Ronaldinho: The Brazilian's Dazzling Smile Returns

marzia.hazra@hotmail.com — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 23:00:00 +0100

Ronaldinho was considered to be past his prime by pundits and supporters alike when he arrived in the Italian Peninsula in the season of 2008/2009. The mediocre debut season did nothing to prove them wrong. On the contrary, it confirmed everything they had expected of the former Brazilian wonder who no longer displayed dazzling performances or smiles.

The current campaign started [...]

AC Milan: Alive and Kicking Once More

marzia.hazra@hotmail.com — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:00:00 +0100

In his first press conference as AC Milan tactician, rookie coach Leonardo said that he wanted to see a Rossoneri that in its coming season would put the emphasis on playing entertaining, offensive-minded football.

We all know what happened from there.

The circumstances were anything but ideal. The close to zero activity in the player mercato combined with the lack of real tra [...]

How Kaká Was Sacrificed for the Greater Good

marzia.hazra@hotmail.com — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100

Around midnight the re-elected Real Madrid president Florentino Perez did what many thought was impossible.

He finalized the €65 million switch which brought Ricardo Izecson dos Santos Leite, or Kaká as he is more commonly known, to Real Madrid by making him the second most expensive player in history.

Back in January AC Milan was ready to sell their star player to Manchester City [...]

AC Milan Headed Toward Uncertain Future

marzia.hazra@hotmail.com — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100

The past season was an end of an era in many ways for AC Milan.

Club legend and icon Paolo Maldini played his last game for the Rossoneri after spending a quarter of a century with the team-captaining the side for more than a decade along the way.

Coach Carlo Ancelotti left the bench after eight years in the Italian fashion capital and headed for London to take charge of the Blues.

Yoann Gourcuff's Dilemma: AC Milan Or Girondins De Bordeaux?

marzia.hazra@hotmail.com — Mon, 25 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100

Yoann Gourcuff's sensational loan spell at Bordeaux this current season has seen the youngster blossom into one of the game's brightest prospects. The 22-year-old Frenchman has been compared to his legendary countryman Zinedine Zidane on numerous occasions and earned the nickname "Petit Zizou".

After spending a miserable season in Milan where he was never really [...]

Inter - Milan: A Paolo Maldini Tribute Following His Last Derby Della Madonnina

maryo_shea@yahoo.ie — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100

In sport the term "legend" is thrown around far too often.

Every other season a new "legend" appears only to disappear off the radar the following year. Surely to become a recognised "legend" an athlete should be at the top of their respective game for several years.

When I think of football, several players fit this category. However some stand out all the mo [...]

Heart Prevails Over Money as Kaká Remain Loyal to AC Milan

marzia.hazra@hotmail.com — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0100

It is on the very rare occasions one gets to see a football player choose heart, love and loyalty over the temptation of money.

In a world where the financial aspects have come to run every part of the game, it is truly touching to see that Ricardo Kaká decided against a move to Manchester City and its truckloads of money to remain where he truly belongs-AC Milan.

The move, shoul [...]

A World Where Loyalty Means Absolutely Nothing

marzia.hazra@hotmail.com — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0100

As the Kaká saga keeps unfolding it is getting more and more likened to the death of football.

A bid so great it's hard to grasp the numbers. Football equals money and have done so for longer than I can remember and it's incredibly sad to see a player who has remained loyal to his team for the past five years to almost be forced to part ways with his beloved club.

After AC Milan [...]

Serie A's Latest Sensation - Alexandre Pato

marzia.hazra@hotmail.com — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Alexandre Pato has become one of Serie A's most prominent players during the last calendar year. The young Brazilian has just completed his first year at AC Milan and with his lightning speed, unique technical skills, great finishing and outstanding reading of the game; the forward has done nothing to diminish his €22 million price tag.

Alexandre Pato, whose real name is Alexandre Rodrig [...]

Alexandre Pato, Mirko Vucinic Bag Doubles As Roma Hold AC Milan

marzia.hazra@hotmail.com — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Alexandre Pato and Mirko Vucinic each bagged a brace as Roma came back to tie AC Milan at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome Sunday night. David Beckham was surprisingly handed a starting shirt on his much anticipated Serie A debut while Roma talisman Francesco Totti watched his team mates from the stands.

The game took off on a somewhat slow note as both team gathered possession while seizing each [...]

Serie A Preview: AS Roma v. AC Milan

marzia.hazra@hotmail.com — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Two teams in dire need of points are set to lock horns at the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday evening. Roma are aiming to land a Champions League spot, whereas Milan is trying hard not to fall further behind Juventus and Inter in the title race.

Both teams will want to turn over a new leaf and start the new year on a positive note. Considering that Roma are looking for confidence whil [...]

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