Well we'll have to change that, once I become President right?? You want a job morgoth? You can market Leffe in Algeria for me. 
P.S: My memory might be wrong..you are from Al Jaza'ir right?
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Well we'll have to change that, once I become President right?? You want a job morgoth? You can market Leffe in Algeria for me.
P.S: My memory might be wrong..you are from Al Jaza'ir right?
Well we'll have to change that, once I become President right?? You want a job morgoth? You can market Leffe in Algeria for me. P.S: My memory might be wrong..you are from Al Jaza'ir right?
QUOTE (Jack Sparrow @ Jun 2 2008, 05:24 PM)
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Well we'll have to change that, once I become President right?? You want a job morgoth? You can market Leffe in Algeria for me.
P.S: My memory might be wrong..you are from Algierie right?
Well we'll have to change that, once I become President right?? You want a job morgoth? You can market Leffe in Algeria for me. P.S: My memory might be wrong..you are from Algierie right?
Yes I'm.
A job? Sure, I want to be a player
Done....4th choice Goalkeeper! What number do you want? You get paid Eur. 1000 for every save you make in the league.
QUOTE (Jack Sparrow @ Jun 2 2008, 05:29 PM)
Done....4th choice Goalkeeper! What number do you want? You get paid Eur. 1000 for every save you make in the league.
A keeper, what the hell, no way! Didn't you hear about the players that come from Algeria, they all want to be playmakers, and I'm no exception
Edit. As a starter
isn't that the toilet wall at the San Siro behind him?
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Well appropriate. At least Mou can only go up from here. Actually, now I know what Apple Computers felt like when IBM entered the PC market. And they actually put in this ad...
I'm oddly kind of feeling those similar sentiments. No trepidation, just anticipation.
Well appropriate. At least Mou can only go up from here. Actually, now I know what Apple Computers felt like when IBM entered the PC market. And they actually put in this ad...I'm oddly kind of feeling those similar sentiments. No trepidation, just anticipation.
Mou: "I think I'm a great coach" Arrogant comment no. 1. On day no.1!
I too think you're a great coach Jose. And I also think you are an arrogant whiner. Now he might succeed with Inter... but I'm not going to cry... cause he doesn't belong to Milan.
Arrogant comment no. 1. On day no.1!I too think you're a great coach Jose. And I also think you are an arrogant whiner. Now he might succeed with Inter... but I'm not going to cry... cause he doesn't belong to Milan.
QUOTE (arivanjj @ Jun 3 2008, 03:13 PM)
isn't that the toilet wall at the San Siro behind him?
Actually the best part was "la merda is a special club" dst
QUOTE (morgoth @ Jun 3 2008, 06:01 PM)
Actually the best part was "la merda is a special club" dst
Well, they are special... in a way. You can't find... such a club anywhere else in the world...
I'll only be counting his arrogant quotes.
Although we all suspected that Mourinho had signed for Inter some time ago, the proof is that he speaks fairly good Italian already. The link below is from Inter's TV station, was done live and Mourinho can clearly be seen talking fluently and even joking with the presenter
Mourinho - Inter Channel
Also This
There you go, the proof that Moratti always had Mourinho lined up
Mourinho - Inter Channel
Also This
There you go, the proof that Moratti always had Mourinho lined up
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Wow... that's remarkable!
Wow... that's remarkable!
QUOTE (dst @ Jun 3 2008, 04:20 PM)
I'll only be counting his arrogant quotes.
I'll be counting his titles and the way they surpass Milan in league titles.
Anyway, this Intermania going on now in Portugal (which will be 10 times worse in the end of August) is driving me crazy.
QUOTE (Portikins @ Jun 4 2008, 12:10 AM)
I'll be counting his titles and the way they surpass Milan in league titles.
Anyway, this Intermania going on now in Portugal (which will be 10 times worse in the end of August) is driving me crazy.
Anyway, this Intermania going on now in Portugal (which will be 10 times worse in the end of August) is driving me crazy.
I hope you won't have to! In any case, I'm going to be thankful that he's not Milan's coach every time he opens his mouth. I bet that he'll surpass the number of 100 arrogant quotes this season.
So... I understand Mourinho has a huge following in Portugal? Well... it's only normal. You are so damn unlucky buddy!
QUOTE (dst @ Jun 3 2008, 10:44 PM)
So... I understand Mourinho has a huge following in Portugal? Well... it's only normal. You are so damn unlucky buddy!
