Mauro critiques Italian football's struggles after World Cup final

Massimo Mauro has commented on the state of Italian football following the absence of the national team from the 2026 World Cup final, noting a lack of Serie A talent represented. He highlighted that only two Serie A players, Lautaro and Nico Paz, participated, with the latter hardly playing. Mauro urged clubs like Juventus, Inter, and Roma to secure key transfers ahead of the impending Serie A season. He expressed concerns over their current inactivity in the transfer market, emphasizing the need for these clubs to adapt to improve their competitive standing. Mauro also provided mixed evaluations of AC Milan's new signings as the summer transfer window continues.

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