The Curva Sud have published yet another statement against the current ownership and management at AC Milan.
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Milan are experiencing one of the most complicated moments in their recent history. After the defeat to Cagliari two weeks ago meant missing out on the Champions League, Gerry Cardinale decided to sack almost the entire management.
Massimiliano Allegri was axed as the head coach, while Igli Tare and Geoffrey Moncada were dismissed as directors, and even the CEO Giorgio Furlani did not survive the four-man cull. The issue is that nearly a fortnight on, none of these roles have been filled.
‘An absentee ownership’
With protests popping up all across the city in the form of banners and posters, the Curva Sud have published yet another statement on their social channels to voice further concerns about the inactivity. MilanNews have relayed it.
“While OUR club is sinking into the abyss amidst makeshift casting calls and headhunters, with all the top management roles still up for grabs (yes, because today everyone is careful not to accept contracts with Milan), there is a city, a fan base, a people who no longer sleep at night because of this ownership and who continue to burn with passion for their shirt, their colours, and their glorious team.
“And so there’s no better attack than on the image of those who have cared only about appearances, increased revenue, business, and brand growth, to the detriment of Milan’s sporting results.
“An absentee ownership, which seeks to spread its disgusting football model through a few select and paid newspapers, must be challenged worldwide, sending the message to these amateurs that no fan is willing to tolerate this situation anymore.
“Many are calling for a major demonstration: WE reassure you that this fan base has always responded forcefully and unitedly whenever there’s been something to prove (just think of last year).
“It’s going to be a long summer, and the worst is yet to come; with the civility, determination, and passion that have always distinguished us, we must not give them a break.
“We ask all fans to prepare, because when it comes to proving something ‘on the pitch’, social media will no longer be enough, and we’ll need to respond with an unprecedented, massive turnout.
“Because Milan has no masters; Milan will always belong to its fans. Milan is, first and foremost, a matter of the heart, and we cannot allow these undignified speculators to transform it into a company devoid of values and identity, destroying a love that has lasted for over a century. FREE OUR MILAN.”