Maldini slams UEFA ban to Dida

AC Milan captain Paolo Maldini hit out at the verdict which was imposed by UEFA against goalkeeper Nelson Dida after the incidents of last week's Champions League 2-1 defeat at Celtic.<br>

كتب : Omar AbdelAziz

السبت، 13 أكتوبر 2007 - 21:39

AC Milan captain Paolo Maldini hit out at the verdict which was imposed by UEFA against goalkeeper Nelson Dida after the incidents of last week's Champions League 2-1 defeat at Celtic.

The Brazilian goalie was suspended for two games for playacting after he was slightly hit by a Celtic fan, following Scott McDonalds' injury time strike for the home side.

"I don't understand this difference in treatment. More than 10 years ago because of a small bottle on a goalkeeper, they suspended our pitch for two matchdays," Maldini told Milan's official web site.

"Dida made a mistake, but I repeat, I don't understand the disparity of treatment."

Apart from his frustration by the suspension of his teammate, the Milan legend is happy to return to action in a Friday friendly against Athletic Bilbao after more than four months out.

"After four months I have the possibility of playing. I'm happy also because I was able to have an adequate preparation," he said.