Olympic Chief Petrucci: Milan, Thanks For Everything

Despite Milan's UEFA Cup exit last night, Italian Olympic Committee president Gianni Petrucci has been full of praise for the Rossoneri...

Milan were eliminated from the UEFA Cup by Werder Bremen last night; a tournament many expected them to win. Despite going two goals to the good, i Diavoli allowed Claudio Pizarro to fire a brace, ensuring the Germans progressed on away goals.

While coach Carlo Ancelotti has insisted on taking responsibility in order to put a stop to the blame game, there is one good piece of news.

Gianni Petrucci, the president of Italy’s Olympic Committee has defended the Rossoneri and expressed his gratitude on behalf of the nation for all Milan have achieved in recent years.

TuttoMercatoWeb reports that Petrucci said, “I am disappointed by Milan’s elimination, but I will never stop thanking them for everything they have done for Italian football.

“They are a great club, and now they must look forward, and plan for the future.”

On the country's Champions League charge, the CONI (Italian Olympic committee) chief was diplomatic.

“It’s better not to say anything now,” he dodged, “and wait for the final results before doing any more analysis.

Only Udinese are left to fly the flag for Italy in the UEFA Cup, after Fiorentina, and Sampdoria were eliminated along with Milan.