Maldini: Italy Clubs Need Money

Maldini: Italy Clubs Need Money

Milan - AC Milan's legendary defender, Paolo Maldini, say Italian clubs need an injection of fresh funds to compete with other European clubs. In an interview with Reuters, Maldini asserted, that especially need a cash injection is the Serie A club. "There is no other way than a lot of funds," he said.

Maldini gave examples of Juventus in the quarter-final defeat by Bayern Munich a few weeks ago. He said with an aggregate 0-4 defeat was due to the gap and the financial imbalance between Juve and Munich. It is making some Juve players being inferior.

"Juventus great team, but when competing with teams like Munich, you can see the difference," said Maldini.

Legislation in Italy, Maldini adds, still loose against the policy of protection of Italian football. Souvenirs such as piracy. "If the outside to the San Siro, you will see people who sell counterfeit souvenirs. It can not be tolerated, "said Maldini. "That is one of the causes of the clubs Serie A less revenue."

Paolo Maldini suggested to union football Serie A club to learn from European leagues who manage the club well. "In order not to experience losses constantly."