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NEWSROOM Last post 08-22-2007, 8:24 by piggott_fc. 1724 replies.
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  •  05-29-2007, 19:08 32300 in reply to 32299
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    Oddo hungry for glory
    Tuesday 29 May, 2007
    Milan defender Massimo Oddo is convinced that their Champions League success is just the first of many more triumphs.

    The Rossoneri claimed their seventh European Cup by defeating Liverpool in Athens last week, but the Germany '06 winner is adamant that his side are still hungry for honours.

    “The season which has just ended has been very positive, both for the World Cup win and for the Champions League victory,” said Oddo.

    “However, I don’t think that this means we can’t do even better. We have set ourselves other objectives and we want to win everything!”

    Oddo is currently on international duty ahead of the Euro 2008 qualifiers with the Faroe Islands and Lithuania on June 2 and 6.

    However, Milan teammate Alessandro Nesta is not at Coverciano after he followed in the footsteps of Francesco Totti by refusing a call-up.

    “I know why Nesta decided not to join us this time, but he will tell you,” he noted. “In any case I don’t think this means that he won’t play for the Nazionale again.

    “All that we must do now is focus on our next two matches as we know that there are no easy ties in the game anymore.

    “We could say that the match with the Faroe Islands can be considered a good training session in view of our trip to Lithuania, where we will be in for a very difficult time.”

    The Azzurri are currently fourth in Group B behind Ukraine, Scotland and France and will face the Faroe Islands in Torshavn on Saturday.

    The World Cup winners will then return to Italy to train at Milanello – Milan’s base – before flying to Lithuania on June 5.


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  •  05-29-2007, 19:09 32301 in reply to 32300
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    Donadoni fears Nesta farewell
    Tuesday 29 May, 2007
    Italy boss Roberto Donadoni has conceded that he fears Alessandro Nesta has played his last game for the Azzurri.

    The Rossoneri stopper was omitted from Donadoni’s squad for the upcoming Euro 2008 qualifiers with the Faroe Islands and Lithuania at his own request, a decision which smells like international retirement to the tactician.

    “I think Nesta’s decision is final and will not be subject to change,” said Donadoni at Coverciano on Tuesday.

    “I’m disappointed because he is still relatively young and could give so much more to this team, but I have spoken to him and he explained his motives.

    “This is his position, but if you want to know more then you will have to ask him the questions rather than me.”

    Nesta is the second Italian to snub an Azzurri call after Francesco Totti halted his international career following World Cup glory.

    The striker has insisted that he won’t make a decision on a possible return until he’s fully fit again next season – despite ending this campaign as the Serie A top scorer with 26 goals.

    “I don’t know what will happen after the plates in his ankle have been removed, but I think I did what I had to do with him over the last year,” added the former Livorno boss.

    “When I was a footballer I would have never considered the idea of refusing an international call-up, but I was very lucky because I never had any serious injuries.

    “In any case, I respect the players and they respect me.”

    Donadoni will have to do without 10 of Germany’s world champions for the next Euro 2008 qualifiers.

    “Some of them are not available, because injured, some others were not included in my squad for tactical reasons,” noted the former Milan winger.

    “I am serene, the players are determined, some of whom have won important trophies and I think we can do well in our next two matches.

    “One of the most motivated players is Filippo Inzaghi. All we have to do is fire the ball at him and he’ll score…”

    Donadoni concluded by calling for next season to start on August 19, rather than the 26, so that his men would be in good shape for the crucial France game on September 8.

    “I just hope that everyone will be fit for the match with France,” he added. “I see that the players are happy to wear this jersey and have the right spirit – this is important.”


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  •  05-30-2007, 17:54 32555 in reply to 32301
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    Galliani explains Nesta snub
    Wednesday 30 May, 2007
    Milan chief Adriano Galliani believes that Alessandro Nesta’s decision to quit international football is due to the intense fixture list.

    The defender asked to be omitted from the Italy squad for June’s two Euro 2008 qualifiers and boss Roberto Donadoni yesterday admitted that the stopper may never return.

    “I think these things happen all over the world,” said Rossoneri Vice-President Galliani. “You need to consider that the footballing calendar is very intense.

    “However, no one can complain about Milan. We fielded seven Italian players out of 11 in the Champions League Final. You should point the finger at other clubs…”

    Nesta had hinted last week that he might retire from international football in order to focus on his club duties, in an effort to prolong his career at the highest levels.

