Como President apologises for fans’ behavior in 3-4 defeat against Inter

Como President Mirwan Suwarso has issued a public apology for his club’s fans’ behaviour during their recent 4-3 defeat against Inter in Serie A: ‘Our club’s integrity depends on mutual respect. Those who fail to uphold this will not be welcome’. 

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Suwarso forced to apologise for fans’ behaviour in Como 3-4 Inter

Como lost their spot in the Serie A top four after their 4-3 defeat against the league-leading Inter at the Stadio Sinigaglia on Sunday evening. They now sit two points behind Juventus in the Champions League positions with six league matches of the season left to play. 

Aside from the disappointment of yesterday’s defeat, Como President Suwarso was also left frustrated by the behaviour that some sections of the home supporters showed against the Nerazzurri. 

Suwarso has issued a statement on his personal Instagram profile criticising those supporters who hurled insults and abuse towards the Inter directors and staff members.

Though not mentioned specifically by Suuwarso, Italy international Nicolo Barella, who had a brief spell on loan at Como in 2016, was treated to a loud round of boos from the home supporters on the night. 

“Despite the final result, I am incredibly proud of our team. They gave everything on the pitch and fought with true honor. This is the spirit that defines us,” wrote Suwarso on Instagram on Monday. 

“However, pride in our performance cannot outweigh my disappointment with the behavior shown by some in the tribuna onore toward the opposing delegation. I understand that football brings intense emotion, but we must never lose sight of who we are.

“We are a club built on dignity. That dignity must extend beyond the field, toward our opponents, their supporters, and especially their directors and executives. They are our guests, and they deserve respect.

“Mockery and insults in the tribuna d’onore do not represent the club we are building. They undermine the very values we stand for.

“We will work to uphold those values, firmly and consistently. We will take the necessary steps to ensure this standard is respected. Our club’s integrity, and the progress of the league as a whole, depend on mutual respect.

“Those who fail to uphold this will not be welcome.

“Let us grow together, with dignity, with integrity, on and off the field.”

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