The veteran football administrator and former Milan chief Adriano Galliani has spoken at length about the lingering crisis gripping Italian football,...
The veteran football administrator and former Milan chief Adriano Galliani has spoken at length about the lingering crisis gripping Italian football, and in the process, delivered a sharp jab at Inter Milan concerning the infamous Calciopoli scandal. Speaking exclusively to GoalZaza, Galliani, who now serves as the chief executive of Monza, did not mince words when he highlighted the structural decay that has seen Italian clubs lose their commanding presence in European competitions. He pointed an accusing finger at the powers that be in Serie A, insisting that the league has failed to learn the lessons of the past. According to Galliani, the lion's share of the blame for the current state of affairs rests with the failure to modernise the game. �s infrastructure and commercial model. He noted that while English and German clubs have surged ahead with state of the art stadiums and lucrative broadcasting deals, Italian football remains stuck in a bygone era. The 79 year old director then turned his attention to the Calciopoli matter, taking a swipe at Inter Milan, the club that was awarded the 2006 scudetto following the demotion of Juventus. Galliani argued that the decision still rankles within the corridors of power and that the true spirit of fair competition was never properly restored. Galliani. �s comments come at a time when the Super Eagles talisman Victor Osimhen continues to shine for Napoli, proving that Nigerian talent remains among the most formidable in the Italian top flight. Osimhen has given a good account of himself this season, breaking records and earning the admiration of fans across the peninsula. In the scheme of things, Galliani. �s critique serves as a reminder that even the brightest individual stars cannot mask the deeper rot that threatens the league. �s long term viability. At the end of the day, the audience in Nigerian viewing centres will have plenty to chew on when they gather to watch the weekend Serie A matches. In Lagos, at the popular De Ultimate Sports Bar in Surulere, fans will likely shake their heads in agreement with Galliani. �s assessment, recalling how Osimhen had to fight tooth and nail for recognition in a league that sometimes undervalues African talent. Meanwhile, in Abuja, supporters at the Eagles Plaza viewing centre will engage in heated but respectful debate about whether Italian football can ever reclaim its former glory. They will nod knowingly when Galliani speaks of the Calciopoli injustice, remembering how Nigerian fans have always had a keen eye for fairness and transparency in the beautiful game.
