[jefri91]

Ronaldinho Feeling Reborn At Milan

Brazilian megastar Ronaldinho says that his blockbuster move to AC Milan has already given his career a big boost.

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The former European and World Footballer of the Year completed his long drawn-out transfer to the Rossoneri from Barcelona last week, putting behind him the worst 12 months of his career as he missed large chunks of the campaign due to injury and poor form.

“I am becoming reborn with Milan,” Ronaldinho told Gazzetta dello Sport with his trademark toothy grin, while speaking from Brazil’s Olympic training camp in Singapore.

“I am improving day by day. I thank Carlo Ancelotti and the club for having authorised me to come to the Olympics, as it will be an excellent way of preparing for the Italian season.

“I am working hard, following a personal fitness programme with a specific diet and I think I’m close to 100 per cent now,” he added.

“On August 7, when we make our Olympic debut, I will be in ideal shape," added Ronaldinho, who travels to the games in Beijing as one of the Selecao’s three over age players.

“Brazil might want me to play as a striker next to Pato, which is absolutely no problem for me, as I have already played in that role.

“If Ancelotti asks me to play there too, I am ready. Whether it is midfield or attack, I will give my all.”

Derek Wanner, Goal.com

[Bluesummers]

Chelsea got slapped with a 5 million fine for the Ashley Cole thing if that is what you're talking about. And it was nothing compared to what this guy has been saying. He's violating rules. He's completely violating rules. This won't be FIFA, but the authorities in England. The Premier League could prevent Man City from acquiring players for a year.

Chelsea and Abra DID GET PUNISHED. But that was a case of moderate "tapping up". With regards to Dr. Sulaiman it was really BLATANT. Don't say nothing will happen.

he hasn't talked to the players or done anything that any new owner getting in wouldn't do. Instead of saying we will be buliding an amazing team and trying our best to aquire the world's best talent; he's saying i want ronaldo, kaka, buffon, ronaldinho etc etc...


I doubt anyone will take him serious on any claims unless he has people meeting agents which hasn't been mentioned yet.

He's just doing as many would do in his position. Hype the club's season up and sell more merch and tickets. He is a business man afterall.

This post has been edited by Bluesummers: Sep 5 2008, 02:24 AM

[kurtsimonw]

he hasn't talked to the players or done anything that any new owner getting in wouldn't do. Instead of saying we will be buliding an amazing team and trying our best to aquire the world's best talent; he's saying i want ronaldo, kaka, buffon, ronaldinho etc etc...

That is illegal, and it's something bigger teams use to try and get players on the cheap. For example:

United: "We want a striker, Louis Saha owould be nice."
Fulham: "Why are they talking about Saha, they haven't even made an offer for him!"
Saha: "United want me? I'm outta here, accept their next offer."
Fulham: "They haven't even made an offer!"
Saha: "Make a call to them then, I want to play for United."

Deadline day appraoches..

Fulham: "Look, Louis, United still haven't made an offer, you'll have to stay."
Saha: "Ha, forget that, I'm not staying, I want to play for United!"
Fulham: "Okay, Mr. Ferguson, We want £15m for Saha, we're willing to let you talk to him."
United: "Nah, we'll give you £9m."

Fulham are now faced with either accepting a poor offer or having a player who won't even play for them, they're forced to accept the poor offer..

And this is what the big teams do, and have always done. It's unfair and completely wrong. Unfortunately nobody will do anything about it. Fining Roman £5m is stupid, I bet he drops that much in change while walking down the street..

This post has been edited by kurtsimonw: Sep 5 2008, 06:41 PM