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Adebayor Agrees Milan Move
According to sources in Italy, Arsenal forward Emmanuel Adebayor has agreed to join AC Milan, and all that is required to complete the deal is for the Rossoneri to meet the Gunners’ €40m asking price.
Barca preparing to launch a massive bid for Pirlo, but Pirlo slams the door on them.
Inzaghi should have gone - Sacchi
Former Italy coach Arrigo Sacchi is perplexed by the decision of Roberto Donadoni not to take Pippo Inzaghi to Euro 2008.
Milan have been handed another Champions League lifeline, as Romanian side Steaua Bucharest are on the verge of being excluded from the competition...
The Romanian side risk being thrown out of the Champions League for allegedly fixing a game in their own domestic league.
Steaua have already been penalised by the Romanian authorities and their president George Becali has been accused of match fixing. He is alledged to have paid another Romanian side $2.6 million in order to help his side to win the league.
If this is the case then, just like Porto, they would be instantly kicked out under UEFA’s zero tolerance policy regarding such matters.
Their place would then be offered to Rapid Bucarest. However, there are reports that Rapid do not want to play in the Champions League, and neither are Dinamo, who finished fourth. In this case, Milan would be given the place as UEFA’s highest ranked team not already participating in the competition.
UEFA would have no choice but to award the place to the Rossoneri if Rapid snub their chance, a fact that will delight Milan fans worldwide, after it looked like the Italian giants had thrown away their Champions League prospects for next season.
The Rossoneri failed to qualify for the competition after finishing fifth in Serie A, following a less than vintage campiagn by their high standards.
The club now has the chance to jump straightback into the driving seat as they look to use UEFA's rule book to wriggle their way back into the European big time.
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Mourinho Has Balls - Gattuso
Milan midfield general, Gennaro Gattuso, has started the cross-town slanging match between his side and Inter ahead of next season.
Gattuso is not afraid of sharing his opinions on the crazy world of calcio and he believes new Nerazzurri coach Jose Mourinho has plenty of guts coming to work in Italy.
The ‘Special One’ has already started to cause a stir by claiming he is a great manager without even starting work at the club and Gattuso has had a few words on Mourinho’s lyrical genius.
“Mourinho has shown he has two massive things down below,” said Gattuso.
“He can speak better Italian than me and I was born here.
"He is a great coach and he will be good here, it's a shame he has gone to Inter."
The Azzurri anchor-man spared a thought on Fabio Cannavaro’s injury which has seen Il Capitano ruled out of Euro 2008.
“I am deeply sorry for what happened to him, he is such an important player for us both on and off the pitch,” said the midfielder.
“We have to look forward now. The atmosphere within the group is the same as what it was during the World Cup.”
Italy are currently preparing to challenge for the European Championship and they get their campaign underway on June 9 against Holland.
OFFICIAL:
A.C. Milan communicate that Captain Paolo Maldini's contract has been extended to 30 June 2009.
"After two years spent abroad, in Spain at Barcelona, returning back to Italy is a big team like Milan is an enormous pleasure for me." These are the first declarations of Gianluca Zambrotta MILAN - These are the declarations of the new Rossoneri’s purchase Gianluca Zambrotta during the exclusive interview with ‘Milan Channel’:
Adriano Galliani at Villasimius, during the Rossoneri’s Workshop, declared that Milan strongly wanted Gianluca Zambrotta because he was capable of substitute both Cafu and Serginho, two great losses for the Rossoneri’s squad.
“Managing to substitute both of them together is a bit exaggerated. Cafu and Serginh made the history of a great Milan. Two great players. I have the possibility of playing both on one side and the other, therefore I will give all my commitment and contribution to try and win a lot with this team.”
In many years at the highest level, you have always been a true opponent of Milan. In your sports career, how did you face this team you will be part of?
“There have always been great games, during my days with Juventus they have always been fair and true encounters, and therefore always played until the final minute on the pitch. Now, after two years spent abroad, in Spain at Barcelona, returning back to Italy in a big team like Milan is an enormous pleasure for me. Especially returning to play at great levels with a team like Milan.”
Did you already meet up you and Milan in the past during your career?
“Yes, two years ago before joining Barcelona, but nothing had been agreed. Now we had the possibility to meet up and I can play for Milan.”
How was your experience at Barcelona?
“These have been two positive years, without any regrets, an experience which served me both from the professional and human level. Barcelona is a great team, we were just a bit unlucky, but it can happen.”
Milan is targeting the league, it’s an objective which motivates you?
“Yes, it pleases me to return to play in the Italian league. Milan has not won the Scudetto for a bit now, let’s therefore hope that we can manage again this year.”
Milan has in its squad fifteen Italian players, 5 of which are with the national team at the European Championships. It’s a great club with an Italian soul, this thing pleases you?
“Obviously because nowadays it’s difficult to find many Italian players in a team and I believe that it can be a fundamental aspect both for the national team and a team like Milan.”
What sensation did you have following the first contact with Milan and the directors?
“I received this beautiful news from my agent Beppe Bonetto and then through Doctor Galliani. I repeat, I’m happy to be returning to play in my league and for a great team.”
