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Posted by: han2503 Dec 30 2010, 05:49 PM
Welcome to Milan.
Hopefully no trouble comes along with him
Posted by: Fishdoll Dec 30 2010, 05:56 PM
For the penguins:
And there's a whole box of them for whoever can keep Cassano taking his happy pills.
Posted by: TriniKing_CE Dec 30 2010, 08:54 PM
Posted by: X-Offender Dec 30 2010, 11:50 PM
He looks great in our suit.
Posted by: Jack Sparrow Dec 31 2010, 06:16 AM
He looks like a kid, picked off the playground! 
Posted by: Protagonist Dec 31 2010, 02:44 PM
He looks tamed. There was never a question about his talent, the major question was about his attitude.
He scored two times already, with both Allegri and the senior players applauding his efforts in training. I hope that he is certainly tamed, as this is certainly his last chance to prove himself at the highest level.
And welcome FantAntonio
Posted by: ForzaMaldini Dec 31 2010, 03:49 PM
Such a big fan of the guy 
Welcome!
Some quotes of FanAntonio:
This one I like:
Posted by: X-Offender Dec 31 2010, 04:24 PM
Exactly.
Posted by: Fillipo Simone Dec 31 2010, 09:23 PM
Like everyone in it
Posted by: MizNelson Jan 1 2011, 09:55 AM
It's early.
So, Ibra, Robinho, and now Cassano. Nice to see we're now a refuge for head cases.
Posted by: X-Offender Jan 1 2011, 06:53 PM
World-class head cases.
Posted by: dst Jan 1 2011, 08:37 PM
It will be a miracle if this idiot actually manages to control himself even a little.
Posted by: amancik Jan 1 2011, 08:47 PM
Then let's hope for that miracle shall we...
Posted by: Brian Birkin Jan 2 2011, 07:05 AM
I believe in FantAntonio potential in Milan. I thought like this, what a player has done in clubs before he comes to Milan, is irrelevant, because when he enters Milanello, he enters a new world.
Grande Milan has a way of merging players into a team.
Also, who is betting on that we will win Champions this season? It is now that Grande Milan often starts raising the level.
Posted by: Liput_lo Jan 3 2011, 07:08 AM
Can he (cassono) play in Champions League? if not why?
Posted by: Rossoneri7 Jan 3 2011, 08:05 AM
Am I the only one feeling pain in my stomach ?
Why is it that we have a roster being filled by nut cases ?
Posted by: X-Offender Jan 3 2011, 09:28 AM
Nope, because he played the preliminary round with Sampdoria.
Posted by: acid911 Jan 3 2011, 10:05 AM
Yeah, and also because the idiots at FIFA decided that the new rule change (that takes effect this season, and the one I posted about in the other thread) only affects players who played in the 3rd qualifying round of UEFA championships. For some stupid reason it is not for players who played for teams who played in the 4th round (like Sampdoria).So yeah, he is not eligible after all.
Pathetic really, who is the schmuck that decides such things!
Posted by: Brian Birkin Jan 3 2011, 07:01 PM
3 Gennaio 12.41 Milan confirms Cassano is official. On a note, Cassano has taken the 99 maglia.
Posted by: Jack Bauer Jan 6 2011, 06:26 PM
http://www.football-italia.net/jan06q.html
Posted by: TriniKing_CE Jan 6 2011, 07:00 PM
Just saw that as well...
“Cassano is not in shape yet, as he has only been training with us for a week. The important thing is that he carries on training. Antonio can also play in the Champions League and we have many games ahead of us, so it’s crucial to have a wide range of stars to choose from.”
Posted by: CrazyMilanFan Jan 6 2011, 07:24 PM
man these UEFA rules ae complex anyway it is good that he can play in UCL
Posted by: Rivaldo Jan 9 2011, 09:32 PM
35 minutes at the pitch, 3 assists. I adore Cassano!
Posted by: Fillipo Simone Jan 9 2011, 11:00 PM
Nice to hear from you Rivaldo
Agree, Cassano has been nothing but amazing.
Posted by: acid911 Jan 10 2011, 03:48 PM
Double that. Rivaldo!
Nice to have you here in the forums again!
Posted by: X-Offender Jan 12 2011, 12:47 AM
And what amazing assists they were!
Posted by: TriniKing_CE Jan 12 2011, 02:31 AM
+1
Posted by: Bluesummers Jan 13 2011, 10:05 AM
Gotta love a free cassano <3
Posted by: Ry4n Jan 14 2011, 07:00 PM
Grande Cassano i will see you soon at the San Siro Habibi !!!!!!!
Posted by: MizNelson Jan 15 2011, 09:18 AM
You actually consider Robinho world class? That's frightening.
Posted by: X-Offender Jan 16 2011, 12:29 AM
What's scary is you replying to posts two weeks late.
Posted by: ForzaMaldini Jan 16 2011, 01:00 PM
Official presentation:
http://www.video.mediaset.it/video/sportmediaset/calcio/203596/la-presentazione-di-cassano.html#tc-s1-c1-o1-p1
“I am pretty sure this will be the last club of my career. I am at the peak.
“I have made many mistakes but I have no regrets. Now it's time for me to change. I want to win and do things right.
“Lots of teams wanted me, but as soon as I knew Milan wanted to sign me, I said to myself: 'Let's go there'.
“Rino Gattuso told me that everything is perfect here. You have everything to do well. If I don't manage to succeed here, I should be locked up in a madhouse.
“I am a second striker, but I am at the service of the Coach. I am open to playing in any role in attack. All I want is to win.
“I would like to once again thank Sampdoria because I was very loved there.”
Posted by: acid911 Jan 16 2011, 01:57 PM
Mmm, nice LCD. 
Even the small display on the front of the table is looking good!
Posted by: anano1214 Feb 26 2011, 05:04 PM
Pato almost like Messi, Cassano says...
Milan attacker Antonio Cassano believes that only Barcelona forward Lionel Messi is better than Alexandre Pato.
Speaking to Il Corriere dello Sport ahead of Monday's game against Napoli, Cassano said, "Pato is the strongest of all, I told him this.
"Only one player is greater than him, Messi. Both would compliment each other and it would be exceptional to see them in the same team."
Former Blaugrana hitman Zlatan Ibrahimovic will go head-to-head with Edinson Cavani, Serie A's top scorer thus far on 20 goals compared to Ibra's 13.
"Ibrahimovic - Cavani, the strongest? Let's not joke. What question is this? Cavani is a good player, but Ibrahimovic is from another category," added Cassano.
"As for Napoli, Walter Mazzarri believes they can win the Scudetto, but maybe he doesn't know Milan are stronger."
Goal.com/en
Posted by: acid911 Feb 26 2011, 07:09 PM
Gee, those are some very sweeping statements from Cassano. 
Unsurprising, but really, big claims!
Posted by: X-Offender Feb 26 2011, 07:26 PM
Cassano is the man!!!
Posted by: han2503 Feb 26 2011, 09:08 PM
Hopefully he doesn't get pie on his face come Monday and he delivers
Posted by: MizNelson Feb 27 2011, 08:29 AM
Seriously?
This is Oscars-red carpet-fake-interview-caliber material here.
Posted by: kurtsimonw Feb 27 2011, 09:34 AM
When I read the first few words of that I swore it was going to say "Antonio Cassano: Only Barcelona's Lionel Messi is better than me".
Posted by: X-Offender Feb 27 2011, 01:33 PM
I think MizNelson posts here only to criticize people and things.
Posted by: Milan Are Brilliant Feb 27 2011, 02:31 PM
+1... Whoops. I forgot.
Posted by: Bluesummers Feb 27 2011, 11:54 PM
lolol hes better than pato lmfao
Posted by: Danny Feb 28 2011, 04:40 PM
How does 6 weeks late grab you
I love Cassano, I think he's great tbh. I also think Messi is way over rated. Iniesta and Xavi should get the real credit, particularly Iniesta.
But even I would say that maybe Cassano isn't quite as good as Messi. Although he is outrageously talented.
This is Oscars-red carpet-fake-interview-caliber material here.
Every word is true. I swear...
Edit: Posts merged - MAB.
Posted by: Rossoneri7 Mar 2 2011, 09:02 PM
"There were times when my mind just wouldn't grow up. There were those who tried to fix things like Fabio Capello," he added.
"There was nothing to do though. Now I have Massimiliano Allegri, he is great and he knows how to take me."
Posted by: X-Offender Mar 2 2011, 09:04 PM
Posted by: arivanjj Mar 3 2011, 01:44 AM
“Now I am expecting a child and it’s an uphill struggle, as soon my kid will know all the dumb things I did! It will be tough being credible at that point... but I’ll manage it."
“Just two things really count: the first is education and the second having a ball between your feet. The boy is showing positive signs already, as he constantly kicks in his mother’s tummy. Both right and left footed.”
Posted by: milanbuf88 Mar 3 2011, 04:55 AM
“Just two things really count: the first is education and the second having a ball between your feet. The boy is showing positive signs already, as he constantly kicks in his mother’s tummy. Both right and left footed.”
Cassano is straight up nuts but I'm impressed with the amount of maturity he has shown so far with Milan both on and off the pitch. He has slotted into the role that has been asked of him being a killer creative sub with the ability to start when needed. Also he seems to have a refreshing and humorous perspective about his past problems. Who knows maybe having a kid was the kick in the *** he needed. Either way I hope he keeps his head on straight for the rest of this scudetto run.
