The papers are very entertaining. Over the last few weeks, not a day has gone by without another back page headline about Chelsea being ready to splash the cash in January either on some La Liga mega-star or a Brazilian wonderkid currently plying his trade in South America.
Last week I wrote an post on how Chelsea had – since the suspension of the transfer ban – been linked with 17 players.

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The papers are very entertaining. Over the last few weeks, not a day has gone by without another back page headline about Chelsea being ready to splash the cash in January either on some La Liga mega-star or a Brazilian wonderkid currently plying his trade in South America.
Last week I wrote an post on how Chelsea had – since the suspension of the transfer ban – been linked with 17 players.

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AC Milan faced Lazio in the Italian Serie A on Sunday, November 8, 2009. Milan struggled to start the season has started to find their form as they look to climb the Serie A table. Here's a recap of the match along with video highlights.

AC Milan beats Lazio 2-1 Video Highlights

AC Milan was in total control of the match but had to hold off a surging Lazio in the second half.

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Goalkeeper: Igor Akinfeev (CSKA Moscow)

Despite being on the losing side Akinfeev kept his team close with Manchester United testing him eight times and only finding the net once. The Russian international is a top-class keeper and denied the likes of Berbatov Valencia a number of times.

Centre-Back: Sebastien Squillaci (Sevilla FC)

Squillaci has plenty of Champions League experience and is will be an important part of Sevilla's side if they want to make a run.

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I think it is fair to say that AC Milan's start to the season has been less than impressive to say the least.� However, victory over Roma at the weekend propelled them into the top half of the table and then last night the Rossonerri did the unthinkable and beat Real Madrid at the Bernabeu in the Champions League.

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Too many errors from the goalies and a superb game play from AC Milan ensured that they dumped Real Madrid 3-2 in their Champions League encounter last night. Brazilian forward Pato who scored twice was the star for AC Milan as he proved too good for the Real keeper Iker Casillas. Playing at [...] Click to continue reading...

1. ITV should have broadcast the Real Madrid-AC Milan match. A mouthwatering contest that for once delivered. 2. Andrea Pirlo knows how to hit a football. 3. Fergie will be delighted to see Antonio Valencia developing a goalscoring streak. 4. Salomon Kalou grabbed two goals but also showed why he is not good enough for Chelsea. Click to continue reading...

The UEFA Champions League had a full set of group stage matches on Wednesday, October 21, 2009. Real Madrid hosted AC Milan in the featured match on Wednesday. Both of the clubs struggled in last season's Champions League and are looking to advance to the knockout stage. Here's a recap of the match along with video highlights.

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Winning the World Cup twice on the trot is one of the hardest feats in sports and that's exactly what Italy are aiming to do next summer in South Africa.� Yesterday, we gave you the first two keys if Italy are going to pull off the historic double. Today, we present the final two.

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One of Sampdoria's protagonists in the early part of 2009-10 has been midfielder Andrea Poli, who has revealed he draws inspiration from Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard.
"I know I'm young and still need to improve," he explained to La Gazzetta dello Sport.
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I am really curious about the Livorno players' high jersey numbers.� They started with only Nico Pulzetti sporting a single digit number.� It reminded me of a spring training baseball team loaded with minor leaguers trying to make the big squad. � The game featured lots of end to end action in this game, and the teams were relatively evenly matched, save for two players: Gianlugi Buffon and Mauro Camoranesi.

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Let's start by saying that Roberto Baronio isn't exactly a household name in Italian calcio. The casual fan may not even know who Roberto Baronio is or what position he plays (Baronio is a classic regista that plays in front of the defense and dictates the play. His passing skills are excellent, especially his long passing, and he is good at set pieces).

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With Brazilian� striker Amauri� close to becoming an Italian citizen, it looks like Bayern Munich's Luca Toni will find it quite hard to represent Italy in South Africa. Azzurri Boss Marcello� Lippi has hinted on more than one occasion that Amauri will be very useful for the national team.

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Los Angeles Galaxy and England midfielder David Beckham will return to AC Milan for a second loan spell in January,

Speculation has been rife over the midfielder's future after he claimed other offers were on the table, but the report from the Italian sports news channel is indicative that a deal has already been struck.

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David Beckham e il Milan potrebbero riabbracciarsi a gennaio e tornare a vivere insieme la Serie A. Usiamo il condizionale perchè la firma non c'è ancora, ma è vicino l'accordo tra il club rossonero e la societ� americana dei Los Angeles Galaxy, proprietaria del cartellino. L'accordo dovrebbe essere lo stesso raggiunto nella scorsa stagione: prestito a titolo gratuito da gennaio fino a giugno 2010. Click to continue reading...

Italy took another step towards World Cup qualification a 2-0 victory over Georgia courtesy of a...
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As anticipation grew, the media focused on whether or not Jose Mourinho could overcome a Milan side...
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What a difference a week makes.

Seven days ago it was the red and black side of Milan who were flush with optimism, stunned at a reversal in fortunes that had seen their hopes shattered in pre-season and then steadily rebuilt in Siena.

They had witnessed the first tentative steps of the apparent rebirth of Ronaldinho, they had seen Alexandre Pato set himself up for what many to believe will be "his" season with two clinical goals, and they had seemingly allayed any fears that the ageing and aching limbs of Andrea Pirlo, Gennaro Gattuso, Alessandro Nesta, Gianluca Zambrotta and Marek Jankulovski were a bridge that not even the confident and bullish Leonardo and the downright brash Silvio Berlusconi could cross.

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A move to the Premier League is better late than never!

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Chelsea coach Carlo Ancelotti is ready to show his hand for Milan midfielder Clarence Seedorf.

