Napoli owner De Laurentiis: How to fix football

Aurelio Di Laurentiis, the owner of Napoli, discusses his vision for transforming European football in an interview with Adam Crafton. He proposes a European Super Championship that aims to reshape competition among elite clubs. Di Laurentiis emphasizes the importance of involving the top three clubs from each national league to create a more balanced and competitive environment.

He reflects on his successful 24-year tenure with Napoli, sharing insights on working with Antonio Conte, noting their longstanding relationship dating back to a chance meeting in the Maldives. Di Laurentiis appreciates Conte's disciplined coaching style and emphasizes the necessity for a strong defensive strategy in winning games.

Moreover, he expresses his disdain for football agents, criticizing their greed and detrimental influence on player contracts. He illustrates the challenges faced by Napoli, particularly with financial competition from the Premier League, while emphasizing the need for improved governance in Serie A. Di Laurentiis highlights the pressing need to engage younger generations to ensure the future of football, advocating for significant rule changes to invigorate the sport.