Francesco Coco was taken aback by the behaviour shown by the Milan Ultras towards Milan legend Paolo Maldini.

Coco was totally surprised by the fans' reception given to Maldini in his last match at the San Siro, as he had a more positive impression of the Rossoneri faithful during his stint at the club.

"From the club level, Milan have always rowed with and in favour of their players," declared the now retired player to ViolaGol. "The fans' environment has always been very close to the team and always very civil, therefore what happened has surprised everyone, including me."

"I think that criticising such a player, on his most beautiful day, is incredible. Paolo is a legend for everyone."

"It was a lack of respect and recognition towards a champion who gave everything and has made Milan win great things in these past twenty years."

"What happened is shameful. There is no player on his level in Italy. For me he's the best of all time."

The former left-back start out with the Rossineri's youth side and graduated to the first team in 1995 where he remained until 2002, not including stints on loan with Vicenza and Torino.

However, despite being a standout defender, numerous injuries sapped him of his ability, though he did feature for other big clubs like Barcelona and Inter.