Inter Milan President Marotta was interviewed and talked about the topic of the San Siro Stadium and his prospects for the future of the sports industry.
Questions about the San Siro Stadium
"For old-school romantics, the thought of demolishing the San Siro brings pain and nostalgia. The first time I entered there myself was in 1966... It is a container of huge emotions. But not to do so is not to take into account innovation, which also needs to be achieved through the concept of modernization. We It is necessary to respect the standards that must be present in a stadium: security, which the San Siro does not have; reception capacity, in order to be able to stay in the stadium for a whole day and enjoy all kinds of entertainment; and a sense of belonging. It is unthinkable to have a home, so we have come to the step of demolition."
What will the new stadium bring?
"The new stadium will bring direct and indirect benefits, no longer being a cathedral in the desert, but becoming an attraction that can attract people and social activities even on weekdays. We are lagging behind today. We get 80 million euros a year from match day revenue, and Real Madrid is targeting more than 500 million."
What advice do you have for students?
"Hold on, because there is still room in the sports industry, and we are hospitable in the sports world. You must stay optimistic: there are jobs..."
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