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Gattuso wins for Ronaldinho 

Sunday 8 April, 2007 ::: channel4.com

Gennaro Gattuso wore the captain’s armband against Empoli and explains just how crucial that victory was for Milan - and Ronaldinho.

“It was tough. We knew that someone had to make a sacrifice for the side and this time it was me,” he said after the 3-1 win.

That result propelled the Rossoneri into fifth place, just one point shy of Palermo, although the Sicilians have played an extra game.

“We are not making calculations. We know full well how important it is for the club and for us to reach the Champions League next season. That is an imperative to bring in some star names and keep hold of the ones we have.”

The reference is most likely aimed at Ronaldinho, who has repeatedly been named as Milan’s main transfer target for this summer.

Carlo Ancelotti rested several players for this Empoli game ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League quarter-final with Bayern Munich.

“It’s tiring to play three matches in one week, but the important thing was to win. Fourth place is everything for us.”

With Paolo Maldini in the stands, Gattuso wore the captain’s armband and he put in a Man of the Match performance.

“I didn’t even feel the armband, because this is the only way I know how to play. My main strength is determination – I always give everything I’ve got.”

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so who´s R20? (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/huh.gif)

R20 is Ronaldinho ever since Kaka took number 10 in Brazil!! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/cool.gif)