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Rafa eyes Milan repeat
Rafa Benitez believes Liverpool will meet Milan in this season's UEFA Champions League final.
The Spaniard has predicted that the two sides could contest the final in Athens in a repeat of the epic showpiece in 2005.
Liverpool face holders and favourties Barcelona in the last 16 and Benitez is confident his troops can cause an upset again like they did against Milan two years ago.
"I think the final will be Liverpool v Milan and that we will win again. It's sure," Benitez told Corriere dello Sport.
Liverpool face the daunting task of Barcelona this week and Benitez has hit out at critics who have ruled out his side's chances of progressing.
"In football there is nothing impossible," added Benitez. "We are ready to astonish you once again.
"Whoever sees us as victims is wrong. We were the same also against Milan in Istanbul's final and to those who see us already beaten by Barcelona, I suggest to see how that match ends."
Rafa Benitez believes Liverpool will meet Milan in this season's UEFA Champions League final.
The Spaniard has predicted that the two sides could contest the final in Athens in a repeat of the epic showpiece in 2005.
Liverpool face holders and favourties Barcelona in the last 16 and Benitez is confident his troops can cause an upset again like they did against Milan two years ago.
"I think the final will be Liverpool v Milan and that we will win again. It's sure," Benitez told Corriere dello Sport.
Liverpool face the daunting task of Barcelona this week and Benitez has hit out at critics who have ruled out his side's chances of progressing.
"In football there is nothing impossible," added Benitez. "We are ready to astonish you once again.
"Whoever sees us as victims is wrong. We were the same also against Milan in Istanbul's final and to those who see us already beaten by Barcelona, I suggest to see how that match ends."
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QUOTE (Rossoneri7 @ Mar 2 2007, 12:38 AM)
4 English teams advance !!!!
well Man U and Chelsea are already through... i want Liverpool to go through because of Barca.. and well i kinda like arsenal because they played against Barca last year
Security at San Siro will be Milan’s problem, say UEFA
Celtic and UEFA have re-emphasised the responsibility on AC Milan to ensure impenetrable security at San Siro next week, amid growing reports that hundreds of Celtic fans have purchased tickets for the home sections of the stadium.
The Herald has learned from various supporters that they have purchased tickets direct from AC Milan and been assured of entry to the game, despite the club's organising director, Umberto Gandini, insisting "it is absolutely crucial Celtic fans do not attempt to enter parts occupied by home fans".
The news has heightened fears of potential unrest inside and outside the stadium, should a significant number of travelling supporters attempt to gain access. Italian security officials are on high alert since the fatality in the Sicilian derby last month and have been told not to allow supporters in without acceptable photo identification.
advertisementDespite this, a number of supporters who have bought tickets outwith Celtic's official allocation of 4580, plus 200 VIP briefs, are undeterred. One supporter, who did not wish to be named, intends to travel despite the warnings.
"Several friends and I have bought tickets from AC Milan through a contact in Italy, who will be sitting with us at the game," he said. "We have done so quite legitimately and have paid face value for them. These tickets are for seats in the home section of the San Siro.
"I'm spending more than £300 on the trip and taking two days off work to see my team, and I don't want to waste that. There are many more Celtic fans planning to do the same thing as me and, if they are refused entry to the stadium, I would say this would pose more of a security threat than letting them in. That surely would be much more difficult to police than if they were inside the stadium.
"The best thing the authorities can do is let Celtic fans with tickets in to whichever part of the stadium the tickets are for, monitor the situation carefully, and respond appropriately in the unlikely event of there being any trouble. This happens at Celtic Park on big European nights."
Peter Lawwell, Celtic's chief executive, has received assurances from the Italian authorities that fans outwith the official travel club will not be granted entry.
The matter is out of Celtic's hands and Lawwell has no option but to place his faith in AC Milan to carry out their promises.
