Napoli: Pisani urges action as fans stranded in Lisbon | OneFootball

In recent hours, there has been much discussion about the situation related to the strike by staff at Lisbon airport, which affected around 200 Napoli fans who were present at the Estádio da Luz last night.

Napoli, the appeal of Angelo Pisani: “Neapolitan fans abandoned in Lisbon, the State must intervene immediately”

Here is what can be read in the statement from lawyer Pisani: “At this time, about 200 Neapolitan fans are stranded at Lisbon airport, unable to return to Italy due to a strike by local staff. Several airlines – instead of providing assistance as required by European regulations – are reportedly even demanding payment for new tickets at exorbitant prices, taking advantage of the users’ difficult situation.

In addition to the sadness for the defeat on the field, there is also the Misadventure and hardships for thousands of Napoli fans who followed the Azzurri team to Lisbon for the Champions League. added insult for the Neapolitan supporters who were left stranded in Portugal due to the general strike that paralyzed the entire country. The first in 12 years, which led to the cancellation of the flights on which the Azzurri fans were supposed to return to Italy. The timing for the return to Naples is still unclear, but everything will probably be resolved by Saturday. In short, an evening to forget for the Azzurri and their fans. But the chaos, poor service, and demands for additional payments for the return to Italy are extremely serious and intolerable, violating the fundamental rights of citizens and European passengers. These young people, families, and simple football enthusiasts are completely abandoned without information, without support, and without any protection, forced to spend hours in anguish far from home, incurring unforeseen expenses.

For this reason, I formally request the immediate intervention of the Italian State: • The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Italian Embassy in Portugal must act without delay with a consular presence on site. • The Ministry of Transport and ENAC must call on the airlines to respect passengers’ rights and prevent any form of speculation. • Civil Protection, if necessary, should guarantee an assisted and safe return.

Neapolitan fans – Italian citizens in every respect – cannot be left alone in a foreign country, at the mercy of strikes and unilateral decisions by airlines. This is not just a sporting issue, but a matter of dignity, safety, and protection of fundamental rights. I therefore appeal to the Institutions to intervene within the next few hours. Any delay would be an unacceptable responsibility.”

Vincenzo Schiavo

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