[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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[Tennie]

This is closing the loop on what's now an old story but on Thursday, Brigate Rossonere and some of the other larger Ultra groups met for a 'post-Celtic discussion'.

Those who have websites have put up an official call to arms, to fill the Curva and to wear as much red and black as possible so as to support the team in difficult times.

It's good to see.