Sporting Pianorese Introduced for the 2026/27 Season with a Grand Ceremony in Italy

Sporting Pianorese, based in the city of Pianoro, Italy, presented its new squad and goals to fans with a magnificent ceremony held prior to the 2026/27 sports season. The club shared the excitement and pride of competing in the 'Promozione' category (the tier above the Amateur League), which they achieved after decades, at the stadium. During this event, held at the traditional pitch of Dainesi Stadium, club president Massimiliano Laganà and the technical staff unveiled the First Team, which will battle for the championship throughout the season. This night, met with great interest from the local community, fans, and families, went down in history as one of the most important moments in the club's history and was described as the first step of a promising period.

Club president Massimiliano Laganà stated in his speech that the upcoming season would be both long and exciting, explaining the work and vision underlying this achieved success in detail. Emphasizing his great confidence in the technical staff that will represent the team in this challenging category, Laganà drew particular attention to the management of experienced coach Cristian Cati and the cooperation of his assistant team. He expressed that their biggest future goal is for local young people raised in the club's academy to rise to the First Team, and that in this process, they wish to give pleasant moments to the spectators coming to the stadium every Sunday. Additionally, he provided clear information that trainings would take place at the Pianorello facilities and matches would be played at their home, Dainesi Stadium.

Head coach Cristian Cati, appointed to lead the team, addressed the press and fans, clearly stating that the primary objective for Pianorese at the start is to stay in the league. However, highlighting his belief in the quality of his squad and the transfers made, he said they do not want to settle for just staying in the league and that they are a team capable of achieving much greater success. Stating that they have a wonderful mix of experienced and young players, Cati made confident and high-spirited remarks that they would achieve success above expectations by the end of the season by maintaining this balance.

At the club's official presentation night, not only the First Team management and players but also the academy (giovanile) coaches, who are the future of the club, were present, delivering the message that they are one body. Besides president Massimiliano Laganà, the meeting was attended by vice president Tiziano Vitali and manager Roberto Marchi, demonstrating how solid the club's corporate structure is. The full presence of academy coaches showed that the club acts as a whole and that there is a structural order to support the First Team's success. This organization was also considered a sign of the close relationship and appreciation established between the management and the coaches/players.

At the finale of the night where the entire technical staff and athletes determined for the season were introduced, the full list of the players, who will be the most important warriors of the new season, was announced. The comprehensive roster that Sporting Pianorese will wear the new jersey includes names such as Baccolini, Boscati, Brini, Brunori, Canè, Cavazzini, Ciccarello, Cinti, Cipriano, Cocchi, Coppola, Donvido, Filoni, Magli, Mantovani, Marchi, Mazzoni, Pozzi, Puzzo, Ravaglia, Rossini, Sanguin, Santaniello, Serra, Sinigaglia, Tomba, Trafficante, and Verardi. This list encompasses both young and dynamic players who will add experience to the team and experienced names who will provide balance on the field. With this squad, the team is expected to represent the city of Pianoro at a higher level on the Italian amateur football map and to satisfy the 20-year longing from the past.