Fiorentina President Rocco Commisso renewed his attack on the media in Italy, insisting he received ‘an avalanche of support’ and blasting La Gazzetta dello Sport for using ‘insulting Italian-American stereotypes.’ His fiery press conference on Friday sparked a furious reaction from the media, as press unions released a joint statement condemning his attitude, comparing it to that of an “authoritarian regime.”

Considering the backlash, particularly to the accusations a newspaper was writing negative stories about the Viola because their owner is Torino President Urbano Cairo, Commisso released a new video this afternoon with a much calmer tone.