By Chris Wright

His eminence Mario Balotelli has been speaking to the plebs and mere mortals again, telling all and sundry that he wants to sign for AC Milan at some point in the near future...again.

Speaking to Italian rag Extra Time, Balotelli said:

"Do I envy (Antonio) Cassano for going to AC Milan?

As it stands Milan have six strikers for next season: Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Robinho, Pato, Fillippo Inzaghi, Alberto Paloschi and Antonio Cassano. Yet, the club still seem to be shopping for another one with the likes of Miroslav Klose, FC Porto's Hulk and as ever Manchester City's Mario Balotelli all being linked to the club.

As it stands Milan have six strikers for next season: Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Robinho, Pato, Fillippo Inzaghi, Alberto Paloschi and Antonio Cassano. Yet, the club still seem to be shopping for another one with the likes of Miroslav Klose, FC Porto's Hulk and as ever Manchester City's Mario Balotelli all being linked to the club.

By Chris Wright

For the record, we're not talking 'blessed with a gift from the gods' special here, we're talking 'eating the crayons again' special...

Adam Johnson, England: Thumbs up if you're enjoying yourself...

Dieter Hecking, Nuremburg: Looks like the kind of chap that doesn't have to pay on local buses.

AC Milan vs Inter Milan 2011 2nd April 2011- Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, Milan Final score:- AC Milan v Inter Milan 3-0 ( Alexandre Pato*2, Antonio Cassano) Alexandre Pato's brace helps AC Milan down city rivals and defending champions Inter Milan 3-0 in Serie A. Sequence of goals AC Milan vs Inter Milan 1-0 ( A.

As Massimiliano Allegri's Milan captured lo Scudetto, it was certainly very different to the last Rossoneri side to win the same title back in 2004. The current team is epitomised by new faces; from the aggressive power of both Thiago Silva and Kevin-Prince Boateng, to the arrogant genius of Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Antonio Cassano, there is a vibrant physical element that was never truly.

Dragging a beautiful bubba to a ball game is rapidly becoming a national sport in Italy. This week's fixture within a fixture is Carolina Marcialis (Antonio Cassano) vs. Michela Quattrociocche (Alberto Aquilani), and while we'd like to say that Carolina (l) is doing a better job of rocking matching plaid with Christopher than many might, our eyes are still traumatised enough to call this a win for Michela and Aurora (r).

Yes, it may have been "just a friendly," but anytime you can claim a victory over the reigning world and European champions, it is something worthy of getting excited over. Italy's 2-1 win at the Stadio San Nicola in Bari over Spain may not count in terms of any competition, but for new coach Cesare Prandelli this win brings a smile to his face and hope to fans of the Azzurri.

The Time Is Napoli! Italy's two premier sides went head to head in the peninsula's showcase match of Week 2. Both the Partenepoi and Rossoneri earned respectable draws against hotly fancied opposition in Manchester City and Barcelona respectively midweek, were coming into the Sao Paolo clash with injury concerns.

With a new year upon us, the January transfer window will be opening up soon. While normally we don't see super-stars switch allegiances in this period, but 2011 could be different. The names of Klose, Toni, Gilardino, and Kaka have been circulating, but can we really expect these players to move in January?

With a new year upon us, the January transfer window will be opening up soon. While normally we don't see super-stars switch allegiances in this period, but 2011 could be different. The names of Klose, Toni, Gilardino, and Kaka have been circulating, but can we really expect these players to move in January?

The year has come to a close, and as is the fashion we're looking over our favorite stories to compile a starting eleven, Cult Football style. The players on our squad aren't always the most talented, but they tend to bring a joy, or promise, or general absurdity to the game. We hope you've enjoyed the time you've spent with us over the last six months, and here's a wish of good fortune to all in the new year!

By Mirko Corli, writing from Torino

In Italy's top league, you have to defend a little, no matter who you are. You have to run a little, no matter who you are. Think about José Mourinho's Inter: they just won everything because every player, even the most talented and offensive-minded ones such as Milito, Eto'o, and Sneijder, put a fantastic attitude on and off the pitch.

Leonardo good off to a winning start in charge of Inter as Thiago Motta scored twice to help Inter beat Napoli 3-1. in a 3-1 success against SSC Napoli in the final game of a full Epiphany programme in Serie A.

Thiago Motta was the hero for the home side with the first and the last goal in a pulsating game.

