Santos midfielder, Giuliano vented about the floods in Rio Grande do Sul and the continuity of football during the catastrophe; read
Giulianoof Santossent a message after the 4-1 thrashing of Guarani at Serie B of Brazilian championship. During the program ‘Boleirage’the midfielder questioned how little attention was paid to the floods in Rio Grande do Sul, as national football (with the exception of clubs from Rio Grande do Sul) follows its calendar normally.
“What is the price of a life? Does a goal pay the price of a life? Stadium full and other people suffering. It’s a moment of reflection for us, the Brazilian people love football. But to what extent is it worth not stopping football and letting people suffer? I think it is a moment of reflection for Brazilian football, that we have to show solidarity”pointed out Giuliano.
Football is in the background. We have to love people, human beings. I don’t know if the Federation, the players, the clubs… But I think a stoppage is very worthwhile. Not just for training, but for the psychological reconstruction of the players, of the people who suffered from this until we are able to return to the championship.”
The disaster has already led to the death of 85 people and the disappearance of 134. In Porto Alegre, 85% of the population does not have access to water. Through Gaucho Football Federation, International, Grêmio It is Youth asked for the suspension of their games in the national championships CBF for the next 20 days.