Posted by: Jack Sparrow Mar 3 2011, 05:46 AM
Yeah I have to agree there. I think for the first time he's got a good mix of people around him. All champions, but both people who are immensely talented as well as those who've worked hard for their success.
The fact that this is HIS last chance also helps. If he can't make it here, he might as well give up and go back to Bari.
Posted by: MizNelson Mar 3 2011, 10:16 AM
Posted by: Dracoris Mar 3 2011, 04:44 PM
Haha, love it.
Posted by: Jack Sparrow Mar 4 2011, 07:43 AM
^^ In the words of the immortal Michael Jackson, the girl is mine! 
F@ck off...play Merkel.
Posted by: kurtsimonw Mar 4 2011, 08:38 AM
I thought it was just boys he liked?
Posted by: Jack Sparrow Mar 4 2011, 09:52 AM
You shut your mouth right now!!
Posted by: Jack Bauer Mar 5 2011, 11:16 PM
He was o.k today (should have scored in the fisrt half) but still seems slower than he was at Sampdoria. Wouldn't hurt if he can lose few more kilos.
Posted by: Zed.D Mar 6 2011, 11:44 AM
I rarely watched him with Samp but he didn't look slow to me. as long as you can rely on you technique and dribble like that, speed doesn't matter that much anyway.
I think he had a good game. not great cause he missed that chance, but good.
Posted by: kurtsimonw Apr 2 2011, 09:46 PM
90' A. Cassano Yellow
90' A. Cassano Red
He does make me laugh sometimes.
Posted by: Jack Bauer Apr 2 2011, 09:50 PM
Good thing that all 3 other strikers are fit right now so we don't really need him next week. But that was typical FantAntonio.
Posted by: Milan Are Brilliant Apr 2 2011, 09:57 PM
Still looks like he's carrying a bit too much weight. A good training regime over the summer and we could have some player at our disposal again.
Posted by: Danny Apr 2 2011, 10:36 PM
I love Cassano. He might be my favourite player at the moment.
Posted by: KillerMax Apr 3 2011, 05:01 AM
it's a bit puzzling for me to see the way he runs on the pitch. I mean he hasn't even come on yet and he looks like he is having a hard time jogging on with his head stiffly held high as if lifting something heavy, pretty much wobbling his body weight from one foot to the other and breathing heavily after making just a couple half-hearted runs. How can Milan trainers not have this taken care of by now? I don't understand.
Posted by: Dracoris Apr 3 2011, 05:04 AM
He needs to shave his head again
Posted by: acid911 Apr 3 2011, 09:03 AM
He is becoming the cheaper version of the player he replaced - Ronaldinho. 
Talk about irony!
Posted by: Fillipo Simone Apr 3 2011, 09:15 AM
I don't think so. Cassano has still a lot to offer and his problems are a bit different.
Posted by: acid911 Apr 3 2011, 09:45 AM
Yeah, but a fine job he is doing not to eradicate them. 
It's practically April, and the guy has not improved more than 20% as far as his physical condition is concerned, IMO. Still the chubby old player, still the chubby old performances, dragging himself through the pitch. Oh, well.
The talent is there, undoubtedly. But the talent was there in case of R80 as well. It's what they do with it.
Posted by: Fillipo Simone Apr 3 2011, 09:53 AM
I agree, it's a similar problem, but I think the ending will be different
Posted by: acid911 Apr 3 2011, 09:57 AM
LOL agreed.
The ending, huh? Time will tell. Going by his past behavior and shenanigans, I don't have high hopes, but maybe it will come out good in the end. There is a lot of work to be done to get there, though, starting by getting in peak physical condition. Only then can Cassano translate his talent into performance.
Posted by: Milan Are Brilliant Apr 3 2011, 01:35 PM
Well I'm sure the Milan trainers will gruel him throughout the summer and hopefully he will come back fitter. He just looks a bit too weighty and lost the match fitness.
As Max said his fitness is terrible, I don't know if that's his style. Well, I do because he was never like that when he was younger. He's still actually only 28, so the weight should come off pretty easily. Hopefully the trainers will earn their money over the summer with him, because if they do we have some player again.
Though I don't think he's as fat as Ronaldinho! It's more a case of terrible, terrible fitness, which is pretty crazy for a professional athlete.
Posted by: X-Offender Apr 4 2011, 02:40 AM
Acid, you're always so quick and careless in your judgments.
Cassano came from two months of inactivity, and so far he's played very few games as starter. In order to get fit, you must play with continuity. This is especially true for Cassano's case. In order to see the best of him, we should wait for next season, when he gets some proper training with the rest of the squad in the pre-season period.
Posted by: acid911 Apr 4 2011, 04:24 AM
I have my reasons. The man has never done justice to his talents, and it's not like at 28 he is gonna be a a born-again champion. There is nothing in Milan that may tempt him to do otherwise, and become a totally explosive player (a difference maker, in the mold of, say, Totti). Yeah, he may win the league this year and maybe the CL next season, but that's what you get at a top club if everything is going according to plan - the other players will share the bulk of the burden. In our case, Silva, Nesta, Abate, Ibra and Pato are the guys pulling the most weight and the rest of the team follows.
While I agree with you that full fitness takes time (game time and otherwise), still he is open to prove me wrong! My point is that if Cassano still has the heart to do what he has possibly never done (sustainably, at least), then by the end of this season or at the start of the next he will become a valuable member of the team. If not, then he could very well take the ugly route and slack off his responsibilities. That will not mean he becomes a bad player - same goes for Robinho. Guys like these have more than enough talent. It's what they do with it will be what gets written in the story of their careers.
Posted by: Milan Are Brilliant Apr 4 2011, 09:03 AM
I actually believe this is the first time in years I've seen Robinho happy, obviously he hasn't been with us long and he was like it when he was first at Madrid. I had my doubts about him and I still think he's a tad overhyped but I do love having him in the Milan side, especially when I compare recent players in our strikeforce with players like Gilardino, Huntelaar, Oliveira etc..
No, Robinho isn't a 30 goal man, was he ever? Bar his time in Brazil, I'm still unsure why everyone berates his finishing so much on here. He doesn't really need to do that, as long as he is working hard, pulling defenders out of position and playing his part in goals I'm fine with that, we already have Zlatan & Pato to tuck them away.
As for Cassano as I said a few posts back we should really give him a chance, and that includes giving him the ability to have a full summer to work on his fitness and lose those extra pounds. If he comes back in the same condition then we are all rightly allowed to be somewhat annoyed. Though for a 28/29 year old guy under Milan's fitness instructors it should be a relative easy thing to achieve, it's all down to his motivation.
Posted by: acid911 Apr 4 2011, 05:24 PM
That, friends and neighbors, is the key.
Well said Ash, agree with your post. At the end of the day it all comes down to motivation and desire of individual players, particularly when we are talking about guys who have a bit of a history in these matters. Frankly the ages 20-30 are the absolute peak of football players, if you can't make it in these years then there is little hope.But all said and done, they have not done too badly here in their time in Milan. And besides, most players kick into high gear in their second year. I may only like 80% of what I am see, but there have been players who have done far worse than these two. Let's just hope they can keep it together for the remaining 7 games and bag the Scudetto.
Posted by: Jack Bauer May 3 2011, 08:37 PM
http://img692.imageshack.us/i/a5ef3816d4bb.jpg/
Posted by: TriniKing_CE May 31 2011, 07:24 AM
Scudetto Celebrations (Cassano & Oddo):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfHhfNlXYKI&hd=1
Posted by: X-Offender May 31 2011, 02:37 PM
Cassano is crazy.
Posted by: mishie May 31 2011, 07:33 PM
and a absolute hero of mine...but sadly he will depart this summer i fear for lack of playing time and with Prandelli saying only players playing regular football will be considered for the Azzuri squad he will move
Posted by: TriniKing_CE May 31 2011, 09:17 PM
+1
I'm really hoping something can work out; and if not I really do hope at his expense someone truly needed (world class MF / AM) is brought in and not some extra squad player.
I've wanted to to see the best of Cassano for so long.
Posted by: Jack Bauer May 31 2011, 09:37 PM
New hairstyle
Posted by: Dracoris May 31 2011, 10:30 PM
Dang it Bauer! I was just about to post that picture!
We have to keep him now, he looks like a professional football player again, instead of a professional serial killer.
Posted by: Fillipo Simone May 31 2011, 10:56 PM
Napoli also interested in Cassano. I think he'll leave Milan by the end of this summer.
Posted by: X-Offender Jun 1 2011, 01:55 AM
About time.
Posted by: KillerMax Jun 1 2011, 02:32 AM
The tricky thing is that we have Pato and Ibra, two sure starters. Otherwise, if fit, Cassano could become a regular starter for Milan in no time.
Posted by: CHU-LIP Jun 1 2011, 04:22 AM
Pato is not a sure starter. He has been benched before to play Robinho instead. Next season won't be easy for Pato to bench Robinho either. So Cassano as three forwards in front of him actually. But even then, Cassano won't be a regular starter, but he had and will get regular playing time. That should be enough?
Posted by: han2503 Jun 1 2011, 10:02 AM
I think Prandelli is talking out of his @ss. What other top class strikers do Italy have at this point? Gilardino? Matri? Di Natale?