You simply don't imagine... he's seen as a God down here. Every single portuguese (or the great majority) admire him and support the teams he coach.
His hype is 10 times the hype around Cristiano/Figo/Rui Costa/Paulo Sousa... it's unbelievable. I like him too but it's really impressive his power towards the media.
Well, not only in Portugal. Mourinho coaches for 5-6 years and is already love/hated by millions. He's just different for any other coach in the world.
Our star is Kaka'. Roma's Totti. Man Utd's Ronaldo. Messi is the one in Barcelona. In Inter now you won't see Ibrahimovic or any other player as the "star". Jose' will be the star like he was Chelsea or Porto.
QUOTE (Portikins @ Jun 4 2008, 01:42 AM)
His hype is 10 times the hype around Cristiano
That's... impressive!
QUOTE (dst @ Jun 3 2008, 11:57 PM)
That's... impressive!
It is.
His press conference: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpfZAHksafg
In the last seconds... he 'kills' the English reporter with an answer À la Mourinho. Best way to start the job.
About that last question, what meant Mourinho's answer "ma io non sono pirla"
what the hell is pirla?
what the hell is pirla?
QUOTE (morgoth @ Jun 4 2008, 12:16 AM)
About that last question, what meant Mourinho's answer "ma io non sono pirla"
what the hell is pirla?
what the hell is pirla?
It's a word which is used in Northern Italy, mainly in the Lombardy (Milan).
It means: idiot ; stupid jerk.
QUOTE (Portikins @ Jun 4 2008, 12:24 AM)
It's a word which is used in Northern Italy, mainly in the Lombardy (Milan).
It means: idiot ; stupid jerk.
It means: idiot ; stupid jerk.
Ok thanks dude
QUOTE (Portikins @ Jun 3 2008, 11:24 PM)
It's a word which is used in Northern Italy, mainly in the Lombardy (Milan).
It means: idiot ; stupid jerk.
It means: idiot ; stupid jerk.
Seaking another language is impressive, learning how quickly he seems to have learned it is amazing.. but using local terms already!?
QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ Jun 4 2008, 12:04 AM)
Seaking another language is impressive, learning how quickly he seems to have learned it is amazing.. but using local terms already!?Â
man he blataintly knew he was going to get the job a few months ago probably more then 2 or 3
Hope his first Derby is a dreadful one
QUOTE (rhy_A4 @ Jun 4 2008, 12:33 AM)
man he blataintly knew he was going to get the job a few months ago probably more then 2 or 3
You think it's easy to learn a new language + local words/slang in 3 months? Even if it took him 6 months it's damn impressive.
QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ Jun 4 2008, 12:35 AM)
You think it's easy to learn a new language + local words/slang in 3 months? Even if it took him 6 months it's damn impressive.
lol yes i think it is VERY easy ....he knows Spanish already from being at Barca.....remember he used to translate to Sir Bobby so Latin is Latin !!!
QUOTE (Portikins @ Jun 3 2008, 11:24 PM)
It's a word which is used in Northern Italy, mainly in the Lombardy (Milan).
It means: idiot ; stupid jerk.
It means: idiot ; stupid jerk.
and thats why i love this guy
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Galliani: "I knew about Chelsea from the very beginning, but Carlo refused in the end!"
Adriani Galliani talked this Friday about the Carlo-Chelsea link, conquering that the London based club had followed Carlo (AC Milan coach), as they tried to offer him more than one offer, where he declined all offers. For if there is one coach that Chelsea need to win the Champions League, Carlo Ancelotti is highly ranked in Europe from that perspective.
Galliani said after he arrived the the Lega Calcio headquarters: "Yes, it is true, Chelsea tried to lure Ancelotti, I was aware of it. But Ancelotti in the end said 'No' so now Chelsea will have to declare a new coach. And no, I wont say if he is Italian .. I have spoked with Peter Kenyon and told him that under no circumstances will Milan let Ancelotti go. And after that, they did reproach the coach again and for this the relationship between both clubs remains on good terms."
Galliani continued: "Maybe Ancelotti and Spaletti have something more in them than other coaches around; because they know how to make their teams play great football. And maybe it is because of this that Chelsea wants them!"
Adriani Galliani talked this Friday about the Carlo-Chelsea link, conquering that the London based club had followed Carlo (AC Milan coach), as they tried to offer him more than one offer, where he declined all offers. For if there is one coach that Chelsea need to win the Champions League, Carlo Ancelotti is highly ranked in Europe from that perspective.
