Semua Tim Raksasa Imbang, Malaga ke-16 Besar

Keempat Liga Champions baru saja selesai bergulir. Semua tim raksasa hanya mampu bermain imbang. Malaga menjadi tim pertama yang lolos ke babak 16 besar.

Bertanding di depan pendukungnya sendiri yang memadati Stadion Santiago Bernabeu, Real Madrid hanya mampu bermain imbang 2-2 melawan jawara Jerman, Borussia Dortmund.

Pertandingan babak pertama ditutup dengan kemenangan 2-1 Dortmund. Marco Reus membuka gol Dortmund pada menit ke-38. Pepe kemudian menyamakannya pada menit ke-34.

Di masa perpanjangan waktu babak pertama, Alvaro Arbeloa melakukan gol bunuh diri dan membawa Dortmund unggul 2-1. Sepakan bebas Mesut Ozil pada menit ke-89 menutup pertandingan dengan hasil imbang 2-2.

Harapan Manchester City untuk lolos ke babak 16 besar kian terjal. The Citizen hanya mampu bermain imbang 2-2 melawan wakil Belanda Ajax Amsterdam di markasnya, Etihad Stadium.

City bahkan tertinggal dua gol lebih dahulu melalui sepasang gol Siem De Jong, masing-masing menit kesepuluh dan 17. Beruntung, City mampu menyamakan kedudukan melalui Yaya Toure di menit ke-22 dan Sergio Aguero pada menit ke-74.

Malaga menjadi tim pertama yang lolos ke babak 16 besar. Melawat ke markas AC Milan, Stadion San Siro, sang wakil Spanyol itu sukses menahan imbang 1-1.

Malaga unggul 1-0 pada babak pertama melalui gol Eliseu pada menit ke-40. Beruntung, tandukan Alexandre Pato pada menit ke-73 menghindarkan Milan dari kekalahan.[iaf]

Inilah Hasil Lengkap Pertandingan Keempat Liga Champions:

Grup A
Dynamo Kiev 0 - 0 FC Porto
Paris Saint-Germain 4 - 0 Dinamo Zagreb
Grup B
Olympiakos 3 - 1 Montpellier
Schalke 04 2 - 2 Arsenal
Grup C
AC Milan 1 - 1 Mlaga
Anderlecht 1 - 0 Zenit St Petersburg
Grup D
Manchester City 2 - 2 Ajax Amsterdam
Real Madrid 2 - 2 Borussia Dortmund

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Ibrahimovic Akan Tetap di Milan di Musim Depan

Milan - Massimiliano Allegri percaya Zlatan Ibrahimovic akan tetap di Milan. Ibra sendiri kerap dispekulasikan akan meninggalkan Milan pada bursa transfer musim panas nanti.

Allegri memberikan wawancara panjang dan mendapat banyak pertanyaan tentang masa depan Ibrahimovic. Top skorer Seri A musim musim ini dengan raihan 28 gol tersebut santer dikabarkan akan meninggalkan Milan musim panas mendatang, tapi Allegri menyatakan sebaliknya.

Di sisi lain, ia juga mengaku senang dengan skuad yang dimilinya saat ini.

"Dia (Ibrahimovic) bilang mencintai Milan dan berkata akan tetap di Milan," kata Allegri seperti dilansir Football Italia.

"Siapa yang aku impikan untuk dilatih? Itu pertanyaan sulit. Melatih pemain juara seperti Messi atau Christiano Ronaldo adalah impian semua (pelatih).

"Aku memiliki Ibrahimovic dan Thiago Silva dan aku cukup beruntung atas hal ini, tanpa melupakan mereka yang telah meninggalkan klub."

"Milan masih punya waktu 10 tahun lagi dengan para juara ini, terutama dengan para pemain asal Italia-nya. Berbeda dengan sang juara saat ini, yang sedikit sekali punya pemain asal Italia, yang mana buruk bagi persepakbolaan Italia," tukasnya.

Akhir Sebuah Era di AC Milan

Jakarta - Sehari setelah Alessandro Nesta, Filippo Inzaghi dan Gennaro Gattuso juga memutuskan pergi. Sebuan era dan sepotong generasi dalam perjalanan sejarah AC Milan pun berakhir.

