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Champions League Dream In Tatters
Milan’s hopes of playing in next season's Champions League have been dashed after the Bulgarian FA (BFU) decided to give the UEFA license to Levski Sofia.
Il Diavolo appeared to have been handed a lifeline as Bulgaria’s FA has asked that champions CSKA Sofia be thrown out from the Champions League due to financial problems.
Reports suggested that Milan would be given the place as the highest UEFA ranked team not in the competition.
However, Rossoneri hopes have gone up in smoke as it has emerged that the Bulgarian authorities are likely to give the Champions League place to Levski Sofia leaving Milan with the UEFA Cup.
The Rossoneri failed to qualify for the Champions League after Fiorentina beat them to the all-important fourth placed finish.
Milan had been involved in the past six editions of the competition and now they will return to the UEFA Cup as they did back in 2001.
It was Milan’s less than vintage campaign this season in Serie A which proved to be their Champions League downfall.
The San Siro club will now have to wait until next year to get their chance in Europe’s elite club tournament but they have to ensure they improve their league form considerably if they are to achieve their Champions League ambition.
Salvatore Landolina
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