Galliani said after he arrived the the Lega Calcio headquarters: "Yes, it is true, Chelsea tried to lure Ancelotti, I was aware of it. But Ancelotti in the end said 'No' so now Chelsea will have to declare a new coach. And no, I wont say if he is Italian .. I have spoked with Peter Kenyon and told him that under no circumstances will Milan let Ancelotti go. And after that, they did reproach the coach again and for this the relationship between both clubs remains on good terms."
Galliani continued: "Maybe Ancelotti and Spaletti have something more in them than other coaches around; because they know how to make their teams play great football. And maybe it is because of this that Chelsea wants them!"
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Spaletti: "If ever I left Roma to Ancelotti, I would be pleased to coach Milan!"
When Carlo Ancelotti was asked today about Chelsea, he exclaimed that Spaletti might be heading there instead. He also added, that if he ever was to leave Milan, it would be only for his old love, the capital city.
Roma's current coach, Luciano Spaletti, commented over the comments: "Ancelotti said that I should go to coach in London ? I have read those reports, and I am sure he was joking. Carletto is a great wolf, with the feelings that he has (probably has meaning lost in translation, meant to say, he is strongly willed by his passion and desire for success I guess). He is planning for his own future, and with that he is finding a future for me too. I can't take his place in Milan, because I haven't played in the past as a Rossoneri. But if Milan one day wanted me as a coach, I would accept in a hearts beat."
When Carlo Ancelotti was asked today about Chelsea, he exclaimed that Spaletti might be heading there instead. He also added, that if he ever was to leave Milan, it would be only for his old love, the capital city.
Roma's current coach, Luciano Spaletti, commented over the comments: "Ancelotti said that I should go to coach in London ? I have read those reports, and I am sure he was joking. Carletto is a great wolf, with the feelings that he has (probably has meaning lost in translation, meant to say, he is strongly willed by his passion and desire for success I guess). He is planning for his own future, and with that he is finding a future for me too. I can't take his place in Milan, because I haven't played in the past as a Rossoneri. But if Milan one day wanted me as a coach, I would accept in a hearts beat."
Wolf means he's a Romanista...
I Lupi (Wolves)
I Lupi (Wolves)
Chievo and Bologna are already through to Serie A next season.
They'll be joined by either Lecce or Albinoleffe. These two teams will play in the promotion playoff finals -- it's a 2-legged final, with one game this Wednesday and the return leg Sunday.
Also of note: the Sampdoria primavera won the primavera scudetto this year, beating the merda primavera (who fielded Balotelli in the game).
They'll be joined by either Lecce or Albinoleffe. These two teams will play in the promotion playoff finals -- it's a 2-legged final, with one game this Wednesday and the return leg Sunday.
Also of note: the Sampdoria primavera won the primavera scudetto this year, beating the merda primavera (who fielded Balotelli in the game).
The merda loss is a great joy to me they actually lost 3-2 and la Samp. did the double Championship/Cup!
they actually lost 3-2 and la Samp. did the double Championship/Cup!
I wish I could watch these play-off games, they usually are excellent. Much better than most hyped up top league games!
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Empoli president: "We hope to reach a deal with Milan over Pozzi, before June 25th."
The big performances that Milan's loaned out player, Nicola Pozzi has produced over the past two seasons, has turn several heads in Italy.
And this is why president Corsi is trying to seal a deal with Milan, before he looses him, he says: "We hope to reach a deal with Milan before the 2th of June, keeping in mind that he is remaining with us until 2010. I repeat, I hope we can reach a deal with Milan within the next two week!"
Mr. Corsi continued, "We will not try to wage war against any team that is trying to sign the player, even if it is Torino. We want the player, but also want to remain in good terms with president Ceiro, and for this reason I have planned to meet with him."
Torino have made it clear that they want the 22 year old in their ranks for next season.
The big performances that Milan's loaned out player, Nicola Pozzi has produced over the past two seasons, has turn several heads in Italy.
And this is why president Corsi is trying to seal a deal with Milan, before he looses him, he says: "We hope to reach a deal with Milan before the 2th of June, keeping in mind that he is remaining with us until 2010. I repeat, I hope we can reach a deal with Milan within the next two week!"
Mr. Corsi continued, "We will not try to wage war against any team that is trying to sign the player, even if it is Torino. We want the player, but also want to remain in good terms with president Ceiro, and for this reason I have planned to meet with him."
Torino have made it clear that they want the 22 year old in their ranks for next season.