According to Il Giornale, Ancelotti is ready to return to his former club and ask for the 33-year-old midfielder.

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WTF!

Sections of the Italian media are speculating that Milan president Silvio Berlusconi will announce a big-money signing for the club on Monday night before the Trofeo Berlusconi, and according to UnoNotizie.it this player will be Arsenal's Cesc Fabregas.

The €30-35 million required to complete this capture will be recovered in part by the sale of Andrea Pirlo to Chelsea.

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Sections of the Italian media are speculating that Milan president Silvio Berlusconi will announce a big-money signing for the club on Monday night before the Trofeo Berlusconi, and according to UnoNotizie.it this player will be Arsenal's Cesc Fabregas.

The €30-35 million required to complete this capture will be recovered in part by the sale of Andrea Pirlo to Chelsea.

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Stuff to read while you watch the Ballack-Loew feud officially end (or restart) as Jogi checks out Michael's ass...... New to Serie A, new to The Offside. (Bari Offside) The ridiculousness that are these int'l friendlies. (Unprofessional Foul) No need to play, this is what the Prem table will look like. Click to continue reading...

Watch Manchester United v Chelsea in the Community Shield live on your PC.

Manchester United v. Chelsea
Competition: F.A. Community Shield
Stadium: Wembley Stadium, London, England
Date: 9 August 2009
Kickoff: 14:00 GMT, 10:00 EST

It's time for the annual curtain raiser to the English football season as last year's Premiership Champions, Manchester United, will take on the defending F.

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Watch Manchester United v Chelsea in the Community Shield live on your PC.

Manchester United v. Chelsea
Competition: F.A. Community Shield
Stadium: Wembley Stadium, London, England
Date: 8 August 2009
Kickoff: 14:00 GMT, 10:00 EST

It's time for the annual curtain raiser to the English football season as last year's Premiership Champions, Manchester United, will take on the defending F.

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Not a bunch of news this time:

• Xabi Alonso unveiled by Real Madrid.
  
• Arsenal folks says Cesc Fabregas isn't going anywhere.
  
• Didier Drogba signs extension with Chelsea.
  
• AC Milan boss says midfielder Andrea Pirlo is staying (for life?)
  
• Darren Bent move to Sunderland is done.

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Bad news for Mr. Ancelotti!

Andrea Pirlo has ended speculation that he will join Chelsea by announcing that he has been taken off the transfer market by AC Milan and hopes to stay with the Serie A side for the rest of his career.

Andrea Pirlo hopes to help AC Milan overcome the loss of Paolo Maldini and Kaka this season.

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UPDATE: According to Adam Scime at Goal.com, Corriere dello Sport is reporting that AC Milan midfielder Andrea Pirlo is not for sale. AC Milan president Silvio Berlusconi said,

"Andrea Pirlo is off the market. He will stay with us and finish his career in Milan .

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Alle 15 si è concluso il vertice di Milanello, tra Silvio Berlusconi, il suo fido amministratore delegato e il tecnico. Il presidente del Milan è arrivato alle 13 col suo elicottero e si è chiuso in stanza con Leonardo e Galliani, per cercare di risolvere la questione riguardante il regista della nazionale, Andrea Pirlo, in odore di partenza, e parlare di mercato, e dell'attaccante da regalare all'allenatore per essere pronti alla partenza della Serie A di Calcio. Click to continue reading...

UPDATE: According to Martin Lipton at the Daily Mirror, Chelsea are set to increase their offer for AC Milan midfielder Andrea Pirlo. It is reported that they will now offer Claudio Pizarro + £10million.

August 1st, 2009 According to ESPN Soccernet, AC Milan chief executive Adriano Galliani admitted that he wants more from Chelsea for midfielder Andrea Pirlo.

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Rounding up all the days biggest transfer news and gossip.

"You're going nowhere son!"

Arsenal Make Move For Chelsea Flop.
Arsene Wenger will turn his attention to Chelsea's Solomon Kalou after having his £5M bid for Bordeaux's, Chamakh turned down. The French club was holding out for at least £10M for the striker, however Arsene refuses to pay over the odds, and so he should.

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Desperation creeping in as Serie A side tries hard to appease angry supporters!

Milan are planning to sign Arsenal star Cesc Fabregas, with Rossoneri club president Silvio Berlusconi having given the move the go-ahead.

According to Tuttosport, vice president Adriano Galliani has a pre-agreement in place with Berlusconi over the Spanish international, and Gunners coach Arsene Wenger has promised he will sell Fabregas to the Italian giants.

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via Reuters

• Marcos Senna is happy that fellow Brazilian, Nilmar, has arrived at Villarreal. "He is one of the best strikers in Brazil. When I heard that he was coming, I was very happy." By the way, you know you want Nilmar's FIFA paper bag in the photo above!

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Rounding up all the days biggest transfer news and gossip.

Arsene Wenger Slaps Jean-Louis Triaud In The Face... Figuratively Speaking
Bordeaux president Jean-Louis Triaud has slated the Arsenal manager for his insulting £5M bid for striker Marouane Chamakh. Wenger has been interested in acquiring the services of the striker for a few weeks and has his initial bid turned down.

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Abramovich attempts to reassert his dominance on Premier League spending!

Chelsea expect to complete the signing of Andrea Pirlo this week and will then intensify their efforts to lure Franck Ribery and Sergio Aguero to Stamford Bridge.
The trio would cost Roman Abramovich the best part of £100million in transfer fees alone but the Chelsea owner is determined to prove he has not lost the appetite to compete in the transfer market, despite a slow start to his summer trading.

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