Moratti silences AncelottiMonday 18 September, 2006Inter President Massimo Moratti has reacted strongly to Carlo Ancelotti’s comments following the appointment of Guido Rossi as Telecom Italia President.
The FIGC Commissioner was chosen to lead the Federation through the Calciopoli scandal, but also accepted to take charge of Telecom on Friday, causing angry reactions within the world of football.
Milan Coach Ancelotti didn’t mince his words, stating: “I believe that the Federation needs a chief who knows this environment.
“It doesn’t have to be a former player, but I do think we need someone who is competent.â€
However, Moratti has hit out at the former Juve tactician’s comments, insisting that he has more to worry about closer to home.
“I think it’s really strange that Ancelotti should speak about a conflict of interest,†said the oil tycoon.
“Rossi is a lawyer who studies this kind of issues – I believe everyone should worry about what happens in their own home.
“Rossi can decide what is the best thing to do and is capable of covering both roles,†concluded Moratti, who does not appreciate the rumours suggesting that Rossi, who was a former Inter club official, could somehow favour his team.
“The Federation is my house, I have been working in football for the past 30 years, so I feel I am entitled to worry about what happens. I really hope the Federation will do its best in this moment,†replied Ancelotti on Sunday evening.
Reports on Monday suggest that Rossi may formally hand in his resignation from the FIGC on Tuesday, with Vice-President Vito Gamberale one of the prime candidates to lead the Federation, along with Gianni Letta.
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