[ITA] Serie A 2008/2009 (47 Viewers)
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Thats for Coppa italia.
But Ronaldinho being so slow, despite being skillful and clinical (dangerous around the box if found space, due to raw genius skill), proves what a PR signing he was. Because tactically, he is like the OPPOSITE of what Milan needed. Ancelotti wasnt even asked for a second probably.
Because the last thing they needed was yet another slooooooow player, who is easily marked because he is so immobile. He relies on Pato and Kaka to play off and create space (its hilarious watching without Kaka, he gets the ball all the time, but is soooo static its ridicolous).
But him being tactical headache is proven by Ancelotti benching him as soon as he gets more tactically suitable players available. First it was Borriello who he benched R80 for, now its Beckham (prolly another player he didnt want) who is given their midfield some balance (works hard). Though so far, little to no quality, just a passenger.
But Ronaldinho being so slow, despite being skillful and clinical (dangerous around the box if found space, due to raw genius skill), proves what a PR signing he was. Because tactically, he is like the OPPOSITE of what Milan needed. Ancelotti wasnt even asked for a second probably.
Because the last thing they needed was yet another slooooooow player, who is easily marked because he is so immobile. He relies on Pato and Kaka to play off and create space (its hilarious watching without Kaka, he gets the ball all the time, but is soooo static its ridicolous).
But him being tactical headache is proven by Ancelotti benching him as soon as he gets more tactically suitable players available. First it was Borriello who he benched R80 for, now its Beckham (prolly another player he didnt want) who is given their midfield some balance (works hard). Though so far, little to no quality, just a passenger.
Juve and Milan in 'top four clubs'
The IFFHS has drawn up statistically the best club sides from 1991 to 2008 with Juventus and Milan in the top four.
The International Federation of Football History and Statistics named its All-Time Club World Ranking for the past 18 years by taking into account results of national championships, cup competitions, the six continental confederations and FIFA.
Barcelona have come out on top with 757 points, followed by Manchester United on 678, but the rest of the top four is all-Italian.
Juventus come in third with 621 points, just pipping Milan on 611. Both are in front of the Real Madrid ‘Galacticos’, who have 605 points.
There are another four Italian sides in the top 20, as Inter come in sixth, with Roma in 14th, Parma – relegated to Serie B last season – in 16th position and Lazio completing the rundown.
Torino get a mention in 63rd place and Fiorentina are in 65th position. Sampdoria are 76 in the rankings, Bologna 104, Genoa 112, Palermo 119, Udinese 122, Cagliari 133, Napoli 137, Perugia 140 and Vicenza 192.
1 Barcelona (Spain, 757 points)
2 Manchester United (England, 678)
3 Juventus (Italy, 621)
4 Milan (Italy, 611)
5 Real Madrid (Spain, 605)
6 Inter (Italy, 567)
7 Bayern Munich (Germany, 563)
8 Arsenal (England, 550)
9 River Plate (Argentina, 503)
10 Chelsea (England, 442)
11 Liverpool (England, 435)
12 Porto (Portugal, 425)
13 Boca Juniors (Argentina, 420)
14 Roma (Italy, 405)
15 Ajax (Holland, 400)
16 Parma (Italy, 373)
17 Sao Paolo (Brazil, 367)
17 Valencia (Spain, 367)
19 Glasgow Rangers (Scotland, 364)
20 Lazio (Italy, 342)
http://www.channel4.com/sport/football_italia/jan23t.html
The IFFHS has drawn up statistically the best club sides from 1991 to 2008 with Juventus and Milan in the top four.
The International Federation of Football History and Statistics named its All-Time Club World Ranking for the past 18 years by taking into account results of national championships, cup competitions, the six continental confederations and FIFA.
Barcelona have come out on top with 757 points, followed by Manchester United on 678, but the rest of the top four is all-Italian.
Juventus come in third with 621 points, just pipping Milan on 611. Both are in front of the Real Madrid ‘Galacticos’, who have 605 points.
There are another four Italian sides in the top 20, as Inter come in sixth, with Roma in 14th, Parma – relegated to Serie B last season – in 16th position and Lazio completing the rundown.
Torino get a mention in 63rd place and Fiorentina are in 65th position. Sampdoria are 76 in the rankings, Bologna 104, Genoa 112, Palermo 119, Udinese 122, Cagliari 133, Napoli 137, Perugia 140 and Vicenza 192.
1 Barcelona (Spain, 757 points)
2 Manchester United (England, 678)
3 Juventus (Italy, 621)
4 Milan (Italy, 611)
5 Real Madrid (Spain, 605)
6 Inter (Italy, 567)
7 Bayern Munich (Germany, 563)
8 Arsenal (England, 550)
9 River Plate (Argentina, 503)
10 Chelsea (England, 442)
11 Liverpool (England, 435)
12 Porto (Portugal, 425)
13 Boca Juniors (Argentina, 420)
14 Roma (Italy, 405)
15 Ajax (Holland, 400)
16 Parma (Italy, 373)
17 Sao Paolo (Brazil, 367)
17 Valencia (Spain, 367)
19 Glasgow Rangers (Scotland, 364)
20 Lazio (Italy, 342)
http://www.channel4.com/sport/football_italia/jan23t.html
Ivanovic wants the Viola
Saturday 24 January, 2009
Branislav Ivanovic is 'desperate’ to leave Chelsea for Serie A, but after links with Milan and Juventus, it seems he’s headed for Fiorentina.
The 24-year-old was snapped up by the Stamford Bridge outfit for £8.2m a year ago, but has only made 13 first team appearances.
“Branislav has always said he wants to go to Italy and play for one of the four big clubs – Juve, Inter, Milan and Roma – or Fiorentina.”
He had already been in negotiations with Juve and Milan in the summer, but they baulked at the price-tag.
Now The Sun reports that Chelsea are demanding £14m, but Ivanovic could push that down by forcing a transfer to the peninsula.
Fiorentina are in no position to pay such a large sum and have the option of waiting until June to sign Cristian Zapata from Udinese.
Meanwhile, Chelsea are also trying to off-load Florent Malouda, who is of interest to Juventus boss Claudio Ranieri.
channel4
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any chance?
Saturday 24 January, 2009
Branislav Ivanovic is 'desperate’ to leave Chelsea for Serie A, but after links with Milan and Juventus, it seems he’s headed for Fiorentina.
The 24-year-old was snapped up by the Stamford Bridge outfit for £8.2m a year ago, but has only made 13 first team appearances.
“Branislav has always said he wants to go to Italy and play for one of the four big clubs – Juve, Inter, Milan and Roma – or Fiorentina.”
He had already been in negotiations with Juve and Milan in the summer, but they baulked at the price-tag.
Now The Sun reports that Chelsea are demanding £14m, but Ivanovic could push that down by forcing a transfer to the peninsula.
Fiorentina are in no position to pay such a large sum and have the option of waiting until June to sign Cristian Zapata from Udinese.
Meanwhile, Chelsea are also trying to off-load Florent Malouda, who is of interest to Juventus boss Claudio Ranieri.
channel4
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any chance?
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