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Maldini: âTennis success is because of planning, which was lacking in footballâ
TL;DR
Paolo Maldini attributes the success of Italian tennis to effective planning, contrasting it with the lack of such strategy in football. He declined to comment on potential roles within the FIGC.
Key points
- Maldini highlights planning as key to tennis success
- Contrasts tennis planning with football shortcomings
- Declined to discuss FIGC role
- Comments made during Italian Open in Rome
- Mentions Jannik Sinner's success
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Maldini: âTennis success is because of planning, which was lacking in footballâ
Paolo Maldini points out that the success story of Italian tennis is because âthere was planning in this sport, what was lacking in football,â and refuses to answer questions about a FIGC role.
The Milan legend was in Rome today for the Italian Open tennis tournament, which is being played at the Foro Italico, the same complex as the Stadio Olimpico.
He spoke to news agency ANSA about the success of world number one seed Jannik Sinner, who is heading for another final.
Maldini sees Italian football failure reflected in tennis success
MILAN, ITALY â SEPTEMBER 03: Paolo Maldini and Frederic Massara of AC Milan look on before the Serie A match between AC Milan and FC Internazionale at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on September 03, 2022 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
âI think having the world number one certainly increases interest in the sport, but having so many Italians in the top 100 now is not a fluke,â said Maldini.
âThere was planning in this sport, what was lacking in football, because Italy has always been a nation of talent in sport.â
Q&A
What did Paolo Maldini say about tennis and football planning?
Paolo Maldini stated that the success of Italian tennis is due to effective planning, which he believes has been lacking in football.
Who is Jannik Sinner and why is he mentioned by Maldini?
Jannik Sinner is the world number one seed in tennis, and Maldini referenced him as part of the discussion on the successful planning in Italian tennis.
What event was Maldini attending when he made his comments?
Paolo Maldini was in Rome for the Italian Open tennis tournament when he made his comments about planning in sports.