Cesare Prandelli has a big test coming up, when the Italian national team faces Germany in Dortmund on February 8th. His list of 23 called up players features some new faces, along with a few returning veterans. Yet the squad which has been called up is missing some important players who are injured.

Cesare Prandelli has a big test coming up, when the Italian national team faces Germany in Dortmund on February 8th. His list of 23 called up players features some new faces, along with a few returning veterans. Yet the squad which has been called up is missing some important players who are injured.

AC Milan snagged the advantage in the race for the 2010/11 Italian Serie A title with a 3-0 win over archrivals Inter Milan on Saturday. Brazilian international Pato scored for the hosts in the 1st and 62dn minutes before substitute Antonio Cassano completed the rout for the hosts in the 90th with a penalty conversion The results [.

Pato scored twice as AC Milan increased their lead at the top of Serie A to five points with a 3-0 win against rivals Inter Milan, who played most of the second half with ten men following the 54th-minute dismissal of Cristian Chivu.

Victory would have taken Inter top, but they quickly fell behind when Pato pounced on a rebound to drill home a low shot in the first minute.

Federico Macheda's agent, Giovanni Bia, has conceded that the player's loan spell has been an unsuccessful one due to the pressure he was under.

When he joined the club on loan at the beginning of the year they were 8th, however, they have felt the departure of Antonio Cassano, who left for AC Milan a month before Kiko's arrival.

Italy vs Estonia 2011 Final score:- Italy vs Estonia 3-0 ( Rossi, Cassano, Pazzini) Euro 2012 qualifying- June 3, 2011 Italy cruise to victory over Estonia thanks to goals from Giuseppe Rossi, Antonio Cassano and Giampaolo Pazzini. Italy v Estonia 1-0 ( Giuseppe Rossi goal vs Estonia 21′) Italy v Estonia 2-0 ( Antonio Cassano [.

Robbie Keane made history in the Republic of Ireland's 2-0 victory away at Macedonia on Saturday after becoming the first player from his country to reach the 50 goal landmark. Keane scored both goals and thus helped the Republic (Pld 6, Pts 13) top Group B on goals scored ahead of Russia and Slovakia who also won their Matchday 6 games against Armenia and Andorra respectively.

Italy striker Antonio Cassano has emerged as a top priority target for Liverpool as Kenny Dalglish looks to further improve his squad ahead of the new season, talkSPORT have claimed.
The Kop boss has already sealed a £20m deal for Sunderland midfielder Jordan Henderson and he appears set to continue investing in the team.

Mais um jogo das eliminatórias da Euro 2012, foi realizado no dia 03/06/2011, na cidade de Modena-ITA, no Stadio Alberto Braglia, onde jogaram as seleções da Itália (9º no ranking da FIFA) e a seleção da Estônia (75º no ranking da FIFA).
Antes desse jogo, as 2 seleções jogaram:
Eliminatórias Copa do Mundo
1994Tallinn 22/09/1993 EST0:3 (0:1)ITA First stage1994Trieste 14/04/1993 ITA2:0 (1:0)EST First stage
Eliminatórias Continentais
Tallinn 03/09/2010 EST1:2 (1:0)ITA 1996Salerno 25/03/1995 ITA4:1 (1:0)EST Group matches1996Tallinn 08/10/1994 EST0:2 (0:1)ITA Group matches
O árbitro do jogo, foi: Alexandru Dan Tudor-ROu
O primeiro gol do jogo, foi de Giuseppe Rossi, aos 21 minutos do primeiro tempo, ele que é jogador do Villareal-ESP, que marcou seu sexto gol pela seleção nacional.

the question(s) is, will Guiseppe Rossi show up in Italy at a club side this summer or are those feet firmly planted in Spain? will Antonio Cassano find his scoring partner at Milan and in doing so transfer that partnership to the national squad, if yes who will Mister X be? and will Andrea Pirlo find rejuvenation at mighty Juventus during the 2011-2012 season as both club and player look for a.

As I have mentioned before, this time of the year is a trying one as our emotions sway with every new rumour that emerges. In the case of rumours linking Cesc Fabregas to a move to Milan, only excitement tinged with a slight anxiety is felt. Conversely, talk of Amauri being signed by the club [...]

guest writer/Frank Tigani This week the Azzurri recorded a highly impressive victory over reigning World and European Champions Spain. Sure, it may have just been a friendly, however, considering the strength of the two line ups it was clear that neither Cesare Prandelli nor Vicente del Bosque took to the contest lightly.