Cassano is the only really tp class attacker Italy have at this point, these are not te days when we have Totti, DP, Pippo, etc all in their prime. Di Natale never did pull it off for the Azzurri imo, while Cassano does. He's a sure pick imo if Italy want to go anywhere. Me thinks Prandelli is trying to get Antonio to go to Florence by telling him that if he doesn't play regularly, he won't get called up.
Anyways, playing time is not much an issue imo. Ibra will get his fare share of suspensions, Pato will get injured, Pippo is not considered a starter either. It's between him and Robinho, and if Robs keeps shooting blanks again next season then Cassano will jump ahead of him in the pecking order
Posted by: Jack Sparrow Jun 1 2011, 10:05 AM
I don't think Cassano will have any problem being a starter once his fitness picks up. We are really going to be playing a lot of games this season, and I think Allegri is smart with his rotation.
4 goals and 8 assists in 2 months is no joke.
The big thing here is the Cassano must get fit! Lose all that excess weight etc.
Posted by: Rossoneri7 Jun 1 2011, 12:41 PM
New hairstyle
I have this urge of punching Cassano in the face !!
Posted by: X-Offender Jun 1 2011, 01:09 PM
Let's not get funny, Pato is a sure starter. He's our best striker, and Allegri knows that well.
2 months? Where did you hide the other 3 months?
Posted by: Fillipo Simone Jun 1 2011, 01:44 PM
Pato is a sure starter if he's fit. Which isn't a constant state.
Posted by: Danny Jun 1 2011, 02:03 PM
I think Cassano will stay. He loves it at Milan. Or am I just being naive...
Posted by: X-Offender Jun 1 2011, 02:29 PM
It all depends on his will to play Euro 2012 as a protagonist. Han may be right though, perhaps Prandelli's declarations were just a stunt to push him to Florence. I wouldn't mind if he leaves, as long as we cash-in €15 million.
Posted by: han2503 Jun 1 2011, 02:36 PM
You know it baby!!
But seriously here! Italy is probably at this point is at it's poorest state in terms of talent. Casting Cassano aside would be ridiculous. He along with Pirlo and that nut case Balotelli are the only really raw talented players on that team. And looking at the current crop of strikers compared to the riches of the past, one has to be an idiot to leave Cassano behind no matter how much he's played. I'm sure Cassano knows this. He got left behind in the past even when he had good seasons, just because of his tag as a bad seed in the dressing room.
Who are the strikers called up for the Azzurri atm? Whoever they are Cassano is the best one no matter which way you look at it.
Posted by: X-Offender Jun 1 2011, 02:37 PM
Don't forget G. Rossi, the soon-to-be a Barça player.
Posted by: han2503 Jun 1 2011, 02:41 PM
G.Rossi yes, who didn't even come through the Italian academies.
But yes, G.Rossi, Cassano, Mario. Then it's downhill from there. Gila, Matri, Quagliarella, Di Natale, etc. None are good enough for an international team of Italy's calibre imo
Posted by: han2503 Jun 1 2011, 02:45 PM
Just went to get the list from the NT thread
Balo: Great talent, unreliable due to his crazy streak and seems to be inured a lot lately as well
Cassano: Great, always pulled it out for Italy when it mattered imo
Gilardino: Mediocre
Giovinco: Good, but I don't concider him a striker and we'll see how he turns out for Italy
Matri: Mediocre
Pazzini: Choker but decent
Rossi: Great
That's only 3 really top class players in there, for a NT of Italy's stature in world football, that's really bad, and to drop Cassano would be just madness imo
Posted by: X-Offender Jun 1 2011, 02:48 PM
I think Italy has a bunch of interesting players, and Prandelli is doing a good job. Of course, the names of big caliber are almost absent, but as Germany teaches, sometimes you don't need big names to become successful.
Posted by: kurtsimonw Jun 1 2011, 04:03 PM
I think it's harsh to call Matri mediocre. Some players can't cope with the pressure of a big club, yet he's carried Juve single-handedly for the last 5 months. Without him they'd have finished bottom half.
That set of players is fine. Not many countries have a tonne of top class forwards anymore, 3 is alot. England only have 2.
Posted by: Danny Jun 1 2011, 06:21 PM
What about Iaquinta these days?
Posted by: X-Offender Jun 1 2011, 07:58 PM
No idea what's happened to him.
Posted by: Zed.D Jun 1 2011, 08:12 PM
+1.
New hairstyle
No more John Travolta
I know I'm probably the only one but I'd exchange him with Hamsik.
Posted by: mishie Jun 1 2011, 10:12 PM
you're right you are the only one!
Posted by: han2503 Jun 2 2011, 01:42 PM
Hamsik isn't really the type of player we need imo. If we're going to waste Cassano away then give him to Palermo for Pastore. I think that's more on par then to Hamsik and Cassano.
Posted by: Kazdoodle Jun 16 2011, 01:03 PM
Man poor guy. id give him this season coming to see what he can do. If he screws that then pheh let him go. but id like to see what he does for this next season
Posted by: d'Arc.LP Aug 10 2011, 10:39 PM
Cassano was the captain of Italy for the game against Spain.
Cassano- "I want to thank Gigi, the Coach and my teammates for that wonderful gesture of handing me the armband. I went for the warm-up and came back to the locker room to see the armband on my seat. I said they’d made a mistake, but it turns out they’d talked it over beforehand to give me this amazing gift. Aside from being a great captain and a player, Gigi is a great man. We're next to each other on intl duty always, so he's a saint!"
Posted by: Jack Bauer Aug 10 2011, 10:44 PM
That was a great gesture to let him the honor of being a captain at Bari, infront of fans that adore him (grew up there).
Posted by: X-Offender Aug 10 2011, 11:11 PM
Yeah, great gesture for his last Azzurri game.
Posted by: acid911 Aug 10 2011, 11:33 PM
Rich!
Posted by: TriniKing_CE Aug 11 2011, 12:49 AM
Posted by: X-Offender Aug 11 2011, 01:32 AM
Posted by: il_diavolo_mtl Aug 11 2011, 01:44 PM
The Bari native revealed he was surprised when coming back from the warm-up at his hometown stadium, the San Nicola, to find the armband on his locker.
“In all honesty, these are natural gestures and it came to mind yesterday. It seemed fairly normal considering it was a friendly and he’d care about this,” smiled the goalkeeper after Italy’s 2-1 victory.
“For me it’s an honour to wear the armband, but this squad has many captains. If we can give this honour to someone else on a special occasion, then I’m happy.
“It was such a natural issue that there’s no need to even comment on it. There’s mutual respect and affection between us all. If we had played in Brescia, then Andrea Pirlo would’ve had the armband.”
However, Buffon admitted there was also something more to giving Cassano a sense of responsibility.
“Behind that gesture there was also the meaning of what he can do for this team. Maybe even Antonio doesn’t know how much he matters to us in the locker room and on the field.
“He must know it’s up to him to be strong, do the work and be ready for Euro 2012.”
Posted by: William405 Aug 12 2011, 04:11 PM
There were suggestions that the attacker could consider a summer move seeing as he isn’t guaranteed first team football at Milan.
However, the Azzurri tactician has told him that he doesn’t necessarily need to play in every game to win his call.
“It’s not important whether he is guaranteed a first team shirt or not,” the former Fiorentina boss stated.
“What is key is that he maintains a good physical condition. If that happens then I wouldn’t be surprised if he is always playing by the end of the season.”
Cassano has some real tough competition for a place at Milanello given the presence of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Alexandre Pato and Robinho amongst others.
That's better from Prandelli!Though,I think he realized how much Cassano is important for this Italy,so he changed his decision.Specially,that Cassano insisted he didn't want to leave Milan.(from the way things went)Hopefully,this will give us a fit Cassano for Milan
.He looked good against Spain,but his finishing skills are Robinho-like.
Posted by: han2503 Aug 12 2011, 07:02 PM
.He looked good against Spain,but his finishing skills are Robinho-like.Well one of the saves Casillas made from Cassano was amazing, total reaction save with an outstrecthed leg. So I wouldn't say it's as bad as Robinho, at least he hits the target
Posted by: dst Aug 12 2011, 11:11 PM
what swear filter, there's no filter!
Posted by: Rossoneri7 Aug 12 2011, 11:22 PM
Posted by: acid911 Aug 12 2011, 11:27 PM
Classic dst, doing what he does best!
Posted by: Dracoris Aug 13 2011, 01:16 AM
A+
Posted by: d'Arc.LP Aug 24 2011, 02:08 PM
‘Cassano at Milan until 2014’
The Italian international has been linked with a Rossoneri exit for most of the summer, but Beppe Bozzo believes he will remain at Milanello.
“Milan are a great club and before you leave you’d have to think about it a thousand times,” the representative noted.
“I imagine that Antonio’s future will be with Milan until 2014 and, although there are no certainties, I hope that he honours his contract.”
Cassano was rumoured to be considering his options given that he isn’t guaranteed a first team shirt at the club ahead of Euro 2012.
football-italia
Posted by: d'Arc.LP Sep 24 2011, 07:33 PM
Fact: Since joining Milan, Cassano played 1194 mins & involved in a goal/assist each 85 mins (Better than Pato, Ibra, Robinho)
Posted by: TriniKing_CE Sep 24 2011, 08:38 PM
Posted by: han2503 Sep 24 2011, 09:45 PM
Today imo was one of his best performances for Milan since the Parma game last season. Worked his @ss off, which is great to see. 2 questionable calls went against him, he deserved a goal for all his work. Plus he seems to have good understanding with EL Shaarawy as well.
