 Maldini blasts ‘scandalous’ Blatter, Wednesday 6 September, 2006 |
 Sep 6 2006, 12:33 PM
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Primavera  Group: Moderators Posts: 23,206 Joined: 20-November 05 From: Athens, Hellas Member No.: 911  |
Milan and Italy legend Paolo Maldini has launched a sensational attack on FIFA President Joseph Blatter.
The defender has taken issue with Blatter’s comportment after the Azzurri beat France on penalties to win the World Cup this summer. Blatter opted to not be a part of the award ceremony when the side was handed the trophy, a snub which Maldini finds hard to digest. “The way FIFA treated us in Berlin was scandalous,†the former Azzurri captain said in an interview to magazine Panorama. “Blatter refused to hand over the trophy to us and this is a scandal that our Federation did not react to,†he added. “I had never seen anything like this and what is worse, Blatter keeps expressing very harsh comments on Italian football “Now I understand why we never won as much as we deserved in the past. “I think I know why everyone shows so little consideration for Italy, it’s mainly a political issue, but I think the FIGC must now behave like a Federation of world champions and make themselves heard.†The veteran added that he may consider becoming some kind of football ambassador once he quits the game, even if he’s unsure of what his future holds. â€I have thought about this, but I don’t know what I will do,†he added before also criticising another important figure in the game. “Let’s take Michel Platini’s example, he was always considered a very outspoken person, but now his statements always depend on what people think about him. I don’t really like what he says.†Maldini was also asked for an opinion on former Milan boss Fabio Capello who was blasted by Juventus captain Alessandro Del Piero last week. “I fought with Capello in the past and that is no secret,†he added. “Discussions with him are always very heated, but one of his qualities is that he forgets the past very quickly. “However, I must admit that I believe Barcelona are stronger than his Real Madrid side this season.†Football Italia |
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Sep 6 2006, 12:34 PM
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Primavera Group: Moderators Posts: 23,206 Joined: 20-November 05 From: Athens, Hellas Member No.: 911 |
Finally someone has the b@lls to speak!!!! And who else could it be than our great captain himslef!???
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Sep 6 2006, 12:35 PM
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Giovanissimi Nazionali  Group: Helpers Posts: 4,249 Joined: 21-July 05 From: Greece Member No.: 34 |
Grande Paolo !!!
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Sep 6 2006, 12:40 PM
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Insert cool title here<-- Group: Moderators Posts: 4,121 Joined: 7-May 06 From: Berlin, Germany Member No.: 1,792 |
Great to see someone still has the guts to speak ot truth, and who else could it be than Paolo? Really great!
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Sep 6 2006, 12:46 PM
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7th Heaven Group: Helpers Posts: 7,116 Joined: 2-November 05 From: Sydney. Australia. Member No.: 821 |
QUOTE (dst @ Sep 6 2006, 09:33 PM) “Let’s take Michel Platini’s example, he was always considered a very outspoken person, but now his statements always depend on what people think about him. I don’t really like what he says.† booom!! niiiiiice... (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/king.gif) |
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Sep 6 2006, 01:45 PM
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Esordienti B 96 Group: Full Members Posts: 209 Joined: 4-September 05 From: oshakati/ Namibia Member No.: 344 |
sack Blatter and then the problem is solved! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/alien.gif)
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Sep 6 2006, 08:22 PM
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Allievi Regionali B Group: Helpers Posts: 6,764 Joined: 30-October 05 From: Israel Member No.: 787 |
Paolo speaks the truth.
I love him so much. (not in the gay way (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) ) |
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Sep 6 2006, 08:38 PM
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Pulcini Provinciali 98 Group: Full Members Posts: 86 Joined: 24-July 06 Member No.: 2,165 |
GRANDE PAOLO GRANDE!!! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)
Who else could have been huh?? (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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Sep 6 2006, 09:03 PM
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Esordienti B 96 Group: Full Members Posts: 201 Joined: 13-April 06 From: Bury St. Edmunds/ Sheffield(term-time) Member No.: 1,611 |
I wasn't aware of this furore actually, and if Blatter is meant to hand over the trophy then it's a disgrace he didn't. Although I'm not Italian, I always support Italy as a 2nd team and he is right to feel agreived. Becuase he is such a colossus of the game, I think everyone sits up and takes note when he speak out, so hopefully this will have the desired effect.
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Sep 6 2006, 10:10 PM
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The brightest sun is the purest gun Group: Full Members Posts: 26,848 Joined: 23-June 06 From: Albania Member No.: 2,008 |
I felt so good while reading this. Grande Paolo!
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Sep 6 2006, 11:03 PM
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Insert cool title here<-- Group: Moderators Posts: 4,121 Joined: 7-May 06 From: Berlin, Germany Member No.: 1,792 |
QUOTE (Costacurta @ Sep 6 2006, 08:03 PM) I wasn't aware of this furore actually, and if Blatter is meant to hand over the trophy then it's a disgrace he didn't. Although I'm not Italian, I always support Italy as a 2nd team and he is right to feel agreived. Becuase he is such a colossus of the game, I think everyone sits up and takes note when he speak out, so hopefully this will have the desired effect. I'm neither Italian, nor have I supported the Italian national team in the WC (damn you Grosso!), but it's a matter of honor to hand over the trophy, even I would have done it without hesitation, Blatter is a shame for the FIFA. People keep calling Silvio a Mafiosi, and they might be right, but the real Mafiosi is Sepp Blatter! |
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Sep 7 2006, 02:45 AM
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Esordienti B 96 Group: Full Members Posts: 305 Joined: 17-July 05 From: Melbourne, Aussie Member No.: 21 |
so much in love with Il Capitano!
finally, someone had the balls to say something like that.. Italy won the world cup fair and square.. regardless what had happen back at home.. no need to snub the Italian like that.. perhaps Blatter was imagining giving the trophy to disgraced Zidane.. that's he the Golden Ball were taken away from Canna |
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Sep 7 2006, 02:49 AM
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Esordienti B 96 Group: Full Members Posts: 416 Joined: 8-October 05 From: California, USA/Milano, Italia Member No.: 572 |
thats why maldini is the best captain in the world
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Sep 7 2006, 09:23 AM
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Esordienti A 95 Group: Full Members Posts: 979 Joined: 24-January 06 From: Yerevan, Armenia Member No.: 1,214 |
Paoloooooooo Maldini. He is special.
