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Carlo Ancelotti joined PSG in December after being sacked by Chelsea. The Italian won the double in his first season but failed to inspire The Blues as they finished without a trophy the following season.

The 52-year-old admitted he was hoping to replace Arsene Wenger in north London.

Milan lost the weekend event 0-1 to city rivals Inter and word on the street is Pato ain't going anywhere soon as owner Silvio Berlusconi has sent the word down he wants two upfront and that means, for the time being, a Ibra-Pato partnership must bloom. Team vice-president Adriano Galliani was quoted on the club's official website as saying, "We're still five points ahead of.

Clamoroso dietrofront in casa Milan: non arriver l'apache Carlitos Tevez, il nome più gettonato in casa dei rossoneri per il botto invernale di calciomercato. Si, quando pareva ormai tutto gi pronto per le nozze tra l'attaccante argentino e il club di via Turati, salta tutto. Motivo? Un ripensamento in grande o una grande marcia indietro,Continua a leggere .

... 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.

2011 has been incredibly hectic in the world of football, and who better to tell you this than the personalities themselves?! From Zlatan Ibrahimovic's infamous autobiography outburst to Pele's never ending self-praises (groans all around), Ronaldo taking a jab back at opposition fans to the rise of women's football in Japan, there was really no shortage of entertaining quotes this year.

In a couple of days, the winter transfer window will open amid a flurry of activity. With most clubs seeking to strengthen their squads for the remaining half of the season, a few will be looking to offload their most prized players.

It is no secret that Tevez is on his way out of Manchester City, however another very shocking report is that of Brazilian midfielder Kaka.

AC Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi has finally spoken out on the Carlos Tevez transfer saga saying that the Argentine has the choice between joining a prestigious side like Milan or moving to a club that is able to meet his financial requirements.

Commanding a weekly wage of £200,000, Tevez does not come cheap and it is this fact that it the bone of contention between his club City and Milan.

07.12.2011 - "Lo que viene para España y otros países de Europa es muy difícil pero vamos a salir adelante...", dice Mariano Rajoy (que asumirá la presidencia de España el próximo 21 de diciembre 2011).
No es novedad la situación española (y europea por extensión).

03.12.2011 - Horas antes de la celebración del sorteo final de los Grupos de la Eurocopa 2012 y ante la inédita cantidad de reporteros que llegaron a Ucrania para cubrir el evento, el grupo femenino FEMEN realizó su protesta "contra la prostitución" y la UEFA, frente al Complejo Deportivo Nacional Olímpico (Estadio Olímpico de Kiev).

AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri is confident that he will get a new contract extension with the club as his current deal is set to expire in the summer of 2012. According To Allegri, the club is set to offer him a two year extension that will see him stay with the Rossonerri for two more years.

News off the field has dominated the week for Milan with former President Silvio Berlusconi set to retake his seat at the club, the rumour mill that has been spinning the names of two Argentines and with the talk of Max Allegri apparently coming to terms with the club over an extension to his current [.

With a little more time on his hands these days since being ousted from his position as Italian prime minister by the Franco-German alliance, aka the EU, Silvio Berlusconi is set to return to the seat of president at AC Milan. When asked if he will return as president, Berlusconi told Gazzetta dello Sport, "Certainly, [.

With a little more time on his hands these days since being ousted from his position as Italian prime minister by the Franco-German alliance, aka the EU, Silvio Berlusconi is set to return to the seat of president at AC Milan. When asked if he will return as president, Berlusconi told Gazzetta dello Sport, "Certainly, [.

Real Madrid goalkeeper, Iker Casillas will actually have a street in his home town, Mostoles (a suburb of Madrid) named after him! The city's Mayor Esteban Parro, proposed the idea and he is now waiting for the City Council to approve the change of name of the "Avenida de los Deportes" to the "Iker Casillas Avenue.

Uruguay coach Oscar Washington Tabarez has said Luis Suarez will play no part in today's friendly against Italy after he suffered a knock during his four goal starring role in the 2014 FIFA World Cup™ qualifying 4-0 win over Chile on Saturday.
"Suarez took a knock against Chile and is not in the best shape," Tabarez said on the eve of the game.

He had it coming. Under trial for fraud, sexual misconduct and tax evasion – which can be added to a history of alleged criminal activity – Silvio Berlusconi's position as Italy's prime minister has for a long time been tenuous. The country's current dire economic woes have proven to be the breaking point, but, not [.

He had it coming. Under trial for fraud, sexual misconduct and tax evasion – which can be added to a history of alleged criminal activity – Silvio Berlusconi's position as Italy's prime minister has for a long time been tenuous. The country's current dire economic woes have proven to be the breaking point, but, not [.

Milan director Adriano Galliani claimed following the Roma win on Sunday night that he was never worried about the team's poor early season form because he knew that once the numerous injured players were back, Milan would be back. Many of us were up in arms in the early throes of the campaign. Some pointed [.

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Faryd Mondragon has resumed his normal training routine on Wednesday for the first time since breaking a finger on September 3. Peter Nowak said of Mondragon's status at Wednesday's press conference , "We'll see where we are at the end of the week. We'll find out before we go to Seattle, but I believe he will travel with us.

Ducky's Note: Much like Torres' drought, BigFourZa has been suffering a lack of Chelsea contributions, putting the very name of our site at risk. Much like Torres' goal at OT, Sushajith has stepped up and broken the 27-month drought in BFZ's blue corner. Much like Torres' later miss in the same game.

