The President of Serie A League, Ezio Simonelli, has responded to the controversy initiated by Maurizio Sarri.
Simonelli explained the decision to schedule the Rome Derby for a 12:30 PM kick-off, stating that the early start was primarily driven by broadcasting agreements aimed at reaching audiences in Eastern markets. This decision, he indicated, is a common practice necessitated by global television rights and their diverse time zone implications.
Simonelli Explains Rome Derby Kick-off Time
Serie A League President Ezio Simonelli has responded to Maurizio Sarri’s criticism concerning the scheduled 12:30 PM kick-off for the Rome Derby. Simonelli clarified that the early match time was specifically arranged to accommodate broadcasting requirements for audiences in Eastern markets. He emphasized that this scheduling choice is a standard procedure dictated by international television rights and the need to serve a global viewership across different time zones.
English Translation:
Serie A League President Ezio Simonelli has responded to Maurizio Sarri’s criticism concerning the scheduled 12:30 PM kick-off for the Rome Derby. Simonelli clarified that the early match time was specifically arranged to accommodate broadcasting requirements for audiences in Eastern markets. He emphasized that this scheduling choice is a standard procedure dictated by international television rights and the need to serve a global viewership across different time zones.
