An 85-year-old soccer fan has tearfully pleaded for his membership to not relocate lots of of miles away.
The man’s beloved staff, Taranto FC, are transferring to the short-term house for 2 years whereas the Stadio Erasmo Iacovone, the their house since 1965, is renovated.
However, as an alternative of switching to a floor in a close-by city or metropolis, the Serie C aspect plans to maneuver 500km (greater than 300 miles) north to Teramo, on Italy’s east coast, for the subsequent couple of years. The impending swap has left one aged fan, known as Carmine, completely devastated, in addition to indignant.
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In an emotionally charged message, he stated: “It’s been 75 years that I’ve been coming to the stadium. I’m a season ticket holder, I’ve the best to see the video games right here in Taranto, or at the very least if it was 40km away.
“I can’t miss what keeps me alive, I have a few years left. Why do you have to take away the enjoyment I get from watching my Taranto? These are my colours. Do something about it or I’ll curse you for eternity when I’m in heaven.”
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He was consoled as he broke down in tears on the finish of the message. Carmine was then invited to a press convention by Taranto head coach Ezio Capuano, who stated: “For me it’s an honour to have this gentleman here who I didn’t know before. I have goosebumps.
“It’s not football, it’s sport, not Taranto, but the whole world. This morning some children asked me what they will do next year.
“It’s not an appeal for the protection of Taranto, but for people who live for their own team, whether it’s football, handball or basketball. You can’t steal a feeling from people like this gentleman or children.”