The Rumour Commode XLVII: Foamseca is out
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Boban: “Scaroni has nothing to do with Milan. Furlani? A true Milan fan, but he doesn’t understand football. I’ll never return to the Rossoneri.”
Speaking on Andrea Longoni’s YouTube channel Milan Hello, former Milan player and executive Zvonimir Boban made the following statements:
“Bennacer is a hugely underrated player, and you’ve underestimated him too because you didn’t understand him. What don’t you like about Bennacer?”
The physical condition, too many injuries… He’s been out a lot.
“Fair enough, I was out a lot too, and so were others.”
It seemed like he didn’t want to stay at Milan anymore:
“That’s because they tore him apart in every way. Bennacer is an extraordinary and underrated player. What he’s given to Milan is exceptional. I don’t defend the decision we made about Bennacer. On the contrary, I even enjoy recognizing my mistakes—hopefully at 57 I’ve gained some maturity. My failures are what helped me understand things. Bennacer is the player who wins the most balls in the world per minute played. He touches the ball more than almost anyone per minute played, he’s always on the ball. I don’t know how people don’t see that.”
After the injury in the derby, I haven’t seen that same player:
“Sure, after an injury it takes time to get back. Others were given all the time in the world, but he wasn't… He couldn’t communicate it, he’s a quiet guy, a total soldier. Why did I care so much about him? At first, Giampaolo said we should get Bennacer. We scouted him further and I found a quote from Cristiano Ronaldo talking about players he liked in Italy. He mentioned this number 10 from Empoli, didn’t even recall the name. If Ronaldo, who doesn’t usually compliment anyone, says that—then I went to watch the match… Insane, he tore them apart on his own, Juve couldn’t get near him. He was a number 10 then, wreaked havoc. He needed polishing, stabilizing, didn’t even know how to turn to switch play. We worked on that. Then I found out he came through Arsenal’s youth system, so I called Wenger. Wenger said, ‘Zvone, if you go to war with one person in the world, you go with Ismael.’ So, one plus one—you see his potential and take him. Not to play right away—he had to be worked on. He focused only on the ball, a proper 10 played deeper. He was born a 10, you could see it. But he’s also an 8—he won MVP of the Africa Cup as an 8, not a 6.”
What’s your opinion on Paolo Scaroni?
“Someone who should never be in football. He has nothing to do with it. But you know, certain people with power and position never really question themselves, never build the spiritual structure to ask: should I be doing this? They follow their interests. But Milan? He has nothing to do with Milan. Even if he is a great manager, had great success. I didn’t follow his life like he didn’t follow mine. Once we had to go to Lega Calcio and he couldn’t. We were at the stadium, I addressed him formally, kept him at a distance. Maldini said: ‘Paolo, Zvone’s been working in football institutions for years, he knows how to handle this.’ I even had it in my contract—these representation duties—but I didn’t care, we had other issues to fix. And Scaroni says: ‘Okay, then send me your resume…’” (laughs)
He asked for your resume?
“I told him to go to hell and kicked him out of the office. I said: ‘What the hell are you doing in football?’ He said: ‘Why should I know what you’ve done in life?’ Fine (laughs). You don’t need to. But then I don’t owe you any respect either. And he said it so naturally, didn’t even realize it. I didn’t hold a grudge afterward, but in the moment I reacted by throwing him out. That’s what I think of Scaroni.”
And Giorgio Furlani?
“Giorgio Furlani is a Milanista, a true one. But in his own way. He was trained differently—a mathematician, a fund manager. That’s how he sees things. He can’t fully grasp what Milan means to us. But he’s supported them his whole life—I knew him before, no doubt there. He just answers to his superiors religiously, forgetting about passion, sport, football, everything that makes Milan what it is to its fans. He’s just a square, pure manager. He doesn’t know football—what football competence does Giorgio Furlani have? It’s normal. He should surround himself with football experts. He dismissed someone who knew a lot. He should’ve asked himself what’s best for Milan—Maldini and Massara were good for Milan. They were technical protection, not to mention the symbolic value Paolo represents. That’s my main criticism—not whether he knows or not… He doesn’t. And he thinks Moncada knows everything. That’s the issue. For him, scouting is enough to understand everything. Coach? Doesn’t matter—budget is this, pick one. They don’t value these things because they don’t know football.”
And what about the sporting director?