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Antonini: 'Milan kept me for seven years, unlike the others'
Milan's new player, Luca Antonini has spent 7 years of his career playing his trade from one club to the next, until finally returning to Milan after Milan bought 50% of his contract from Empoli.
Antonini told Tuttosport: "Usually when the players leave the primavera, after two or three years they are sold to another club. But Milan kept a hold of me for the last seven years, and now they have brought me back home .."
He added on his previous team: "The biggest risk that Cani had taken with me, was when he let me play in the defense: I felt as if I just clicked into the left back role, and I hope to learn a lot from my idol in such a role, Zambrotta. Whom I feel that I share certain characteristics with, I hope to find space in the Coppa Italia and the UEFA cup, and if I can also I would like to participate in the league too."
Milan's new player, Luca Antonini has spent 7 years of his career playing his trade from one club to the next, until finally returning to Milan after Milan bought 50% of his contract from Empoli.
Antonini told Tuttosport: "Usually when the players leave the primavera, after two or three years they are sold to another club. But Milan kept a hold of me for the last seven years, and now they have brought me back home .."
He added on his previous team: "The biggest risk that Cani had taken with me, was when he let me play in the defense: I felt as if I just clicked into the left back role, and I hope to learn a lot from my idol in such a role, Zambrotta. Whom I feel that I share certain characteristics with, I hope to find space in the Coppa Italia and the UEFA cup, and if I can also I would like to participate in the league too."
So we brought back Antonini to be a left-back? Anyway... it's good if he can play in 2 different places, I hope he's decent...
I don't think Antonini ca play LB, he's a LM! but maybe we want to do a Sergio to him ...
Does anyone know how much is Pozzi evaluated on the market?
Does anyone know how much is Pozzi evaluated on the market?
There have been a lot of stories linking Pozzi with a move to Torino. So there would appear to be some interest. I've always rather liked Pozzi; he was just getting into really good form when his knee went.
You're right Tennie, he was on fire in the beginning of the season (along with Borriello) before getting injured, I really hope we can sell him for a good price, because I don't think he's the type of player we need at Milan (short and pacey)!
dst, you'll have to choose between the Euro or the Serie B playoff because the first leg of the final is today!
Link
Link
QUOTE (morgoth @ Jun 11 2008, 09:18 PM)
dst, you'll have to choose between the Euro or the Serie B playoff because the first leg of the final is today!
Link
Link
Great!! Thanks!
I did not think it would be online!
Serie B playoff, 1st leg, Albinoleffe 0:1 Lecce.
It seems that Lecce will play in Serie A next season, which is more than fair because they ended 3rd with 5pts clear
The goal was scored by Abbruscato, it's been a long time since I didn't hear this name
It seems that Lecce will play in Serie A next season, which is more than fair because they ended 3rd with 5pts clear
The goal was scored by Abbruscato, it's been a long time since I didn't hear this name
I'm wondering... is Galliani really clean?!?! 
Inter, Milan and Samp fined for false accounting
ROME, June 12 (Reuters) - Serie A champions Inter Milan, seven-times European champions AC Milan and Genoa-based Sampdoria have been fined for false accounting, the Italian Soccer Federation (FIGC) said on Thursday.
Inter and Milan were hit with 90,000 euro ($138,900) penalties for financial irregularities between 2003 and 2005 that included inflating transfer fees, FIGC said in a statement on its Web site (www.figc.it).
Sampdoria were fined 36,000 euros.
Seven of the three clubs’ directors were also punished, including Milan Vice President Adriano Galliani and Samp President Riccardo Garrone, fined 60,000 euros and 18,000 euros respectively.
Genoa, Udinese and Reggina were charged earlier on Thursday with similar offences.
Genoa president Enrico Preziosi and Udinese chief executive Franco Soldati are accused of “stipulating contracts for rights to player services with far higher values that those really attributable to those rightsâ€.
The FIGC prosecutor said the player values were inflated to enable the two clubs to meet the financial stipulations needed to register for the 2004/2005 and 2005/2006 seasons.
Reggina president Pasquale Foti has been charged with inflating transfer fees so the southern Italian club could register for the 2005/2006 Serie A season.
http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news?slug=reu-...uters&type=lgns
Inter, Milan and Samp fined for false accounting
ROME, June 12 (Reuters) - Serie A champions Inter Milan, seven-times European champions AC Milan and Genoa-based Sampdoria have been fined for false accounting, the Italian Soccer Federation (FIGC) said on Thursday.
