Summary

In a gesture of solidarity and peace, Ukrainian artist Kateryna Pavlenko and Italian-Brazilian singer Gaia Gozzi perform "Imagine" by John Lennon before the Juventus-Inter match, as Serie A captains don "PEACE" headbands to support civilian populations affected by the conflict in Ukraine.

Abstract

In a powerful display of unity and a call for peace, the Italian football championship has taken a stand against the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The initiative, part of "La Lega Serie A for Peace," sees the captains of each club wearing headbands emblazoned with the word "PEACE" during matches, starting with the highly anticipated Juventus-Inter game. The pre-match ceremony featured a poignant performance of John Lennon's "Imagine" by Kateryna Pavlenko, a Ukrainian artist and leader of the Go_A group, alongside Italian-Brazilian singer Gaia Gozzi. This performance symbolizes a shared hope for global peace and brotherhood, resonating with the song's message of unity and tolerance. The President of Lega Serie A, Lorenzo Casini, expressed gratitude to the clubs for their support and highlighted the importance of music in conveying a message of peace, which is also integrated into educational curricula to teach children essential values. Additionally, the return of children to the pitch as part of new FIGC protocols marks a step towards normalcy in Italian football.

Opinions

The President of Lega Serie A, Lorenzo Casini, appreciates the clubs' efforts in supporting the Ukrainian people and promoting peace.
Casini believes that "Imagine" is a universal text of hope that effectively communicates the values of peace, brotherhood, and tolerance, and is even taught in schools.
There is a recognition that music can reach places where other forms of art may not, hoping to spread the message of peace worldwide.
Gratitude is extended to Gaia and Kateryna for accepting the invitation to perform, with special mention of Kateryna's journey directly from Ukraine and the hospitality offered by the Municipality of Milan.
The involvement of children in the matches is seen as a positive development, symbolizing a return to normalcy and the core principles of sport.

A Ukrainian and an Italian sing Imagine before Juve-Inter

Starting from this weekend of the championship, the captains of the teams wear the headband with the words “Peace”

The Ukrainian artist Kateryna Pavlenko and the Italian-Brazilian colleague Gaia Gozzi sing against the war before Juve-Inter, a highly anticipated match followed around the globe: the song chosen to be interpreted worldwide is “Imagine” by John Lennon. Among the initiatives of “La Lega Serie A for Peace”, there is also the fact that starting from this day of the Italian football championship, the captains wear the headband with the words “Peace”.

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The Serie A-League and the twenty associated clubs in fact, immediately after the start of the conflict in Ukraine, took action with initiatives in support of the civilian population, severely affected by the events still in progress.

Thus, starting from the 31st matchday of the Serie A TIM 2021/2022 which includes tonight’s Juventus-Inter big match, the captains of each club will take to the field wearing the headband with the words “PEACE”, to send a peace sign. In addition, children are back on the pitch, thanks to the new FIGC protocols.

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For tonight’s derby of Italy in detail Kateryna Pavlenko, leader of the Go_A group, and Gaia will perform on the pitch, just before the kickoff whistle, singing John Lennon’s “Imagine” (Beatles and much more), in front of the teams on the pitch and the fans present in the stands of the Juventus Stadium in Turin.

The Ukrainian referee on the pitch in Italy with her flag

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“I thank the clubs for what they have done and are doing for the Ukrainian people and to promote peace”, declared the President of Lega Serie A Lorenzo Casini, “And thanks to Juventus and Inter for accepting the Lega’s proposal for Sunday evening. I thought of the song ‘Imagine’ because it is a universal text of hope, which today is also taught in schools to bring children closer to the values of peace, brotherhood, and tolerance. Music arrives where other forms of art fail to reach: we hope that this message of peace will reach the whole world, thus also recalling the fundamental principles of sport “.

“I want to thank the two artists, Gaia and Kateryna, for having enthusiastically accepted our invitation”, adds Casini, “Kateryna will come directly from Ukraine and we hope she will be able to stay in Italy for a while, also thanks to the hospitality offered by the Municipality of Milan, for which we are grateful to Mayor Sala and Councilor Sacchi. Finally, thanks to the President of the SIAE, Mogol, for joining the initiative immediately. We are happy that the children will also be able to return to the pitch, at the entrance of the teams, from today in some stadiums and, from the next day, I hope for all the matches “.