An affectionate phone call to show total closeness to Paola Egonu. The President of Coni, Giovanni Malagò – Ansa learns -, the Italian champion called to show her the support of Italian sport and invite her “not to make hasty decisions”. “We are by your side, see you back from your well-deserved holidays”, Malagò stressed to Egonu, ready to consider the possibility of joining her in Turkey – where she will move to play – and also inviting her to ponder every future choice.
“Full solidarity to the volleyball champion Paola Egonu from the premier Mario Draghi in the phone call this morning. The blue athlete is a pride of Italian sport, she will have future opportunities to win other trophies wearing the national team jersey. “This is stated in a tweet from Palazzo Chigi.
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Video of the Italian volleyball player in tears, “they ask me why I’m Italian” (ANSA)
“Paola Egonu is very attached to the blue jersey, hers was a hot outburst determined by four social idiots”. Giuseppe ManfediPresident of the Volleyball Federation, on the phone with ANSA he is keen to “report yesterday’s episode, which overshadowed the umpteenth enterprise of these girls capable of going to conquer the world bronze, at its real size”. “Paola came from six months of retirement, it was normal that she was stressed. Now we all calm down, the next call is in April 2023 and I have no reason to think that she will not be there: among other things, volleyball offers full integration more what racism “.
Pd secretary Enrico Letta tweeted a drawing by Mauro Biani representing Paola Enoghu dressed in the tricolor: “Paola Enogu Azzurra”.
“Smile Paola, it’s a difficult time for everyone, but it will pass. And we will celebrate together”: this is how the former Italian volleyball coach, now a member of the Democratic Party, through his social channels Mauro Berruto he turns to Paola Egonu, the Azzurri spiker who yesterday announced that she wants to take a break from the national team. “Thanks Paola, Italian pride – he continues – Thanks to you, to your companions, to your staff for this umpteenth medal that only those who have never lifted their backs from the sofa do not appreciate”.
“Solidarity with Paola Egonu, Italian pride, a champion inside and outside the volleyball field. The vulgar words addressed to her do not qualify her but the squalid individuals who uttered them. The 5 Star Movement and all of Italy are on your side, come on Paola! “. The president of the M5s writes on Twitter, Giuseppe Conte.
“The Italian volleyball girls for the bronze medal are very great. A stronger hug to Paola Egonu, champion on and off the field, to whom we still wish many victories with the Tricolor on her chest”. The secretary of the League writes on Twitter, Matteo Salvini.
“A big hug to Paola Egonu, our volleyball champion, pride for our country. Her tears of yesterday are a wound for the whole community. Unfortunately, racism is still frequent and intolerable in a society that must be cohesive. How many women and men still have to suffer insults and discrimination for the color of their skin? It is the task of all of us to give strong and clear messages against all discrimination and forms of intolerance “. Like this Roberto Fico on his social profiles.