Posted by: X-Offender Sep 24 2011, 10:07 PM
+1
Posted by: Fillipo Simone Sep 25 2011, 12:59 AM
Naah, I can't understand the people who saw him as a surplus at season start. He's been very good for us and I hope he can hold onto that form for a long time.
Posted by: X-Offender Sep 25 2011, 01:04 AM
Well, I was one of those who wanted him out. But I guess I never thought we'd have so many injuries.
Posted by: Fillipo Simone Sep 25 2011, 01:15 AM
It was pretty obvious to me. Pato injured has become normal - Pippo as well. So that leaves us to the three other strikers.
Btw. how are Paloschi and Strasser doing so far?
Posted by: TriniKing_CE Sep 25 2011, 01:52 AM
+1 Forza Antonio!!!!
Posted by: il_diavolo_mtl Sep 25 2011, 02:35 AM
Btw. how are Paloschi and Strasser doing so far?
Paloschi doing very well in chievo despite not being a definitive starter.
Posted by: X-Offender Sep 25 2011, 03:02 AM
Strasser is injured for the first two months, no?
Posted by: Jack Bauer Sep 25 2011, 12:17 PM
He came as a sub in Lecce's last two games.
Posted by: X-Offender Sep 25 2011, 02:02 PM
Ah, OK. My bad.
Posted by: Zed.D Sep 25 2011, 02:24 PM
I don't know... Cassano played poorly against "Barca" and "Napoli" (his assist aside). it's good to play well against the Cesenas of this world, but his performances in bigger games are lacking so far.
Disclaimer: this doesn't mean I'm a Cassano hater or want him out or anything. he's a talented footballer for sure, just needs to work on his fitness.
Posted by: Fillipo Simone Sep 25 2011, 02:34 PM
Just curious, why did you put Barcelona and Napoli in quotation marks?
Yes, against Barcelona he didn't play well, but fitness played a little role in that game: it was more that he tactically wasn't of any use to us in such a match and formation.
Napoli...well...who wasn't poor against them?
Posted by: X-Offender Sep 25 2011, 02:46 PM
Disclaimer: this doesn't mean I'm a Cassano hater or want him out or anything. he's a talented footballer for sure, just needs to work on his fitness.
You shouldn't expect much from Cassano against big sides.
Posted by: Zed.D Sep 25 2011, 06:01 PM
Yes, against Barcelona he didn't play well, but fitness played a little role in that game: it was more that he tactically wasn't of any use to us in such a match and formation.
Napoli...well...who wasn't poor against them?
Just to put emphasis on them as two good/great sides!
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Good points about Napoli and Barca...
Why not? the guy is not an ordinary footballer. he has more talent than 60-70% of our players.
Posted by: han2503 Sep 25 2011, 07:34 PM
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Good points about Napoli and Barca...
Why not? the guy is not an ordinary footballer. he has more talent than 60-70% of our players.
How much of that talent does he utilise in all honesty though? Cassano is his own worst anemy, he could have turned out to be one of the best players for Italy since Baggio imo but he threw it away due to stupidity
Posted by: kurtsimonw Sep 25 2011, 08:19 PM
Not stupidity. He just doesn't care about being the best. He seems happy to just enjoy the life of a millionnaire without really pushing himself.
Posted by: han2503 Sep 25 2011, 08:33 PM
Cassano is not the sharpest tool in the box. He ruined his career due to stupidity imo. If he was happy to earn good money and do the bare minimum then he wouldn't have ruined that with his actions over and over again at different clubs
Posted by: Fillipo Simone Sep 25 2011, 08:35 PM
But one must admit that he was quite normal both with Sampdoria and with us as well. His feud with Samp cannot be blamed on him IMO.
Posted by: TriniKing_CE Sep 25 2011, 08:44 PM
Yes, against Barcelona he didn't play well, but fitness played a little role in that game: it was more that he tactically wasn't of any use to us in such a match and formation.
Napoli...well...who wasn't poor against them?
+1
Posted by: han2503 Sep 26 2011, 12:47 PM
I agree, which is why I compared Balo to him in the other thread. Cassano wasted a lot of time maturing (in the mental sense). It's only now that he's seemed to have calmed down and settled
Posted by: Jack Bauer Oct 30 2011, 06:03 PM
Cassano felt unwell yesterday night at Malpensa airport. He's undergoing tests at the Policlinico in Milan.
Posted by: Zed.D Oct 30 2011, 10:33 PM
Unwell how?
Posted by: X-Offender Oct 30 2011, 10:57 PM
There is some confusion over Antonio Cassano’s condition, as Milan confirm he “is not well yet and needs further tests,” while his agent is more reassuring.
It’s still not clear what happened when the 29-year-old was taken ill as the team arrived at Malpensa Airport from Rome after Saturday’s 3-2 win.
There are reports he had a fainting spell in which he struggled to speak or move effectively, so was kept in hospital overnight and will be in the Policlinico in Milan for at least another night.
“Cassano is still not well and we need to perform further tests,” confirmed Milan chief medic Rudi Tavana.
However, Cassano’s agent was more reassuring, even if he released further details of what exactly happened.
“Antonio has recovered all his normal functions,” Beppe Bozzo told Sky Sport Italia.
“Now he can speak normally and no longer has problems, not with his sight nor his balance.”
Clearly Cassano will not travel with the rest of the Milan squad for Tuesday’s Champions League trip to BATE Borisov.
This is the second strange injury to strike the Rossoneri, as Gennaro Gattuso could require surgery and an early retirement after suffering from Sixth Nerve Palsy, a condition that turns one eye outwards and causes double vision.
Posted by: Jack Bauer Oct 30 2011, 11:30 PM
The whole story sounds scary. Hope it's nothing, but I fear for some long term problem
Posted by: Fillipo Simone Oct 31 2011, 12:45 AM
We need to re-evaluate our medical team at once. Too many strange things happen with the supposedly brilliant "Milanlab"...
Posted by: arivanjj Oct 31 2011, 08:06 AM
agreed. i remember a number of mysterious injuries in the past few years. we possibly have a rogue inter medic.
Posted by: Jack Sparrow Oct 31 2011, 09:13 AM
Maybe we're still using an unpatched Windows server in the lab.
Posted by: Fillipo Simone Oct 31 2011, 12:04 PM
Now I'm reading that Cassano might have had a stroke. OMG
Posted by: Zed.D Oct 31 2011, 03:57 PM
Oh man.
I hope he retires at once if his problem is as serious as it sounds. no one wants the worst to happen.
Posted by: Jack Bauer Oct 31 2011, 04:18 PM
And this was starting as his best season in years. Big loss if he won't return in the near future. As Milan, Cassano also can't catch a break.
Milan have reassured anxious fans that Antonio Cassano is on the road to recovery after being struck by a mystery illness.
Cassano has been hospitalised after he started to feel unwell on the flight home to Milan after Saturday’s 3-2 win at former club Roma.
The Italian international is understood to have encountered speech problems on the plane, as well as difficulty in moving.
The 29-year-old has and will continue to undergo tests in a Milan clinic, but the Rossoneri are confident that the player is doing well.
“I spoke to Cassano five minutes ago and he was in a good mood,” Vice-President Adriano Galliani told Sky Sport Italia. “He seems calm.
“Cassano is strong and will certainly recover. The whole squad is supporting him.”
Galliani, though, refused to go into too much detail regarding what has actually happened to the former Sampdoria player.
“Every patient has a right to privacy and this is the case for Antonio too,” Galliani continued in the interview.
“There are doctors there and they are looking after him. I can’t give a diagnosis.
“I don’t know how long it will take for him to return. I’m not a medic, that is not my profession. He’s being looked after.”
http://www.football-italia.net/oct31j.html
Posted by: Fillipo Simone Oct 31 2011, 05:15 PM
So much tragedy!
Posted by: Jack Bauer Oct 31 2011, 07:56 PM
SKY: "Cassano had an ischemic stroke."
Posted by: Rossoneri7 Oct 31 2011, 08:08 PM
Being rumored that he will be out for a couple of months, at least two. If true, sad news indeed
Posted by: Zed.D Oct 31 2011, 08:10 PM
I'm no doctor but that sounds like a dangerous problem, doesn't it? it's a shame really, he won't return until January and that's the best case scenario.
Posted by: Jack Bauer Oct 31 2011, 08:14 PM
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5gVn0Lk8703RemNUEUuCZLPI4H4GQ?docId=CNG.454170910956617c4e43dfe923f4a7a4.211
Posted by: Fillipo Simone Oct 31 2011, 09:01 PM
It's heartbreaking. He finally got everything right and got back his form and now this...unbelievable.
Posted by: X-Offender Oct 31 2011, 09:38 PM
The club denied that rumor. Let's hope for the best, and he recovers soon. FORZA ANTONIO!
Posted by: Jack Bauer Oct 31 2011, 10:21 PM
Milan statement wasn't concrete. Sounds to me like there is something they are not saying.
Posted by: X-Offender Oct 31 2011, 10:26 PM
His situation is still unclear. I don't think they're hiding anything from us. Apparently, Dr. Tavana was furious at Ansa's rumor.
Posted by: Jack Bauer Oct 31 2011, 11:27 PM
AC Milan communicates that the information in circulation containing hypothetical diagnosis on Antonio Cassano's health cannot be considered verified until ascertained from medical sources such as the club's medical staff or that of the Milano Policlinico who are treating the player. A.C. Milan states that Antonio Cassano has undergone marked improvements ahead of further exams.
