The Mayor of Bergamo Giorgio Gori has hit back at Juventus president Andrea Agnelli.

Agnelli has claimed Atalanta don't deserve access to the Champions League.

“I respect Andrea Agnelli, but really do not agree with this," wrote the Mayor on Twitter.

“Compared to the elite of the rich and famous, I far prefer the result achieved on the pitch and credit given to those who, even if they are 'only' representing a provincial city, earned their place in Europe with sweat and imagination.

“It's called SPORT."