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Milan legend Rivera criticises RedBird’s project yet again: “They don’t care”

By: Isak Möller It’s no secret that Gianni Rivera doesn’t see eye to eye with the AC Milan owners RedBird Capital, as made clear once again at the Festival dello Sport. Just last week, Rivera was asked about Milan’s American…

Published: Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 12:30 PM
Milan legend Rivera criticises RedBird’s project yet again: “They don’t care”
Key Things to Know
  • Gianni Rivera criticized AC Milan owners RedBird Capital and Gerry Cardinale for prioritizing money over winning.
  • Rivera stated RedBird stopped inviting him to matches following Paolo Maldini's departure from the club.
  • The Rossoneri legend claimed the ownership failed to invite him to the club's 125th anniversary celebrations.
The Story in 60 Seconds

AC Milan legend Gianni Rivera strongly criticized the club's ownership group, RedBird Capital, and managing partner Gerry Cardinale during an appearance at the Festival dello Sport. Rivera argued that the American owners prioritize financial interests over sporting success and claimed they do not care about winning trophies.

Rivera also revealed that the current ownership stopped inviting him to matches after former technical director Paolo Maldini's departure. Additionally, Rivera expressed frustration at being entirely excluded from AC Milan's recent 125th anniversary celebrations.

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