Nesta, Inzaghi dan Gattuso menjadi penggalan besar kekuatan Milan saat klub tersebut menjuarai dua gelar Liga Champions di musim 2003 dan 2007, serta masuk final di tahun 2005. Setelah kepergian Andrea Pirlo dan pensiunnya beberapa nama plus Carlo Ancelotti yang lebih dulu pergi, saat ini tinggal Clarence Seedorf dan Massimo Ambrossini yang tersisa dari skuad tersebut.

Era untuk nama-nama pemain yang disebut di atas tak bisa dipungkiri telah mendekati akhir. Nesta cuma tampil di 16 pertandingan Seri A musim ini, Inzaghi cuma dapat jatah enam kali diturunkan, sedangkan 'Si Badak' terganggu masalah pengelihatan yang membuatnya cuma bermain lima kali. Mereka sudah beranjak tua dan mulai sangat dibatasi kemampuan fisik serta cedera yang terus datang.

"Kenyataan yang ada melewati mimpi terindah yang kami punya. Dua gol ke gawang Liverpool (di final 2007), dua tahun setelah Istanbul), titel juara nomor tujuh di Liga Champions. Nasib memberi kami hal yang kami bahkan tidak berani berharap," sahut Inzaghi dalam pernyataan perpisahannya.

Untuk Inzaghi, Milanisti diyakini sudah menyiapkan pesta khusus buatnya. Di laga pamungkas pada Minggu (14/5/2012) mendatang, jika dimainkan itu akan menjadi pertandingan ke-300 dia buat Diavolo Rosso.

Kedatangan Massimiliano Allegri sekitar dua musim lalu sesunggunya sudah menandai dimulainya sebuah periode baru di San Siro, dengan dia memboyong banyak pemain baru dan berusia muda. Perubahan yang dapat dukungan dari Silvio Berlusconi dalam bentuk kucuran dana besar untuk memboyong pemain seperti Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Kevin Prince Boateng, hingga Robinho dan Urby Emmanuelson.

Sebuah era sudah berakhir di Milan, dan generasi baru terus dibangun dalam upaya kembali mengukuhkan diri sebagai klub terbaik di Italia dan Eropa. Dan tugas pertama generasi itu musim depan adalah merebut kembali titel juara yang tahun ini lepas ke tangan Juventus.

 

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Ancelotti keen to make move for Pato

koclokindoblog, 12 Mei 2012, Paris Saint-Germain coach Carlo Ancelotti has revealed that his side will try to lure Alexandre Pato away from AC Milan in the summer.

The ambitious French club failed to wrap up a deal for Pato in January, with Ancelotti stating on several occasions that they would try again at the end of the season.

"We already talked about Pato in January, I think that it will happen again in June," Ancelotti told Sky Sport Italia.

The Italian coach paid tribute to Milan trio Alessandro Nesta, Gennaro Gattuso and Filippo Inzaghi, who will all leave San Siro at the end of the season.

"I feel sad because these are players who have had great careers at Milan," he said.

"But life goes on and I am sure that other doors will open for them."

Massimiliano Allegri is about to enter his third year in charge of the Rossoneri, and Ancelotti praised the conditions that Milan have always offered to their coaches.

"I think it is more exhausting to coach other sides than Milan, who are a great club," the 52-year-old said.

"The atmosphere at Milan is ideal to work at the highest level. It is better than at any other club."

Nesta to leave AC Milan

koclokindoblog, 10 Mei 2012, AC Milan defender Alessandro Nesta has announced he will quit the club at the end of the season to further his career outside of Europe.

The 36-year-old centre-half, whose Milan contract expires in June, will put an end to a 10-year stint with the Rossoneri, having joined the club from Lazio in 2002 in a 30.5-million-euro deal.

He had been linked with a move to Juventus, but he stressed that he will no longer play in Europe as he struggles with the pace of the game in the continent.

"Italian and European football are too fast for me now," he said on Thursday. "If I do not feel important, I prefer to stay at home.

