NON LFC Definitely a MUST read, touching story. There was once a striker in Serie A that played wonderfully for Lecce and all Serie A fans used to admire his skills, especially his free-kicks. This man is Ernesto Chevanton, a striker from Uruguay that signed for Lecce when he was 21. In 3 season he scored 45 goals for Lecce and was sold to Monaco in 2004. In 2 season he scored 20 goals in the league and 2 in Champions League, but a number of injuries denied him from doing the big move to a top club. In 2006 he won at Sevilla, a Coppa UEFA, a European Supercup and a Coppa del Rey. In 2012 he returned at Lecce, where he found a different Lecce from that of Zeman 10 years before. They were not a middle-table club anymore, but were fighting for relegation. To make matters worse, Lecce were involved in the Calcioscommesse scandal (betting scandal) and were relegated to the Lega Pro prima divisione (3rd tier of Italian football). Chevanton, from earning millions a year, signed a contract of 900€ a month, the salary of a normal worker. Lecce fans were astonished and appreciated what he did. He promised to get the club back to Serie A. The club that gave him the opportunity to shine. The club that made him a great player. The club that let him leave to become a star, but unfortunately injuries ruined his chances. Lecce fans went to his home to thanks him, most of them with tears in their eyes. Unfortunately, what he promised did not happen. Lecce lost the promotion play-off and were not promoted to Serie B. Fans were furious and entered in the pitch to riot. He was the only player to remain in the pitch and say sorry to Lecce fans. He was the only Lecce player applauded and consoled by the fans. A tearful Chevanton told the fans: "I did my best I am sorry, but some other players betrayed the team" This is the story of a could-been star, that decided to play in the 3rd tier of Italian football at 900€ a month, as a sign of respect to his former club and fans. This is what football should be about, and how football players should be! Respect to Chevanton.. #James
Posted on: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:53:55 +0000
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