“If they get one, he’ll be completely boxed in—just a technocrat with no ambition. I don’t think he’ll have a meaningful role. He should be a bridge between team, coach, and management—to protect everyone. That’s the role of the Technical Director. He must sense when a player is in crisis, step in when the coach isn’t talking to him. Or help the coach when he’s confused. It’s such a crucial role, but they don’t see it that way. For Giorgio, Moncada—who’s a great scout—can just pick players and that’s enough. I don’t think they even consider the rest of the DS’s job important—otherwise we’d have one by now.”
Months after that famous Sky interview, did you figure out Ibrahimovic’s role?
“It saddens me. I said it for Ibrahimovic’s own good—I care deeply for him. I’ll always be fond of him, especially for that period when he came back and gave so much to Milan. He’s like a football brother. But what he’s doing now is not him—not the man we thought he was. Even this latest delegitimization… With all his proclaimed strength, dignity, courage—he should’ve walked away immediately. Where’s all that now? I’m sorry. It’s not good for him, not good for anyone. He was a fantastic player, gave so much to Milan. Maybe it’s part of his growth or confusion after losing the clarity football brings. I get it. I just hope he comes to the right conclusions and grows properly, like he should.”
He’s kind of an influencer on Instagram now, right?
“He’s not a Milan executive—he’s with RedBird. Not on the staff. I’m joking (smiles). He’s not protecting what he once was—that pains me. But you need to think, study, read, think about others and work on yourself.”
What do you think about Cardinale?
“I’m not interested in him at all.”
Speaking on Andrea Longoni’s YouTube channel Milan Hello, former Milan player and executive Zvonimir Boban made the following statements:
“Bennacer is a hugely underrated player, and you’ve underestimated him too because you didn’t understand him. What don’t you like about Bennacer?”
The physical condition, too many injuries… He’s been out a lot.
“Fair enough, I was out a lot too, and so were others.”
It seemed like he didn’t want to stay at Milan anymore:
“That’s because they tore him apart in every way. Bennacer is an extraordinary and underrated player. What he’s given to Milan is exceptional. I don’t defend the decision we made about Bennacer. On the contrary, I even enjoy recognizing my mistakes—hopefully at 57 I’ve gained some maturity. My failures are what helped me understand things. Bennacer is the player who wins the most balls in the world per minute played. He touches the ball more than almost anyone per minute played, he’s always on the ball. I don’t know how people don’t see that.”
After the injury in the derby, I haven’t seen that same player:
“Sure, after an injury it takes time to get back. Others were given all the time in the world, but he wasn't… He couldn’t communicate it, he’s a quiet guy, a total soldier. Why did I care so much about him? At first, Giampaolo said we should get Bennacer. We scouted him further and I found a quote from Cristiano Ronaldo talking about players he liked in Italy. He mentioned this number 10 from Empoli, didn’t even recall the name. If Ronaldo, who doesn’t usually compliment anyone, says that—then I went to watch the match… Insane, he tore them apart on his own, Juve couldn’t get near him. He was a number 10 then, wreaked havoc. He needed polishing, stabilizing, didn’t even know how to turn to switch play. We worked on that. Then I found out he came through Arsenal’s youth system, so I called Wenger. Wenger said, ‘Zvone, if you go to war with one person in the world, you go with Ismael.’ So, one plus one—you see his potential and take him. Not to play right away—he had to be worked on. He focused only on the ball, a proper 10 played deeper. He was born a 10, you could see it. But he’s also an 8—he won MVP of the Africa Cup as an 8, not a 6.”
What’s your opinion on Paolo Scaroni?
“Someone who should never be in football. He has nothing to do with it. But you know, certain people with power and position never really question themselves, never build the spiritual structure to ask: should I be doing this? They follow their interests. But Milan? He has nothing to do with Milan. Even if he is a great manager, had great success. I didn’t follow his life like he didn’t follow mine. Once we had to go to Lega Calcio and he couldn’t. We were at the stadium, I addressed him formally, kept him at a distance. Maldini said: ‘Paolo, Zvone’s been working in football institutions for years, he knows how to handle this.’ I even had it in my contract—these representation duties—but I didn’t care, we had other issues to fix. And Scaroni says: ‘Okay, then send me your resume…’” (laughs)
He asked for your resume?
