[Fillipo Simone]

Maldini Criticises Milan Tifosi

Milan legend Paolo Maldini has launched a surprise attack on the Rossoneri fans for not singing and cheering on their team enough during games.

The Stadio Giuseppe Meazza was conspicuously quiet during Milan’s 2-1 victory over Benfica on Tuesday evening and Maldini admits he was not impressed. 

“The Milan supporters? I was displeased. In fact I got very angry as did many of my team-mates,” said Maldini. 

“After everything we have done for the supporters and all the trophies we have won, we deserve some better treatment.  “This attitude began in the derby last year. With the help of the crowd we would not have lost the game that day.” 

The 39-year-old Maldini is set to retire at the end of the season after a glittering career. The defender made his debut for the Rossoneri almost 23 years ago in 1985 and has since gone on to win every club honour in the game, including seven league championships and five Champions League titles. 

The great is also the most capped Italian international of all time, having played 126 times for his country. The stopper played in four World Cups and three European Championships but never won a major international trophy, despite appearances in the final of USA 94’ and Euro 2000.

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[kurtsimonw]

I think I'm seeing this a little differently than some.

The fans pay for their tickets, they have a right to have a say, whether it be booing or whatever. They should get behind the team, but a string of bad results and I expect to hear booing. After all, the fans do pay the players wages. They expect a return, if they're performing poorly, then what else do the players expect?

[Fillipo Simone]

I think I'm seeing this a little differently than some.

The fans pay for their tickets, they have a right to have a say, whether it be booing or whatever. They should get behind the team, but a string of bad results and I expect to hear booing. After all, the fans do pay the players wages. They expect a return, if they're performing poorly, then what else do the players expect?

Following your logic Siena our Livorno would have booers instead of fans all the season long on their stands. I know what you ment, but.. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)