I'm not absolutely sure what I think of this signing, but I'm happier with it than I was with KJH. Ibra is a genius on his day but all too often flatters to deceive.
I hope we see the very best of him more often than the rest of him.
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I was watching Sweden vs Hungary.
The stream died @ 40mins
Frustrating game to watch,the gulf in quality between Ibra and the rest of his team mates just made it even worse,those guys can't string 3 passes together,but Ibra worked really hard,he tried to link up with everyone,created every scoring chance they had.Didn't really get on the end of anything but there's really no service for him in that team.
If we see him utilizing half the work rate he used in this game he'll have a fantastic season.
The stream died @ 40mins
Frustrating game to watch,the gulf in quality between Ibra and the rest of his team mates just made it even worse,those guys can't string 3 passes together,but Ibra worked really hard,he tried to link up with everyone,created every scoring chance they had.Didn't really get on the end of anything but there's really no service for him in that team.
If we see him utilizing half the work rate he used in this game he'll have a fantastic season.
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AC Milan new boy Zlatan Ibrahimovic has suggested he snubbed a possible move to Manchester City during the transfer window.
Ibrahimovic joined Milan initially on loan with a view to a permanent move last week after an unhappy spell at Barcelona.
City were reported to be interested in signing the Swedish international after Barcelona made it clear they were willing to offload the skilful attacker.
However, Ibrahimovic has revealed he was not interested in a move to City as he does not feel they are ready yet to challenge for major honours unlike Milan.
"City must fight Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal - sides which took years to build," said Ibrahimovic.
"City are still a side for the future. I chose Milan because they are a team that can win prizes now.
"City can wait for the future but I can't."
Problems
Ibrahimovic insists he had no choice but to leave Barcelona after falling out of favour with coach Pep Guardiola.
"The problems began in March. I asked for an explanation, but he did not give it to me," added Ibrahimovic.
"I couldn't take it. I had no choice but to find a new place of work and I was lucky to go to a club like Milan.
"I will soon be 29 years old and cannot afford to lose a year sitting on the bench and watching the weather. I saw what happened last season with Thierry Henry."
Ibrahimovic joined Milan initially on loan with a view to a permanent move last week after an unhappy spell at Barcelona.
City were reported to be interested in signing the Swedish international after Barcelona made it clear they were willing to offload the skilful attacker.
However, Ibrahimovic has revealed he was not interested in a move to City as he does not feel they are ready yet to challenge for major honours unlike Milan.
"City must fight Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal - sides which took years to build," said Ibrahimovic.
"City are still a side for the future. I chose Milan because they are a team that can win prizes now.
"City can wait for the future but I can't."
Problems
Ibrahimovic insists he had no choice but to leave Barcelona after falling out of favour with coach Pep Guardiola.
"The problems began in March. I asked for an explanation, but he did not give it to me," added Ibrahimovic.
"I couldn't take it. I had no choice but to find a new place of work and I was lucky to go to a club like Milan.
"I will soon be 29 years old and cannot afford to lose a year sitting on the bench and watching the weather. I saw what happened last season with Thierry Henry."
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11854_6355066,00.html
I am still kind of on the fence on this one, undoubted talent, but getting tired of reading about players making digs at ex-employers and such. But also what press stories do you believe?
What i see in this report is that he wants to win, win games, win titles, and that should mean he understands that team and individuals have to work hard and together to make that happen, so i am quietly optimistic again
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AC Milan new boy Zlatan Ibrahimovic has suggested he snubbed a possible move to Manchester City during the transfer window.
Color me unimpressed. Who is this benefiting, exactly? He needs to save his chit-chatting for the pitch.
QUOTE (MizNelson @ Sep 3 2010, 10:01 PM) 
Color me unimpressed. Who is this benefiting, exactly? He needs to save his chit-chatting for the pitch.
Ok, just got home from the Sweden - Hungary game. Sweden wins 2-0. Ibra played 90 min, wasnt planned since he isnt matchfit for a full game yet, but Sweden had 3 injuries so was forced to play the full time.
Grade 4/5.
Had a free role, worked alot down in field and opened up the pitch with deep passes. Had 3-4 amazing clean thru-balls that should have resulted in at least 2 goals with a good striker taking the passes.
Had 3 good scoring chances, and you can tell his timing is still not 100%.
Was still the shining star in the game with some nice heelpasses between the legs of Zoltan Gera etc.
Was motivated, ran ALOT, and egged on his teammates alot.
In the interviews preceeding the game, and also after he was very open about being somewhat behind in matchtraining since all the transferchaos, but also he is more focused and hungry than I have seen him in quite some time.