“I told him to go to hell and kicked him out of the office. I said: ‘What the hell are you doing in football?’ He said: ‘Why should I know what you’ve done in life?’ Fine (laughs). You don’t need to. But then I don’t owe you any respect either. And he said it so naturally, didn’t even realize it. I didn’t hold a grudge afterward, but in the moment I reacted by throwing him out. That’s what I think of Scaroni.”
And Giorgio Furlani?
“Giorgio Furlani is a Milanista, a true one. But in his own way. He was trained differently—a mathematician, a fund manager. That’s how he sees things. He can’t fully grasp what Milan means to us. But he’s supported them his whole life—I knew him before, no doubt there. He just answers to his superiors religiously, forgetting about passion, sport, football, everything that makes Milan what it is to its fans. He’s just a square, pure manager. He doesn’t know football—what football competence does Giorgio Furlani have? It’s normal. He should surround himself with football experts. He dismissed someone who knew a lot. He should’ve asked himself what’s best for Milan—Maldini and Massara were good for Milan. They were technical protection, not to mention the symbolic value Paolo represents. That’s my main criticism—not whether he knows or not… He doesn’t. And he thinks Moncada knows everything. That’s the issue. For him, scouting is enough to understand everything. Coach? Doesn’t matter—budget is this, pick one. They don’t value these things because they don’t know football.”
And what about the sporting director?
“If they get one, he’ll be completely boxed in—just a technocrat with no ambition. I don’t think he’ll have a meaningful role. He should be a bridge between team, coach, and management—to protect everyone. That’s the role of the Technical Director. He must sense when a player is in crisis, step in when the coach isn’t talking to him. Or help the coach when he’s confused. It’s such a crucial role, but they don’t see it that way. For Giorgio, Moncada—who’s a great scout—can just pick players and that’s enough. I don’t think they even consider the rest of the DS’s job important—otherwise we’d have one by now.”
Months after that famous Sky interview, did you figure out Ibrahimovic’s role?
“It saddens me. I said it for Ibrahimovic’s own good—I care deeply for him. I’ll always be fond of him, especially for that period when he came back and gave so much to Milan. He’s like a football brother. But what he’s doing now is not him—not the man we thought he was. Even this latest delegitimization… With all his proclaimed strength, dignity, courage—he should’ve walked away immediately. Where’s all that now? I’m sorry. It’s not good for him, not good for anyone. He was a fantastic player, gave so much to Milan. Maybe it’s part of his growth or confusion after losing the clarity football brings. I get it. I just hope he comes to the right conclusions and grows properly, like he should.”
He’s kind of an influencer on Instagram now, right?
“He’s not a Milan executive—he’s with RedBird. Not on the staff. I’m joking (smiles). He’s not protecting what he once was—that pains me. But you need to think, study, read, think about others and work on yourself.”
What do you think about Cardinale?
“I’m not interested in him at all.”
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There’s little left of the Scudetto-winning team, and likely more will go this summer…
“It’s hard to understand. It’s like they wanted to de-Maldini and de-Massara the team. I was there at the start, but those two became the symbols of the past three years. It’s hard to believe—why hurt yourself like that? Maybe they didn’t believe those players could succeed at Milan. But they missed the point—it’s not just about individual quality, it’s how the team was built, the spirit created. They won together, they’re winners. Add a right back, a young striker… Invest! Buy Osimhen, get a top right back. You’d have a team that reached the Champions League semifinal and won a Scudetto. A team with character, with chemistry. Dismantling that was reckless. I said it at the start of the summer. It’s not about individual quality—that’s the point. It’s the group. The team spirit is often stronger than the individuals. Without that, you never win.”
Do you still talk to Maldini about what’s happening at Milan?
“Yes, we talk. He’s suffering, I know he is. It’s hard. But he’s still deeply tied to Milan—he was born a Milanista. I became one. You’re born into it—it’s different. I’m from Dinamo Zagreb. I love and respect Milan so much, but the symbols, the flags—they’re others. Paolo gave his whole life to Milan. I told him recently that he should be happy, whether he returns or not—who knows, maybe he wouldn’t mind (smiles). Years go by for all of us, but he’s still fresh. He completed his Milan story. As a player, no doubt. But now also as an executive. People recognize it now, but at the start—it was a disaster. For him, for me, for everyone.”
Did you already follow me when I talked about a potential return with the Arabs?