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Sep 7 2006, 09:49 AM
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Esordienti B 96 Group: Full Members Posts: 209 Joined: 4-September 05 From: oshakati/ Namibia Member No.: 344 |
QUOTE Now I understand why we never won as much as we deserved in the past. you are damn right. look at last night's match the first goal Gallas crossed from an offside position stupid linesman kept his flag down. italy supose to get 2 pelnaty one semilio was held while trying get the ball and the other Gila was fouled by the keeper there was clear contact but the ref booked him.not forgeting the dive from Malouda this guys dives like someone from a diving school ref didn't book him wtf not? they must have respect for the world champion. |
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Sep 7 2006, 11:45 AM
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Allievi Regionali B Group: Helpers Posts: 6,764 Joined: 30-October 05 From: Israel Member No.: 787 |
QUOTE (aaron @ Sep 7 2006, 11:49 AM) Gila was fouled by the keeper there was clear contact but the ref booked him That wasn't a penalty.He started to fall before the contact with the keeper. |
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Sep 7 2006, 01:31 PM
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Esordienti B 96 Group: Full Members Posts: 209 Joined: 4-September 05 From: oshakati/ Namibia Member No.: 344 |
QUOTE (mishale @ Sep 7 2006, 01:45 PM) That wasn't a penalty.He started to fall before the contact with the keeper. actually he kicked the ball first before was fouled |
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Sep 7 2006, 03:14 PM
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Allievi Regionali B Group: Helpers Posts: 6,764 Joined: 30-October 05 From: Israel Member No.: 787 |
QUOTE (aaron @ Sep 7 2006, 03:31 PM) actually he kicked the ball first before was fouled He wasn't fouled 100%. Just look this moment from different angles and you will see clearly that Gilla started to fall before the keeper touched him. |
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Sep 8 2006, 08:51 AM
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Primavera Group: Moderators Posts: 23,206 Joined: 20-November 05 From: Athens, Hellas Member No.: 911 |
QUOTE (mishale @ Sep 7 2006, 05:14 PM) He wasn't fouled 100%. Just look this moment from different angles and you will see clearly that Gilla started to fall before the keeper touched him. that certainly wasn't a penalty ... it don't even need no replays!!!! |
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Sep 8 2006, 02:43 PM
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Esordienti B 96 Group: Full Members Posts: 305 Joined: 17-July 05 From: Melbourne, Aussie Member No.: 21 |
moving on from euro 08'
just reading through old mag.. there one journalist said "isn't it funny that three of the semi-finalists [CL] played Italian-style of football but none of them was Italian?" imagine the up-roar when Milan give a bit of hint of playing behind the ball ? dont remember much hype thrown at Arsenal nor Barcelona for that matter |
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Sep 8 2006, 03:31 PM
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Primavera Group: Moderators Posts: 23,206 Joined: 20-November 05 From: Athens, Hellas Member No.: 911 |
QUOTE (DvZ @ Sep 8 2006, 04:43 PM) imagine the up-roar when Milan give a bit of hint of playing behind the ball ? dont remember much hype thrown at Arsenal nor Barcelona for that matter I hate the media when it comes to "Italian football" ... They are a bunch of liars!!!! Mostly english newspapers and fans ... we talked with Nova about this a while ago: When Milan play Inter and it's a goal-less draw everybody will come out with something like "Boring catenaccio bal bla bla" ... But the nothing-but-goal-less Chelski-Liverpoor ties are described as "Tactical Masterpiece"!!!! This is bullsh1t!!! I say F@CK them!!! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) |
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Sep 8 2006, 03:41 PM
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Prima Squadra Group: Moderators Posts: 39,655 Joined: 6-January 06 From: Malta Member No.: 1,109 |
QUOTE (dst @ Sep 8 2006, 02:31 PM) I hate the media when it comes to "Italian football" ... They are a bunch of liars!!!! Mostly english newspapers and fans ... we talked with Nova about this a while ago: When Milan play Inter and it's a goal-less draw everybody will come out with something like "Boring catenaccio bal bla bla" ... But the nothing-but-goal-less Chelski-Liverpoor ties are described as "Tactical Masterpiece"!!!! This is bullsh1t!!! I say F@CK them!!! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) Totally right, if someone thinks that contantly watching longballs being played and constant crossing from the flanks to the strikers is exciting football, then there is only one league you should be watching and that is the EPL. |
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Sep 8 2006, 10:43 PM
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Allievi Regionali B Group: Helpers Posts: 6,764 Joined: 30-October 05 From: Israel Member No.: 787 |
QUOTE (dst @ Sep 8 2006, 05:31 PM) I hate the media when it comes to "Italian football" ... They are a bunch of liars!!!! Mostly english newspapers and fans ... we talked with Nova about this a while ago: When Milan play Inter and it's a goal-less draw everybody will come out with something like "Boring catenaccio bal bla bla" ... But the nothing-but-goal-less Chelski-Liverpoor ties are described as "Tactical Masterpiece"!!!! This is bullsh1t!!! I say F@CK them!!! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) So true. This stigma stuck on Italian footbal everywhere (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) |
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