Amauri to the Lega Nord: 'I am Italian with all my heart'
"The criticisms by the Lega Nord towards naturalised citizens? I can answer by saying I am here with my heart, I have nothing to be ashamed of. It will be up to Balotelli and me to change the opinions of these people". Amauri responds to the controversy started by the Lega. "I don't know why certain things have been said about us- said the brazilian who has just arrived at Coverciano. It is a question that should be asked to those who said it. Today is a great day for me, I am the happiest person in the world. I do not want to talk about anything but victory, something I never stopped believing in".
Then on Brazil: "My family is happy with my choice, they have always supported me. I don't think anyone in Brazil will call me a traitor and anyway if they do I don't care. I grew up with football in Italy, I've been here ten years. If one day I should score against Brazil I will celebrate as I would against any team".
