to watch from the stands, and were suspended as usual.
No matter who you are!
This is one of UEFA’s fundamental rules, absolutely not allowed to be easily breached.
Regarding this punishment, different people have different views, epitomizing the reality of football.
Duel star fans think Lu Yang simply brought this upon himself.
Is scoring a hat-trick that great?
Do you want to fight the whole world?
No wonder you disagreed with the Golden Boy Award rankings, this person is too arrogant, and brought this on himself!
Barça fans believe that there were indeed issues with the referee’s decision in the match, but players should abide by the rules and perform within the rules for it to be useful; Lu Yang’s behavior was obviously irrational.
Real Madrid fans think this young guy Lu Yang has a lot of personality, but unfortunately he has the "prince syndrome" without the destiny of a prince. But he can be watched closely; if he can break out in the future, everyone wouldn’t mind letting him become a true football prince.
Arsenal fans believe Lu Yang was too impulsive, asking why Mr. Winter took a liking to such a reckless guy?
Manchester United fans, on the other hand, think, this young guy is good, no wonder he was able to lead the Star of Italy to knock out Arsenal!
AC Milan fans feel this young guy is both lovable and frustrating, why stir things up this year? This year is our AC Milan’s last chance to challenge for the Champions League!
Inter Milan fans are worried, are you going to affect our treatment in the Europa League? It’s one thing that we can’t play Champions League, but taking the Europa League title shouldn’t be too hard? Do you have to make it more difficult for us?
Everyone, whether club or fans, media or professionals, seem to think that this decision is already the final version.
Even though San Remo immediately filed a second appeal.
But everyone turned a deaf ear.
Because, according to common sense, after the second appeal, the punishment will only be increased.
This is the style of UEFA, punishing you until you’re scared, I’m never wrong!
But this time, the situation... seems a bit off.
Because after UEFA announced the rejection of the first appeal, the Italian Football Association internally convened a high-level meeting personally chaired by president Martivini.
Italian Football Association office building.
Martivini: "Hello colleagues, I’ve invited you all here today to discuss a project regarding the development plan for Italian football over the next ten years."
"This is related to UEFA’s recent punishment of San Remo, and also connected to the scandals in our Serie A from a few years ago."
"In my personal opinion, the opportunity for reversing the image of Italian football has arrived!"
"Are you suggesting we stand by San Remo? Are you crazy, Martivini?" Before Martivini could finish, someone immediately stood up and objected, "Have you considered the consequences this might bring us?"
"UEFA can completely claim that we are protecting our own players, ignoring fairness, and breaking the rules! This would add to the negative labels we bear, and by doing this, you will become the sinner of Italian football!"
The opposition spoke a long speech.
But soon, Martivini opened up a PPT, pointing to something on the screen and said, "This is a recording system comprising of thirty-three cameras and capable of reproducing 3D models, a newly launched product by a company in Asia."
"Its name is... the Video Assistant Referee system!"
At this remark, the whole meeting room fell silent.
"Some say the Serie A is a fake league. So I want to ask, if Serie A were to first use this system, who would dare say we’re a fake league anymore!" Martivini declared powerfully, "I want the false tag attached to Italian football to disappear forever!"
"I want Italian football to be impeccable in terms of fairness worldwide!"
"We should support not just San Remo, but fairness, justice, and openness in the football world!"
"I will speak out on behalf of the Italian Football Association regarding the San Remo incident. Now, who approves, and who opposes?"
Martivini scanned the room.
No response!
Those who oppose would undoubtedly become obstacles to Italy’s "counterfeit-fighting" cause and be nailed to history’s shame framework!
"Very good, passed unanimously!" Martivini announced proactively, a look of unique vigor on his face.
This is his first unanimously approved proposal since taking office!
The significance is huge!