Luciano Moggi claims that Italian football is lagging behind Europe’s elite, where the game is more aggressive and of a higher standard.

Luciano Moggi claims that Italian football is lagging behind Europe’s elite, where the game is more aggressive and of a higher standard.

The controversial former director general was the central figure in the 2006 Calciopoli scandal, which saw Juve demoted to Serie B and stripped of two Scudetti, although the club insists it won the titles fairly.

Serie A was ranked second in the UEFA coefficient prior to the scandal in 2006, but has since fallen behind Germany and England to fourth, losing a Champions League berth in the process.

Speaking after the Bianconeri’s defeat to Olympiacos, Moggi insisted the result was evidence of Serie A’s standing in European football.

“This is proof that there is one type of football in Italy, and another abroad.” Moggi has told Tuttomercatoweb.

“Overseas the football is more aggressive, and in some cases is on a higher level.”

Moggi also evaluated the Old Lady’s performance in Greece, as well as singling out Andrea Pirlo for criticism.

Juventus played very poorly in the first half, they were practically not on the field.

“In the second half they deserved to equalise, but [Olympiacos goalkeeper] Roberto Jimenez performed miracles.

“The Bianconeri gave the first 45 minutes to their opponents, and some players contributed less than usual, such as Pirlo.

“He said that he was ready to play, but he’s back after a long time out and it takes a while to get back to top form.”

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