When he comes back to Milan, I think you will have a nice season, and Pato will be getting some amazing passes for his runs. Pato is just gonna love Ibra this season
/C
Good to hear. Pato for the Golden Boot!
QUOTE (MizNelson @ Sep 3 2010, 04:01 PM)
Color me unimpressed. Who is this benefiting, exactly? He needs to save his chit-chatting for the pitch.
Why would he have to save it?
All he needs to do is back it up when he gets out there
No need for reserving his chat... In reality he is just being himself!
Like it or not. (just saying...)
Ibra scored vs San Marino after 7min
Its now 2 - 0 to Sweden after 23min.
I unfortunatley have not seen the goal
Its now 2 - 0 to Sweden after 23min.
I unfortunatley have not seen the goal
good game actually; sorry that Mellberg got red card and they are not playing in my town
I'm all for optimism but i think the players/staff are overdoing it.
At least Sacchi can put things in perspective
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At least Sacchi can put things in perspective
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QUOTE (elcordobez @ Sep 10 2010, 02:30 AM)
I'm all for optimism but i think the players/staff are overdoing it.
At least Sacchi can put things in perspective
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At least Sacchi can put things in perspective
Link
+1
Although we have a formidable squad which is capable of doing great things this season, speaking ahead of time is never a wise thing to do.
I just 
watching that video
watching that video
QUOTE (Portman @ Sep 9 2010, 04:15 PM)
Where's a sniper when you need him?
QUOTE (X-Offender @ Sep 10 2010, 05:10 AM)
+1
Although we have a formidable squad which is capable of doing great things this season, speaking ahead of time is never a wise thing to do.
Although we have a formidable squad which is capable of doing great things this season, speaking ahead of time is never a wise thing to do.
Tell that to Sacchi, too
(or are you?)
Ibra kicks Strasser......
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HaE4d3nAL0g
I'm not sure what they're saying in Italian but w t f !?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HaE4d3nAL0g
I'm not sure what they're saying in Italian but w t f !?
lol if I were Strasser I wouldn't be too happy, even if it was a joke
That's just idiotic. But then again, idiotic is normal for him.
Taekwondo practise or just hazing the kid??
Don't think it was a joke, there's some previous there.
It does seem awfully gratuitous... What exactly is his problem
hmm.....
This road might be bumpy
This road might be bumpy
It's R80's actions that confuse me. As if to say, ROFLMAO...dude??!!
I imagine, someone pulled a prank on Ibra that Ibra got annoyed by...and then somone told him it was Rodney(not true, judging by Rodney's reaction). So he was pissed.
I imagine, someone pulled a prank on Ibra that Ibra got annoyed by...and then somone told him it was Rodney(not true, judging by Rodney's reaction). So he was pissed.
I'm not so sure R80 saw it.
Seemed like he was just saying "Hi"
But bodily harm on a teammate when the squad is already thinned by injuries is not cool...won't be surprised if Rodney got a bruise on his back as a result,Ibra is a beast.
Seemed like he was just saying "Hi"
But bodily harm on a teammate when the squad is already thinned by injuries is not cool...won't be surprised if Rodney got a bruise on his back as a result,Ibra is a beast.
I don't think anything happened with Strasser... but dressing room issues are a big no-no. Boo Ibra.
I think this is something very bad gesture from ibra,not profesional everyone was listening to thecoach and he was makin naive things
as for r80 I think that ibra touches his as and than r80 turns aaroound and sees ibra and hugs him hahahah
as for r80 I think that ibra touches his as and than r80 turns aaroound and sees ibra and hugs him hahahah
I hope it was just a joke, a bad joke.
I saw he was not on the best mood. This could affect in team's harmony but let's hope it wont.
I saw he was not on the best mood. This could affect in team's harmony but let's hope it wont.
Antonini looks just as surprised by the action, his face is saying "WTF @sshole, why'd you do that?"
Yeah...but Ronnie's and Zee's, even Bonera's reaction seems to be that it was some kinda dare. I don't want to start a fire where there's none.
I mean Strasser is the last person, someone as big a star as Ibra could have a 'genuine' problem with.
I mean Strasser is the last person, someone as big a star as Ibra could have a 'genuine' problem with.
Certainly couldn't have been taekwondo practice. His stance is all wrong there.
Taekwondo sucks Locke's balls. 
Ooops...I meant donkey's balls.
EDIT: And I don't care they frickin lead the Serie A table ok??!!
Ooops...I meant donkey's balls.
EDIT: And I don't care they frickin lead the Serie A table ok??!!
