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RE: Mario "why always me" balotelli - ACMILAN1983 - 02-06-2013
Shocked when I saw this today. I'm just not sure what else to say, it left me speechless.
RE: Mario "why always me" balotelli - Siregar - 02-06-2013
We should just see how Milan in Berlusconi era with regard of racist to know the thinking of Berlusconi about black people especially black player. Not anyone can dare to say we are a racist club. Not I want to say that that Berlu's brother is right though.
So, I am still looking forward to reading the clarification of the statement from Paolo Berlusconi.
Except you guys watch what he said AND it was a full video from start of how the statement came until the end otherwise we might miss something important.
RE: Mario "why always me" balotelli - ACMILAN1983 - 02-06-2013
There's no suggestion of Milan being in the wrong here, just the statement is simply ridiculous, regardless of how it was used in the bigger context
RE: Mario "why always me" balotelli - xudong - 02-06-2013
Indeed, talk is cheap, and what you do, instead of what you say, matters. but talks can be hurtful and has consequences too, particularly coming from those "public figures". We have done a lot to make us proud, but some idiots just couldn't keep their mouths shut.
RE: Mario "why always me" balotelli - Siregar - 02-06-2013
Is Paolo Berlusconi really regarded as important person in Milan by press, players, etc? I thought Milan = Berlusconi and Galliani.
RE: Mario "why always me" balotelli - GeoTav - 02-06-2013
That's the kind of quote that won't be linked with Milan as a club but with Berlusconi ...
Berlusconi is trying to come back in politics, and he tends to flirt a lot with fascits nowadays to steal votes to the real fascist groups (something he already did in the past, and something guys like Sarkozy in France did too for example). So I think that's the kind of quote that will give him credit towards these people, and like it's his brother who said it, he will be able to deny anything if journalists ask him some questions about that.
Anyway, for sure, using Balotelli to this purpose is maybe the worst thing to do as he left Italy, a bit because of racism (also because Inter didn't want to sell him to any club in Italy).
RE: Mario "why always me" balotelli - Hasan Rossonero - 02-06-2013
I just asked my friend from Italy whether what Paolo Berlusconi said is considered racist. And he said, it is. Plain and simple. It means "our family's little slave," in one of its various connotations. So, that should put the debate of whether it is inappropriate to rest.
Secondly, Paolo Berlusconi is the VP of Milan, while Galliani is the Vice Executive President and CEO of our club. But quite apart from that, whatever P. Berlusconi says holds weight because he is a Berlusconi. Granted our president is a moron (among other things), and doesn't distinguish himself at the best of times, but even he, I think, would think at least twice before saying what his brother did.
We also have to understand the political agenda here. The publication that has really run with this story is La Repubblica, a left-leaning paper that gleefully flays Berlusconi at all times (remember this was the paper that published Berlu's ex-wife's unflattering letters to him ). As for the English language media, we have to remember that, thankfully, there seems to be a more acute sensitivity to these matters there.
So, yes, there is a political agenda, but that shouldn't detract from P. Berlusconi's disgusting 'joke.'
RE: Mario "why always me" balotelli - Aficio - 02-06-2013
Balotteli consulted Niang to focus on only football. I hope he also keeps the attitude, or Milan are shooting at their own foot.
RE: Mario "why always me" balotelli - xudong - 02-06-2013
Thanks, Hasan.
RE: Mario "why always me" balotelli - Siregar - 02-06-2013
(02-06-2013, 03:47 PM)Aficio Wrote: Balotteli consulted Niang to focus on only football. I hope he also keeps the attitude, or Milan are shooting at their own foot.
He also suggested Salomon to think only about his injury, the healing process now just like Allegri told him too.
Well, really hope at least Balo does not make trouble in Milan. If he shows maturity and model in how to behave on and outside the pitch he could be our captain in the future.