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 Nov 23 2007, 01:03 PM
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Giovanissimi Regionali B  Group: Full Members Posts: 1,190 Joined: 16-February 06 From: Jeddah,Saudi Arabia Member No.: 1,284  |
Serie A’s first Ballon d’Or winner Gianni Rivera claims that Andrea Pirlo deserves this year’s award as much as Milan teammate Kaka.
Brazilian ace Kaka is the overwhelming favourite to claim the European Footballer of the Year prize after his heroics in last season’s Champions League triumph. Pirlo is an outsider to clinch the silverware, but 1969’s winner believes that the Azzurri star would be a worthy winner. “Kaka is one of the most exciting and important players of a generation,†Rivera told Sky Calcio. “But Pirlo is a player who has consistently achieved great things and I would say that he is just as good.†Rivera also stated that, like Ronaldo, he can see Milan overcoming their dismal start to win the Scudetto. “I think that they can still win the title even if it is more difficult than it was at the start of the season and it is clear that the Club World Cup and the Champions League will take their toll,†he maintained. Finally, the former Milan hero gave his view on the thorny issue of controversial refereeing decisions. “The fact that sides like Milan are complaining is positive because it means that they are human errors,†he claimed. “I remember the 1971-72 season when we lost the title due to a very debatable penalty. “It was the final straw and at the end of the game I made some strong accusations that earned me a ban for two months. “There will always be mistakes and we need to avoid reading anything into them.†|
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Nov 23 2007, 01:27 PM
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Primavera  Group: Moderators Posts: 23,206 Joined: 20-November 05 From: Athens, Hellas Member No.: 911 |
If to award consistency then give it to Maldini. Kaka is last season's greatest player, period.
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Nov 24 2007, 06:59 AM
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Loves Greek Women esp Fay Group: Moderators Posts: 14,924 Joined: 19-May 06 From: Bangalore,India Member No.: 1,865 |
He's the original Golden Boy...you got some nerve Greekie. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/realmad.gif)
And to think I even liked you, and told my friend R7 he was making the wrong decision about the wedding...*mumble* *mumble* (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/realmad.gif) |
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Nov 24 2007, 10:47 AM
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Primavera Group: Moderators Posts: 23,206 Joined: 20-November 05 From: Athens, Hellas Member No.: 911 |
Don't bring up the wedding... you know he has regrets over it...
Anyway... I love Rivera! I've watched many clips of him and I totally respecy him I just don't agree with him on this. |
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Nov 24 2007, 07:36 PM
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"Durgle The Turtle" Group: Helpers Posts: 1,583 Joined: 28-January 07 From: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Member No.: 3,402 |
QUOTE (dst @ Nov 23 2007, 12:27 PM) If to award consistency then give it to Maldini. Kaka is last season's greatest player, period.  I dont know about that, Pirlo played amazing in Milan and Italy. And he won CL and World Cup. Kaka has only won the CL. But I dont know maybe its only for club players? |
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Nov 24 2007, 08:20 PM
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Primavera Group: Moderators Posts: 23,206 Joined: 20-November 05 From: Athens, Hellas Member No.: 911 |
QUOTE (jefri91 @ Nov 24 2007, 08:36 PM) I dont know about that, Pirlo played amazing in Milan and Italy. And he won CL and World Cup. Kaka has only won the CL. But I dont know maybe its only for club players? No it's for last season... the WC took place in '06 thus it counted for the '06 Golden Ball which Cannavaro won... I think you're a little bit confused. |
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Nov 24 2007, 08:30 PM
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"Durgle The Turtle" Group: Helpers Posts: 1,583 Joined: 28-January 07 From: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Member No.: 3,402 |
QUOTE (dst @ Nov 24 2007, 07:20 PM) No it's for last season... the WC took place in '06 thus it counted for the '06 Golden Ball which Cannavaro won... I think you're a little bit confused. oh sorry my mistake, iv only been watching football regularly since last november. |
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Nov 24 2007, 08:32 PM
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Smoking Bianco Group: Helpers Posts: 14,039 Joined: 15-August 05 From: KWT Member No.: 191 |
QUOTE (jefri91 @ Nov 24 2007, 10:30 PM) oh sorry my mistake, iv only been watching football regularly since last november. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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