Young Boys v Atalanta: the fair-play event
Hosted in the 1898 Lounge of the Wankdorf Stadion
As part of the lead-in to the UEFA Champions League League Phase MD5 game between Atalanta and BSC Young Boys, the executives of the two Clubs convened in the 1898 Lounge of the Wankdorf Stadion for the customary official luncheon. Now an integral part of the pre-game protocol leading to every international commitment, the convivial event is actively fostered and favoured by UEFA as a welcome and fitting opportunity to cultivate strong exchanges, synergies and connections between football institutions.
As for the hosting party, Board of Directors members Georges Lüchinger and Ernst Graf, together with Sports Director Steve Von Bergen, Chief Media Officer Albert Staudenmann and Chief Operating Officer Andreas Feremutsch did the honours for BSC Young Boys.
On Atalanta’s behalf, the event was attended by CEO Luca Percassi, Corporate Director General Andrea Fabris and Secretary General-Main Contact Marco Semprini.
Representing UEFA, Croatian Delegate Josip Tomaško acted as spokesperson for the governing body of European football.