Carlos Tevez is not headed to Milan.
Talks between Manchester City and AC Milan suddenly broke down after Alexander Pato refused a
move to Paris-St. Germain. Milan needed the 20-25 million pound transfer fee from the Brazilian
international's move to have any chance of raising the necessary cash.
By JOHN BOSCHINI
One of the most intense rivalries in the world of soccer is set to write another chapter.
AC Milan and Inter Milan face off on Sunday in a game with substantially more significance now
that Inter are back in the title race. Inter are on a five-game winning streak in league play that
dates back to Dec.
AC Milan continued where they left off last Wednesday by beating Cagliari 3-0 at the San Siro
yesterday to take them to within a point of leaders Juventus. Juve on the other hand were 2-1
winners over Udinese on Saturday.
Both wins see them pull clear of there nearest challengers Udinese and Lazio to set up a rather
interesting conclusion to the league this season.
By JOHN BOSCHINI
AC Milan and Barcelona are set to square off for the third time in this season's UEFA Champions
League as the Serie A leaders welcome the defending European champions to the San Siro for the
first leg of their quarterfinal tie.
Lionel Messi arrives in Italy with an astounding 12 goals in this season's Champions League, but
Barcelona struggled to impose themselves when the two teams met back in September.
AC Milan have confirmed that Manchester City target Thiago Silva is poised to remain with the
Serie A runners-up due to the player's own satisfaction at being with the Italian club.
City had hopes to bolster their defense with the addition of the acclaimed Brazilian defender
but Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani made it clear yesterday that both the club and the player
will do everything possible to honor the current contract.
