Under 21 European Championships, Mayor Castellino: “Honor to Di Salvo, blood from Palmese”

“It is a shame for Italy to be eliminated from the Under-21 European Championships, but I extend my compliments and sincere good luck to the German coach, Antonio Di Salvo, who has Palma blood in his veins”. With these words, the mayor of Palma di Montechiaro, Stefano Castellino, commented on the bitter exit of the Azzurrini, beaten by Germany coached by Di Salvo, whose father is originally from the City of the Leopard and whose mother is from Paternò.

An elimination that weighs, the mayor emphasizes, but that does not prevent us from recognizing the merits of the opponent: "Italy played a good game and some referee decisions left more than one doubt. However - continues Castellino - this Germany showed character, determination and spirit of sacrifice. Qualities that reflect the soul of the people of Palma, and that Antonio Di Salvo has been able to instill in his young athletes".

A praise that goes beyond the simple sporting result and celebrates the Sicilian roots of the German coach, today a protagonist on the European stage.

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