Torino FC The stuttering rebirth of Torino Calcio is a post from: Just Football

by Marco Maioli

On the final day of last season, Torino needed three points to qualify for the play-offs and maintain some hope of promotion. The 24,244 fans who turned up to Stadio Olimpico (a record for 2010-11 Serie B) and watched their team lose 2-0 were certainly disappointed, but even they would recognize that, if there was ever a side that deserved a chance to advance to the top flight, that was not Torino.

Why Alberto Aquilani is helping to bring down the Euro and the BBC need a new Fergie motto

Sometimes football can shine a light on a baffling world. And make you laugh out loud. We know where the world economy is going and we know that one of the worst hit economies in Europe is Italy's, which is teetering on the brink of going down the pan.

Los jugadores de la Primera División italiana acordaron este viernes la convocatoria de una huelga para la primera jornada de Liga, ante la negativa de los clubes a firmar la renovación del convenio colectivo de los futbolistas.
El presidente de la Asociación de Futbolistas Italianos (AIC), Damiano Tommasi, anunció la convocatoria de esta huelga tras tres días de intensas negociaciones entre las partes para evitar el aplazamiento del comienzo del campeonato liguero, previsto para este fin de semana.

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish is ready to offload two of his Anfield flops in the coming days as both Alberto Aquilani and Joe Cole edge closer towards loan moves.
Both players have found themselves frozen out during their time on Merseyside and it seems as though Dalglish does not have room in his squad for either midfielder.

AC Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi admits the Rossoneri are "discussing the possibility" of a move for Liverpool midfielder Alberto Aquilani.
The Italy international spent last season on loan at Juventus before returning to Anfield earlier this summer.
Milan is looking to bolster their midfield line after failing to lure Fiorentina's Riccardo Montolivo to the San Siro.

AC Milan chief hoping club can complete deal for Aquilani

Silvio Berlusconi confirms the Serie A side are hoping to land the Liverpool midfielder

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Liverpool's Alberto Aquilani is the 'right one' for AC Milan Silvio Berlusconi

The supremo has indicated that his side will be looking to make a move for the Italy international midfielder before the close of the transfer window in nine days

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Milan confirm talks over signing Alberto Aquilani from Liverpool

• Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi keen to bring in midfielder • 'I like him a lot, he's an interesting player' The Milan owner, Silvio Berlusconi, has confirmed the club are in talks over signing Alberto Aquilani from Liverpool.

Milan sealed their eighteenth title in Rome way back in May, though the final few games were a case of dotting the Is and crossing the Ts. The final point was a formality. Whilst it is true to say that last season's Milan were a superb side from top to bottom. There was quality throughout their ranks and enough depth to carry them comfortably over every obstacle they encountered.

Six key questions on why top clubs could stage a European revolt

• Europe's biggest clubs could start breakaway league in 2014 • Owners motivated by possibility of generating more money Who are the teams involved? It is the biggest brands in football that are driving this agenda.

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!

If nature abhors a vacuum, then the transfer window abhors a lack of batshit insane rumours to sell papers and drive hits with. And with many of Liverpool's supposed targets cooling down after the more dubious corners of the intertubes had pushed them for weeks only for it to amount to nothing, a new round of insanity was called for.

Il patron dei rossoneri, Silvio Berlusconi, tranquillizza De Laurentiis in piazza del Plebiscito per l' evento di chiusura della campagna elettorale del candidato sindaco Gianni Lettieri. L'annuncio è chiaro: "Il Milan non comprer Hamsik". "Hamsik non si tocca", ha aggiunto Gigi D' Alessio, sul palco accanto al premier.

Lots of rumors in the Spanish and British press about a bust-up between Cristiano Ronaldo and Jose Mourinho and that Real Madrid are willing to listen to offers for their best player.

At the heart of the story is the fact that Ronaldo was not happy with Mourinho's tactics in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final against Barcelona.

Lots of rumors in the Spanish and British press about a bust-up between Cristiano Ronaldo and Jose Mourinho and that Real Madrid are willing to listen to offers for their best player.

At the heart of the story is the fact that Ronaldo was not happy with Mourinho's tactics in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final against Barcelona.

About a week ago it was announced that Milan had signed Philippe Mexes and Taye Taiwo. Both signings are just the start of a major transfer campaign the club is set to undertake after Andrea Galliani was quoted saying that, "But we'll definitely buy some more players, the squad will be further reinforced.

The news that we didn't want to hear came out in the press on Friday. AC Milan and their president Silvio Berlusconi has come out and admitted that Kaka is more than welcome to return to the San Siro and if he wanted to come back, would be "Welcomed with open arms!".
Typical, just as Chelsea seem to get an advantage and look to get their man (if reports are to be believed) his old club step in.

Part two of TuttoMercatoWeb's presidential ratings are below (read: not mine!). These may be even more interesting that yesterday's for most fans, as this half of the alphabet includes more of the bigger teams such as Milan, Juventus, Lazio and Roma.

Juventus. President: Andrea Agnelli.

If Inter Milan fail to win at Cesena on Saturday and AC Milan defeat Bologna at home on Sunday, the Rossoneri will be champions because of their better head to head record if they finish level at the end of the season.
Defending champions Inter's hopes of taking the title race into another weekend have been hit by a suspension to goalkeeper Julio Cesar and injuries to Dejan Stankovic and Ivan Cordoba but midfielder Thiago Motta may return.