While there were aspects of his game (and personal beliefs) that were perhaps most politely described as 'dubious', Sinisa Mihajlovic was undeniably a grand player in his pomp.
A viciously tenacious defender, the ex-Sampdoria and Lazio star also boasted a mean line in set-piece dispatchery.
Milan (AFP) As hard as he tries, Roma coach Luciano Spalletti is unlikely to convince fans this week that Francesco Totti is just another player for the Serie A giants.
On Tuesday Totti turns 40 and the one-club man who is in his 25th and likely last season with the 'Giallorossi' (Yellow and Reds) is still, when he gets the chance, producing the magic.
Fledgling AC Milan coach Cristian Brocchi faced the wrath of fans after a shock 2-1 defeat to basement side Verona left the seven-time European champions in danger of missing out on Europe next season.
Brocchi said he had fulfilled a long-held dream when he was appointed to replace Sinisa Mihajlovic following the popular Serbian's surprise sacking three weeks ago.
Fledgling AC Milan coach Cristian Brocchi faced the wrath of fans after a shock 2-1 defeat to basement side Verona left the seven-time European champions in danger of missing out on Europe next season.
Brocchi said he had fulfilled a long-held dream when he was appointed to replace Sinisa Mihajlovic following the popular Serbian's surprise sacking three weeks ago.
Hardly regarded as one of football's classiest acts, Sinisa Mihajlovic has a long history of failing to keep his nigh-on medievalworld view to himself.
The Serbian lost his job as AC Milan manager at the weekend whenthe equallyobsequious Silvio Berlusconi ran out of patience and pulled the plug on his 10-month tenure, immediatelyreplacing him with Christian Brocchi.
Angry fans of seven-time European champions AC Milan have turned on club president Silvio Berlusconi for sacking Sinisa Mihajlovic and appointing yet another coach with no top level experience.
"Mihajlovic is just the latest innocent (coach) to pay for the mismanagement of the club, all with the complicit approval of President Berlusconi," a prominent supporters group said on Wednesday.
Angry fans of seven-time European champions AC Milan have turned on club president Silvio Berlusconi for sacking Sinisa Mihajlovic and appointing yet another coach with no top level experience.
"Mihajlovic is just the latest innocent (coach) to pay for the mismanagement of the club, all with the complicit approval of President Berlusconi," a prominent supporters group said on Wednesday.
AC Milan have announced the sacking of coach Sinisa Mihajlovic, replacing the Serbian with youth team handler Cristian Brocchi until the end of the season.
A statement from the struggling Serie A giants on Tuesday read: "Sinisa Mihajlovic has been relieved of his role as AC Milan coach.
AC Milan have announced the sacking of coach Sinisa Mihajlovic, replacing the Serbian with youth team handler Cristian Brocchi until the end of the season.
A statement from the struggling Serie A giants on Tuesday read: "Sinisa Mihajlovic has been relieved of his role as AC Milan coach.
Paul Pogba struck a second-half winner as Juventus continued their march towards a record-equalling fifth consecutive Serie A title with a 2-1 victory at AC Milan on Saturday.
Juventus, who last won five on the trot in 1935, are now nine points clear of second-placed Napoli, before they host basement side Verona on Sunday.
Paul Pogba struck a second-half winner as Juventus continued their march towards a record-equalling fifth consecutive Serie A title with a 2-1 victory at AC Milan on Saturday.
Juventus, who last won five on the trot in 1935, are now nine points clear of second-placed Napoli, before they host basement side Verona on Sunday.
AC Milan coach Sinisa Mihajlovic could be resigned to a possible summer departure after reportedly claiming he can't "do any more" with the struggling Serie A giants.
Milan's hopes of battling their way to a top three finish and a possible return to the Champions League after a two-year absence were virtually ended by a scoreless draw at Chievo on Saturday.
AC Milan coach Sinisa Mihajlovic could be resigned to a possible summer departure after reportedly claiming he can't "do any more" with the struggling Serie A giants.
Milan's hopes of battling their way to a top three finish and a possible return to the Champions League after a two-year absence were virtually ended by a scoreless draw at Chievo on Saturday.
AC Milan coach Sinisa Mihajlovic insists the fallen Serie A giants can fight for a place in next season's Champions League after a battling 1-1 draw with Napoli that dented their opponents' title hopes.
Napoli welcomed Milan to the San Paolo on Monday looking to capitalize on Juventus's stalemate at Bologna on Friday with a win that would have sent them a point clear of Juve at the top.
