“In Italy... people think that they can win matches with only systems. I say this is impossible because, otherwise, there wouldn't be players that cost 100 million euros and others who cost 1 million.”

Italian football manager and former professional player

Massimiliano Allegri is an Italian football manager and former professional player. Born in 1967, he is best known for his work as a coach in Italian football and for leading Serie A clubs. Allegri built his reputation on the touchline after his playing career, taking charge of top-flight teams and becoming a familiar figure in Italian football. His public remarks often reflect the practical, tactical side of the sport, shaped by years spent both as a player and as a manager.