It has been a troublesome time for Juventus since the 2006 Calciopoli scandal. Financially, the club has suffered greatly and its reputation has been seriously tarnished too. Forced to play in the Serie B as punishment for its involvement in the scandal that rocked Italian football, Juventus enjoyed an extremely fruitful period prior. But, it [...]
Milan seem to be taking the same approach to this summer’s transfer campaign as they did with last summer’s. While rumours abound about potential signings and departures little has occurred as yet, but, certainly the groundwork is being laid to land a major signing or two before the window closes. Nonetheless, the club has done [...]
It is no secret, Milan are in the market for a left sided midfielder. The club seem settled on Mark van Bommel playing as the team’s anchor man in the centre of midfield. Either Mathieu Flamini or Gennaro Gattuso will play the supporting role on the right side. It is now just a question of [...]
As it stands Milan have six strikers for next season: Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Robinho, Pato, Fillippo Inzaghi, Alberto Paloschi and Antonio Cassano. Yet, the club still seem to be shopping for another one with the likes of Miroslav Klose, FC Porto’s Hulk and as ever Manchester City’s Mario Balotelli all being linked to the club. Why [...]
Milan’s vice President has made the club intentions clear for next season: to win the Champions League. At the best of times this is no easy objective given the focus Europe’s top clubs invest into this competition. But, at this particular point of time, winning the Champions League is even a more ominous task given [...]
Last week the club continued renewing contracts with Clarence Seedorf the latest veteran to secure another year in Milan. While the club had already started to deliver on its promise of building an even stronger squad, one that can compete at European level, with the signings of Taye Taiwo and Philippe Mexes, it has not [...]