Sara Guglielmetti Flavio Briatore He once again defended Jannik Sinner after the South Tyrolean tennis player received strong criticism for his decision not to participate in the Davis Cup. This time, however, the Piedmontese entrepreneur sparked controversy with southern Italians. Here's what happened.
Flavio Briatore talks about Sinner but there is controversy with the Southerners
Intervened in the broadcast Realpolitik on Rete 4, Flavio Briatore spoke again about Jannik Sinner, who ended up at the centre of controversy after renouncing the Davis CupThe world number 1 was in fact attacked and accused of “not being Italian" and not to care about the national team. This is how the Piedmontese entrepreneur responded to this: "I understand Sinner more than certain people from the South". Briatore's words provoked a reaction from many, especially those in the South, who found the entrepreneur's remarks offensive. But here's what he said in full.
Flavio Briatore talks about Sinner: "I understand him more than certain people from the South."
Flavio Briatore, guest of realpolitik, he defended as said Jannik Sinner, but taking a dig at Southern Italy. But here's what the entrepreneur said: "speaks German well, speaks Italian well, speaks English wellHe speaks three languages. Sinner is Italian, born in Italy. I understand Sinner better than certain people from the South, whom I don't understand. I have some Neapolitan friends who should have subtitles when they speak.So, a Neapolitan is Italian, a Calabrian is Italian. We have a person who is an example. You know what the problem is? Sinner is a normal person, he's a very polite guy.” On social media, as mentioned, there has been no shortage of comments against Briatore for his statements.