[ITA] Serie A 2007/2008 (24 Viewers)

[.zero]

Unfortunately there is a rumour around that Inter are in pole position to land him at the end of the season.. Seems reasonable seeing that Torino & Inter have a good relationship (e.g. Recoba) and Cairo and Morratti get along well

Man that would totally suck if they bring in rosina. I was watching him against inter yesterday and he was a beast. I didn't believe the hype when I 1st heard of him but if he is put on the right team, in the right situation, with the right players around him, he will turn into a remarkable player and will do remarkable thing for that team.

I really hope inter doesn’t land him!!

 

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[Dostoevsky]

I doubt he`d join Inter.I think if he leaves it will be Roma since they wanted him before.

Dinho deal in doubt

Milan Vice-President Adriano Galliani admits he is unsure whether he can reach an agreement with Barcelona to sign Ronaldinho.

The Brazilian star has been heavily linked with the Rossoneri in recent months and his brother Roberto De Assis, who also acts as his agent, met with Milan officials last week.

“I don't know if we can conclude this piece of business. We do what we regard as opportune on the market,” explained Galliani.

“If there is a chance that we can do something, we will do it. If not, we will change our objectives.

“I never said that we were close to Barcelona. It is one thing to be close to Ronaldinho and another thing entirely to be close to the club.”

The 28-year-old former World Player of the Year is attracting a lot of interest, but is believed to have his sights set on a move to the world champions.

“There are a lot of teams looking at Ronaldinho. I have been working the market for many years now and there is nothing strange in this. If Barcelona accept our conditions we will do it, otherwise no.

“But it's still too soon to be talking about these things, it's only April and we still have a month of the championship to play,” concluded the Rossoneri Vice-President.

Another possible factor is Milan's European qualification, with the club's current position outside the Champions League places thought to be a concern for the Barca No 10.

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[Albertmare]

Moggi: I Defended Juve​

Former Juventus general manager Luciano Moggi has again stated that he was the only person to defend the club before, during and after the Calciopoli crisis.

Moggi was one of Calcio’s shrewdest transfer gurus up until the Calciopoli crisis in the summer of 2006.

The 70-year-old received a five-year ban from football for his alleged role in the scandal, meaning that he cannot return until 2011, by which time he will be 74.

Moggi has always maintained that Calciopoli was a conspiracy, involving Inter Milan, as well as other important figures.

“I looked to defend a business that, in practice, had no parents. Gianni and Umberto Agnelli died and Juventus were left without a father or a mother,” he explained.

“We didn't have the funds because shareholders weren't putting money into the club and we didn't have the television on our side. We were a step behind the others.

“RAI was of Roma and we won't speak of who Sky and Mediaset belong to. We had to make do with what we had and look strong even if we weren't.”

Moggi has always been painted as something of a shady and mysterious figure, but he says this is an unfair assessment. “I was arrogant, but it is not a crime,” he said.

“I have never had saintly custodians nor have I ever looked for them, let's just say I was a naive person who grew up.

“When I arrived at a certain level, they began to snipe at me from all angles. I didn't understand why but it made me grow even more.”

Finally Moggi couldn’t resist having a pop at Inter. “In the management of this psychological aspect, Inter would definitely be bottom of the table,” he concluded.

Gianni Wilson

Moggi

 

[Christina]

Unfortunately there is a rumour around that Inter are in pole position to land him at the end of the season.. Seems reasonable seeing that Torino & Inter have a good relationship (e.g. Recoba) and Cairo and Morratti get along well

He definately should not go to Inter. Torino & Palermo also have a close relationship, so he could go there too? Well, at least if he joins another club it will be easier to pick him up, rather than getting him from Torino.

Man that would totally suck if they bring in rosina. I was watching him against inter yesterday and he was a beast. I didn't believe the hype when I 1st heard of him but if he is put on the right team, in the right situation, with the right players around him, he will turn into a remarkable player and will do remarkable thing for that team.

I really hope inter doesn’t land him!!

What I've been saying for the longest time.

 

[swag]

Moggi

 

[JCK]

Moggi :flirt:

 

[Bozi]

Moggi :flirt:

don't wink at him jack he may get the wrong idea and burn you at the stake-

Moggi’s homophobic outburst
Tuesday 22 April, 2008

Former Juventus general director Luciano Moggi has brought more disgrace on himself after telling journalists he is against homosexuality in football.

The 70-year-old, currently banned from the sport for five years after his involvement in the Calciopoli scandal, believes homosexuals are not ‘made for calcio’.

“I don’t know if footballers are against gays in the team, I certainly am,” he noted. “I can quietly confirm that, in the clubs where I have been, I have never had them, never.

“I would never have wanted a homosexual player. Even today I wouldn’t buy one. Supposing I were to make a mistake and I found one of them, he would be the first to go.”

Homosexuality is still taboo in football despite being accepted in society.

