At the 'Oratorio della Madonna dei Poveri in Baggio, the inauguration event of a new sports space, regenerated by Fondazione Milan alongside Fondazione Snaitech and 'Fondazione Costruiamo il Futuro', took place. Franco Baresi, honorary vice president of the Rossoneri club, spoke to the microphones of MilanNews.it.
Everyone started from local parishes, even Franco Baresi...
“We are here to inaugurate this sports area, this small but essential field for the neighborhood, the parish, and these kids, so they can play sports. Giving them the opportunity to do so is important.”
A significant year for Franco Baresi, who further cements his place in the club’s history:
“I was reminded that it’s been 50 years since I arrived at Milan in ‘74. It’s been a lot of time, and it has flown by. They were intense, beautiful years.”
Tomorrow, Milan returns to the Champions League. Still without points in the standings. Fonseca is more convinced than ever in what he does:
“Fonseca is our coach; he needs to show his personality and his beliefs. The team is responding. Tomorrow is a great and important game. We need to pick up points after the first two didn’t go well. We hope to find continuity.”
What has AC Milan lacked in Europe so far? Baresi replied:
“Continuity is essential. Delivering good performances one after another helps build trust and confidence, and it leads to doing things in the best possible way. Getting results helps everyone: the atmosphere, the players, the team. It brings enthusiasm.”
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“Milan, when in form, has important qualities. We need to acknowledge that, and together, we can do well.”
On the management of the “shared” captain’s armband:
“I don’t know, it’s the coach’s decision. Maybe he wants to motivate the group and different players. It’s his choice, and it should be respected.”
Fonseca said no one is untouchable, Baresi commented:
“It’s hard to speak from the outside. When you are part of the Milan squad, you always need to be ready, ready to play and give your best for the team. Then there are the coach’s decisions, which must be respected.”
Do you like Theo Hernandez as captain?
“He’s great, has a strong personality and quality. He’s been with us for six years, and he deserves to wear the armband.”
