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'A hurricane is unleashed every time Wanda Nara opens her mouth' – Galliani slams football's 'machismo' in Icardi saga

Former AC Milan CEO Adriano Galliani has claimed Mauro Icardi’s agent, Wanda Nara, is the victim of 'machismo' in football, pointing to the male-dominated nature of the sport.

Nara, who is also Icardi’s wife, is often very outspoken in her options on the Inter forward’s career and on occassion faces criticism from the media.

However, Galliani claims male agents do not face the same level of scrutiny.

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“The Icardi saga has been amplified by the machismo that governs the world of football. Whenever Wanda Nara opens her mouth, a hurricane is unleashed,” the 75-year-old told Italian outlet Corriere della Sera.