AC Milan coach Sinisa Mihajlovic insists the fallen Serie A giants can fight for a place in next season's Champions League after a battling 1-1 draw with Napoli that dented their opponents' title hopes.
Napoli welcomed Milan to the San Paolo on Monday looking to capitalize on Juventus's stalemate at Bologna on Friday with a win that would have sent them a point clear of Juve at the top.
Has a sleeping giant awoken? It looks that maybe the case at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza as AC Milan continued their strong play under coach Sinisa Mihajlovic with Sunday's 2-1 win over Genoa.
After beginning the season losing four of their opening seven, the Rossoneri have played well, losing only twice in their last 18 matches.
Has a sleeping giant awoken? It looks that maybe the case at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza as AC Milan continued their strong play under coach Sinisa Mihajlovic with Sunday's 2-1 win over Genoa.
After beginning the season losing four of their opening seven, the Rossoneri have played well, losing only twice in their last 18 matches.
Milan (AFP) AC Milan coach Sinisa Mihajlovic has launched a plea for this weekend's city derby to benefit "those less fortunate than ourselves" as Europe reels from an unprecedented migrant crisis.
Milan facecity rivals Inter Milan on Sunday for the season's first Derby della Madonnina, with both sides eyeing victory amid what will be a crucial season for both.
Milan (AFP) AC Milan coach Sinisa Mihajlovic has launched a plea for this weekend's city derby to benefit "those less fortunate than ourselves" as Europe reels from an unprecedented migrant crisis.
Milan facecity rivals Inter Milan on Sunday for the season's first Derby della Madonnina, with both sides eyeing victory amid what will be a crucial season for both.
The first game of the weekend is nearly upon in Florence where Fiorentina will take on a resurgent
Catania side. After a slow start to their season southerners Catania have achieved noticeable
results especially the brilliant 2-1 home victory over Inter Milan last Saturday. Obviously
manager Vincenzo Montella will be looking to have his squad continue their run by shooting for
another victory in.
(original photo by AP Photo) Stevan Jovetic may never have been more damp in his whole life. As he
rose from a giant pool of water on the St James' Park pitch his Fiorentina strip appeared to have
taken on a deeper hue of purple than those of his teammates. Yet despite his soaking he was
grinning from ear to ear, just glad to be back doing what he loves best playing football.
A shady affair Fiorentina boss Sinisa Mihajlovic has been reunited with a special pair of
sunglasses following an emotional appeal for their safe return on the club's website. The Serb's
favourite shades were reportedly stolen during a press conference at the club last Thursday, June
23. The disappearance prompted an update on the Fiorentina website.
It has been building all week and yesterday Inter officially confirmed that Leonardo would be
leaving the club after six months as coach in order to take up a position as sporting director at
French club Paris Saint Germain.
Inter chief executive Ernesto Paolillo told Bloomberg:
"Leonardo is going to Paris and the club is looking for a new coach.
Sometimes, the headlines just don't cut it. They can be entirely wrong, partially wrong, or
incredibly distorted. And who can blame websites? They need to get pageviews and hits, so the more
controversial the headline, the better. In some cases, however, the website goes a bit too far and
clearly twists the intended message.
After a fantastic performance in the derby vs. Inter, Milan had to prove to the calcio world that
they were in fact the top side in Serie A this season with an important match in Florence versus
Sinisa Mihajlovic's Fiorentina. With Inter defeating Chievo and cutting the lead to -2 again and
high-flying Napoli winning in Bologna and reaching Milan in the table, the match against
Fiorentina.
This morning's news roundup includes a Frenchman's contract, Adrian Mutu's redemption, and
puns.
Genoa's Omar Milanetto had kind words for former teammate Andrea Ranocchia. He called him a
golden boy and said that he has experience and a desire to be with Inter.
Philippe Mexes' future at Roma is still up in the air, but Milan are anxiously looking on.
FIORENTINA, Italy — Inter Milan kept up their title challenge with a hard-fought 2-1 victory at
Fiorentina on Wednesday. An own goal from Michele Camporese gave the champions the lead before
Manuel Pasquale's cross trickled over the line to restore parity. But Giampaolo Pazzini struck the
winner from close range to keep Leonardo's team in [.
Napoli - Fiorentina: Il momento della verità Di Antonio Maria Cerri "A Napoli non per difenderci".