    Meanwhile, Galliani was also questioned on UEFA chief Michel Platini’s proposal to abolish the G14, an organisation founded by some of Europe’s most prestigious clubs in 2000.

    “We will meet with the other sides and come to a decision,” continued the official.

    “Platini has taken some important forward steps compared to the past, especially with the introduction of a ‘strategic board’.

    “But we only represent one of the 18 clubs in the G14 and we cannot decide alone.”


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  •  05-30-2007, 17:55 32557 in reply to 32555
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    Emerson delays Milan decision
    Wednesday 30 May, 2007
    Real Madrid ace Emerson will only consider a move to Milan at the end of the Liga season, his agent has noted.

    The midfielder has been strongly associated with a Rossoneri switch after a problematic campaign at Real following his summer transfer from Juventus.

    “We are happy to hear that [boss] Carlo Ancelotti has admitted that Milan are interested in Emerson,” said Gilmar Veloz. “This means that he acknowledges my client’s work.

    “It is important for Emerson to know that he is on Milan’s wish list and that obviously makes him very happy.

    “However, I have to underline that he will decide his future only at the end of the current campaign.”

    The Spanish League still has two rounds left to play and Real Madrid are in pole position to win their first championship since 2003.

    However, reports in Spain claim that the 32-year-old Brazilian has already agreed to a Milan transfer.

    Meanwhile, the European champions are also pondering a move for Brazilian defender Edmilson of Barcelona.


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  •  05-30-2007, 17:56 32559 in reply to 32557
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    Real Madrid go for Kaka
    Wednesday 30 May, 2007
    Reports in Spain claim that Real Madrid are ready to resume their campaign to sign Milan star Kaka.

    The Brazilian has been a primary transfer objective for the Spaniards since last summer when the Rossoneri reported Real to FIFA over their public courtship of the starlet.

    However, we could be in for another summer of tension as the Spanish newspaper AS claims that Real chief Ramon Calderon intends to keep the promise made during his election campaign by netting the Golden Boy.

    The Merengues are reportedly ready to invest up to £43m for the Champions League top scorer and could include Emerson in the deal, a midfielder liked by boss Carlo Ancelotti, as well as Fabio Cannavaro.

    The story adds that Kaka would also be willing to make the move despite his status as a Milan fan favourite.

    "I don't want to start a war, but I would be happy to join Madrid," he is quoted as saying.

    Although Milan Vice-President Adriano Galliani has insisted that the South American is untouchable – no matter what offer is tabled – Real are still keen.

    It’s understood that Madrid officials Predrag Mijatovic and Franco Baldini have already been in touch with Kaka’s agent over a possible move.

    The 1982-born starlet joined the Via Turati outfit in August 2003 after Chelsea were pipped to his signature.

    Meanwhile, a report in Marca claims that Ancelotti could take over at Barcelona during the summer.

    That, however, seems unlikely given that Ancelotti is in talks over a Rossoneri extension following Champions League glory.


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  •  05-31-2007, 13:20 32730 in reply to 32559
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    Chelsea delay Sheva meeting
    Thursday 31 May, 2007
    A meeting between Chelsea and Milan to discuss Andriy Shevchenko’s future on Wednesday failed to take place, according to the Italian Press.

    The Blues’ chief executive Peter Kenyon was expected in Italy to meet with Inter officials, but the club opted to send a fax to the Nerazzurri to confirm that Hernan Crespo will remain at the San Siro next term.

    Milan and Chelsea officials therefore did not have the opportunity to meet and discuss Shevchenko’s future, although reports in Italy suggest that negotiations are well underway.

    The striker left Milan to join Chelsea last summer in a £30m move, but struggled to cope with life in the Premiership.

    The Rossoneri have reiterated over the past few months that they would welcome the 2004 European Footballer of the Year back to the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza.

    Shevchenko had insisted that he wanted another chance to prove himself in England, but it appears that neither Coach Jose Mourinho nor the striker seem keen to work with each other.

    Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is open to a Milan return for the Ukrainian, but will not accept a loan deal, as he hopes to recover most of the £30m.

    In the meantime, Milan have decided to extend Ronaldo’s contract, which is set to expire in June. The Brazilian’s agent Fabiano Farah was in town on Wednesday and the new one-year deal is expected to be announced in the next few days.



