Basically, it's a bit more detail on the Emerson-to-Portsmouth rumor. The article says Milan will send him to Pompey on loan if it helps increase the possibility of keeping Beckham at Milan.

EDIT:

There's a long article on Mediaset about the whole thing. Basically they think there are three options as to why Emerson wasn't called up.

1. Technical choice. Carletto really did want to give the spot to Cardacio, who hasn't played a lot.
2. Transfer. He's so close to his way out that they didn't want him near the pitch.
3. Punishment. The club is Not Happy about the AS interview.

1. Technical choice. Carletto really did want to give the spot to Cardacio, who hasn't played a lot.
2. Transfer. He's so close to his way out that they didn't want him near the pitch.
3. Punishment. The club is Not Happy about the AS interview.

may cheer all you Puma haters out there

Italian club with fans who don't understand Italian?!?!

I don't think that's abnormal at all

Italian club with fans who don't understand Italian?!?!

Just be thankful you don't live in Birmingham, Leciester or Bradford then. English cities where hardly anyone can understand English!

Er. Aren't you awfully close to Birmingham yourself, Kurt?

not really realitive to what 'm saying tho is it

Yes, and it's annoying hearing different languages. If you're going to live in our country, at least learn the language!


Well.. yeah. If you're going to do something, whether it be going on holiday, support a team, live somewhere, then it's best to know the native language.

so i'll continue some posts in italian then

You forgot to mention Liverpool in the list, Kurt. Where they speak Scouse.

Italian club with fans who don't understand Italian?!?!

Wouldn't want to do that, Habitant. We'd need to find something else to point and laugh at.

So, there seems to be a definitive break between Panucci and Roma. His contract is up at the end of the season and they've only just started working on a renewal - he wasn't happy at the delay and there seems to be a big difference between what he wants and what the club is offering. Then today, big shock in the lineup for Roma. not only was a Totti who declared himself fit to play left on the bench - so was Panucci. when he found out he wasn't going to start, he refused to sit on the bench and was sent to the stands. There's an article on mediaset's website quoting him as saying he's leaving and quoting his agent as saying he might yet leave in this window.

Roma fuming with ace Panucci

Roma's Christian Panucci could be on the brink of leaving the Giallorossi after being left out of the starting XI for Sunday's win at Napoli.

Panucci was named among the substitutes but refused to take up his place on the bench and watched the match from the stands instead.

The 35-year-old, who before Sunday was in the midst of negotiations to extend his contract, reportedly announced on the train back to Rome that he wants to leave the Serie A giants.

He is set to meet with Roma officials next week to discuss today's events and clarify his future at the Stadio Olimpico.

Roma sporting director Daniele Prade revealed that the club will come down hard on the player.

"Panucci should have started on the bench," he told RaiSport. "But then he went to the stands because he didn't accept this choice.

"Inside the dressing room we tried to tell him the rules and we didn't like Panucci's action.

"He will be fined."

Panucci has been a key player for Roma since moving from Inter Milan in 2001.

Italian club with fans who don't understand Italian?!?!

Yes, and it's annoying hearing different languages. If you're going to live in our country, at least learn the language!

Panucci has always been rather difficult as a player. But the whole contract thing is probably part of it.

That said, I wouldn't mind him coming to Milan so long as there aren't any tantrums about guaranteed starting spots. Short term solution but let's face it - he's better than the available options.

Panucci: I quit Roma!
Sunday 25 January, 2009
Christian Panucci has confirmed he wants to leave Roma immediately. “Luciano Spalletti does not respect me.”

The defender refused to sit on the bench for this afternoon's 3-0 win at Napoli, so he was sent to the stands.

“I have made my decision, I'm leaving Roma, as Spalletti does not respect me,” announced Panucci on Sky Italia.

“I spent eight splendid years in Rome and I have not yet contacted any other club.”

His agent also backed up Panucci's position against the Giallorossi tactician.

“Unfortunately, this is the rapport between Christian and the Coach,” said Oscar Damiani.

“I will try to find him a new club and at least a solution to end the season. If he does have to go, I will have to work to find an alternative.

“Roma have to be willing to release him, though, then at the end of the season he will be free to make his decisions.”

Panucci's contract expires in June and he will be a free agent at the end of this term. Much of the tension within the camp is because Roma have hesitated in renewing his deal.

What do you mean?

wanna bet this well be the maldini replacement.

What do you mean?

He means, " Italian club with fans who don't understand Italian?!?! "

Mediaset seems to think Panucci will leave in January (link to article).

The article suggests it'll be either to Milan or to the Gobbi.

See, I choose to remember him as the kid who stepped in in Athens in 94 when Billy was suspended. He's certainly a difficult personality and would be more a short-term expedient, but I still wouldn't mind if he came.

No more short term replacements please. We have Janks and Antonini for the LB slot so don't see the need for Panucci anyway.

In situations like this, who do you side with, the player or the team?

See, I choose to remember him as the kid who stepped in in Athens in 94 when Billy was suspended. He's certainly a difficult personality and would be more a short-term expedient, but I still wouldn't mind if he came.

Where'd you hear the Toro rumor, Max?

Italian club with fans who don't understand Italian?!?!

Um I didn't know that Milan can only be supported by either just Italians or foreigners who speak Italian.

I might have missed the fine print at the end of the contract when I decided to support this club

I think he was being sarcastic?

Daniel Agger gave an interview to Danish paper Ekstra Bladet (which is...kind of the Danish equivalent to the Sun. Very gossipy, naked girl on page 3, etc). He says that contract negotiations with the dirtyrottenscousers have been stalled for 3+ months - they said they'd get back to him and never have - and he's really frustrated by the whole thing. Take that one as you will.

it seems that we have lost yoann to brodeux

it seems that we have lost yoann to brodeux

If we did indeed lose him, I am honestly not all that upset. Yes, he's quite good. But he just never quite fit at Milan. Don't think he'd have fit any better had he come back from his loan.