"I have won so many things, but out of respect for the club and my team-mates I have decided to try a different experience at a club in which I can do something good."

Since arriving at San Siro, Nesta has helped Milan to win two Serie A crowns and two Champions League titles, among other pieces of silverware.

"The first Champions League that I won is the best memory I have from this club," he said.

"I leave Milan disappointed because we hoped to win a league that was within our reach."

Questioned about his future, the former Italy international noted that he has not yet decided his next move, but admitted that the American Major League Soccer (MLS) is an attractive destination.

"I do not know where I will go because I have not signed anything yet," he said.

"It would not be bad to play in the MLS, right now I do not have any other offers."

 

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Agent: Ibrahimovic will stay at Milan

koclokindoblog, 9 Mei 2012, Zlatan Ibrahimovic has no intention of leaving AC Milan in the summer and will see out the remainder of his deal, according to his agent.

The Swedish striker has already publicly pledged his future to the club but demanded assurances over new signings in the summer.

Italian media reports suggest Milan chief executive Adriano Galliani had a face-to-face meeting with Ibrahimovic on Tuesday to reassure the forward over the club's promises on strengthening the squad.

But agent Mino Raiola told Il Corriere dello Sport that Ibrahimovic was not going anywhere.

"His intention is to stay at Milan," Raiola said.

The Rossoneri's 4-2 defeat to Inter on Sunday meant Ibrahimovic missed out on a domestic league crown for the first time in eight years, as Juventus sealed the Scudetto with a 2-0 win over Cagliari.

The 30-year-old has scored 28 times in 31 Serie A appearances for Massimiliano Allegri's side this season.

 

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Alexandre Pato Buka Peluang Gabung PSG

koclokindoblog, 10 Mei 2012, Menurut agennya, Alexandre Pato membuka kesempatan bagi Paris St Germain untuk memboyongnya pergi dari AC Milan di musim panas.

Gilmar Veloz, agen Pato, menyatakan kedekatan emosional antara Pato dan pelatih PSG Carlo Ancelotti juga direktur sepakbola Leonardo bisa menentukan transfer kliennya dalam waktu dekat.

"Ancelotti adalah pelatih bagus, kami senang jika ia menghubungi kami," kata Veloz, Rabu (9/5).

"Bersama Alexandre, pelatih memiliki hubungan yang baik dan kualitas hubungan mereka membuat kepuasan tersendiri."

"Kita lihat saja bagaiman jadinya nanti. Alexandre tak ada masalah di AC Milan dan masih memiliki kontrak dengan klub."

"Tapi ketika Ancelotti mengatakan klien saya adalah salah satu targetnya, hal itu membuat saya sangat senang. Akan tetapi, kami akan membicarakan masalah ini di waktu yang tepat," tandasnya.

Serie A preview: Juve, Milan face crunch games

koclokindoblog, 5 Mei 2012, Juventus could wrap up the Serie A title this weekend with a win against Cagliari - if second-placed AC Milan lose their derby with Inter.

The current league-leaders only managed a 1-1 draw against Lecce on Wednesday after an error from goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon in the 85th minute gifted Lecce an equaliser.

Juve, who are unbeaten in the league in 2011/12, need to regroup against Cagliari on Sunday to ensure Milan do not overtake them at the top of the table.

Antonio Conte's side are on 78 points, with Milan just one behind.

Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani could not believe Juve let them move within a point of the top of the table.

"I was just walking around in the changing rooms and I didn't believe it," Galliani said.

"I thought it was a joke that Lecce had equalised, but it was true."

AC Milan are up against city rivals Inter Milan on Sunday knowing that a loss could hand Juventus their first legitimate title since 2002/03.

At the other end of the table, Lecce, on the back of their late draw with Juventus, can move to the verge of Serie A-survival with a win on Saturday against Fiorentina.

Lecce are currently in 18th position on the Serie A table with two games to go, just three points behind 17th-placed Genoa, who are outside the relegation zone.

If Lecce defeat Fiorentina and Genoa lose to fourth-placed Udinese on Sunday, the two sides will swap spots.