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  •  05-31-2007, 13:21 32732 in reply to 32730
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    Real interest flatters Kaka
    Thursday 31 May, 2007
    Milan star Kaka has admitted that, although he is flattered by Real Madrid’s interest in him, he is happy to remain at the San Siro.

    The Rossonero has once again been paired with the Merengues and reports in Spain on Wednesday suggest that Madrid are ready to offer £43m to convince Milan to let go of their prized asset.

    “I can only be honoured to hear that a club like Real Madrid are interested in me and it’s something that happened last year as well,” said Kaka in an interview to the Spanish newspaper AS.

    “However I have to make one thing clear. I have just won the Champions League with Milan and my family and I are very happy there,” added the 25-year-old, who is in London for Brazil’s friendly with England at Wembley on Friday.

    “For that reason, the only way anything will happen is if Milan finalise an agreement with Real Madrid.”

    Kaka would reportedly accept a move, but does not want to be involved in any transfer wars as he wishes to maintain his great relationship with Milan and their fans.

    According to AS, the Merengues might include Emerson in their offer in order to lower the price, as Coach Carlo Ancelotti recently said that he would be a valuable asset for the Rossoneri.


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  •  05-31-2007, 13:35 32743 in reply to 32732
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    Milan, also Ribery and Henry

     
    10:26 of 31 May
     
    Ribery

    The firm Milan not piu'. After to have conquered the Champions ready League e' to make large investments on the market in sight of the next season.
    The club of via Turati heads to carry in rossonero two stars of French soccer. Draft of 23enne the trequartista Franck Ribery of Marseilles and Thierry Henry of the Arsenal.
    In order to arrive to these two champions it serves a fort money expenditure, not less than 35/40 million than euro.

    (Tuttosport)


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  •  05-31-2007, 13:36 32744 in reply to 32743
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    Content Kaka' “of the interest of the Real Madrid”

     
    11:58 of 31 May
     

    The unequalled one of the Milan, Kaka', yesterday arrived to the hotel London Hilton Park with the national Brazilian, interviewed from the journalists approximately the news that the Real Madrid would be ready to an expenditure of 60 million euro also tearing it to the rossoneri: “E' clearly that they are content that the Real Madrid tries to me. Pero' I want to clear that I have as soon as gained the Champions League with the Milan and I find well in this society, is I that my family. And however it would serve that the Real Madrid found an agreement with the Milan”.


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  •  05-31-2007, 18:14 32804 in reply to 32744
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    THE MERRY MONTH OF MAY

    5/31/2007 4:55:00 PM

    May was the month when Milan returned the heights the club have became associated with. So let us take long back at the highlights down through the years

    MILAN - May is the month when Milan have always enjoyed great success and below is the roll of honour over the years:

    1 MAY (1988): Milan win 3-2 at Napoli to secure their 11th title.
    2 MAY (2004): A 1-0 over Roma thanks to a Shevchenko goal brings the 17th title. 2007 and Milan defeat Manchester United in the Champions League semi-final.
    5 MAY (1901): Milan win their first title. 2002 Milan defeat Lecce 3-0 to book a place in the Champions League preliminary round where they finally triumph in the final against Juventus.
    6 MAY (1979): Tenth title won in a goalless home draw with Bologna.
    8 MAY (1960): Rossoneri player of the century Franco Baresi is born.
    10 MAY (1992): A 1-1 draw at Napoli makes it title number 12.
    13 MAY (2003): Milan draw 1-1 with Inter to qualify for the Champions League final.
    15 MAY (1988): After nine years Milan are champions again following a 1-1 draw at Como. 1969 at Manchester begins the legend of the 'Spider' Nero Fabio Cudicini in a Champions Cup semi-final which sees the Rossoneri through to the final.
    16 MAY (1973): Milan win the Cup Winners' Cup in a 1-0 victory over Leeds in Salonicco.
    18 MAY (1994): Milan lift their fifth Champions Cup in a 4-0 defeat of Barcelona.
    19 MAY (1957): A 2-2 draw at Torino-Milan claims the sixth title.
    22 MAY (1963): Milan become the first Italian side to lift the Champions Cup, in a 2-1 win over Benfica at Wembley.
    23 MAY (1968, 1987, 1990, 1999, 2007): In chronological order, Milan win the Cup Winners' Cup, a UEFA Cup play-off, a Champions Cup, the 16th title and a Champions League.
    24 MAY (1989): After a 20-year absence Milan are Champions of Europe again following a 4-0 over Steaua.
    28 MAY (1969 e 2003): Milan-Ajax 4-1 brings the second Champions Cup; Juventus-Milan 2-3 on penalties, another Champions trophy.
    30 MAY (1993): Milan draw at Brescia to be crowned Champions of Italy for the 13th time.


