Overview

• He praised UEFA’s 36‑team single‑league Champions League as “extraordinary,” saying smaller clubs benefit while stressing that participation must be earned.
• He argued for more matches on the premise that players want to play, with the caveat of a manageable calendar and rotation within 25‑man squads to protect health.
• He endorsed VAR when used efficiently, calling for quicker decisions to reduce delays and support officials without slowing the game.
• He recounted a Juventus moment when Fabio Capello ignored his greeting, which he said taught him how respect is earned within a team.
• He said he will support Brazil at the 2026 World Cup due to his friendship with Carlo Ancelotti and noted he is learning in his Milan role even as he misses playing’s adrenaline.