Posted by: Milan Are Brilliant Nov 1 2011, 09:06 AM
If it's as serious as feared then he shouldn't play the sport anymore, there's more important things than football.
Posted by: TriniKing_CE Nov 1 2011, 12:36 PM
Get well soon Antonio!
Posted by: Danny Nov 1 2011, 06:05 PM
Shame you couldn't be as sympathetic about Rino Gattuso.
Or is it only the players in form who gain your good wishes?
Posted by: Danny Nov 1 2011, 06:06 PM
Get well soon Antonio!
Absolutely. If it's true about a stroke I suspect his footballing days are over. A great tragedy. But it's been denied as one.
Posted by: TriniKing_CE Nov 1 2011, 10:29 PM
Posted by: TriniKing_CE Nov 2 2011, 11:24 PM
Posted by: X-Offender Nov 3 2011, 01:19 AM
Or is it only the players in form who gain your good wishes?
Gattuso? What about him? His problem isn't that serious and his career is almost over, regardless of the illness.
Posted by: Jack Sparrow Nov 3 2011, 05:51 AM
I don't get that part...so we don't wish him well coz he's no longer a player??
Posted by: acid911 Nov 3 2011, 06:15 AM
I don't know man, X-Off's post wasn't that bad, really. I mean, he plays horribly and looks horrible (because of the thing he had to cover his eyes with). Sure I wouldn't have said it, but then again I'm a different type. It did not came across as a comment with malice, and definitely not as harsh/hard a word you hear on other fan forums.
Obviously, it's a bad thing to wish ill on anyone, even on players one doesn't like (it's a sports after all, knock knock). But you know there comes a time when players are way downhill from what they were at their peak. Like it or not, that's just how the game is now-a-days. Anyone that turns over 30 starts the journey into the west, some slower, some quicker, basically it depends on how fast a star burns. As midfielders and attackers go, they really should know when to call it quits, and hand over the reigns to the younger players, just like they themselves got their chance many a moons back.
It's only when a player holds the club back the problem arises. And I mean, intentionally or otherwise, or senators are holding us back from becoming what we can. Majorly because of the management, the coach not trusting younger players, and the bigwigs not buying new players for the sole reason that they think they have a good enough squad. That's where the frusturation creeps in. Because if you hate a whole bunch of players that much, you really are following the wrong club then.
I don't think Boateng is nearly as good as players we had before him in that position, but you can see the difference he made. Tell me you want to play Amrbo or Gattuso in his stead still. When did Seedorf last put in a match turning performance that took the contest by it's neck, shook it and turned it around? The best they can do is give their all and well, not fudge things up. And that can (and has been) be scary.
Posted by: Jack Sparrow Nov 3 2011, 06:22 AM
Well Ambro was great under Leonardo as the DM. Gattuso was good last season. Our only option on the right of midfield and he did a great job covering up for Abate. And I don't really need to talk abotu Seedorf? Match turning performance? Last season he put in a scudetto winning performance over a series of games.
And am I the only one who things Rino simply means, he does not want his career to end like this? Due to a freak injury, but rather end in graceful retirement on the football pitch?!
Posted by: acid911 Nov 3 2011, 06:33 AM
Let's not go there.
I was a big, big fan of the guy. And then 2007 ended.Surely not, and best of luck to Gattuso, not just for the thought, but coming back to the pitch and exiting like he entered it all those years back.
Even though I still think the time of grace had come and gone, I mean, last year was as good a chance to say goodbye after winning the Scudetto. I know, I know he had a year left on his contract.Maybe the senators thought that they still had another shot at the title, and they still do. But surely they have to make a decision (as hard as it is) sooner rather than later. I mean, what's stopping them playing till 50 then, most of our champions definitely do have the heart for it.
Even substitute apperances aren't the solution, you just have to say goodbye someday, right?
What hurts me is the transfer strategy (and grooming the youth) of the club. Why do they have to leave it till the very end. Seedorf, Gattuso, Nesta, everyone should have taken certain players under their wings and given them to the club as their replacement. You know the Australian Cricket team and how they do things around there. When a captain leaves, there is another one to take his place. When an opening batsman leaves, there are two younger ones.If you do things in patches (the seniors in our main core group are all 35), things get rough. Anyway, I don't think meaning harm for anyone does wonders for a person wishing it. And besides, anyone wearing club colors deserves respect, let alone players who have earned it over a course of a decade. Cassano, Gattuso, get well soon. And fast.
Posted by: Fillipo Simone Nov 3 2011, 12:04 PM
You know, I really stay puzzled with some comments or thoughts. For instance, how can one be a fan of Seedorf till 2007 and then stop? I really don't think it's possible.
The negative comments about Gattuso at this point are just childish and malicious. I get that people become irritated when Allegri plays Gattuso on and on while he doesn't exactly shine, or when he makes mistakes...but now, at this moment? Really unnecessary. Let's try behave like gentleman for once.
Posted by: acid911 Nov 3 2011, 12:23 PM
Not stopped, it's just his performance graph has really dipped after our CL win.
That was when a lot of our first XI felt that they've conqured it all, and then it started showing when we couldn't qualify for the competition the next season and finished fourth after that, and then further journey into oblivion.I mean, the footballing genius Seedorf has acquired all these years hasn't gone anywhere, it's still there. But it's plain evident he can't keep it up, not when it matters the most. As a number 10 (figuratively speaking, of course, I know he doesn't get to see the pitch that often now-a-days), he is the pivotal point of the attack.
Anyway, I have always believed a player leaving the game at his absolute peak, on his own terms is legendary. Those who stay longer, should still have a plan in place to set sail, a lot of our seniors haven't discussed it in public (Paolo used to). If they can, they'd probably stay on for another 3-4 years on the same contract. Ah, vanity!
Heck, even Facebook gives you an option to unlike people.
I kid. I kid. But really half-way through the 30s is a delaying the inevitable long enough for most footballers - unless they are super special ones. We can (and should) have a couple of senior players in the dressing room, just to balance things out. However, the reigns ought to be trasnferred to the next lot to keep up the club's winning ways.Rui Costa's last season with us wasn't bad enough by any means, the maestro still had it in him. But the gentleman that he was still chose to gracefully shake hands and say goodbye. The seniors we have in our team can probably get any backroom job they want, anywhere - they were collectively the best of Europe for a few good years, after all.
Posted by: Fillipo Simone Nov 3 2011, 12:49 PM
Well, then we just disagree. I think it's a privilege to see the players you like play as long as possible. When they are finally gone, I'd wish one more season of them or a few more matches, even if it means they make me angry from time to time. And IMO we're overreacting with Seedorf - he has deteriorated, but by all means, he gives more then he takes, he still is more useful then harmful.
Nowadays, you really cannot say there are many players who hang their boots at their peak. Not many.
As for Costa, he was a great player, but he's sometimes glorified more then he deserves. He deteriorated: at Fiorentina he scored and played a vital role, while at Milan Kaka clearly benched him and he simply lost his touch for the finish, I remember him wasting chances and struggling to hit the target. Then, he didn't exactly retire but go to Benfica where he now occupies a very tempting post. I wouldn't call it all gentlemenship, his departure that is.
One more thing: I'm sure Seedorf would leave Milan the moment we'd find someone like Kaka. Boban left because he knew Rui was on his way, Rui left because Kaka made a big impact and benched him - always mind that line. Now, is there really someone to replace Seedorf? If Eriksen comes, I'm positive Seedorf will either leave or accept a small bench role.
Posted by: Jack Sparrow Nov 3 2011, 12:53 PM
Funny you should say Eriksen now. I was all for Hazard till I saw how Zanetti had him in his pocket in the highlights reel.
Posted by: acid911 Nov 3 2011, 01:14 PM
Belive me, when I say that I too would like to see the players play as long as possible.
I should know, seeing as my "Favorite Five" retired within the same generation. But it's just not possible. Just one of those stupid universal laws. Ultimately I think an year or two here and there doesn't matter. It's going to end someday, everything does.I wanted Maldini to play another year, I wanted Ronaldo to play another four. But they were sane enough, in the end.
Posted by: X-Offender Nov 3 2011, 07:11 PM
I never wished ill on Gattuso. I hope he gets well soon and his problem is solved. I also wish he retires.
Posted by: Jack Sparrow Nov 4 2011, 05:55 AM
^^ Ok. That is an opinion I can agree with. I'm sorry, if I misunderstood your tone. It happens when you read posts.
http://www.football-italia.net/blogs/sf136.html
I especially liked the last paragraph:
Posted by: TriniKing_CE Nov 5 2011, 12:35 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pS4VdKCoONM
Get well soon - Don't Give Up!!
Posted by: Jack Bauer Nov 6 2011, 05:49 PM
http://www.football-italia.net/nov6f.html
Posted by: Jack Bauer Nov 21 2011, 06:43 PM
Cassano returned to Milanello
http://videa.hu/videok/sport/cassana-a-milanello-ac-cassano-football-lUiAxRam0JW0PvyQ 
Posted by: kurtsimonw Nov 21 2011, 07:37 PM
Good to see him back! 
Posted by: han2503 Nov 21 2011, 07:55 PM
For a team that didn't want him a couple of years ago, they sure seem to have missed the void he left.
I'm very happy he's back and looking well and his usual happy self.