“You weren’t that important back then—but I saw some videos, yes… I don’t remember clearly…”
Will Paolo return? That’s the fans’ dream.
“We talked about it earlier—he’d be ready to give himself fully to Milan again, as he always has. Whether it’ll happen, I have no idea. Honestly, if he had told me something, I wouldn’t say it here. But it doesn’t seem like there’s anything going on now.”
And will you ever return to Milan?
“I’ll never return to Milan. I’ll always love Milan. But my final football stop is Dinamo Zagreb. After this experience, I won’t work in football anymore—however long it lasts. I’m clear about what I want. It’s a full circle. My father was Dinamo’s representative in a small place where everyone was for Hajduk Split. Like being born a Milanista in a town of Inter fans. That’s how I grew up. At 13 I joined Dinamo’s academy with my brother, we lived in old barracks. At 15 and a half I was in the first team, captain at 18… I was born in blue, my whole life is blue, and I’ll end in blue. You were born in red and black, you’ll live and die in red and black. For me, that’s Dinamo. I love and respect Milan deeply—it has class, something no other club in the world has. Maybe Barcelona comes close, but not this class. No one has Milan’s class.”
If Milan ends the season in the best possible way, by winning the Coppa Italia, how would you judge it?
“There’s an accepted mediocrity now. Being happy for a Supercoppa that should’ve never been played… It was fun that night—I enjoyed it because of how it happened. But then it’s over, a flash. The season is dramatic—it’s not worthy of Milan’s stature. Back in the day, they told us to skip the Coppa Italia to focus on the league and Champions League. That’s Milan’s level. That’s where everyone at Milan should aim. The Coppa Italia? Save the season? Personally, no. Almost sad. Ridiculous. Maybe it saves Bologna or another mid-table team. Not Milan. Better to win it, sure—for confidence next year, boost the players. But the Coppa Italia saving Milan’s season? Come on, let’s be serious.”
Who would you want as coach next season?
“I haven’t thought much about it—Conte, like anyone who understands football. But I think it’d be a very tough relationship between him and this ownership. Not sure how long it would last or how much he’d accept. There’d be conflict over players, the market, what’s needed to win. He wants to win. As for Allegri’s latest version—didn’t like it at all. You can’t play that kind of football at Milan. Pure pragmatism isn’t Milan, even if I respect his ability to read balance and opponents’ weaknesses. I want a different ideal for Milan—a coach who plays Milan-style football.”
How do we get out of this situation? What’s your message to Milan fans?
“I hope someday there’s a more ambitious ownership, more football-minded, that understands what Milan is, its values and greatness. They’ve stabilized things, good marketing—fine. But bring in real football people, passionate and ambitious enough to win. Otherwise, we’ll keep facing the same issues. And I’m not saying they haven’t made good signings—Reijnders and Fofana are good. Maignan is a phenomenon—I hope they renew him. That’s the point. It’s hard for them to change their culture, their view of Milan as a company. For us, it’s a club. I hope they rethink what Milan truly is—then they’ll understand. But they need to change.”
https://www.milannews.it/primo-pian...calcio-io-non-tornero-piu-in-rossonero-576787
“It’s hard to understand. It’s like they wanted to de-Maldini and de-Massara the team. I was there at the start, but those two became the symbols of the past three years. It’s hard to believe—why hurt yourself like that? Maybe they didn’t believe those players could succeed at Milan. But they missed the point—it’s not just about individual quality, it’s how the team was built, the spirit created. They won together, they’re winners. Add a right back, a young striker… Invest! Buy Osimhen, get a top right back. You’d have a team that reached the Champions League semifinal and won a Scudetto. A team with character, with chemistry. Dismantling that was reckless. I said it at the start of the summer. It’s not about individual quality—that’s the point. It’s the group. The team spirit is often stronger than the individuals. Without that, you never win.”
Do you still talk to Maldini about what’s happening at Milan?
“Yes, we talk. He’s suffering, I know he is. It’s hard. But he’s still deeply tied to Milan—he was born a Milanista. I became one. You’re born into it—it’s different. I’m from Dinamo Zagreb. I love and respect Milan so much, but the symbols, the flags—they’re others. Paolo gave his whole life to Milan. I told him recently that he should be happy, whether he returns or not—who knows, maybe he wouldn’t mind (smiles). Years go by for all of us, but he’s still fresh. He completed his Milan story. As a player, no doubt. But now also as an executive. People recognize it now, but at the start—it was a disaster. For him, for me, for everyone.”
