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What is there to say about Alexandre Pato?

Pato's real passion: Berlusconi

The AC Milan striker, who currently spends more time on the training table and off gallivanting around Milan with Barbara Berlusconi than on the field at the San Siro, is the most experienced striker on this very young Brazil roster.

Judging by these photos, who do you think had a better time at the Derby della Madonnina?

As we all know, life in the spotlight can be hectic and invasive of one's privacy. The best way to deal the stresses of public life? Mingle with the normies, like Barbara Berlusconi did amongst a sea of sad faces in the San Siro's packed stands.

"We're going to lose this match," said a Romanista prior to last night's Juve-Roma meeting at the Juventus stadium. "I know it." Unfortunately, it wasn't a case of that sinking feeling you get prior to a derby. She was right about the loss and it wasn't very kind to her either- a 4-0 drubbing of Antonio Conte's men!

While the Kickette staff were away, the gossip mice did play.

Or something like that.

Saturday

- Pato's main squeeze, Barbara Berlusconi, went red on her head.

- Christine Bleakley and Frank Lampard may be above bribing other brides and grooms, but we're not.

Welcome to Offbeat Wednesday, where it's all about the Wacky World of Wags (and their Warriors, of course!) This week, read about Iker Casillas and Sara Carbonero's outing, Victoria Beckham's cupcakes, Neymar's new "martial arts" music video, Irina Shayk's Advise and Barbara Berlusconi.

Barcelona and especially Lionel Messi did not wear their shooting boots today. And because of that they kept AC Milan in the hunt despite their numerous scoring chances. As an example, an early opening created by Cesc Fabregas's delectable flick left Messi one on one with Abbiati and he shanked wide.

Pato's passion no longer on the pitch.

Atop the tallest spire of Milan's cathedral sits a statue of the virgin Mary, her gaze fixed upon a Po valley split between the supporters of two giants in Italian football: A.C. Milan and Inter Milan. When these teams meet twice a year at the San Siro, the winning players symbolically join la Madonnina at the city's highest point.

Pato's passion no longer on the pitch.

Atop the tallest spire of Milan's cathedral sits a statue of the virgin Mary, her gaze fixed upon a Po valley split between the supporters of two giants in Italian football: A.C. Milan and Inter Milan. When these teams meet twice a year at the San Siro, the winning players symbolically join la Madonnina at the city's highest point.

... and all through the land, rumours, scandal and transfer talk were at hand! What better way to end the year here at Futbolita, at least where calcio is concerned, with a look at what lies ahead in the upcoming year?

Barbara Berlusconi – daughter of disgraced former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, member of Milan's board of directors, and Alexandre Pato's girlfriend – has been the subject of much speculation as of late, with many gossip magazines claiming the beautiful blonde is carrying Pato's child.

Image Credit: Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images Europe.

Italian designer, Giorgio Armani, held a launch party for the opening of his Armani Hotel Milano last Thursday, and wouldn't ya know it, Alexandre Pato and Barbara Berlusconi showed up and stole the show.

Pato's suit is nice, just not with that unruly hair.

Image Credit: VanityFair.it/Alan Gelati. Cheers Elizabeth!

Pato's main squeeze, Barbara Berlusconi, is this month's Vanity Fair Italia cover girl, and she's peppered her multi-page feature with choice words about her younger man.

Normally this would be the part of our post where we summarise Miss B's interview, as loosely translated by figments of our imaginations.

By Chris Wright

AC Milan officially unveil their summer signings (left to right), Alberto Paloschi, Stephan El Shaarawy, Philipe Mexes and Taye Taiwo at their Milanello training complex

Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri, vice president Adriano Galliani and Massimo Ambrosini join the festivities

"I've still got the skin I tore of Iniesta's shin on my mantlepiece at home, it looks like a slice of luncheon meat!

Pato before leaving for Argentina, love drunk again seen kissing while shopping at a store in the area of ​​Rio de Janeiro. Who is that pretty lady? not sure well how about some more snaps
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The AC Milan striker, and his equally powerful girlfriend, seem to be enjoying their holiday on the beaches of Brazil's capital city. Cute. Image Source: Globo.com.

AC Milan striker Alexandre Pato caught receiving a kiss on camera from Barbara Berlusconi, daughter of Milan president, Silvio Berlusconi. According to Italian weekly, Today, love is in the air. Mixing business and pleasure? think she is smarter then that we shall see if the tabloids gets it right.
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Gerek Galatasaray'ın kabus gibi sezonu gerekse de Milan'a nazar değdirmeme niyetiyle blogu epeyce boşladım lakin Milano derbisinin ardından yazmamak olmazdı. Ezeli rakip Inter ilepuan farkını 5'e çıkarma şansından da öte rakibi psikolojik olarak büyük bir çöküntüye sokma şansıydı bu maç.