Posted by: arivanjj Nov 22 2011, 03:17 AM
gattuso's eye
Posted by: X-Offender Nov 22 2011, 04:15 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evQtthQBeFk&feature=feedu
Wonderful video. It put a smile on my face.
Posted by: arivanjj Nov 22 2011, 04:33 AM
wonderful indeed. thanks for posting
Posted by: William405 Nov 22 2011, 02:11 PM
At who did he pull his middle finger? xD
Posted by: Jack Bauer Jan 14 2012, 07:43 PM
Back to training...
Posted by: han2503 Jan 14 2012, 07:53 PM
Posted by: TriniKing_CE Jan 14 2012, 10:59 PM
Grande Cassano!
Posted by: X-Offender Jan 14 2012, 11:47 PM
I hope he makes it for the Euro.
Posted by: TriniKing_CE Jan 15 2012, 12:50 AM
+1
I think all Italy fans should want him to.
I think he could provided his recovery isn't hindered in any way. More than 4 months until Euro12...
Posted by: TriniKing_CE Jan 15 2012, 12:55 AM
Saying that I'm late with posting this would be nothing less of an understatement, but I only just came across it and found it to be post worthy.
8/11/2011
With this open letter Antonio Cassano would like to thank everyone for the wonderful support he has received over the last few days.
I would like to send out a hug to all those who have shown their support and made me feel important by coming to the Policlinico of Milan or through the numerous messages sent to me. I would like to dedicate a huge thank you to all the people at Real Madrid, particularly the President Florentino Perez and the coach Josè Mourinho.
Now I will rest as much as possible at home and will be glued to the television when Milan are playing, or when Italy are playing. Also I will be following the developments in Genoa, a city that remains in my heart and that I know will soon recover from problems of recent days. I will do the same and I promise that I will be back on the pitch as soon as possible.
Big hug to everyone, and thanks!
Antonio Cassano
Link: http://www.acmilan.com/en/news/show/137073
Posted by: Jack Bauer Feb 4 2012, 08:23 PM
http://www.football-italia.net/node/15370
Posted by: kurtsimonw Feb 4 2012, 08:25 PM
Not looking like he'll go to the Euros then.
Posted by: il_diavolo_mtl Feb 5 2012, 12:27 AM
I have to say, he has become one of my favorite players for us. I have always rated him, but to see how much positive energy he emits on the field/bench/clubhouse he is truly infectious! I'm not sure that my ideal top 2 don't include him and Ibra. They have a great chemistry, and while not a clinical finisher, he offers SO MUCH MORE then robinho. Truly a great player and a great person, I'm glad he has found happiness here and wish him all the best in both career, health, and family for the years to come.
-Cassano's shameless fanboy
Posted by: kurtsimonw Feb 5 2012, 01:02 AM
Yeah he's awesome. I went out and got last seasons 3rd shirt with Cassano on the back when we signed him. How can you not love the guy.
Posted by: Brian Birkin Feb 6 2012, 03:31 AM
http://www.milannews.it/?action=read&idnotizia=72548
Prof. Bresolin on Cassano.
"I believe that Cassano can make the EURO but the April talk is too soon".
Posted by: Jack Bauer Feb 13 2012, 10:59 PM
The Coach has to revamp his squad for the tournament, as first choice strikers Giuseppe Rossi and Cassano race against time to recover from knee and heart surgery respectively.
“I have told both that I’m ready to wait for them until the last minute of the last day,” Prandelli told Sky Sport Italia.
“I will go to Spain to check up on Pepito’s progress. I spoke for a long time with Antonio and we exchanged more than a few promises.
“We haven’t even ruled out that he could come as our 24th man, seeing as he made such a decisive contribution to our qualification.”
In the meantime, the tactician has to find players who can start at Euro 2012 and he is considering a new ‘odd couple’ to be tested in a friendly against USA.
“Di Natale and Balotelli complete each other. As for Francesco Totti, I’ll keep him in mind. I’d like to praise Daniele De Rossi for his decision to stay in Italy and at Roma.”
Prandelli also confirmed he has no intention of staying on the Italy bench past the 2014 World Cup.
“I have another two years left on my contract, but I do feel that desire to get back to working at a club. Abroad? Yes, that is an option I’d take into consideration.”
http://www.football-italia.net/node/15663
Posted by: TriniKing_CE Mar 25 2012, 10:41 PM
Cassano & Eto'o having a chat in Milan.
Posted by: TriniKing_CE Mar 26 2012, 12:38 AM
Can't wait to see these two in action together again...
Posted by: Zed.D Mar 26 2012, 09:00 AM
Both awesome. thanks for the share.
Posted by: X-Offender Mar 26 2012, 12:43 PM
Cassano might become available for the match against Fiorentina.
http://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/milan/?action=read&idnet=bWlsYW5uZXdzLml0LTc2NjQ0
Posted by: acid911 Mar 26 2012, 12:53 PM
Ah, nice. I bet he'll get a hero's welcome in that match. Could very well set him up for the Euros as well.
Posted by: X-Offender Mar 26 2012, 12:59 PM
I really want him to play for the Euros. The guy's never had any luck with the NT, and this could very well be his last chance.
Posted by: acid911 Mar 26 2012, 01:24 PM
Agreed. 
If he does return as promised, he'll have a good 8 matches to book his seat.
Posted by: TriniKing_CE Mar 28 2012, 12:18 AM
Fun fact:
Cassano is still only 5 assists from the top of the charts.
Posted by: acid911 Mar 28 2012, 02:37 AM
Believe you me, I was thinking the same thing when replying in this thread.
I want his return NOW!
Posted by: Jack Bauer Mar 29 2012, 05:47 PM
Cassano will have a medical checkup on Moday which will decide if he can get the all-clear to play again.
Posted by: TriniKing_CE Apr 2 2012, 02:01 PM
Just one more hurdle for Cassano
Antonio Cassano is a step closer to playing football again after getting the all clear from the Italian Federation of Sporting Doctors.
A panel of 10 medical experts examined his case today after the Milan man had minor heart surgery last autumn.
The attacker hasn’t played since last October when he fell ill on the flight home from Milan’s 3-2 win over Roma.
After undergoing a series of tests, Cassano was forced to undergo an operation in order to resolve the issue.
Today’s news means that the Italian international, who has resumed full training, now just needs clearance from the Istituto di Medicina Sportiva dell'Acqua Acetosa to resume his career.
Cassano is hungry to prove his fitness and form in time for Italy’s Euro 2012 bid.
Link: http://football-italia.net/17312/just-one-more-hurdle-cassano
Posted by: kurtsimonw Apr 2 2012, 06:29 PM
Posted by: Jack Bauer Apr 3 2012, 10:35 AM
OFFICIAL: Antonio Cassano cleared to play again
Posted by: Zed.D Apr 3 2012, 10:45 AM
Great news. if only it'd happened a month ago, we could've used him tonight... same for Pato.
Posted by: mathehughes Apr 4 2012, 09:04 AM
That was so funny,,!!
Posted by: TriniKing_CE Apr 6 2012, 05:23 AM
Cassano last interview after recent medicals:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=ijYeEzyepz8
Bravo Cassano!!
Posted by: TriniKing_CE May 4 2012, 02:01 AM
Soo glad to have this guy back...
Posted by: William405 May 4 2012, 09:14 AM
I love that Aristotle quote
Posted by: Jack Sparrow May 4 2012, 09:29 AM
Fast becoming my favourite player on this squad now. Probably next season, I might get his shirt. With the old guard disappearing I see no one here worth adoring except Tony Cassano.
Posted by: Zed.D May 4 2012, 12:18 PM
I'm sorry to hear that you see only one player in Milan worth adoring. might as well give up and support Juve. they have two or three players you can adore.
Posted by: Jack Sparrow May 4 2012, 12:56 PM
Juve no!! I think maybe you misunderstand. I still love my team and naturally I support my players...but no one who is 'my' type of player.
The technical creative magician type. Who is not about pace and stepovers or muscle....well none that is except Cassano.
Posted by: Zed.D May 4 2012, 12:59 PM
Not even Nesta?
Posted by: han2503 May 4 2012, 01:11 PM
Nesta might not even be a Milan player next season, so I don't think it can apply
I really do wish that it does not come to that though
I want to see us keep Nesta and get a CB for the future like Ogbonna instead of Yepes. Give the kid some time to work under a true master of the defense. Thiago more than reeped the benefits of having Nesta guiding him
Posted by: Jack Sparrow May 4 2012, 01:16 PM
I love Nesta to bits. But I dunno. I never identified with him. I think a Lambo is a cool car. But I could never see myself driving one or it suiting me. If that makes sense?
Posted by: Zed.D May 4 2012, 01:34 PM
Somehow...
Posted by: X-Offender May 4 2012, 02:03 PM
Cassano might wear the #10 shirt next season after Seedorf leaves.
http://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/milan/?action=read&idtmw=349843
Posted by: Zed.D May 4 2012, 02:38 PM
Every year we hear about someone taking over the #10. I could have sworn Ronaldinho would get it someday, but seasons come and go, players come and go, but Seedorf is still there...
I won't believe we won't renew with him until it actually happens.
Posted by: kurtsimonw May 4 2012, 02:38 PM
I hate getting a shirt with a player on it, only for him to change his number.
Posted by: Jack Sparrow May 4 2012, 02:50 PM
Exactly. I have the Ibrahimovic shirt this season. (Bro gave it to me as a gift). Maybe next season I get the Cassano home jersey, once we know his number. Should be out by June or July right?
