With a lot of tradition in Italy, the team sank to Serie D, but was recently bought by a Brazilian businessman and has a former Glorioso jewel to return to Serie A
Many football lovers must remember the Leghorn and its fans, one of the most passionate in Italy and the world. However, the traditional team at Tuscany is increasingly far from glory in the country. Currently in Series D local, the club is increasingly seeking to be reborn and, for this, it counts on Brazilian help! O Brazil is present in the team from the owner, a businessman who was born in the region, to the attack, with a former jewel of the Botafogo, Luis Henrique.
With more than 100 years of history, competing for the Europa League in 2007/07, after an unprecedented sixth place in the Italian ChampionshipLivorno ended up being relegated in 2013/14, leaving them at the bottom of the table. Series C in 2021 and, in the following season, he was unable to even register for Série D, punished after failing to meet financial obligations.
The team declared bankruptcy and changed its name. Reborn in Eccellenza, fifth stage of football in Italy, with regional and semi-amateur leagues. It returned to the fourth division last year and, in April 2023, changed course. The Italian-Brazilian financier Joel Esciua, 59 years old, bought Livorno for around 650 thousand euros (around R$3.4 million). Born in São Paulo, is the son of a Brazilian father, but grew up in Italy. With a long career in the financial market, mainly in London, he is a supporter of Milan It’s from Palm trees. fan of Skinwas a friend of Carlos Albertocaptain of the 1970 Tri.
Third in Group E, the start in Series D is good after six rounds. So far, Livorno is in the qualifying zone for the playoffs. In its modest squad, there is an old acquaintance from Botafogo, striker Luís Henrique. At 25 years old, he goes to his 11th career club after emerging as a promise in 2015. He has already played for Athletico Paranaense, Guild It is West of Itápolis in Brazil. Outside, he played for teams from Denmark, Finland It is Japan. Now, he tries his luck with the Italian team, debuting with a goal in the match against Ghiviborgo, which secured the victory. In a conversation with “GE”, Joel Esciua revealed that, even with modest investments, the focus is to return to Serie B within a maximum of five years. The last time the club was in the division was in 2020.
Source: sportbuzz
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