Massimo Mauro on football's lost purity and Como's title chances
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- Cristiano Corbo
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Key points
- Former Juventus player reflects on playing alongside Maradona and Platini, praising their generosity and character
- Warns that modern football has lost its essence, with children's sport now over-organized and smartphones damaging development
- Praises Como's cohesive style of play, suggesting they could challenge for the Scudetto
AI summary
Massimo Mauro, speaking at a Fiom-Cgil event in Turin, lamented how football has changed from his playing days. He contrasted the purity of the game—where children learned creativity and problem-solving through unstructured play—with today's over-organized youth development and smartphone distractions.
Reflecting on his time at Napoli, Mauro highlighted what made Maradona and Platini exceptional: not just their skill, but their generosity and character. He emphasized how Maradona, despite being the strongest, was always available to help teammates, while Platini demanded the ball constantly to stay involved. Turning to the present, Mauro praised Como's fluid, adaptable football, suggesting they have the ingredients to compete for the title.
Original headline
"Juve, faccio il conservatore: la ricetta se vuoi tornare a vincere è una. Como? Scudetto se..."
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