Lecce coach Serse Cosmi wanted his side's game to be moved to Sunday to be played at the same time as Udinese's clash with Genoa.

"We want it changed because we want the championship to be decided in the right manner," Cosmi said.

But on Thursday, Serie A officials rejected the request.

Napoli can further strengthen their hold on Italy's third Champions League place with a victory in Bologna on Sunday.

But Udinese and Lazio, who travel to Atalanta, are ready to pounce if Napoli fail to win.

In other matches on Sunday, Siena host Parma, Novara play Cesena and Chievo take on Palermo, while on Saturday Roma are up against Catania.

 

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AC Milan Depak Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Buru Pep Guardiola?

koclokindoblog, 30 April 2012, Presiden AC Milan Silvio Berlusconi ingin memboyong Pep Guardiola ke Italia. Seperti yang diketahui, pelatih Barcelona tersebut telah memutuskan untuk tidak bertahan di Camp Nou musim depan.

La Repubblica mengabarkan Berlusconi telah mengatakan kepada wakil Presiden Adriano Galliano untuk mengejar Guardiola, apapun hasil yang diraih oleh Massimiliano Allegri di akhir musim ini.

Keinginan Berlusconi untuk memboyong Guardiola akan membuat Zlatan Ibrahimovic ditempatkan di bursa transfer musim panas nanti. Ada beberapa orang di bagian direksi yang tidak senang dengan pemain asal Swedia tersebut dan hal tersebut membuat masa depan Ibra semakin dipertanyakan.

Banyak direksi menilai kepribadian Ibra telah menguasai ruang ganti Milan hingga mereka hanya mengandalkan kekuatannya dan juga membuat pemain yang memiliki kepribadian lebih pendiam, seperti Alexandre Pato, menderita.

Berlusconi sudah cukup mengalami hal tersebut dan sekarang ia siap menjualnya.

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AC Milan Masih Minati Carlos Tevez

koclokindoblog, 7 April 2012 - Adriano Galliani disinyalir menginginkan trisula Boateng, Ibrahimovic dan Tevez sebagai ujung tombak serangan Rossoneri untuk tahun-tahun mendatang.

Kendati perseteruan antara Carlos Tevez dan Manchester City sudah berakhir, AC Milan rupanya belum kehilangan minat terhadap striker asal Argentina tersebut. La Gazzetta dello Sport melansir, manajemen Rossoneri mulai kehilangan kesabaran terhadap Alexandre Pato.
Kabarnya, Mario Balotelli merupakan buruan utama Milan di akhir musim nanti. Namun, menyusul rumor ketertarikan Inter Milan terhadap Balotelli, Milan pun kembali memantau Tevez, yang sudah kembali diturunkan oleh Roberto Mancini.

La Gazzetta dello Sport juga mengklaim bahwa manajemen klub siap melepas Pato dan striker veteran Filippo Inzaghi di akhir musim. Mengingat hubungan baik antara wakil presiden Adriano Galliani dengan agen Tevez, Kia Joorabchian, tidak heran jika spekulasi kedekatan mantan bomber Manchester United kembali mencuat.
Galliani dikabarkan ingin mendatangkan tiga pemain baru ke San Siro musim depan guna memberikan opsi pemain lebih banyak bagi Massimiliano Allegri. Gelandang Fiorentina Riccardo Montolivo, bintang Barcelona Seydou Keita serta pemain muda Tottenham Hotspur Sandro disebut-sebut masuk dalam daftar buruan Galliani.

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Angry Allegri blasts penalty gift

koclokindoblog, 4 april 2012,

AC Milan boss Massimiliano Allegri was left gutted by the crucial second penalty 'gifted' to Barcelona in their 3-1 Champions League victory.

Lionel Messi converted from the spot twice to give Barcelona a 2-1 advantage before half-time in the sides' quarter-final tie, following their 0-0 draw in the first leg at the San Siro, before Andreas Iniesta killed off the contest in the second half with a cool finish at the Camp Nou.

Antonio Nocerino had made it 1-1 with a neat finish from Zlatan Ibrahimovic's pass, after Messi had scored the opener from the spot.