Did you already follow me when I talked about a potential return with the Arabs?
“You weren’t that important back then—but I saw some videos, yes… I don’t remember clearly…”
Will Paolo return? That’s the fans’ dream.
“We talked about it earlier—he’d be ready to give himself fully to Milan again, as he always has. Whether it’ll happen, I have no idea. Honestly, if he had told me something, I wouldn’t say it here. But it doesn’t seem like there’s anything going on now.”
And will you ever return to Milan?
“I’ll never return to Milan. I’ll always love Milan. But my final football stop is Dinamo Zagreb. After this experience, I won’t work in football anymore—however long it lasts. I’m clear about what I want. It’s a full circle. My father was Dinamo’s representative in a small place where everyone was for Hajduk Split. Like being born a Milanista in a town of Inter fans. That’s how I grew up. At 13 I joined Dinamo’s academy with my brother, we lived in old barracks. At 15 and a half I was in the first team, captain at 18… I was born in blue, my whole life is blue, and I’ll end in blue. You were born in red and black, you’ll live and die in red and black. For me, that’s Dinamo. I love and respect Milan deeply—it has class, something no other club in the world has. Maybe Barcelona comes close, but not this class. No one has Milan’s class.”
If Milan ends the season in the best possible way, by winning the Coppa Italia, how would you judge it?
“There’s an accepted mediocrity now. Being happy for a Supercoppa that should’ve never been played… It was fun that night—I enjoyed it because of how it happened. But then it’s over, a flash. The season is dramatic—it’s not worthy of Milan’s stature. Back in the day, they told us to skip the Coppa Italia to focus on the league and Champions League. That’s Milan’s level. That’s where everyone at Milan should aim. The Coppa Italia? Save the season? Personally, no. Almost sad. Ridiculous. Maybe it saves Bologna or another mid-table team. Not Milan. Better to win it, sure—for confidence next year, boost the players. But the Coppa Italia saving Milan’s season? Come on, let’s be serious.”
Who would you want as coach next season?
“I haven’t thought much about it—Conte, like anyone who understands football. But I think it’d be a very tough relationship between him and this ownership. Not sure how long it would last or how much he’d accept. There’d be conflict over players, the market, what’s needed to win. He wants to win. As for Allegri’s latest version—didn’t like it at all. You can’t play that kind of football at Milan. Pure pragmatism isn’t Milan, even if I respect his ability to read balance and opponents’ weaknesses. I want a different ideal for Milan—a coach who plays Milan-style football.”
How do we get out of this situation? What’s your message to Milan fans?
“I hope someday there’s a more ambitious ownership, more football-minded, that understands what Milan is, its values and greatness. They’ve stabilized things, good marketing—fine. But bring in real football people, passionate and ambitious enough to win. Otherwise, we’ll keep facing the same issues. And I’m not saying they haven’t made good signings—Reijnders and Fofana are good. Maignan is a phenomenon—I hope they renew him. That’s the point. It’s hard for them to change their culture, their view of Milan as a company. For us, it’s a club. I hope they rethink what Milan truly is—then they’ll understand. But they need to change.”
https://www.milannews.it/primo-pian...calcio-io-non-tornero-piu-in-rossonero-576787
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Im not saying shit doesn't happen. What am saying is.. PSG vs Inter for a CL final, its meh. But is what we have today and football its like this.
But also up to generations too.. for some Benfica and Marseille are europeans giants, to others Dortmund, City and PSG are.
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I didn't see that coming too.
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He's talking about smeagol, but unfortunately forgotten about gollum
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I get your point... but he doesn't perform since like when, 2020??
He is that kind of player, will not adapt away from home. Will probably get back to Portugal soon, there are talkings about Brazil too, the ones searching for a easy way on fooball are looking to come to Brazil.
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Im real sad about the all thing.
Coz it means we have no coaches - which is true, foreigners took over the coach mercato in Brazil, it is reflectin in the NT - and Ancelotti could end his career in a disastrous way with us. Just one year to prepare to the World Cup, corruption everywhere in CBF and the press already starts to argue about how much he knows about the players in Brazil.