According to sources in Italy, Arsenal forward Emmanuel Adebayor has agreed to join AC Milan, and all that is required to complete the deal is for the Rossoneri to meet the Gunners’ €40m asking price.
Barca preparing to launch a massive bid for Pirlo, but Pirlo slams the door on them.
Inzaghi should have gone - Sacchi
Former Italy coach Arrigo Sacchi is perplexed by the decision of Roberto Donadoni not to take Pippo Inzaghi to Euro 2008.
Milan have been handed another Champions League lifeline, as Romanian side Steaua Bucharest are on the verge of being excluded from the competition...
The Romanian side risk being thrown out of the Champions League for allegedly fixing a game in their own domestic league.
Steaua have already been penalised by the Romanian authorities and their president George Becali has been accused of match fixing. He is alledged to have paid another Romanian side $2.6 million in order to help his side to win the league.
If this is the case then, just like Porto, they would be instantly kicked out under UEFA’s zero tolerance policy regarding such matters.
Their place would then be offered to Rapid Bucarest. However, there are reports that Rapid do not want to play in the Champions League, and neither are Dinamo, who finished fourth. In this case, Milan would be given the place as UEFA’s highest ranked team not already participating in the competition.
UEFA would have no choice but to award the place to the Rossoneri if Rapid snub their chance, a fact that will delight Milan fans worldwide, after it looked like the Italian giants had thrown away their Champions League prospects for next season.
The Rossoneri failed to qualify for the competition after finishing fifth in Serie A, following a less than vintage campiagn by their high standards.
The club now has the chance to jump straightback into the driving seat as they look to use UEFA's rule book to wriggle their way back into the European big time.
ok, haha i love this headline..
Mourinho Has Balls - Gattuso
Milan midfield general, Gennaro Gattuso, has started the cross-town slanging match between his side and Inter ahead of next season.
Gattuso is not afraid of sharing his opinions on the crazy world of calcio and he believes new Nerazzurri coach Jose Mourinho has plenty of guts coming to work in Italy.
The ‘Special One’ has already started to cause a stir by claiming he is a great manager without even starting work at the club and Gattuso has had a few words on Mourinho’s lyrical genius.
“Mourinho has shown he has two massive things down below,” said Gattuso.
“He can speak better Italian than me and I was born here.
"He is a great coach and he will be good here, it's a shame he has gone to Inter."
The Azzurri anchor-man spared a thought on Fabio Cannavaro’s injury which has seen Il Capitano ruled out of Euro 2008.
“I am deeply sorry for what happened to him, he is such an important player for us both on and off the pitch,” said the midfielder.
“We have to look forward now. The atmosphere within the group is the same as what it was during the World Cup.”
Italy are currently preparing to challenge for the European Championship and they get their campaign underway on June 9 against Holland.
OFFICIAL:
A.C. Milan communicate that Captain Paolo Maldini's contract has been extended to 30 June 2009.
"After two years spent abroad, in Spain at Barcelona, returning back to Italy is a big team like Milan is an enormous pleasure for me." These are the first declarations of Gianluca Zambrotta MILAN - These are the declarations of the new Rossoneri’s purchase Gianluca Zambrotta during the exclusive interview with ‘Milan Channel’:
Adriano Galliani at Villasimius, during the Rossoneri’s Workshop, declared that Milan strongly wanted Gianluca Zambrotta because he was capable of substitute both Cafu and Serginho, two great losses for the Rossoneri’s squad.
“Managing to substitute both of them together is a bit exaggerated. Cafu and Serginh made the history of a great Milan. Two great players. I have the possibility of playing both on one side and the other, therefore I will give all my commitment and contribution to try and win a lot with this team.”
In many years at the highest level, you have always been a true opponent of Milan. In your sports career, how did you face this team you will be part of?
“There have always been great games, during my days with Juventus they have always been fair and true encounters, and therefore always played until the final minute on the pitch. Now, after two years spent abroad, in Spain at Barcelona, returning back to Italy in a big team like Milan is an enormous pleasure for me. Especially returning to play at great levels with a team like Milan.”
Did you already meet up you and Milan in the past during your career?
“Yes, two years ago before joining Barcelona, but nothing had been agreed. Now we had the possibility to meet up and I can play for Milan.”
How was your experience at Barcelona?
“These have been two positive years, without any regrets, an experience which served me both from the professional and human level. Barcelona is a great team, we were just a bit unlucky, but it can happen.”
Milan is targeting the league, it’s an objective which motivates you?
“Yes, it pleases me to return to play in the Italian league. Milan has not won the Scudetto for a bit now, let’s therefore hope that we can manage again this year.”
Milan has in its squad fifteen Italian players, 5 of which are with the national team at the European Championships. It’s a great club with an Italian soul, this thing pleases you?
“Obviously because nowadays it’s difficult to find many Italian players in a team and I believe that it can be a fundamental aspect both for the national team and a team like Milan.”
What sensation did you have following the first contact with Milan and the directors?
“I received this beautiful news from my agent Beppe Bonetto and then through Doctor Galliani. I repeat, I’m happy to be returning to play in my league and for a great team.”