Alessandro Nesta fouled the Argentine for the first penalty, giving the referee little choice, but it was his second foul for an alleged pull of Sergio Busquets' shirt that left Allegri fuming.

"They had two penalties, one gifted by us, the other gifted by the referee," Allegri said.

"It's a shame, as it was a moment of the match where Barcelona weren't doing much and it was just before the break."

Ibrahimovic was left disgusted by referee Bjorn Kuipers' decision, claiming Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho's long-held view on perceived favouritism of Barcelona was starting to have some merit.

"We got back to 1-1 and then we saw a penalty decision given against us that I cannot understand. The ball was not in play, but he whistled. It was an odd decision, a strange decision. It ruined the game," Ibrahimovic said.

"They don't need to be given favours. We're talking about the best team in the world. I'm starting to understand Mourinho's reaction every time he comes here. I've been through it myself now. I understand more and more."

Meanwhile, Pep Guardiola was happy for his players to do their talking on the pitch, claiming their 21 shots to Milan's three reflected their dominance.

"They have had three efforts on goal and we have had 21 and this is against a strong Italian team," Guardiola said.

He went on to refute former Barca player Ibrahimovic's claims as his side made the semi-finals of the competition for a fifth-straight season.

"Ibrahimovic can say the same as Mourinho but we respond on the pitch. They were two penalties.

"They were fouls in the area and they were given so they were two penalties. This is what I have been taught since I was a child.

"If Ibrahimovic says it is thanks to the referees then fine, but we have qualified five times and the players speak on the pitch, which is where they should do their talking."

The reigning champions could well face a repeat of their 2009 semi-final with Chelsea as the Londoners hold a 1-0 advantage over Benfica heading into the second leg at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday.

"Chelsea still have a game to play, in the Champions League everything is very difficult. We have to be cautious with Benfica, Chelsea have a very good team but everything is possible," he said.

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Guardiola expects Milan to score

koclokindoblog, 3 April 2012,

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola believes his team will have to score at least twice against AC Milan on Tuesday.

Guardiola does not believe Barca will keep a clean sheet in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final clash.

The two sides drew 0-0 at San Siro last week in the first leg but the former Spain international is anticipating goals in their return meeting at Camp Nou.

"I take it as a given that Milan will score against us,” Guardiola admitted during his pre-game press conference on Monday.

“That's why we need to be very sharp on the attack and make the most of the chances we create."

It emerged on Monday that influential Blaugrana midfielder Xavi was a major doubt for the match because of a muscular problem but, according to Guardiola, the World Cup winner is in contention to start.

"He's been named to the squad; that means he could play," the 41-year-old coach said.

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Prandelli buoyed by Cassano news

koclokindoblog, 3 April 2012,

Italy coach Cesare Prandelli is delighted that Antonio Cassano is poised to make his return to first-team action with AC Milan.

The Milan striker, who played an integral role in his country's qualification for Euro 2012, has not played since having an emergency heart procedure last November after falling ill following his club's Serie A clash with Roma at the Stadio Olimpico.

It was initially feared that Cassano would not feature again this season but he could play some part in Milan's meeting with Fiorentina this weekend.

"I've very happy," Prandelli told reporters on Monday.

"I cannot say anything other than I'm just very happy."

Prandelli also had grounds to smile after learning that league officials have agreed to his request for a training camp at the end of the month.

The Azzurri boss had been hoping to hold several sessions in March and April but Serie A's finest rejected that idea.

However, a compromise agreement has been reached which will see clubs release their players for a two-day training camp on April 23-24.

Italy have been drawn in a group with Spain, Republic of Ireland and Croatia for Euro 2012.

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Messi blames Milan pitch for draw

koclokindoblog, 29 maret 2012,

Barcelona striker Lionel Messi was disappointed with the 0-0 draw against AC Milan on Wednesday.

The Catalans created a number of chances in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie, but failed to find the net at San Siro, and Messi feels that the poor condition of the pitch made things difficult for Barca.

"It was a tough match that we should have won. We played our game but it was difficult because of the pitch, and because they (Milan) are very strong," Messi told the club's official website.

