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'I don't understand the business logic' - AIC president Tommasi slams 'crazy' Serie A in wake of pay cut proposal

The Italian Footballers' Association (AIC) rejected a proposal from Serie A clubs to cut player wages by up to a third amid the coronavirus pandemic.

On Monday, Serie A clubs voted in favour of temporarily reducing player wages in an attempt to ease the financial strain caused by the Covid-19 crisis.

Italy's top flight was suspended indefinitely last month due to the spread of the virus , and authorities have insisted they will not even consider resuming action until it is safe to do so .

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With Serie A's hiatus impacting clubs financially, league-wide pay cuts for players and coaching staff had been mooted, however the AIC slammed the proposal.