Mauro Criticizes Roma for De Rossi's sacking, But Praises Juventus: Carlos Volcano

Mauro expressed to Tuttosport: "This is nothing new. Nowadays, there are distant owners who are not closely connected to the world of football. The recent controversy surrounding the two American owners removing a flag is not surprising. While I may not agree with their decision, it doesn't shock me. Roma had the opportunity to dominate and secure a victory at Marassi."

On Italian clubs being owned by financial funds, Mauro continued: "I hate it, I hate it. Italy is a different country, we have become Americanised in everything, why now also in managing football? I know that money is needed but the passion with which fans follow football in Italy is not comparable to that with which Americans follow basketball or baseball. For us it is culture, custom and history. For them it is just sport.

"We grow up with sporting faith, they with sportsmanship, which is beautiful but it is something else. Seeing someone who only talks about balance sheets is positive but let him go to America.

"From this point of view Juventus is an extraordinary boast. I believe it is the only club that has belonged to the same owner for over 100 years. I hope it never goes into foreign hands and remains in the hands of the Agnelli lineage."