"In this situation we have no jurisdiction but we have been informed by AC Milan, who have been instructed by the authorities, that Celtic supporters with tickets for the away end will be admitted with photo ID," he said. "Any away fans who try to gain entry to the home end will not be allowed in. We have been told that by AC Milan and we have to trust that will be the case.
"Kenny Scott the chief superintendent of Strathclyde Police has been told the same and we have been given assurances from local authorities that it is safe. All we can do is believe what we've been told."
William Gaillard, the UEFA spokesman, said illegal ticket purchases were inevitable but is confident that the stringent security measures will prevail.
"Controls will be extremely strict," he said. "I strongly believe every person who attempts to enter the stadium will be asked for ID and prevented if they cannot produce it. This is not Celtic's responsibility.
"To provide tickets to opposing fans is illegal under Italian law but everybody is satisfied."
Billy McNeill, the captain of the Lisbon Lions who won the European Cup in 1967, has urged those who have purchased tickets for the AC Milan end to reconsider.
"It can be dangerous in any ground. I am sure the club will try to dissuade them from going," he said. "It is a great stadium and everyone wants to experience it, but we do not want any problems.
"Celtic fans always want to travel to support their team but maybe they can be a bit over-enthusiastic about going to see their team."
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Celtic and UEFA have re-emphasised the responsibility on AC Milan to ensure impenetrable security at San Siro next week, amid growing reports that hundreds of Celtic fans have purchased tickets for the home sections of the stadium.
The Herald has learned from various supporters that they have purchased tickets direct from AC Milan and been assured of entry to the game, despite the club's organising director, Umberto Gandini, insisting "it is absolutely crucial Celtic fans do not attempt to enter parts occupied by home fans".
The news has heightened fears of potential unrest inside and outside the stadium, should a significant number of travelling supporters attempt to gain access. Italian security officials are on high alert since the fatality in the Sicilian derby last month and have been told not to allow supporters in without acceptable photo identification.
advertisementDespite this, a number of supporters who have bought tickets outwith Celtic's official allocation of 4580, plus 200 VIP briefs, are undeterred. One supporter, who did not wish to be named, intends to travel despite the warnings.
"Several friends and I have bought tickets from AC Milan through a contact in Italy, who will be sitting with us at the game," he said. "We have done so quite legitimately and have paid face value for them. These tickets are for seats in the home section of the San Siro.
"I'm spending more than £300 on the trip and taking two days off work to see my team, and I don't want to waste that. There are many more Celtic fans planning to do the same thing as me and, if they are refused entry to the stadium, I would say this would pose more of a security threat than letting them in. That surely would be much more difficult to police than if they were inside the stadium.
"The best thing the authorities can do is let Celtic fans with tickets in to whichever part of the stadium the tickets are for, monitor the situation carefully, and respond appropriately in the unlikely event of there being any trouble. This happens at Celtic Park on big European nights."
Peter Lawwell, Celtic's chief executive, has received assurances from the Italian authorities that fans outwith the official travel club will not be granted entry.
The matter is out of Celtic's hands and Lawwell has no option but to place his faith in AC Milan to carry out their promises.
"In this situation we have no jurisdiction but we have been informed by AC Milan, who have been instructed by the authorities, that Celtic supporters with tickets for the away end will be admitted with photo ID," he said. "Any away fans who try to gain entry to the home end will not be allowed in. We have been told that by AC Milan and we have to trust that will be the case.
"Kenny Scott the chief superintendent of Strathclyde Police has been told the same and we have been given assurances from local authorities that it is safe. All we can do is believe what we've been told."
William Gaillard, the UEFA spokesman, said illegal ticket purchases were inevitable but is confident that the stringent security measures will prevail.
"Controls will be extremely strict," he said. "I strongly believe every person who attempts to enter the stadium will be asked for ID and prevented if they cannot produce it. This is not Celtic's responsibility.
"To provide tickets to opposing fans is illegal under Italian law but everybody is satisfied."
