Former football official Zvonimir Boban says Paolo Maldini did not “betray” any agreements involving Italy’s football federation (FIGC). In comments reported by multiple outlets, Boban argues that a director makes decisions and is responsible for them, framing the situation as one of accountability rather than disloyalty.
Boban also says Pep Guardiola shows “enormous respect” for Maldini, describing Guardiola’s stance as evidence of mutual understanding. The reports present Boban’s view as a defense of Maldini’s conduct and an acknowledgement of the professional relationship between the parties. While the sources focus on the same core claims—Maldini’s responsibility for his choices and Guardiola’s respect—they differ only in the amount of detail and wording used to explain Boban’s reasoning.