The Argentine then admitted that Barca face a perilous scenario in the return leg at home as the tie remains delicately poised.

"It’s a dangerous situation. Either team could go through. We hope we can score in the return so it will be us. We deserved to win (the first leg)."

Meanwhile, Milan midfielder Clarence Seedorf felt his team should have done better in front of goal.

The Serie A champions put in a strong defensive display to shut out the Catalans, but were also unable to find the net themselves.

"We’re satisfied with the result even if we have to be more clinical in front of goal. We had three big chances and that could make the difference," Seedorf told the Milan website.

"It’s a good result that leaves qualification open. We’ll need courage, quality and tactical awareness in the return.

"You can’t press for 90 minutes, but we did well and Barcelona respect us. The pitch at San Siro is the way it is. We have Catania next and then we'll think about the second leg. Now we need to rest."

The second leg is at Camp Nou on April 3.

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Ibrahimovic happy to grab draw against Barca

koclokindoblog, 29 maret 2012,

AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic was satisfied with a draw against Barcelona in their Champions League quarter-final on Wednesday.

The Swede missed a great chance to score against his former club in the first leg of the tie, but with Milan able to shut out the Catalan giants and prevent an away goal, Ibrahimovic remains in good spirits for the second leg at Camp Nou next week.

"We had some opportunities but, unfortunately, we unable to score," Ibrahimovic told Sky Sport 24.

"However, the result is very good for us. I am optimistic for the second leg."

Fellow forward Urby Emanuelson is also looking to move on quickly to the return leg, after spurning a great opportunity within seconds of his arrival as a substitute during the second half.

"My appearance was a bit unlucky. In my first action I could have scored but forgot the ball. That can happen," Emanuelson told NOS.

"I know that was a very important moment, but what can I do about it right now after the match? Let's try better next time.

"I think we will get chances next week. Barcelona always play their own game, so we will have opportunities."

Emanuelson - a Netherlands international - was also relieved that his side were able to keep Barca maestro Lionel Messi at bay during the game, with the Argentine forward unable to add to his 12 Champions League goals in the current campaign.

"Messi played like Messi. He's always dangerous and never plays a bad match. We're glad he did not score tonight," the Dutchman said.

Salahkan Jose Mourinho Atas Krisis Inter Milan

koclokindoblog.blogspot.com, 25 maret 2012,
"Jose Mourinho adalah penyebab dari krisis yang melanda Inter milan", Menurut Maradona, seperti yang dikutip oleh goal.com, "Jose Mourino mengekploitasi seluruh pemain untuk meraih tiga gelar, Dia menggunakan energi setiap pemain untuk mencapai tujuannya," Ujar Maradona yang sekarang melatih Al Wasi. 

Mengomentari kebangkitan Juventus, ia mengatakan bahwa Biaconeri adalah big story musim ini, tetapi AC Milan masih favorit juara.

El Shaarawy confident of Barca upset

koclokindoblog.blogspot.com, 25 maret 2012,

Stephan El Shaarawy said AC Milan expect to progress to the semi-finals of the Champions League at the expense of Barcelona.

Milan have, for the most part, been written off ahead of their quarter-final showdown with the reigning world, European and Spanish champions.

But El Shaarawy feels Milan are in a positive frame of mind ahead of Wednesday night's first-leg encounter at San Siro, telling Gazzetta dello Sport: "We expect to go through."

The 19-year-old striker said he will be cheering on Milan's city rivals Inter in their Serie A clash with Juventus on Sunday.

"I will support Inter against Juventus because we want to pull even further clear of the Bianconeri," he said.

Milan have a seven-point lead at the top of the table after Saturday's 2-1 victory over Roma.

El Shaarawy failed to get on the scoresheet at San Siro, having seen a wonderful curling effort from the edge of the area come back off the post during the first-half, but he played his part in a vital win for the hosts.

"My game? It was a pity about the post, but I am happy all the same," the former Genoa forward said.

"We played a great game and in the second half we were really good. Roma are a good team; it was not easy."

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Ibrahimovic in career-best form for Milan

koclokidoblog.blogspot.com, 25 maret 2012,

Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic says he is enjoying arguably the best season of his career.