Billy McNeill, the captain of the Lisbon Lions who won the European Cup in 1967, has urged those who have purchased tickets for the AC Milan end to reconsider.
"It can be dangerous in any ground. I am sure the club will try to dissuade them from going," he said. "It is a great stadium and everyone wants to experience it, but we do not want any problems.
"Celtic fans always want to travel to support their team but maybe they can be a bit over-enthusiastic about going to see their team."
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Is that you talking, Hoops fan!?? 
Did you find any tickets??
Did you find any tickets??
QUOTE (dst @ Mar 2 2007, 04:53 PM)
Is that you talking, Hoops fan!??
Did you find any tickets??
Did you find any tickets??
I thought Hoops fan was that Locke Lamora
.... No man dont go to San SIro ... It's not a good idea 
Unless u can buy ur ticket from Celtic, don't go
Roberto Mancini is confident that an Adriano-less Inter can still deliver qualification in Tuesday’s Champions League decider against Valencia.
The tactician this evening confirmed that the injured Brazilian will miss the second leg in Spain, but Mancio is remaining optimistic that his side can reach the last eight despite the dangerous 2-2 first leg result.
“Adriano won’t be part of the 18 man squad,†the former Italian international stated.
"If I were to crack a joke then I could tell you that Adriano has been left out because he went to the disco last night…
“But joking aside, he unfortunately still hasn't made a complete recovery from the thigh injury that we were hoping was less serious. We hope to have him back for the next match against Milan.
“As for the game tomorrow, I'm pleased with how the team played in the first leg before Valencia's first goal.
“We had missed a lot of chances and we slowed down a bit after their first equaliser. We then picked up. We can win tomorrow if we're a bit more careful.â€
It’s going to be tough for the Nerazzurri though, even if Mancio seems unconcerned by Valencia’s 100 per cent record at the Mestalla in Europe this term.
“They’ve won every match here? There's always a first time for everything,†responded the ex-Lazio tactician.
“We are a team with a winning mentality, that has always been the case, but these things don’t always count in the Champions League.
“The Champions League is a different competition to the rest as the first leg showed when I don’t think Valencia deserved a draw.â€
Tactically speaking, Mancini hinted that Dejan Stankovic and Olivier Dacourt would feature, but he gave little else away.
“Stankovic and Dacourt are okay, but I'm keeping my thoughts to myself. We just have to play our game. Considering the quality of the two teams on the pitch, it will be an open match.
“They have an extraordinary attack so we'll have to be very careful in defence. At the moment they are one of the strongest and most difficult teams to face.
“We are two sides who are prepared tactically. After that it's the world-class players who are decisive. And both Inter and Valencia have these players.â€
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The tactician this evening confirmed that the injured Brazilian will miss the second leg in Spain, but Mancio is remaining optimistic that his side can reach the last eight despite the dangerous 2-2 first leg result.
“Adriano won’t be part of the 18 man squad,†the former Italian international stated.
"If I were to crack a joke then I could tell you that Adriano has been left out because he went to the disco last night…
“But joking aside, he unfortunately still hasn't made a complete recovery from the thigh injury that we were hoping was less serious. We hope to have him back for the next match against Milan.
“As for the game tomorrow, I'm pleased with how the team played in the first leg before Valencia's first goal.
“We had missed a lot of chances and we slowed down a bit after their first equaliser. We then picked up. We can win tomorrow if we're a bit more careful.â€
It’s going to be tough for the Nerazzurri though, even if Mancio seems unconcerned by Valencia’s 100 per cent record at the Mestalla in Europe this term.
“They’ve won every match here? There's always a first time for everything,†responded the ex-Lazio tactician.
“We are a team with a winning mentality, that has always been the case, but these things don’t always count in the Champions League.
“The Champions League is a different competition to the rest as the first leg showed when I don’t think Valencia deserved a draw.â€
Tactically speaking, Mancini hinted that Dejan Stankovic and Olivier Dacourt would feature, but he gave little else away.
