The ownership of AC Milan has made a commanding statement of intent today as Gerry Cardinale, the man who holds the keys to the San Siro treasury, arr...
The ownership of AC Milan has made a commanding statement of intent today as Gerry Cardinale, the man who holds the keys to the San Siro treasury, arrived in Genoa ahead of his team's crucial away fixture. The American financier, whose RedBird Capital group controls the Rossoneri, was captured by GoalZaza cameras stepping off his private transport with the stern countenance of a general inspecting his troops. This is no mere sightseeing trip; it is a clear signal that the powers that be demand a strong performance on the pitch. For a club of Milan's stature, every point away from home is a battle, and Cardinale's presence suggests he will settle for nothing less than three points from this formidable encounter at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris. In the scheme of things, the Serie A title race remains a tightly contested affair, and the owner. �s physical attendance is a psychological nudge to the squad to give a good account of themselves. The Nigerian fans in Lagos, particularly those gathered at the popular Viewing Centre in Surulere, will see this as a move reminiscent of the hands. on approach of the old guard. They will shake their heads in admiration as the big screen shows Cardinale in the stands, knowing too well that in the tough world of European football, the man who pays the wages must personally witness the blood, sweat, and tears on the grass. They will argue fiercely over kuli kuli and bottled water that only a club with true ambition sends its chief to a mid. table away ground, and they will be waiting with bated breath to see if the players repay his faith with a clinical performance that justifies the millions of Naira invested in their wages.
