by Dewa Nugraha on September 4, 2010
After making two major signings in the last weeks of the transfer market, Ac Milan are feeling very confident about their season as not only aiming to end Inter Milan’s winning streak in the league, the Rossoneri also hope to have a successful campaign in the Champions League.
This voice of confidence was shout out by the coach Massiliano Allegri who believes that with the current players he have on the squad, the Rossoneri should do well in Europe stating that getting into the final in London should be the team’s new target.
“We have a squad of the first order. We must get to the Champions League Final.” Allegri said to the press.
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by Dewa Nugraha on September 3, 2010
As Roma’s new signing, Marco Borriello, made the headline after making a surprising switch from Ac Milan to the capital club just few hours before the transfer window closed despite being heavily linked with Juventus not long before that.
Revealing his decision to the press, Borriello stated that one of the main reasons he choses to play for the Giallorossi instead of Juve was because the persuasive text message send to him by Daniele De Rossi.
“I said no to Juventus because I am a sensible person and when I heard the President speak and I read the text message from De Rossi which gave me goosebumps, I immediately accepted,” Borriello said. “He text me to tell me to come here and ended with ‘we are going to win’.” Read more... (343 words, estimated 1:22 mins reading time)
by Dewa Nugraha on September 3, 2010
Ac Milan made a surprising effort on the transfer market in the last weeks of the window as they not only managed to acquire Zlatan Ibrahimovic but also Brazilian star, Robinho, right on the last day of the transfer window.
The former Machester City’s man arrival was indeed a big surprise not only to the media and fans but also for Milan’s coach, Massimiliano Allegri, who didn’t even see it coming.
“I didn’t expect a reinforcement like Robinho. He is a player of great caliber,” Allegri said to the press. “We are talking about a wonderful present from Berlusconi, who I would like to thank again with my heart.” Read more... (315 words, 2 images, estimated 1:16 mins reading time)
by Dewa Nugraha on August 29, 2010
Ac Milan started their league campaign in a blistering pace as they demolished their opponents Lecce 4-0 with a wonderful performance especially by Ronaldinho and Alexandre Pato.
The “Duck” scored his first brace in Serie A this season and could have easily had two or three more goals, however Thiago Silva and Fillipo Inzaghi completed the job for the Brazilian striker. Read more... (494 words, 2 images, estimated 1:59 mins reading time)
by Dewa Nugraha on August 23, 2010
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Juventus take their revenge on fierce rival Ac Milan by beating the Rossoneri at the Trofeo Berlusconi last night via penalty shoot out after both team fail to score a goal in 90 minutes.
The Bianconeri should be thanking Milan’s Thiago Silva for their success as the Brazilian international defender was the only player who missed from the spot.
Despite loosing the game, Milan looked a bit better than Juve which were probably thinking more of their upcoming Europa league second leg match next midweek. Read more... (480 words, 2 images, estimated 1:55 mins reading time)
by Dewa Nugraha on August 19, 2010
Speculation about the possibility of Ac Milan to sign Barcelona’s Zlatan Ibrahimovic this summer keeps getting stronger, especially after the recent statement from the Rossoneri’s director general, Ariedo Braida who said that the deal won’t be impossible to do.
However, Braida also stated that if Milan were to sign Ibra one of their current attackers might have to leave first in order to free a space for Ibra.
According to recent rumors, Klaas Jan Huntelaar could be the one being sacrificed by the Rossoneri if they are serious in signing the Swedish striker. Read more... (417 words, 2 images, estimated 1:40 mins reading time)
by Dewa Nugraha on August 18, 2010
The new season hasn’t started yet but Ac Milan’s starlet, Alexandre Pato, already has his preparation interrupted with series of injuries as the 20-years-old striker sprained his ankle during his club’s latest training session.
After getting a medical test, the Milan’s medical staff confirmed that the Brazilian player will be rested for about five days and undergo physiotherapy to make him fully fit next Monday. Read more... (276 words, 2 images, estimated 1:06 mins reading time)
by Dewa Nugraha on August 17, 2010
Despite being the subject of Ac Milan’s transfer market with Genoa and doesn’t seem to feature on Massimiliano Allegri’s plan, Marek Jankulovski still insist that he won’t be leaving the club this summer.
Speaking to the press in a recent interview, the Czech defender revealed that despite there’s a chance he might not see the field this season, he has no plan of leaving San Siro before his current contract ends.
“I want to stay at Milan, I’m fine here. I am aware of the choices of the coach, but I have a contract and the Club must respect my choice. “Jankulovski said to the press. Read more... (356 words, 2 images, estimated 1:25 mins reading time)
by Dewa Nugraha on August 14, 2010
Voice of optimism sparks louder at Inter Milan camp after their latest success in winning the unofficial pre-season tournament, Trofeo TIM, on Friday.
The confident atmosphere can be heard from what some of their players said after the tournament, speaking on an interview with Milannews, three Nerazzuri players stated their opinion saying that their team are still stronger than both Ac Milan and Juventus. Read more... (353 words, 2 images, estimated 1:25 mins reading time)
by Dewa Nugraha on August 9, 2010
After getting involved in some transfer deals early in the season, it looks like Ac Milan and Genoa are setting themselves up for another marketing agreement very soon.
The reports from Italy stated that the two teams are lining up an interesting transfer strategy that could see the moves of some players to both sides. Read more... (393 words, 2 images, estimated 1:34 mins reading time)
