Posted on 06 January 2012. Tags: AC Milan, Dubai Challenge, Gennaro Gattuso, Mark van Bommel, Paris Saint-Germain, Pato, Robinho, Zlatan Ibrahimovic
It may have been called the Dubai Challenge and Massimo Ambrosini may have receive a rather extravagant trophy relative to the significance of the whole affair, but, there is no denying that the match played between Milan and Paris Saint-Germain was played more in the spirit of a friendly. Carlo Ancelotti, who took to the [...]
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Posted on 03 January 2012. Tags: AC Milan, Alexandre Pato, Carlos Ancelotti, Carlos Tevez, Dubai Challenge, Gennaro Gattuso, Paris Saint-Germain, Pato, PSG, Zlatan Ibrahimovic
With the New Year come new expectations. Currently in joint first place with Juventus, Milan will be expected to strengthen their position at the top of the Serie A though doing so in January may prove tricky. Max Allegri’s men first face Atalanta in a regional derby before the Milan derby with Inter and ties [...]
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Posted on 28 December 2011. Tags: Carlo Ancelotti, Carlos Tevez, Paris Saint-Germain, Pato
Reports linking Milan striker Alexandre Pato have been gaining pace in the last week. The player himself has expressed his discontent with Max Allegri and it has been rumoured that Paris Saint-Germain have offered €50 million for his services – with the deal already agreed in principle between the two clubs. “(Former coach Carlo) Ancelotti [...]
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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 in News, Transfers
Posted on 16 October 2011. Tags: AC Milan, Adriano Galliani, Alberto Aquilani, Antonio Cassano, Antonio Nocerino, Ignazio Abate, Mark van Bommel, Max Allegri, Pato, Robinho, Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Adriano Galliani – Aquaman and Noce are extraordinary “They all played well but this evening I was particularly impressed by Aquilani and Nocerino. Aquilani was extraordinary both defensively and in attack” Speaking after the game everyone was understandably excited, including Uncle Fester. The old baldy reserved special praise for Alberto Aquilani and Antonio Nocerino and [...]
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Posted on 12 October 2011. Tags: Alessandro Del Piero, Alexandre Pato, Antonio Cassano, Azzurri, Cesare Prandelli, Euro 2012, Francesco Totti, Italy, Max Allegri, Pato, Roberto Baggio, Robinho
Italy finished off their qualifying campaign for Euro 2012 in fine fashion as they defeated Northern Ireland 3-0 with Antonio Cassano again the star. A superb volley for his first strike the Milan striker got his brace after a neat finish past the helpless Maik Taylor. His performance for the Azzurri reinforced one thing: this [...]
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Posted on 10 October 2011. Tags: Champions League, Filippo Inzaghi, Max Allegri, Pato, Raul, Serie A, Zlatan Ibrahimovic
It has not been a good season for Pippo Inzaghi. The legendary striker has seen little playing time in the Serie A while in the Champions League he has not played at all after being excluded from the squad altogether. He may be 38 years old, but, Pippo still retains that uncanny knack he has [...]
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Posted on 18 July 2011. Tags: Ganso, Mario Yepes, Pato, Robinho, Thiago Silva
Milan’s Brazilian contingent will arrive back in Italy earlier than most expected. Brazil fell early in the Copa America after an un-inspiring performance saw the Selecao eliminated by Paraguay in the first knockout round. Though Thiago Silva, Alexandre Pato and Robinho will return to Milan slightly dejected, their early return is only good news for [...]
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Posted on 10 March 2011. Tags: Pato, Robinho, Tottenham, Zlatan Ibrahimovic
It is all over for Milan in this season’s Champions League. For the second consecutive season, the club has failed to progress past the round of 16 after being eliminated again by English opposition. Last season it was Manchester United that halted the Rossoneri’s progress and this season it was Tottenham’s turn. Milan needed to [...]
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Posted in Match Previews
Posted on 30 September 2010. Tags: Ibrahimovic, Max Allegri, Pato, Robinho, Ronaldinho
On match day 2 of the Champions League, Milan played out a nil-all draw with Ajax in Holland. It may only have been a draw but in the Champions League a draw away from home is a positive result. This is no different for Milan especially considering how historically the Amsterdam Arena has not been [...]
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