Posted on 18 May 2012. Tags: AC Milan, Alessandro Nesta, Andrea Pirlo, Champions League, Clarence Seedorf, Gennaro Gattuso, Robinho, Thiago Silva, Urby Emmanuelson, Zlatan Ibrahimovic
When Alessandro Nesta announced his intention to leave last week, he revealed what had been his favourite victory as a Milan player: “”The best ever victory? Winning the Champions League for the first time against Juventus in Manchester”. Many, if not nearly all, Milan fans will be able to recall that wonderful night at Old [...]
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Posted on 21 April 2012. Tags: AC Milan, Alessandro Nesta, Alex Witsel, Fiorentina, Gennaro Gattuso, Gianluca Zambrotta, Kevin Prince Boateng, Lecce, Manchester City, Mario Balotelli, Mark van Bommel, Massimo Ambrosini, Max Allegri, Riccardo Montolivo, Robinho, Sebastian Giovinco, Serie A, Shinji Kagawa, Stevan Jovetic, Thiago Silva, Zlatan Ibrahimovic
With last weekend’s fixtures postponed, it now has been ten days since Milan last were last in action. Subsequently, much of the talk surrounding the Milanello has been in relation to matters off the field. And, as at this time of every season, transfer talk has been a hot topic so it is timely, a [...]
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Posted on 01 March 2012. Tags: Adriano Galliani, Alexandre Pato, Brazil, Carlo Ancelotti, Kaka, Milan, Paris Saint-Germain, Ronaldinho
One feels the time has come for Milan to decide; to persevere with Pato or allow him to leave. There have been numerous reports this season that the club are willing to sell him should the right offer arrive. Indeed, in January he was almost sold to Paris Saint-German, and despite being offered €35 million, [...]
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Posted on 27 January 2012. Tags: AC Milan, Adriano Galliani, Antonio Cassano, Argentina, Carlos Tevez, Manchester City, Robinho, Stephen El Shaarawy, Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Milan transfer guru Adriano Galliani definitely knows how to work a bargain. Since 1986, when he started his long and prosperous career at the Via Turati, the man known as Uncle Fester has been the man behind the scenes. The one who has engineered deals that have seen so many of the world’s best players [...]
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Posted on 10 January 2012. Tags: AC Milan, Adriano Galliani, Carlos Tevez, Inter, Manchester City, Serie A
The recent resurgence of Inter in the Serie A and Milan’s status as defending champions are nicely setting up what should be an intense and fiercely fought Milan derby on Monday. Of course, fireworks are always expected whenever these two sides meet at the San Siro. But, with the Nerazzurri desperate to continue their climb [...]
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Posted on 30 December 2011. Tags: Christian Molinaro, Didac Vila, Stuttgart, Taye Taiwo, Urby Emmanuelson
Ever since Paolo Maldini retired in 2009 to the completely undeserving jeers of a certain few ultras – inexplicable this happened to such legend of the club – the left full back position has been a problem area for Milan. The club’s attempts to find the solution have seen one failure after the next, to [...]
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Posted on 25 December 2011. Tags: Antonio Cassano, Carlos Tevez, Manchester City, Pato, Robinho
Milan’s determination to sign Carlos Tevez has been unrelenting. I understand that Tevez is a great player, of this there is no doubt. But, given his off-field troubles which have kept him off the field at City, it’s a little bizarre how Adriano Galliani and Co. are pulling out all the stops to get their [...]
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Posted on 12 October 2011. Tags: Adriano Galliani, Edin Dzeko, Ibrahimovic, Manchester City, Mario Balotelli, Roberto Mancini, Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s reckless comments a day or so ago have sparked wild rumours that he may leave Milan sooner rather than later. The Swede effectively said that he is ‘over’ playing football and does not have the desire to keep playing for much longer as it no longer inspires him. Why another club would be [...]
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Posted on 07 September 2011. Tags: AC Milan, Adriano Galliani, Alberto Aquilani, Alessandro Nesta, Antonio Nocerino, Italy, Kevin Prince Boateng, Philippe Mexes, Serie A, Taye Taiwo, Thiago Silva, Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Earlier this summer Milan admitted that they had spotted their Mr. X, he was a “1.83m tall, blue and has thick haired midfielder”. This vague description sparked many rumours of players that would fit this profile, from Kaka to Alex Witsel. In the end, however, the tale of the mysterious Mr. X proved a great [...]
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Posted on 04 August 2011. Tags: AC Milan, Philippe Mexes, Stehpen El Sharaawy, Taye Taiwo, Transfers
Milanisti the world over are anticipating a big signing this coming August, maybe two. Last year, at the eleventh hour, both Robinho and Zlatan Ibrahimovic were signed. Their arrival was a major reason behind Milan’s Scudetto success as they went to contribute 27 goals between them in the league. Much the same is expected again [...]
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