“Stankovic and Dacourt are okay, but I'm keeping my thoughts to myself. We just have to play our game. Considering the quality of the two teams on the pitch, it will be an open match.
“They have an extraordinary attack so we'll have to be very careful in defence. At the moment they are one of the strongest and most difficult teams to face.
“We are two sides who are prepared tactically. After that it's the world-class players who are decisive. And both Inter and Valencia have these players.â€
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Inter has always been a team with a winning mentality!! He's f cking hilarious!!!! I guess finishing third is not an easy task...
I guess finishing third is not an easy task...
Joke of the decade
Inter will be kicked out .. I'll be rooting for Valencia all the way 
QUOTE (Rossoneri7 @ Mar 6 2007, 01:53 AM)
Inter will be kicked out .. I'll be rooting for Valencia all the way
Inter and Barca out will be perfect
QUOTE (mishale @ Mar 6 2007, 02:55 AM)
Inter and Barca out will be perfect
That is what it looks like
Rafa Benitez can take Liverpool through ... And Valencia have the advantage and the strength to over come Inter.
I just hope we get Liverpool next
QUOTE (Rossoneri7 @ Mar 6 2007, 01:57 AM)
I just hope we get Liverpool next
I'm not sure we are ready to humiliate them yet
Maybe next year 
This year....humiliation would be easy, if Rico could keep the ball for more than half a second.
currently:
chelsea 0 - porto 1
hahaha
chelsea 0 - porto 1
hahaha
Too soon to speak...let's see how this goes.
now roma 1 - 0 olympique lyonnais
!!
hehe
!!
hehe
Ohdear. I have to say nice things about Quaresma now...at least for the day. (Go Porto!)
Liverpool is dominating (hit crossbar twice), wow.
Roma 2-Lyon 0.
Mancini this time.
Mancini this time.
45 min to go. So far Barca ,Lyon ,Inter and Chelsea are out
So far ...we'll just have to wait and see.
...we'll just have to wait and see.
Hopefully these results hold. Liverpool and Roma are pretty much set, while the other 2 games are still up in the air.
Oh hell I hope Porto win this one!
Then I would get Mourinhos third CL-humiliation interview in a row.
hehehehe...
Then I would get Mourinhos third CL-humiliation interview in a row.
hehehehe...
Inter's problem would be cleared if they sub in Figo ^^
ROMA 
gollll!!!!! Barca -Gudjohnsen!!
Goal Barca. Gudjohnsen, 75th minute.
That porto keeper is real dodgy
Kudos to Roma for basically going through, Just need Valencia and Porto to win to make my day
Kudos to Roma for basically going through, Just need Valencia and Porto to win to make my day
Porto down by a goal. Looks bad. Good news, though, now if they draw they go through on away goals.
I hope Valencia dont do a Lyon and self destruct while im hoping Porto can sneak in an undeserved scrappy man united style goal
for that you need to have the kinda luck that Man U is having. Don't think so...not Porto.
nooo!!! Barca!!! 
Well Inter have once again proved they are useless in europe by getting knocked out again by a spanish team fairly early on
Its a shame moratti you will never win a meaningful trophy unless you are heavily favoured
Better luck next time
Its a shame moratti you will never win a meaningful trophy unless you are heavily favoured
Better luck next time
Bye bye Barca
, bye bye Inter , bye bye Lyon , sorry Porto
Barca is out. Justice is done.
Chelsea is through as well. Sh*t.
Roma too. Okay.
Inter is out, and now they are fighting the Valencia players!
Where is their winner mentality now???
Chelsea is through as well. Sh*t.
Roma too. Okay.
Inter is out, and now they are fighting the Valencia players!
Where is their winner mentality now???
Yes Barca out!
Yes Inter out!
Yes Lyon out (glad to see Roma win)!
Too bad for Porto (it could have been a perfect night - now it's almost perfect)!
Yes Inter out!
Yes Lyon out (glad to see Roma win)!