Commenta così il tecnico della Fiorentina Sinisa Mihajlovic nella sala stampa di oggi, prima della
gara di domani al San Paolo di Napoli. Si preannuncia dunque un grande match nell'anticipo del
sabato delle 18, contro un Napoli in condizione ottimale, sia fisica che psicologica, per di più
Olbia (Italy) (AFP) – Coach Sinisa Mihajlovic believes the legacy of the Torino squad that perished in the Superga disaster can help his side beat Serie A leaders Juventus in the city derby on Saturday.
On May 4, 1949 a plane flying the ‘Grande Torino’ squad and staff back from a friendly against Portuguese giants Benfica crashed into the Superga Basilica which overlooks the city, killing 31 people.
Olbia (Italy) (AFP) – Coach Sinisa Mihajlovic believes the legacy of the Torino squad that perished in the Superga disaster can help his side beat Serie A leaders Juventus in the city derby on Saturday.
On May 4, 1949 a plane flying the ‘Grande Torino’ squad and staff back from a friendly against Portuguese giants Benfica crashed into the Superga Basilica which overlooks the city, killing 31 people.
Milan (AFP) – Torino coach Sinisa Mihajlovic leapt to the defence of Joe Hart on Sunday despite the England goalkeeper shipping four goals in a 4-1 defeat to Serie A title hopefuls Roma.
Edin Dzeko, a former teammate of Hart’s at Manchester City, beat the Englishman on 10 minutes with a low strike from the edge of the area.
Milan (AFP) – Torino coach Sinisa Mihajlovic leapt to the defence of Joe Hart on Sunday despite the England goalkeeper shipping four goals in a 4-1 defeat to Serie A title hopefuls Roma.
Edin Dzeko, a former teammate of Hart’s at Manchester City, beat the Englishman on 10 minutes with a low strike from the edge of the area.
Milan (AFP) Torino coach Sinisa Mihajlovic heaped praise on Joe Hart after a sterling performance by the England goalkeeper in a 3-1 win over Roma in Turin on Sunday.
Ousted from Manchester City by Pep Guardiola last month, Hart joined the unfashionable Serie A side in a bid to maintain his status as England's number one shot-stopper.
Milan (AFP) Torino coach Sinisa Mihajlovic heaped praise on Joe Hart after a sterling performance by the England goalkeeper in a 3-1 win over Roma in Turin on Sunday.
Ousted from Manchester City by Pep Guardiola last month, Hart joined the unfashionable Serie A side in a bid to maintain his status as England's number one shot-stopper.
Rome (AFP) Serbia's Sinisa Mihajlovic is back in a Serie A dugout again after signing a two-year deal with Torino, the Italian club said on Wednesday.
Torino will be the sixth Italian club Mihajlovic, known as a free-kick specialist in his playing career, has coached after Bologna, Catania, Fiorentina, Sampadoria and AC Milan.
Rome (AFP) Serbia's Sinisa Mihajlovic is back in a Serie A dugout again after signing a two-year deal with Torino, the Italian club said on Wednesday.
Torino will be the sixth Italian club Mihajlovic, known as a free-kick specialist in his playing career, has coached after Bologna, Catania, Fiorentina, Sampadoria and AC Milan.
While a couple of clubs made managerial changes, a former president of CONCACAF pleaded guilty to charges of corruption.
Alfredo Hawit, who served as the interim president for CONCACAF in 2015, has pleaded guilty to four charges of corruption, admitting he had accepted bribes to sell marketing rights for tournaments.
AC Milan skipper Riccardo Montolivo has backed embattled coach Sinisa Mihajlovic as the struggling Serie A giants prepare for a league clash with Juventus that could define their chances of playing in Europe next season.
With Champions League qualification now virtually impossible Milan are 14 points behind third-placed Roma with seven games left to play the Rossoneri are left battling to qualify for the Europa League.
AC Milan skipper Riccardo Montolivo has backed embattled coach Sinisa Mihajlovic as the struggling Serie A giants prepare for a league clash with Juventus that could define their chances of playing in Europe next season.
With Champions League qualification now virtually impossible Milan are 14 points behind third-placed Roma with seven games left to play the Rossoneri are left battling to qualify for the Europa League.
While most trophies have yet to be handed out, we're reaching the point where we can dish out
fake ones, and I want to champion one in particular. The bargain of the season should really be a
two way tussle between Javier Hernandez and Rafael Van der Vaart, with the Dutchman just pipping
the very likable Mexican.
