“The VAR was introduced to reduce controversies, and instead, they have increased - possibly because we Italians like to stoke them.”

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.