Paolo Maldini insists that Milan are ready to take their revenge against Boca Juniors in Sunday’s Club World Cup Final.
The Rossoneri were beaten by the Argentine giants in a penalty shoot-out in the 2003 Intercontinental Cup and are determined to get their own back.
“This game will be a different story from 2003, just like the Final in Athens against Liverpool was different from Istanbul,” Maldini told La Gazzetta dello Sport.
“It’s the game that everyone is waiting for, as its South America v Europe.”
Milan have been greeted by hysterical support in Japan and were given a warm welcome as they beat Urawa Red Diamonds.
“Here in Japan there is so much enthusiasm and support for me that I nearly feel embarrassed,” Maldini continued.
“I can see it from the huge number of shirts with my name on the back that I see outside our hotel.
“The atmosphere at the game yesterday was unique. Their fans were very noisy, but they were different from ours. There isn’t really a home advantage in Japan.”
Maldini concluded with a word on Kaka, the star of Thursday’s win who has been winning comparisons to Marco Van Basten.
“Kaka and Marco are different players,” the veteran stopper maintained. “But the Brazilian has reached an extraordinary level – he has already won a World Cup and so much with Milan, even though he is still young.”
The Ballon d’Or winner has been limping in training today as he is suffering from a damaged toe caused by playing with a broken toenail.
However, he will be ready to face Boca on Sunday morning. Kick-off is set for 10.30am.
The Rossoneri were beaten by the Argentine giants in a penalty shoot-out in the 2003 Intercontinental Cup and are determined to get their own back.
“This game will be a different story from 2003, just like the Final in Athens against Liverpool was different from Istanbul,” Maldini told La Gazzetta dello Sport.
“It’s the game that everyone is waiting for, as its South America v Europe.”
Milan have been greeted by hysterical support in Japan and were given a warm welcome as they beat Urawa Red Diamonds.
“Here in Japan there is so much enthusiasm and support for me that I nearly feel embarrassed,” Maldini continued.
“I can see it from the huge number of shirts with my name on the back that I see outside our hotel.
“The atmosphere at the game yesterday was unique. Their fans were very noisy, but they were different from ours. There isn’t really a home advantage in Japan.”
Maldini concluded with a word on Kaka, the star of Thursday’s win who has been winning comparisons to Marco Van Basten.
“Kaka and Marco are different players,” the veteran stopper maintained. “But the Brazilian has reached an extraordinary level – he has already won a World Cup and so much with Milan, even though he is still young.”
The Ballon d’Or winner has been limping in training today as he is suffering from a damaged toe caused by playing with a broken toenail.
However, he will be ready to face Boca on Sunday morning. Kick-off is set for 10.30am.
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