Raiola speaks out about ban he calls a 'political sanction'; attacks FIGC
Raiola has spoken out against the ban now, saying:
"My personal feeling is that this punishment responds to a political will, without taking into account the law. It is a sanction based on false pretexts and lies. Law and justice must prevail in any correct system and I hope my position will be restored in the next stages of this story.
"I suppose the Italian Federation has not forgiven my criticisms of their role in the disastrous state of Italian football, as well as their role in the problems of racism, and my opinions have certainly influenced the decision. I will seek justice for this injustice and for freedom of expression, in every possible court because my main goal is the interest of Italian football. I will proudly fight this struggle to get what is in accordance with the law."
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