Serie B

La Spezia regains smile as Palermo returns

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8 months ago

02/23/2025

Staff

The Palermo, struggling to catch up in the play-offs race, is now facing the issue of the Stadium, as the municipality has not renewed the concession yet.

For Palermo, after some unimpressive results and protests against coach Dionisi, now there is also the problem of the Renzo Barbera Stadium, as the municipal administration of the Sicilian capital has not yet renewed the concession for the use of the facility by the Rosanero club, risking it against Sassuolo.

Palermo, the issue of the Barbera Stadium returns, the municipal administration has not yet granted the renewal of the facility's use to the Rosanero club

Palermo, the issue of the Barbera Stadium returns, without the concession there is a risk of playing behind closed doors against Sassuolo

For Palermo, it is not a good period right now, with the not exceptional results against Spezia and Mantova, tomorrow they will face the bottom of this Serie B away from home, Cosenza. In addition to the harsh protests against coach Alessio Dionisi, there is also the problem of renewing the concession of the Barbera Stadium by the municipal administration to the Rosanero club, which has not yet been granted.

In the past, there have been similar problems, so much so that in the 1997/98 and 1998/99 seasons, the municipal administration of that time did not renew the concession of the facility to the Rosanero club, forcing them to play temporarily at the Velodromo Paolo Borsellino. But even during the long presidency of Zamparini, the problem recurred to the point that the late Friulian patron had decided on a possible construction of another facility in the Sicilian capital.

Now the problem has returned, with risks even during the current season: if the renewal is not granted by the current municipal administration by March 18, the match against Sassuolo scheduled for April 6 is at risk of being played behind closed doors. The Rosanero club has invested significant resources to keep the Viale del Fante facility up to standard, but as always bureaucracy intervenes, with repercussions that in this delicate moment are better to avoid.

We will see how the situation evolves next month, hoping not to have any more problems on top of those already faced by Dionisi’s team, who are looking to regain victory starting tomorrow in Cosenza, to get back into the play-off zone, with the support of the fans, always essential for the fortunes of the Rosanero team.

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Juve Stabia, club in judicial administration

Published

11 hours ago

10/21/2025

Staff

Juve Stabia, earthquake for the Campania club. Apparently, the club is in the hands of a mafia clan, and now the case is under investigation by the prosecutor’s office in Naples

Juve Stabia, chaos of mafia infiltrations

The club is in the hands of the Camorra. This is the accusation of Nicola Grattieri, Prosecutor of Naples, according to whom: “The team’s movements, security, drinking, ticket management, everything was in the hands of the Camorra.” This is not the first case of mafia involvement in Italian football, but the situation remains worrying, with Serie B now trembling. According to the version offered by collaborators of justice, the club would be “An instrumental asset, in the hands of the D’Alessandro clan,” the mafia influence would touch the economic part of the club. Here are Grattieri’s words, published in today’s edition of Corriere del Mezzogiorno:

“Before Juve Stabia there were similar measures for Foggia Calcio and Crotone Calcio. This time, however, the mafia has reached Serie B, and this is shocking.”

“Juve Stabia was a means for the Camorra to gain publicity and exercise power. Clan members were present in various services: from bus transportation to ambulances, from the sale of drinks to tickets and security control in the stadium. Complete package, the players only had to play, the Camorra took care of the rest.”

Serie B

Prosecutor Melillo speaks

Not only Grattieri, but also Melillo commented on the situation of the club in Castellammare di Stabia: “The aim of the measure is to remove the company from mafia influence, which was particularly evident. The entire service network was subject to clan conditioning due to indifference, underestimation, and connivance. Even the boss D’Alessandro’s father-in-law was previously president of Juve Stabia. Now it is important to support the company, with the commitment of the Prefecture.”

Space is also given to the words of the prefect of Naples, Michele di Bari: “The repression action of the judiciary has identified failings in this company and now it is necessary to accompany it on a path of legality, because a series of companies that will already be examined by the Antimafia inter-force group of the Prefecture with the issuance of possible consequent measures.”

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Serie B

35,000 spectators at the Barbera Stadium – Football vibes

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1 day ago

10/20/2025

Staff

Yesterday, Palermo drew 1-1 against Modena, but the crowd at the Barbera stadium was incredible: 35,000 spectators, reminiscent of the Serie A era.

Yesterday afternoon, Palermo drew 1-1 against Modena, failing to overtake the Emilian team in the standings. However, what is truly astonishing is the size of the crowd: a whopping 35,000 spectators at the Barbera stadium, a sight not seen since the early days in Serie A under Zamparini’s presidency.

Palermo, i rosanero ieri hanno pareggiato 1 a 1 contro la capolista Modena: sorpasso non riuscita, ma Barbera da Serie A, con 35000 spettatori presenti come ai tempi di Zamparini

Palermo, yesterday against Modena, record crowd at the Barbera Stadium: 35,000 attendees, reminiscent of the Serie A era under Zamparini

Yesterday, Palermo was held to a 1-1 draw against Modena, with the Rosanero taking the lead through Segre but being equalized by Modena with an own goal by Bereszynski. However, what stood out yesterday was the crowd, resembling a Serie A match: a total of 35,000 spectators packed the Barbera stadium, a sight not seen in almost 20 years, since Zamparini’s presidency in Serie A.

That year, especially in big matches against Juventus, Milan, or Inter, it was common for every seat at the Viale del Fante stadium to be filled, as the season ticket campaign was record-breaking, with only a portion of seats reserved for single tickets. There was a real hunger for football after years of failures, missed opportunities, and relegation bordering on disgrace, with the then-Favorita stadium suffering (such as the 47 paying spectators against Chievo in 1997).

Now, as then, there is a strong desire for football and a longing to return to Serie A. The call made by Inzaghi has been embraced by the fans, especially in yesterday’s match, which was the first high-profile game of the season. While the Rosanero fans hoped for a win, a draw is enough to strive for a place at the top of the table, aiming for promotion. It is hoped that the Barbera stadium will witness similar crowds in the future, making the Zamparini-Guidolin era not seem so distant.

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Serie B

Spezia, renewed trust in D’Angelo: the situation

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1 day ago

10/20/2025

Staff

The Spezia confirms Luca D’Angelo as coach despite contacts with Guido Pagliuca. Despite the disappointing results at the beginning of the season, D’Angelo will be in charge of the team in the next Serie B match against Avellino. Spezia has decided to maintain their trust in coach Luca D’Angelo, despite contacts with Guido Pagliuca and the current situation […]

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