Posted by: TriniKing_CE May 5 2012, 01:55 AM
Cassano's likely to keep 99.
Posted by: X-Offender May 5 2012, 03:40 AM
Says who?
Posted by: Zed.D May 5 2012, 07:36 AM
Maybe he is suggesting Seedorf will stay on.
Posted by: X-Offender May 5 2012, 12:58 PM
Not happening.
Posted by: Zed.D May 5 2012, 05:11 PM
We've been saying that for at least 2 years.
Posted by: X-Offender May 5 2012, 05:49 PM
Yes, but this time it seems almost certain, when in the past it always was more yes than no.
Posted by: Kazdoodle May 6 2012, 03:01 AM
I find it heart warming that people are coming to love cassano. after a while of just skipping around clubs and stuff.....i wanna hug him right now
Posted by: han2503 May 6 2012, 09:59 AM
Let's not forget that when we brought in Ronaldo from Real, Galliani wanted to bring Cassano in as well but most of the team did no agree with it.
How things change. And maybe had we brought him in earlier, he could have settled earlier on in his carreer.
Posted by: Zed.D May 11 2012, 06:46 PM
By Football Italia staff
Antonio Cassano gave a rare interview and shed tears on his dramatic year, missing out on the Scudetto and waving goodbye to so many Milan teammates.
FantAntonio’s career and even life were in the balance in late October when he suffered an ischemic stroke on the way back from a 3-2 win away to Roma, but has returned to the playing field five months after undergoing heart surgery.
“I like to help others and so I don’t really enjoy talking about myself,” confessed Cassano on Milan Channel.
“I felt good after the Roma game and was happy to be on the pitch, even if I’d only come off the bench. On the plane I caused absolute chaos and felt great.
“All of a sudden after stepping off the bus that transports you from the plane to the terminal, I felt really dizzy and couldn’t see out of my left eye. The doctor said he’d take me to hospital, but I didn’t want to and we argued about it for half an hour.
“When we finally decided, on the journey to the hospital I started having problems speaking. I could think clearly, but the words weren’t coming out. At that moment I thought about my son, to see him one more time...” said Cassano when fighting back tears.
“I was so pleased to receive so much affection from everyone, both in the football world and outside of it. They had understood I am crazy, but still honest and authentic.
“My son and my wife were the fundamental elements for me and I always asked the doctors to tell me the absolute truth. I am glad the medics were always very clear with me.
“I am not a believer in God, but before I used to take His name in vain a lot. Now, after the heart problem, I can’t seem to do it anymore, not even in thought. Maybe it’s destiny I came back to the field just before Easter.
“I feel good with everyone here, from the youngest kid to the most important star. I think Alexandre Pato is potentially the second best player in the world behind Leo Messi and hope his injuries can be over with so he can get back on top.
“When I had been at Milan for 10 days it felt like Paradise, but now it’s even better, as they treat you like a King. Those who leave Milan tend to immediately regret it.”
Those could include Gennaro Gattuso, Pippo Inzaghi and Alessandro Nesta, who have all confirmed they will not be renewing their contracts this summer.
“It’s very sad for me, as these lads are abandoning us and will regret it straight away. It’s true there are times in which everyone has to make choices, as Nesta explained yesterday. I believe that he could’ve still done well here by cutting down on the number of games, but it was his decision and a big loss to us. I’d like to talk him into changing his mind.
“As for Zlatan Ibrahimovic, when we’ve got the ball, it’s like we won’t let others into our playpen. We have two strange heads on our shoulders, but we get along and love to play together. Ibra does well to fire up Milan. He can do what he wants, as long as he scores!”
The Rossoneri missed out on the Scudetto and Cassano congratulated Juventus for their victory, but added there were reasons behind the defeat.
“We had a million injuries and without those probably would’ve been six or seven points clear. We are the strongest team in Italy, clearly in front of the rest. We haven’t been as consistent as Juve this season, but we start next term aiming to win everything.
“I only know how to talk about football, as I have no alternatives! I follow every League and that causes some rows with my wife, because I’d never stop watching football.”
He'd like to talk Nesta into changing his mind... how can anyone not love this crazy son of a b1tch?
Posted by: William405 May 11 2012, 06:50 PM
This guy is great
Posted by: Jack Sparrow May 11 2012, 08:09 PM
My new hero....from the sublime genius to the mad magician. Forza Cassano!!!
Posted by: TriniKing_CE May 12 2012, 02:41 AM
Cassano!
Posted by: X-Offender Jun 23 2012, 03:48 PM
Little Cassano with Baggio.
Posted by: Bluesummers Jul 12 2012, 10:58 AM
Happy Birthday Antonio. Welcome to 30.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=WxIbktPdHLQ
Posted by: William405 Jul 12 2012, 11:04 AM
Happy birthday!
Posted by: drucurl Jul 13 2012, 02:17 PM
If he wants to leave let him f**k off.
We are already losing one idiot who was a far better player and infinitely more useful. If he doesn't see thiese times as a challenge and want to prove his worth then out with the junk part II
Posted by: Jack Sparrow Jul 13 2012, 02:27 PM
Yes, the rumours of Boateng and Cassano wanting to leave if true are very disappointing.
They were going nowhere fast, turning into true wastes of talent when they were purchased. Our club took the gamble on them, and now suddenly they're better than the club?! Pfft...please! 
Posted by: kurtsimonw Jul 13 2012, 02:32 PM
Not better. Just have more ambition.
Posted by: Jack Sparrow Jul 13 2012, 02:48 PM
More ambition??
Coz being in second division Portsmouth and frozen out of (now) relegated Sampdoria were their respective positions when they were purchased by Milan.
Yes they came out well, but then I think they owed us that much don't you think?
Posted by: Fillipo Simone Jul 13 2012, 02:53 PM
Especially Cassano who, unrelated to Silva and Ibra leaving, openly flirted with Sampdoria. Now, Cassano was and will be one of my soft spots, yet I can't say he's behaving appropriate.
Posted by: Jack Sparrow Jul 13 2012, 03:22 PM
Yes. But none of the players have come out and said anything, so I will not chastise them. It is mostly media mucking things up.
At least the tweets from KPB makes it sound like he's happy.
Posted by: X-Offender Jul 13 2012, 05:02 PM
I don't think there's anything true about Boateng. As for Robinho and Cassano, I think they want to leave, but for different reasons. Now, whilst I can see Robinho being shipped to Santos happening, I don't think we'll let go of Cassano that easily. He has two years left from his contract to respect, he's in really good shape, and Sampdoria don't have the means necessary to sign him. I'm pretty confident he'll stay.
Posted by: kurtsimonw Jul 13 2012, 05:26 PM
Yes. As in wanting to play for teams who're trying to improve, rather than going backwards.
Posted by: drucurl Jul 13 2012, 06:27 PM
Hate to be the one defending management (especially now) but C@$$ano is the last person to have the right to be thinking this way. A $h!t Milan is infinitely better than a Sampdoria bench. Period. Plus when talent leaves the genuinely world class players relish the challenge. iBra didn't mourn Ronaldinho's loss, Kaka didn't toss the toys out of the pram when $heva left. He has no excuse
Posted by: X-Offender Jul 13 2012, 06:31 PM
I just think he wants to go back to Sampdoria for sentimental purposes. Ibra's sale doesn't have anything to do with it.
Posted by: acid911 Jul 13 2012, 06:33 PM
Of course, considering the Swede was the one who practically pushed him out.
Mourning, what mourning?!
Posted by: drucurl Jul 13 2012, 07:37 PM
Mourning, what mourning?!Well as with all things I tend to blame $#!tlegri for undervaluing Ron....but the point is/was that the loss in quality of Milan - (Ron+ Ladri scum) didn't deter iBra.
To me THAT was a real champion - trying to win no matter the obstacle(s)
Posted by: acid911 Jul 13 2012, 08:05 PM
This I can agree with. But as I said in one of my big posts a few months back, Ibra was the happiest fish in the pond as soon as he was the biggest fish in the pond. The guy is too full of himself, good player he is.
Posted by: drucurl Jul 13 2012, 09:46 PM
But as I said in one of my big posts a few months back, Ibra was the happiest fish in the pond as soon as he was the biggest fish in the pond. The guy is too full of himself, good player he is.I find myself incapable of disagreeing with a post critical of Ibrahimovic
Posted by: acid911 Jul 14 2012, 01:25 AM
Particularly when it's true!
Posted by: Zed.D Jul 14 2012, 09:15 AM
It's obvious to me that Cassano will see out the remaining 2 years on his contract and then walk for free to Samp. he won't be able to contribute to us past 32 anyway. right now he has to stay even if he prefers to go back to a lazier place.
Posted by: X-Offender Jul 14 2012, 02:00 PM
Agreed. Keeping him for the next two years would be the best solution for both parties.
Posted by: KillerMax Jul 18 2012, 11:45 AM
http://www.football-italia.net/21272/cassano-linked-samp-return
Haha.
I don't know if he will go to Samp, but he sure could lose his motivation even if he ended up staying... He is that type of player. Does whatever the f@ck he wants at any given moment. A Cassano with a deflated motivation is a minus for a any team.
Posted by: Fillipo Simone Jul 18 2012, 08:54 PM
I fell in love with the guy earlier on, but nowadays he's immensely irritating.