The Swede was a doubt going into the Roma clash on Saturday, having contracted back pain during the 2-1 Coppa Italia semi-final defeat to Juventus last Tuesday.

But he returned to his devastating best with a pair of match-winning strikes to consign Luis Enrique's side to defeat and give Milan a seven-point lead at the top of Serie A.

"It's been a few days that I've had this bad back, but the adrenaline on the pitch makes up for it," Ibrahimovic said after the game.

"Thank goodness it went well. I think this is the best season of my career. I think my league form has been more than perfect."

"I feel good physically and mentally and I've played almost all the matches. There's still a month to go and it's normal to be tired, but I feel good."

Coach Massimiliano Allegri praised Milan's comeback against Roma.

"I think the guys deserved tonight's victory because they played this match with the desire to win it," Allegri said.

"They did well in the first half, but made some mistakes in the final third of the pitch. We also made some mistakes in the final few minutes of the half and conceded a goal to Roma with their only shot at goal.

"I think the team proved they have the character and desire to achieve good results, and this comes after a 120-minute game played last Tuesday, the team could be a bit tired."

Roma coach Luis Enrique praised his side despite the defeat.

"I think we played better in the second half, that's my opinion, because we were almost always far from the opponents' goal in the first half and tried to do what we could in defence," he said.

"The second half started better, I think we played better even with the penalty against us, but I saw that my team could score again and close the match."

"That didn't happen and then Milan did a good job, they have a player with great qualities and we all know who he is and how he plays.

"It's always difficult to defend against such a good player as Ibrahimovic clearly is. At the end I think it was a good game for us, even if we go back to Rome with no points gained."

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Robinho Merasa Dicampakkan Real Madrid

koclokindoblog.blogspot.com, 23 maret 2012,

Pemain berusia 28 tahun ini masih merasakan sakit atas sikap manajemen Madrid ketika melepas dirinya.

Striker AC Milan Robinho mengaku dirinya merasa dicampakkan Real Madrid di masa terakhirnya bersama los Blancos.

Robinho bergabung ke Madrid dari Santos pada musim panas 2005, namun kemudian meninggalkan Santiago Bernabeu, dan pindah ke Manchester City untuk memperkuat The Citizen selama tiga tahun.

Pemain berusia 28 tahun ini mengaku, walau ia mengalami masa indah bersama Madrid, rasa sakit atas sikap klub ketika melepas dirinya masih terasa.

“Saya mengalami momen luar biasa di sana, tapi perpisahannya mengecewakan. Real ingin beli pemain lain [Cristiano Ronaldo], dan tiba-tiba mereka tidak tertarik lagi kepada saya,” ungkap Robinho kepada band.com.br.

“Saya menyesali dengan cara kepergian dari Madrid, tapi fans biasanya tidak memahami apa yang terjadi di kasus ini. Kesepakatan tidak berjalan, dan klub merasa tak senang. Saya merasa tidak dihargai, dan ingin pergi.”

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Galliani rues Tevez chance

Koclokindoblog.blogspot.com. 23 Maret 2012,

AC Milan CEO Adriano Galliani regrets missing out on signing Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez in January.

The Serie A champions were close to landing the Argentine on a six-month loan in the winter transfer window, but a move failed to materialise as the club could not reach an agreement with City.

Tevez made his first appearance for the Premier League club since his much-publicised feud with manager Roberto Mancini, providing the assist for Samir Nasri's winning goal in Wednesday's 2-1 victory against Chelsea.

"A train like that does not pass a second time. Yesterday, I saw Tevez play very well," Galliani told reporters.

"After six months without playing, he came on and changed the game, helping City win the match.

"But we are very happy with Maxi Lopez, he is doing very well. I will always be in love with Carlos, we wanted him but destiny decided otherwise."

Galliani added Alexandre Pato will see a specialist, to deal with a series of fitness problems that has restricted him to just 11 league appearances this season.

"He will be looked at by an American specialist, who is different from the one who observed him last year," Galliani noted.

"Pato is an important member of the team, but those who have replaced him have done a good job."

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