“I am a little old-fashioned,” admitted Moggi. “But I know the football world and its insides. You cannot live within it as a gay. A homosexual cannot be a footballer.”

Not backward at coming forward, the controversial Tuscan went on to deny the existence of homosexuality in football.

“In calcio there are no homosexuals, neither between players nor among directors. It’s not racism, it’s fact. Football has a particular environment, you get naked in the dressing room...

“I have no gay friends. I go out with other people. But I have to say that homosexuals are very intelligent people, they have the capacity to see things differently.”

The President of Italy’s gay rights organisation, Aurelio Mancuso, responded swiftly.

“Moggi’s declarations, according to which homosexuals cannot work as footballers, are ridiculous,” he underlined.

Franco Grilli, a socialist politician, advised Moggi to go live in an old people’s home and shut up.

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[Elvin]

Moggi is fuckin awesome yo

 

[Dostoevsky]

According to reports in Italy Soros will be Roma`s new owner. It's not official yet, Roma didn't announce any article related to Soros on their website, but it seems like a done deal.

 

[Omair]

Moggi is the man ..

and Soros will be first gay master in Calcio

 

[Ahmedios]

Well said, Moggi.

 

[joe5]

Moggi is the best

 

[joe5]

Sierie A Team Of The Week: Round 34

Goal.com provides a brief list of those who deserved a place in the sun after the Serie A Round 34 action. As every week there were more players who deserved a place than places available...


Team of the week (4-3-3):

Julio Cesar (Inter): If Inter managed to hold on to a win against Torino and edge closer to the league title, that's largely due to the Brazilian’s skills in goal.

Max Tonetto (Roma): Unstoppable when going forward, creating a lot of danger to the Livorno defence.

Nicola Legrottaglie (Juventus): Opened the score after just 60 seconds to pave the way for another Juve win, then controlled the defence with authority for the remaining minutes.

Abdoulay Konko (Genoa): A very useful player who contributed when he went forward by scoring a great goal. He also defended extremely well when called to do so.

Luis Lopez (Cagliari): Solid as a rock in defence. He cleared all the danger that Empoli produced, especially in the final minutes.

Cristiano Zanetti (Juventus): Did a lot of dirty work in the middle of the pitch, but also created a great assist for Del Piero’s first goal of the game.

Riccardo Kaka` (Milan): Incredible performance by the Golden Ball winner who scored three goals as well as showing all of his skills and qualities. When at his best, he is unstoppable.

Juan Manuel Vargas (Catania): Will be one of the most sought after players during the upcoming transfer market. His dribbling, assists and skills are fantastic.

Alessandro Del Piero (Juventus): Another vintage performance from the Bianconeri captain. Three goals and some brilliant moves should earn him a call-up from Roberto Donadoni.

Filippo Inzaghi (Milan): Best poacher ever. He added another goal to his tally as Milan ran riot. Despite being in his 30s, he is still far better than most colleagues in their 20s.

Claudio Bellucci (Sampdoria): An assist and two goals for the veteran attacker whose brilliant season coincides with the Blucerchiati’s incredible year.


HONOURABLE MENTION

Sebastian Frey (Fiorentina)
Marco Di Loreto (Torino)
Alessandro Nesta (Milan)
Andrea Pirlo (Milan)
Alessandro Rosina (Torino)
Julio Cruz (Inter)
Mirko Vucinic (Roma)

 

[Dostoevsky]

Pope moves Samp-Juve date

Sampdoria-Juventus in the final round of the season could be moved forward to Saturday May 17 because of a visit by the Pope.

The last four rounds of the Serie A campaign are traditionally played simultaneously so no teams can have the advantage of knowing the other results beforehand.

The problem this time is that Pope Benedict XVI will make an official visit to the city of Genoa on May 18.

Due to security concerns and excess traffic in the area, the authorities have agreed to move Sampdoria-Juventus forward to Saturday May 17.

This means that if the result is connected to any of the races for qualification into the Champions League or UEFA Cup, then those other teams affected must also bring their games forward.

An even bigger situation could occur in Week 37, as if Fiorentina reach the UEFA Cup Final then their game with Parma must be played a day early so they can better prepare for the tournament.

Again, if this result is connected to any races – and it is extremely likely it will affect both the Champions League and relegation battles – then all those games would also have to be played on Saturday May 10.

At first glance that would include Juventus-Catania, Livorno-Torino, Napoli-Milan, Reggina-Empoli and Udinese-Cagliari, plus possibly Inter-Siena.

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[Red]

Damn Pope.

 

[Dostoevsky]

 

[.zero]

word

 

[Nejc]

Serie A Team Of The Week: Round 34

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Filippo Inzaghi (Milan): Best poacher ever. He added another goal to his tally as Milan ran riot. Despite being in his 30s, he is still far better than most colleagues in their 20s.
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yeah right

 

[Ahmedios]

That's better, as we'll be allowed to watch more matches from the last round live on air.

 

[Red]

At least it doesn't clash with Aberdeen v Rangers now.