Ken Loach defends Meazza, the director in a letter: « I feel horror at the thought of losing the San Siro stadium »
« We don’t allow it to happen. » So the British director and screenwriter in a letter to the scholar of urban policies and journalist Lucia Tozzi: «He is one of the largest and most highly football stadiums in the world, respected by fans around the world. The idea of his destruction is shocking «
In defense of San Siro, Ken Loach takes the field. The British director and screenwriter wrote a letter to the scholar of urban policies and journalist Lucia Tozzi, claiming that the meazza should not be cut down.
The letter
« I share your horror for the possibility of losing the San Siro stadium – writes the director -. It is difficult to believe that the San Siro stadium is in danger. It is one of the largest and most football stadiums in the world, respected by fans around the world. The idea of his destruction is shocking and must not be allowed to happen. Football – continues the director – has always been a popular sport and the great teams are supported by their faithful supporters. The atmosphere that fans create in larger stages, like San Siro, can be stimulating and exciting – remarks Loach -. When the capacity is reduced and ticket prices increase, many fans of the working class and popular will be excluded. Their passionate support will be lost and the dynamics of the special relationship with the team will be weakened. Anyone who understands and interests himself of football knows. We all trust that the Milanese, football enthusiasts, will not allow this destruction to occur», He concludes.
The passion for football
Loach He is a great football enthusiast, to whom he dedicated the film « My friend Eric », with Cantona in the role of himself. «I believe in the strength of the truth. And there is a lot of truth in the game of football – he said in an interview of about fifteen years ago-. The players, often attached to the high engagements and their lifestyle, are the last heroes of a world in decline. It is now very difficult to live in England, because the system costs too much. For this the stadiums are the last places where it is still possible to have fun. When I go to the stadium, I only think of the game ».
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