Loach’s displeasure was voiced via a letter to Lucia Tozzi, an Italian town-planning expert and journalist who is also unhappy about the project.
“I share your horror at the prospect of losing the San Siro stadium,” wrote the 88-year-old filmmaker.
“It is hard to believe that the San Siro stadium is in danger.
“It is one of the greatest and most historic football stadiums in the world, respected by fans around the world.
“The thought that it will be destroyed is shocking and it must not be allowed to happen.
“Football has always been a sport of the people and big teams are supported by their loyal fans.
“The atmosphere that the fans create in the biggest stadiums, like the San Siro, can be inspiring and exhilarating.
“When capacity is reduced and ticket prices increase, many working-class fans will be excluded.
“Their passionate support will be lost and the dynamic of the special relationship with the team will be weakened.
“Anyone who understands and cares about football knows this.
“We all trust that the people of Milan, who are passionate about football, will not allow this destruction to happen.”
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