Archive for the ‘Serie A’ Category

Maldini to follow Ancelotti to Chelsea

Sunday, June 14th, 2009

Maldini

Italian and AC Milan legend Paolo Maldini could be poised to join the backroom staff at Chelsea. Italy’s most capped player could follow former AC Milan manager Carlo Ancelotti to the 2006 Premier League Champions and become part of the back room staff – which includes former AC Milan midfielder Ray Wilkins.

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Real Madrid sign Kaka from AC Milan

Tuesday, June 9th, 2009

Kaka

Brazilian playmaker Kaka has signed for Real Madrid in a world record transfer – that is if you’re working in pounds. The reported £56Million fee that Madrid are to pay AC Milan for the 27 year old eclipses that of the £48Million paid by the same club to Juventus in 2001.

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Ibrahimovic would welcome Barca move

Sunday, June 7th, 2009

Ibrahimovic

Swedish striker and Inter Milan’s top goal scorer Zlatan Ibrahimovic would welcome a move to European Champions Barcelona, his agent said on Friday following reports the two clubs were discussing a deal.

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Kaka to Chelsea deal ruled out

Thursday, June 4th, 2009

Kaka

Former World player of the year and World Cup winner in 2002 Kaka will not be joining Chelsea as it had been reported earlier in the week. The AC Milan midfield was apparently the target of a £73.5Million bid from the South London club.

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Ancelotti new Chelsea manager

Monday, June 1st, 2009

Carlo Ancelotti

Former AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti has been appointed the new manager of Chelsea, the Premier League club announced on Monday. Ancelotti had stood down after watching his AC Milan side defeat Fiorentina 2-0 – in what was Paulo Maldini’s last game for the club.

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Luis Figo retires from Football

Tuesday, May 19th, 2009

Luis Figo

Former World Player of the year Luis Figo has decided to hang up his boots at the age of 36 – having played for three of biggest clubs in Europe; Barcelona, Real Madrid and Inter Milan.

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AC Milan would consider selling Ronaldinho

Friday, May 15th, 2009

Ronaldinho

AC Milan manager Carlo Ancelotti revealed on Friday that the seven time European Champions would consider selling the former World Player of the year – if the player put in a transfer request.

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Internazionale humbled by Napoli

Sunday, April 26th, 2009

Marcelo Zalayeta

Former Juventus forward Marcelo Zalayeta scored the winner in a shock 1-0 victory for Napoli over Serie A leaders Inter Milan. However, his former club couldn’t take advantage of their ex-employee’s strike – by drawing away at improving Reggina. Inter Milan’s city rivals AC Milan beat Palermo 3-0 to close the gap to seven points – with five games left to play.

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Milan keen on Beckham Return

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009

David Beckham signs for AC Milan

AC Milan are keen to have David Beckham back next season once the MLS season has finished. Beckham has been on loan since January on a time-share deal, and will go back to America when the Serie A season ends.

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Inzaghi nets hatrick as Milan go joint second

Monday, April 20th, 2009

Inzaghi scores hattrick

AC Milan striker Fillipo Inzaghi netted a hat-trick against Torino to see his side move up to joint second after a 5-1 victory of Torino. Elsewhere, Juventus were held at home by Serie A Leaders Internazionale whilst lowly Reggina obtained a priceless win away at Atalanta.

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