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I get why people love Boban for this. I really do. For many, he is Milanismo – and his reaction feels like pure passion. It triggers a kind of sacred reflex: finally, someone stands up to the suits, speaks truth to power. But when you’re part of the management, you’re no longer just a hero of the past. You’re a leader of the present. And that comes with a different set of rules.
In that moment with Scaroni, he wasn’t speaking as a club legend. He was a high-ranking executive of one of the biggest football clubs in the world. And when you’re sitting in a boardroom, it’s no longer the dressing room. You don’t get to scream "go to hell" and throw someone out just because you feel disrespected.
Yes, Scaroni is an idiot for asking. Wait, let me rephrase: Scaroni is an idiot. Period. But if your goal is to steer Milan into the future, build stability and make meaningful change, you need more than principles – you need diplomacy. Not playing nice. But playing smart. And that’s the paradox of Boban: the very fire that made him great on the pitch is what made him unsuited for modern club or UEFA politics where he bumped heads with Ceferin and got himself thrown out too. And that’s tragic – because he had the brains, the ideas, the vision. But he choses pride over patience. Emotion over impact.
And in a boardroom, the sad reality is that that doesn’t win you trophies. It gets you fired.
Not saying I support that. Just saying what it is.
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I don’t want to sugar coat it
I want to say it like it this
Boban is a childish prick
A 56 year old man behaving that manner as an executive is so embarrassing
And this interview is completely embarrassing and releasing it just before we play the Coppa Italia is completely embarrassing
He got fired because he’s a clownish hot head and I don’t blame Elliot for doing it.
He’s not fit to be an executive.
I’m sick of his whining. Just move on already, no point holding all this bitterness for so long. The fans don’t deserve read all this shit just before a Coppa final
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Why the fuck is Scaroni here anyway?
Who the fuck brought him in?
Worst Director Elliot attached to our club.
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Him calling Furlani a mathematician hurts my f'cking head. Please tell me that's a poor translation. Regardless, I rolled my eyes so hard on him so up in arms about the poor treatment that Ismael received. Tens of millions of people around the world would love to be so mistreated by an employer.
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As much as I would prefer an Italian coach, I wouldn't mind Fabregas leading Milan next season. He's done an extraordinary job at Como with the level of players he has like Cutrone, Strafezza from Lecce, and some virtual unknowns though Nico Paz is a future star but on loan from Real Madrid.
Fabregas brought Como to Serie A for the first time in 17 years and that club has been the surprise of the league. He's young, innovative, plays an exciting brand of football. Sure, the leap from Como to Milan is huge but so was Sacchi that came from Parma. Cesc won't be intimidated or awed because he's played a ton of big matches for Barca and the other big clubs. Cesc we can.
Fabregas brought Como to Serie A for the first time in 17 years and that club has been the surprise of the league. He's young, innovative, plays an exciting brand of football. Sure, the leap from Como to Milan is huge but so was Sacchi that came from Parma. Cesc won't be intimidated or awed because he's played a ton of big matches for Barca and the other big clubs. Cesc we can.
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Master Smurf
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I like Boban but what he says around Furlani is also kind of warped.
He is a true Milanista but doesnt understand what it means to "us". Players are protagonists but they dont have exclusivity on passion for the the club. Also he seemingly is putting the blame on him for axing Maldini when we know that isnt fully true. Maldini met with Gerald and that was that.
Also if Furlani just follows his superiors "religiously" how would he be able to keep Maldini and Massara???
Also all of his Redbird critique is from the outside as he was long gone.
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Coppa Italia means something, but the SuperCoppa is a joke that used to be two teams now it's four and it's mainly a way to earn a few bucks from Saudi Arabia.
Imagine we turn Reijnders into 4 Musah's
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The problem here was, they hired on Boban, knowing what his qualifications and his long-standing experience with UEFA were.
It was all in the papers before they hired him, it should all have been in the paperwork when they interviewed him TO hire him.
Why the fuck is Scaroni trying to pull rank here?
Boban was offering to use his expertise to go negotiate with the league, something that Scaroni himself was too pussy to do.
He was doing him a FAVOR.
Joke or not, it is an official trophy and brings 10+ m. Every normal team should be fighting to win it. We could've had 10-15 trophies more in our cabinet if we didn't think we are too good for these 'joke' trophies.
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But this is the Milan way - most here dont rate those trophies, neither EL
We glorify a time that has past and in that era no weight was given to any of them.