Last week Italy triumphed in impressive fashion over reigning European and World Champions Spain. The match was played in Bari and amongst the stars for the Azzurri, two players stood out. Riccardo Montolivo enjoyed his best evening in blue as he displayed his creative instincts throughout the contest in addition to scoring a delightful goal.

AC Milan faced juventus and Inter Milan tonight in Bari and unfortunately the red and blacks did not have victory over them. Antonio Cassano scored a goal for Milan but a late goal from Alessandro Matri saw the Bianconeri win the first 45 minutes match by two goals to one. AC Milan later faced Inter [.

The new Serie A season is nigh. That is, if the current tensions between the player's union and the league's governing body do not end in a stalemate. This could prevent the start of the action like it did in Spain. For the Rossoneri, it is perhaps not all such a bad thing if the [...]

After last Wednesday came to an end and no big signing was announced, I must admit I was disappointed. Like last year when the club landed two great players late in the transfer window I was hopeful the club would do so again. Far from arbitrary, the promises of the fabled Mr. X gave my [...]

After last night's draw with Udinese, Milan remain winless after three rounds played which makes it official: this is the club's worst start to a season since 1997. Back then, the Rossoneri failed to beat Piacenza in their opening game, only managing a draw. Then against Lazio they were denied by a late Giuseppe Signori [.

If ever anyone needed convincing that a football match is divided into two 45 minutes games, this is the one you would sit them down to watch. An incredible rollercoaster ride it was for us fans whilst for neutrals it would have been first class entertainment. So often maligned for being defensive and boring, this [.

Serie A returned with a bang at the weekend with some fantastic action. This week we got goals and more goals which included seven goals between Lecce and AC Milan. Udinese finished on top of the pile after a brilliant 3-0 over Novara. Here are the five top goals of the week 5. Alessandro Matri Juventus – Genoa This was Alessandro Matri 2nd goal of the game and it was a brilliant goal.

Photo by Jose L. Argueta/ISIphotos.com

As D.C. United continues its quest to find a new stadium location, MLS continues its exploration into whether Baltimore is a viable market for league expansion.

The league sent out a survey to fans in the Baltimore area in an effort to gauge interest in an MLS franchise in the city.

Bad news for Italy's coach Cesare Prandelli, as one of his most talented forward could miss Euro 2012, on the next June. Antonio Cassano has suffered a small ischaemia after the winning of AC Milan against Roma last saturday. When it happened the player was with his teamates on the airplane, coming bacfrom Rome to Milan.

The Azzurri qualified to Euro 2012 without being tested as coach Cesare Prandelli attempted to build the national team around younger and talented players such as Mario Balotelli and Giuseppe Rossi. Various niggling injuries and a plethora of ridiculous antics performed by Balotelli meant that Prandelli was not able to rely heavily on the controversial Manchester City attacker.

Football transfer rumours: Didier Drogba to Milan?

Today's Mill can see the wood for the poppies The Mill is no fan of international breaks, never has been, never will. Out goes this country's love of all things domestic, most notably transfer tittle-tattle, and in comes a whole load of patriotic piffle and posturing, three lions this, three lions that.

Seeking for more playing time in order to improve his personal qualities, Manchester United's youngster, Federico Macheda, looks set to leave the club as his agent has already confirmed the possibility and according to the rumors it looks like the player is indeed heading back to Italy.

The latest reports even claims that Macheda is set to face a new experience with Sampdoria for the next 6 months.

Antonio Cassano made his debut for AC Milan in a friendly against Al Ahli which they won, 2-1. No goalscoring spectaculars but some useful work down the wings for the former Sampdoria player.

Cassano had a very public falling out with Riccardo Garrone, Sampodoria's president of Sampdoria and his situation became untenable with the case going to arbitration.

Gazzetta dello Sport Pato Yes Cassano Almost Milan win 2-1 against the Arabs and Cannavaro Reja: 'Lazio, the month of truth' Inter: Leo opens the doors to training The duel at Juve: Buffon feels ready, Storari doesn't feel close Gila-Toni-Floccari in Juventus' sights Corriere dello Sport Maicon for Kaka Juve on Agger Liverpool put the.