05-27-2012, 05:57 PM
(05-27-2012, 01:22 PM)Stitch Wrote: I'd like now all who criticized Ibra for speaking about about spending, to do the same to Thiago...
Actually, no. What they say isn't exactly the same and Thiago used his head when speaking. Firstly, what Ibra said is inexcusable. He openly criticised Milan's spending and said we can't afford what we need. This might be true, but given he's the highest paid player in Italy, just saw Mediaset (read: Berlu) cover a 70m debt and is the most pampered player at Milan, quite frankly what he said is extremely insulting to his employers. Secondly, he makes specific references to what he thinks we need and again says we can't get it. This comment alone wouldn't be particularly controversial, but in addition to the other stuff, again it's deminishing the value of his teammates (in this regard one could argue he's just honest), coach and management.
What Thiago said is what Maldini said in 2007, Ambro in 2010 or 2011 (can't remember which) and Rino just a month ago. Basically, while competitive this team does need reinforcement to compete at the highest levels. This isn't insulting the management, nor does it undermine his coach, although as with Ibra it can be perceived to devalue his teammates. Though as with Ibra, this can be accepted being honest. However, he doesn't talk about Milan being unable to buy player etc, which is the key sticking point.
Supposedly, Ibra's comments have left Berlu furious and Raiola's comments have done little to ease the pressure. Apparently Berlu is prepared to sell Ibra immediately, and given that there were rumours that Allegri, Galliani and Berlu had previously a meeting about Ibra becoming unmanageable, this might further convince Berlu to sell Ibra. All news is from Milannews and normally I might not give it much interest, but given Berlu is an extremely proud man, Ibra's comments may well stir such a reaction.