Tooj 17 Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/...t-AC-Milan.html Paolo Maldini's final appearance in front of the San Siro crowd turned sour not just because his side were beaten 3-2 by AS Roma but also because of a protest by a section of fans. What was supposed to be a celebration of his remarkable 24 year career with Milan turned ugly when Maldini went on his lap of honour after the match. While the majority of the crowd applauded him enthusiastically, at the south end some fans unfurled a giant Milan shirt emblazoned with the number 6 of former captain Franco Baresi. Fans started chanting 'there's only one Franco Baresi' while one banner hit out at Maldini, saying 'you hear the applause of those who you accused of being mercenaries and beggers'. That was a reference to a comment Maldini made after Milan's loss to Liverpool in the Champions League final in Istanbul in 2005. Yet another banner claimed Baresi was the only Milan captain. The treatment dealt out to 40-year-old Maldini enraged Roma coach Luciano Spalletti. "Those who come to the ground to offend and attack don't love this sport and they should stay at home," he said. "If you offend someone like Maldini then you've gone beyond all levels of acceptable behaviour." Maldini looked visibly upset by his treatment and was consoled by former player Leonardo when he finished his lap. Absolutely crazy that a man who has given most of his life to that club can be treated in such a away. Anyways I just wanted to post this as the man has been an absolute legend within the game of football, the word legend is used far too often for my liking. But when you think of Paolo Maldini nothing else can really be used to describe him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isegrim 9038 Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 Ah, the über-selfimportance of the continental Ultra-movement. Nice comments from Maldini afterwards ("I'm proud not to be one of them."). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChezGiven 0 Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 Football fans as a demographic are thick as fuck, have said it before and will say it again. I include myself in that obviously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fop 1 Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 Bizarre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asprilla 96 Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 Football fans as a demographic are thick as fuck, have said it before and will say it again. I include myself in that obviously. Sad but true. Anyone know if he's planning on going into management btw? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddockLad 15026 Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 Football fans as a demographic are thick as fuck, have said it before and will say it again. I include myself in that obviously. Witness the majority of our lot giving Barton a standing ovation at Anfield after he got sent off and thus ending his season. I was actually ashamed of that reaction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fop 1 Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 Football fans as a demographic are thick as fuck, have said it before and will say it again. I include myself in that obviously. Sad but true. Anyone know if he's planning on going into management btw? Would he be interested in playing in the Championship tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyluke 1 Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 People as a demographic are thick as fuck, have said it before and will say it again. FYP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TicTacWoe 0 Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 Still, regardless of how think fans can be this seems pretty mad. Could you have imagined a section of fans giving Shearer or Le Tissier abuse on their last games for their respective clubs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakehips 0 Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 A perfect time to 'blame the fans' I haven't seen much of him for the past couple of years, but surely he has gone on a bit too long??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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