Inter and Milan were hit with 90,000 euro ($138,900) penalties for financial irregularities between 2003 and 2005 that included inflating transfer fees, FIGC said in a statement on its Web site (www.figc.it).
Sampdoria were fined 36,000 euros.
Seven of the three clubs’ directors were also punished, including Milan Vice President Adriano Galliani and Samp President Riccardo Garrone, fined 60,000 euros and 18,000 euros respectively.
Genoa, Udinese and Reggina were charged earlier on Thursday with similar offences.
Genoa president Enrico Preziosi and Udinese chief executive Franco Soldati are accused of “stipulating contracts for rights to player services with far higher values that those really attributable to those rightsâ€.
The FIGC prosecutor said the player values were inflated to enable the two clubs to meet the financial stipulations needed to register for the 2004/2005 and 2005/2006 seasons.
Reggina president Pasquale Foti has been charged with inflating transfer fees so the southern Italian club could register for the 2005/2006 Serie A season.
http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news?slug=reu-...uters&type=lgns
It's not about Galliani, Milan or any other club, it's the sport system!!!
Huge amount of money ----> cheating
Huge amount of money ----> cheating
QUOTE (morgoth @ Jun 13 2008, 12:01 AM)
It's not about Galliani, Milan or any other club, it's the sport system!!!
Huge amount of money ----> cheating
Huge amount of money ----> cheating
Yup ... And who really can say how much this or that player costs ?!
Usually, when you want to put a products price in your inventory, you put the cost of it (i.e. how much it cost you) ...
But in Milan's case, how much did they get Pirlo for ? Kaka' ? ... I think the FIGC has a point in this, as I don't see this 50M price tag as feasible really. I mean, your not talking about a factory or a mass production industry .. You are talking about a player, who could get one knock and crack his knees and it could be all over. So these hiked up prices are by no means the price of football players today, and the market is not into that trend. ONLY a few clubs have done so, and those clubs are deep in debt at the moment. (of course Madrid being the exception, always
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Americans buy Bologna
Newly promoted top-flight side Bologna have been bought by an American business syndicate.
The Felsinei secured their place in Serie A next term with a final-day win over Pisa to clinch second spot in the Cadetti.
And now they are looking to build a squad capable of keeping pace amongst the elite, with Sampdoria’s Sergio Volpi becoming their first recruit earlier this week.
But the latest change is in the boardroom as American group TAG Partners LLC, represented by Paul Galvin, have stepped in to buy the club.
The Americans will own 80 per cent of Bologna FC by July 1 and will acquire the remaining 20 per cent at the end of next season.
Club President Alfredo Cazzola [pictured] will remain and his group Aktiva Spa will still have a say over the direction taken in the boardroom.
The good news for Bologna fans is that the new owners have pledged to sink around £15m into the club – money that could be used to lure some high-profile new recruits.
Newly promoted top-flight side Bologna have been bought by an American business syndicate.
The Felsinei secured their place in Serie A next term with a final-day win over Pisa to clinch second spot in the Cadetti.
And now they are looking to build a squad capable of keeping pace amongst the elite, with Sampdoria’s Sergio Volpi becoming their first recruit earlier this week.
But the latest change is in the boardroom as American group TAG Partners LLC, represented by Paul Galvin, have stepped in to buy the club.
The Americans will own 80 per cent of Bologna FC by July 1 and will acquire the remaining 20 per cent at the end of next season.
Club President Alfredo Cazzola [pictured] will remain and his group Aktiva Spa will still have a say over the direction taken in the boardroom.
The good news for Bologna fans is that the new owners have pledged to sink around £15m into the club – money that could be used to lure some high-profile new recruits.
It has began ...
And they're giving them £15m? Great, you can buy about 1 good player with that.
QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ Jun 13 2008, 09:43 AM)
And they're giving them £15m? Great, you can buy about 1 good player with that.
In England that is, in Italy, for a team that just got promoted, 15 can do wonders.
QUOTE (morgoth @ Jun 13 2008, 06:31 PM)
It has began ...
or should it be... 
It was inevitable anyway.
QUOTE (KillerMax @ Jun 13 2008, 06:48 PM)
In England that is, in Italy, for a team that just got promoted, 15 can do wonders.
True. Maybe not wonders but you can do very well with that money.
4-1!!!!
QUOTE (amancik @ Jun 13 2008, 09:37 PM)
4-1!!!!
?!!
QUOTE (morgoth @ Jun 14 2008, 01:00 AM)
?!!
Oops, wrong thread.
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