Too bad for Porto (it could have been a perfect night - now it's almost perfect)!
MILAN MILAN MILAN
INTER IS OUT!!! Sorry xD
I have some interisti friends but still, they are still the merda ^^
INTER IS OUT!!!
Sorry xDI have some interisti friends but still, they are still the merda ^^
QUOTE (mchanna @ Mar 6 2007, 10:42 PM)
MILAN MILAN MILAN
INTER IS OUT!!! Sorry xD
I have some interisti friends but still, they are still the merda ^^
INTER IS OUT!!!
Sorry xDI have some interisti friends but still, they are still the merda ^^
They always were, are and will be merda nomather what!
lol some Valencia player punches Burdisso, that was funny.
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Yes Barca out!
Yes Inter out!
Yes Lyon out (glad to see Roma win)!
Too bad for Porto (it could have been perfect night - now it's almost perfect)!
Yes Inter out!
Yes Lyon out (glad to see Roma win)!
Too bad for Porto (it could have been perfect night - now it's almost perfect)!
3 out of 4 ain't bad bro...
Inter...keep your faxed scudettos. And next time save some cash from the transfer market to bribe the refs in Europe as well. Loooosers!!!
merda just can not seem to have an influence on UEFA - only CONI they can bribe!
FORZA MILAN E ROMA!!
FORZA MILAN E ROMA!!
Damn it, Porto 
Almost a perfect night...
I was at odds in the Barca game because I didn't want 3 English teams to be in the quarter but justice is done I guess. This will pave R10's way nicely for us.
I'm very happy for Roma, they did Italian football proud unlike Inter who put us in shame once again, not only for not being able to carry the Italian name on but for the disguting fight that broke out
Burdisso
Almost a perfect night...
I was at odds in the Barca game because I didn't want 3 English teams to be in the quarter but justice is done I guess. This will pave R10's way nicely for us.
I'm very happy for Roma, they did Italian football proud unlike Inter who put us in shame once again, not only for not being able to carry the Italian name on but for the disguting fight that broke out
Burdisso
QUOTE (han2503 @ Mar 6 2007, 10:52 PM)
Damn it, Porto
Almost a perfect night...
I was at odds in the Barca game because I didn't want 3 English teams to be in the quarter but justice is done I guess. This will pave R10's way nicely for us.
I'm very happy for Roma, they did Italian football proud unlike Inter who put us in shame once again, not only for not being able to carry the Italian name on but for the disguting fight that broke out
Burdisso
Almost a perfect night...
I was at odds in the Barca game because I didn't want 3 English teams to be in the quarter but justice is done I guess. This will pave R10's way nicely for us.
I'm very happy for Roma, they did Italian football proud unlike Inter who put us in shame once again, not only for not being able to carry the Italian name on but for the disguting fight that broke out
Burdisso
Not 3, but 4 (Liverpool and Chelsea are through - tommorow Arsenal and Manu can follow them).
Let's hope Roma isn't the only Italian club thru
QUOTE (han2503 @ Mar 6 2007, 09:52 PM)
I was at odds in the Barca game because I didn't want 3 English teams to be in the quarter but justice is done I guess. This will pave R10's way nicely for us.
He once again looked overrated to me, one moment of brilliance, but he doesn't look anything like the player he was a few seasons back...
I want to see the fighting! lol
the inter fans go crazy
the inter fans go crazy
QUOTE (Kaka Is Brilliant @ Mar 6 2007, 10:01 PM)
He once again looked overrated to me, one moment of brilliance, but he doesn't look anything like the player he was a few seasons back...
Remeber our Ronaldo had a blip and played crap for most of his real madrid career but when he had a change of scenery he was reborn
Besides its not that i want R10 due to his "skills" rather the financial benefits, image rights possibly and alot of merchandising sold
LOOOOOOOOOOL, I just so, Inter is out, loooooooool, it's the best news today after my friends engagement. ))))))))))
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