Friday 14 September, 2007

Milan’s Braziian ace Kaka thinks the Rossoneri can become the first team to retain the Champions League trophy, despite a challenging group.

In its current format as the Champions League, which started in 1992-93, no side has ever won the prestigious trophy two years running.

Milan were crowned as champions of Europe in Athens after a 3-1 victory over Liverpool last term and will look to continue their excellent track record in the competition. ( thnx football italia)

“I think one reason for that is because a team relaxes a little bit the year after they win it,” Kaka told Uefa.com.

“That’s not going to happen with Milan because we are ready and willing to win the competition again and to make history doing it.”

Kaka was the top scorer in the 2006-07 tournament and will want to repeat his winning goal over Celtic in the last 16 when they face the Scottish giants in the Group stage.

“It will be very hard again,” the Selecao star stated. “I think we have met Celtic three or four times in the five Champions League campaigns I have had here and every game has been hard against them.

“In Europe even if you are not facing a great team, they are always the best from their respective countries. When you play the best teams from Norway, Czech Republic or Scotland they always try and win.”

Milan’s first fixture sees Benfica travel to the San Siro next Tuesday before games against Cristiano Lucarelli’s Shakhtar Donetsk and Celtic.

Football Italia

3-1?

It makes you wonder how many of the people that write these things actually watch the games.

That's the spirit Ricky!! I want the 'Big Ear' again this season, that's my wish...

Being European champions team equals being the most hated ones. every team tries to bring you down, they simply give their best in front of last term's champions. so I'm not as optimistic as Kaka about this CL season tbh.

But... let's give it a try

am scared though. i think Serie A is easier for us this season, but a double can be sweet

To be honest, I don't think we will the Serie A.

Why?

Siena v Milan; Viola v Milan...that's mostly it.

Also the lack of depth might be a related issue, and when push comes to shove the league usually takes the back seat to CL.

I don't think we can win both either. I would be pissed if we didn't win any though. No matter how much I love the team and the management.

Now now, thats not what we taught u over the summer ... Ur getting Milan mixed up with inter again

It's called Smirnoff large with Red Bull followed by a shot of Bacardi. My bad!