ADL: ‘FFP doesn’t work’

By Football Italia staff

Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis hits out at Financial Fair Play - “it doesn’t work, it’s not applied… it’s always a political issue”.

UEFA introduced the measures to try and ensure financial stability, but the likes of Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain have been accused of circumventing it.

“FFP doesn’t work, it’s not applied,” De Laurentiis told TuttoNapoli.

“If it was applied then half of Serie A would have to close down. UEFA do what they can, but it’s always a political issue, and anyone who takes a stand is obnoxious.”

De Laurentiis was speaking from Anfield, where the Partenopei face a crucial Champions League match with Liverpool tomorrow.

“Napoli have been doing something extraordinary for nine years, but those who get praised… it’s better to stay calm.

“The lads are here with professionalism and love, they care a lot about the game and they weren’t under pressure in the last one because [Carlo] Ancelotti did well to put in those who hadn’t played for months.

“Everything’s going well, now we have Liverpool, a great club with great owners and superb players.

“I’m calm with Ancelotti, he’s always right and doesn’t have to prove anything to anyone.

“He has won everything and more and then with his experience he can transfer serenity to the players and he knows the right moment to put them at ease.”

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