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  •  05-31-2007, 20:48 32810 in reply to 32804
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    Edmilson eyes Milan switch
    Thursday 31 May, 2007
    Barcelona ace Edmilson has issued a ‘come and get me’ plea to European champions Milan.

    The defensive midfielder has been paired with the Rossoneri over the last few days and he has made it clear that a San Siro switch would be welcomed.

    “If Milan want me then they should make their move right now,” the South American told the Gazzetta dello Sport.

    “I like Milan and Serie A even if it is not totally up to me. I still have one year left on my contract here so Barca will have to have their say.”

    Milan already have a massive Brazilian contingent and the World Cup player is keen to become the latest Samba star to wear the Milan jersey.

    “My countrymen seem to be happy at Milan and we are talking about one of the best clubs in the world, like Barcelona,” he added.

    “It is certainly a possibility that I would like, but if Milan want me then they need to contact Barcelona first.”


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  •  05-31-2007, 20:52 32811 in reply to 32810
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    Milan: Ancelotti renews until 2010

     
    20:22 of 31 May
     

    “The A.C.Milan communicates to have extended the contract that alloy Carl Ancelotti to the 30 the rossonera Society until june 2010”, published law in a famous one on the situated official.


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  •  05-31-2007, 20:53 32812 in reply to 32811
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    INZAGHI SHIRTS BIDS HIT 10,000 EURO

    5/31/2007

    Bids for the autographed shirt worn by Pippo Inzaghi in the Champions League final have reached 10,000 euro. The auction goes until June 6 with proceeds going to the Milan Foundation. Click here for more information.


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  •  05-31-2007, 21:48 32823 in reply to 32812
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    Adriano Key For Eto'o - Report Inter are apparently ready to part exchange their Brazilian attacker for the Barcelona star.
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    According to the 'Gazzetta dello Sport', the Nerazzurri are targeting Samuel Eto`o to bolster their forward line and steal the opportunity away from Milan to sign the Cameroon based striker.

    The Rossoneri want to sign a big name for their attack as President Silvio Berlusconi revealed, with Eto`o being the first name on the list along with Andriy Shevchenko.

    Milan are not lacking the money considering what they gained from the Champions League triumph, therefore the price will not be an issue for Carlo Ancelotti's side.

    The main problem might be Inter, who want to lure the striker to their squad, by offering Adriano to Barcelona plus a substantial amount of money, an offer which the Blaugrana might take into consideration, considering their appreciation for the Brazilian's skills.

    Still, both Milan and Inter will be waiting till the end of the current Spanish season before making their move, as the outcome of the Primera Division will affect the player's wishes.

    Super Angry [8o|]


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  •  05-31-2007, 21:49 32824 in reply to 32823
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    Alves Could Leave Sevilla This Summer, Claims Agent Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, Liverpool and AC Milan have been put on alert after Daniel Alves's agent confirmed that the player could be set to leave Sevilla this summer.
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    The four European giants are all fans of the Brazilian star and will be monitoring the situation after José Rodríguez Baster 'Rodri' stated that now is the perfect time for him to step up a level.

    Alves has attracted interest from across Europe with his dynamic displays for Sevilla and Rodri believes that the club should cash in now.

    "This type of player always ends up moving because that is the way that market dictates it," the agent told Punto Radio.

    "One has to be realistic and recognise that the best players always end up playing for the biggest clubs.

    "I am not saying that Sevilla are no a big club, but they are a level behind some on both a sporting and an economic front.

    "It is the right time to sell Daniel and besides, (club president, José María) Del Nido has already said that nobody is indispensable at the club.

    "Daniel is happy and the president did everything when it came to renewing his contract the last time."

    The 24-year-old, who is renowened for his attacking flourishes, joined Sevilla in 2002 from EC Bahia and won his first cap for Brazil last year


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