Just saw the action. What a jerk, if I didn't knew better I'd say it's a highschool bully in some kind of TV-series.
QUOTE (Jack Sparrow @ Sep 15 2010, 04:41 PM)
Taekwondo sucks Locke's balls.
Ooops...I meant donkey's balls.
EDIT: And I don't care they frickin lead the Serie A table ok??!!
Ooops...I meant donkey's balls.
EDIT: And I don't care they frickin lead the Serie A table ok??!!
We don´t care that you don´t care. We´re already planning the new stadium to be built for the CL money for next season + whatever cash bonus the Serie A champions are in for.
Ha. Well better the Donkeys than FC We-were-too-young-this-year-but-watch-us-kick-butt-next-year.
^^
This from a supporter of AC F@ck-you-we're-too-old-yo-mama-is-too-old.
^^
This from a supporter of AC F@ck-you-we're-too-old-yo-mama-is-too-old.
QUOTE (Jack Sparrow @ Sep 15 2010, 05:34 PM)
Ha. Well better the Donkeys than FC We-were-too-young-this-year-but-watch-us-kick-butt-next-year.
^^
This from a supporter of AC F@ck-you-we're-too-old-yo-mama-is-too-old.
^^
This from a supporter of AC F@ck-you-we're-too-old-yo-mama-is-too-old.
They´re not competing in the same domestic league, darling.
The scary part is that he was more accurate kicking Strasser than the penalty last Saturday.
QUOTE (MizNelson @ Sep 15 2010, 02:26 PM)
The scary part is that he was more accurate kicking Strasser than the penalty last Saturday.
Because kicking someone that's an entire 2 feet away is considered hard now a days
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Ibrahimovic: 'A wonderful evening'
Wednesday 15 September, 2010
Zlatan Ibrahimovic saw a “perfect second half” against Auxerre with his first two goals in a Milan jersey.
“We suffered under the aggression of our opponents, but it was a perfect second half,” said the Swede.
The Rossoneri had been woeful for the first hour, but Ibra netted twice in three minutes for the 2-0 Champions League victory.
“It was a wonderful evening. After the break our focus changed and we played so much better.
“This was my first game at San Siro for Milan and I really wanted to do well. I always want to win, every time.”
Wednesday 15 September, 2010
Zlatan Ibrahimovic saw a “perfect second half” against Auxerre with his first two goals in a Milan jersey.
“We suffered under the aggression of our opponents, but it was a perfect second half,” said the Swede.
The Rossoneri had been woeful for the first hour, but Ibra netted twice in three minutes for the 2-0 Champions League victory.
“It was a wonderful evening. After the break our focus changed and we played so much better.
“This was my first game at San Siro for Milan and I really wanted to do well. I always want to win, every time.”
Link: http://football-italia.net/sep15y.html
QUOTE (Locke Lamora @ Sep 15 2010, 11:55 PM)
They´re not competing in the same domestic league, darling.
League champions are league champions sweetheart. Carlo forever!!
He's at it again 
Less violent this time,physically anyway..
http://www.football-italia.net/sep16e.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuFnlydmmJc
Less violent this time,physically anyway..
http://www.football-italia.net/sep16e.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuFnlydmmJc
Can anyone translate the whole youtube thing? Don't understand post when Sacchi says it's just a compliment.
QUOTE (Jack Sparrow @ Sep 16 2010, 08:20 PM)
Can anyone translate the whole youtube thing? Don't understand post when Sacchi says it's just a compliment.
+1
Supposedly this animosity goes back towards the Barca days I imagine. And goal.com's running a story saying Sacchi claimed Ibra should learn some manners. 
Hee hee. Sacchi always has a problem with strikers.
Hee hee. Sacchi always has a problem with strikers.
Wow, Ibra is kind of.. crazy!
He definitely is touchy! But then we knew that!
But then we knew that!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HaE4d3nAL0g...player_embedded
Any one know what the f*** is he doing on his video? He think he is big boss now?? Any one heard anything about this, im sad coes of Strasser...
Any one know what the f*** is he doing on his video? He think he is big boss now?? Any one heard anything about this, im sad coes of Strasser...
Hee hee. We debated this a couple of pages ago Damir. I think it's died down. It was just a hazing kind of thing I think. Bonera's reaction and Zee's and R80's convince me. Most importantly if it were serious, I doubt Milan Channel would put that up, since it points the team in bad light.
Hee hee. We debated this a couple of pages ago Damir. I think it's died down. It was just a hazing kind of thing I think. Bonera's reaction and Zee's and R80's convince me. Most importantly if it were serious, I doubt Milan Channel would put that up, since it points the team in bad light.
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