Posted by: mishie Jul 18 2012, 08:59 PM
through out his whole career he has had that "don't give a fluck" attitude, i have a afinnity to him becuase he comes from Bari (and is still worshipped there) but i can understand why people can't take to him.
After all you're taling about a man who was once asked what he plans to do when he stops playing he answer.....get as fat as i can!
Posted by: acid911 Jul 18 2012, 09:01 PM
I didn't.
I just consider him a very talented player, but a very naughty human. How he faltered and wasted himself at other big clubs, Roma, Madrid and more, it's somewhat depressing, if anything. So much raw talent, but so much raw wastage to go with it. Makes you respect the less talented but hardworking players.And now instead of settling in a big club like Milan he's planning a way out. Way to go!
Posted by: Fillipo Simone Jul 18 2012, 09:12 PM
Naughty is one thing. I can handle naughty; but he's not just that. He's being disrespectful and ungracious. It hasn't been very long and he was a free agent who wasn't exactly on anyone's priority list. Milan made him come back, believed him even during his recuperation period.
Posted by: acid911 Jul 18 2012, 09:24 PM
Yes, quite. His performances for Milan, little that they were, contributed to his place in the Euros.
Posted by: X-Offender Jul 18 2012, 11:16 PM
+1000
Posted by: Jack Sparrow Jul 19 2012, 09:38 AM
I agree. I remember Allegri saying, "I hope to give a fully fit Cassano to Prandelli!". The whole club did a lot for him, and now he's like, "I dunno. Maybe I'll go away."
So long and thanks for the all the fish. IF what he says is true.
Posted by: kurtsimonw Jul 19 2012, 12:54 PM
As mishie said, he's always been like this. Anyone who expected him to change just because he plays for Milan is being very naive.
Posted by: X-Offender Jul 19 2012, 02:05 PM
Like this? Cassano's been knowing for being a trouble maker, like Balotelli, not an ungrateful c*nt.
Posted by: kurtsimonw Jul 19 2012, 02:22 PM
Like this as in not really give a **** about the club.
Posted by: drucurl Jul 19 2012, 04:45 PM
Dammit FS stop xeroxing my brain :mad:
Posted by: Fillipo Simone Jul 19 2012, 04:59 PM
Posted by: drucurl Jul 19 2012, 06:20 PM
Hard to believe that ppl go on and on about ronaldinho's supposed lack of character...conveniently forgetting that even now he's infinitely more useful, and talented than Cassano....not only that but he actually has a reason to be complacent having actually won it all...makes you wonder eh?
Posted by: Zed.D Jul 19 2012, 06:47 PM
Correct me if I'm wrong but that "I have an idea about my future but won't tell anyone" quote is old, he said it during the Euros when PSG first tried to sign Silva. maybe some journalist was just bored?
I'm waiting to see how it ends before judging him. maybe I'm naive but I thought his attitude had changed.
Posted by: Forza Milan! Jul 20 2012, 04:02 PM
I'm waiting to see how it ends before judging him. maybe I'm naive but I thought his attitude had changed.
I do not pay much attention to what Cassano says. I think he is a very good player and I actually find him a likeable person (if you ignore the occasional “Cassanata”). However, I fear he is a bit lacking in what people these days call EQ, so he just says what he feels at the moment without considering the implications. As a result, he provides lots of material for journalists.
Posted by: Jack Sparrow Jul 20 2012, 04:09 PM
Yes, this is what I thought during the Euros.
If it is just a recycled rumour, I'm not worried in the slightest.
Posted by: X-Offender Jul 25 2012, 04:03 PM
He'll probably be wearing shirt #10 now.
http://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/milan/?action=read&idnet=bWlsYW5uZXdzLml0LTg2NjIz
Posted by: amancik Jul 25 2012, 04:10 PM
#10 would suit him fine. #9 should be given to another striker should he arrive.
Posted by: X-Offender Jul 25 2012, 04:15 PM
I think Pato should get #9, Robinho #7 and El Shaarawy #11.
Posted by: Zed.D Jul 25 2012, 05:19 PM
I personally think Pato is more a #9 than a #7 but why should he change the number he's had for 4 years? (apart from superstitious reasons like the bad luck with injuries)
Oh, well, whatever his shirt number's gonna be, it will be vacated soon so why do I care. that kind of thing is history at Milan now.
Posted by: acid911 Jul 25 2012, 05:48 PM
Ain't that the fact.
Like I said most international player (particularly famous Brazilian ones) are a commodity for this Milan management. If they can be bought, they can be sold. At a decent price, of course.
Posted by: amancik Jul 25 2012, 05:59 PM
I'm used to seeing Pato as number 7. Because I still can't imagine anyone else wear the shirt left by my favourite player of all time, that is Andriy Shevchenko.
Posted by: CHU-LIP Jul 25 2012, 06:29 PM
http://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/milan/?action=read&idnet=bWlsYW5uZXdzLml0LTg2NjIz
Will he then stop complaining?
Posted by: TriniKing_CE Jul 25 2012, 06:46 PM
Like.
Posted by: X-Offender Jul 28 2012, 02:51 AM
Apparently there was a long and intense discussion between Allegri and Cassano at the end of the training session today in the US, the contents of which are unknown, but it's very possible that Allegri told him now that Silva and Ibra are gone it's up to him to become an important leader of this team.
http://www.milannews.it/?action=read&idnotizia=86874
Posted by: Fillipo Simone Jul 28 2012, 09:58 AM
Posted by: X-Offender Aug 20 2012, 04:29 PM
Cassano's words in the press conference from his presentation day:
"I think and I believe that Milan will be my last club, because I've come to the most titled club in the world, to the top. Above Milan there's nothing else but the sky. This is my last chance, I won't betray the people that had faith in me. They trust me here at Milan and I will never betray them. If I fail here at Milan, I'm for a madhouse".
http://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/milan/?action=read&idnet=bWlsYW5uZXdzLml0LTg4NjQx
Posted by: Jack Sparrow Aug 20 2012, 04:31 PM
To think I almost bought his jersey.
Posted by: X-Offender Aug 20 2012, 04:34 PM
Also, from the same article, Galliani's words when Cassano was hospitalized: " I told Antonio that we will wait for him, we won't sign a substitute".
Posted by: Milan Are Brilliant Aug 20 2012, 06:52 PM
Ah well, I'm not disappointed by losing him, more so the deal we got for him, it's just another one on the list this summer.
Quite frankly he's a nobody compared to the loss of Zlatan and Silva... players with actual talent who could push Milan to the next level.
Posted by: Zed.D Aug 21 2012, 12:38 PM
Cassano does have talent as much as Ibra and Silva IMO. he's just fucked up in the head. thank god talent is not everything so players like him cannot get away with their rubbish attitude.
"I think and I believe that Milan will be my last club, because I've come to the most titled club in the world, to the top. Above Milan there's nothing else but the sky. This is my last chance, I won't betray the people that had faith in me. They trust me here at Milan and I will never betray them. If I fail here at Milan, I'm for a madhouse".
http://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/milan/?action=read&idnet=bWlsYW5uZXdzLml0LTg4NjQx
Someone should post that in the Inter forums so they know what they're getting.
Posted by: Jack Sparrow Aug 21 2012, 12:56 PM
He isn't lying is he? He did say if he leaves Milan he is headed to a madhouse!!
Posted by: Rossoneri7 Aug 21 2012, 01:40 PM
Posted by: William405 Aug 21 2012, 02:09 PM
Posted by: Fillipo Simone Aug 22 2012, 11:54 AM
Cassano officially Interista
http://www.inter.it/aas/news/reader?N=59066&L=it
I wish him all the best!
Posted by: Zed.D Aug 22 2012, 01:56 PM
By Football Italia staff
Antonio Cassano says he’s realised a dream after completing a move to Inter – the team of his heart.
The Italian has today been confirmed as a Nerazzurri player after a swap deal with Giampaolo Pazzini was agreed with Milan.
“After an eternity, I have arrived at the club which I support,” Cassano, who was a known Beneamata supporter as a boy, told Inter Channel.
“It’s important for me. It doesn’t get better than joining the club which you are a fan of. I have re-found my smile.”
Cassano has moved to the other side of San Siro after he asked Milan to sell him after just 18 months at the Meazza.
“The most important thing for me now is to get into the best shape, starting with the game at Pescara,” he noted.
The former Bari, Roma, Real Madrid and Sampdoria player also confirmed which jersey he’ll have on his back this term.
“I’ll wear the No 99 shirt,” he added. “I told the club that the number means a lot to me.”
Cassano had the same squad number at Sampdoria and Milan.
Lol... I almost feel sorry for him. ZERO DIGNITY.
Posted by: Jack Sparrow Aug 22 2012, 02:02 PM
This was his explanaton??! WTF??!!! I actually liked this guy??!! What was I smoking??!! 
THREAD MOVED!!! Happily, I might add.
Posted by: X-Offender Aug 22 2012, 02:13 PM
Hypocrisy has reached a completely new level.
Posted by: Jack Bauer Aug 22 2012, 02:16 PM
I don't. He can rot there for all I care.
Posted by: Fillipo Simone Aug 22 2012, 02:16 PM
Jesus! Really, what a...
I'm speechless.
Posted by: Jack Bauer Aug 22 2012, 03:06 PM
Let's open a Pazzini thread and forget about this twatt.
Posted by: han2503 Aug 22 2012, 03:07 PM
My heart is aflutter with excitment at seeing that pic...
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