I bet he'll get a hero's welcome in that match. Could very well set him up for the Euros as well.
Full Version: Cassano
Ah, nice. I bet he'll get a hero's welcome in that match. Could very well set him up for the Euros as well.
I bet he'll get a hero's welcome in that match. Could very well set him up for the Euros as well.
I really want him to play for the Euros. The guy's never had any luck with the NT, and this could very well be his last chance.
Agreed. 
If he does return as promised, he'll have a good 8 matches to book his seat.
If he does return as promised, he'll have a good 8 matches to book his seat.
Fun fact:
Cassano is still only 5 assists from the top of the charts.
Cassano is still only 5 assists from the top of the charts.
QUOTE (TriniKing_CE @ Mar 28 2012, 04:18 AM) 
Cassano is still only 5 assists from the top of the charts.
Believe you me, I was thinking the same thing when replying in this thread.
I want his return NOW!
Cassano will have a medical checkup on Moday which will decide if he can get the all-clear to play again.
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Monday April 2 2012
Just one more hurdle for Cassano
Antonio Cassano is a step closer to playing football again after getting the all clear from the Italian Federation of Sporting Doctors.
A panel of 10 medical experts examined his case today after the Milan man had minor heart surgery last autumn.
The attacker hasn’t played since last October when he fell ill on the flight home from Milan’s 3-2 win over Roma.
After undergoing a series of tests, Cassano was forced to undergo an operation in order to resolve the issue.
Today’s news means that the Italian international, who has resumed full training, now just needs clearance from the Istituto di Medicina Sportiva dell'Acqua Acetosa to resume his career.
Cassano is hungry to prove his fitness and form in time for Italy’s Euro 2012 bid.
Just one more hurdle for Cassano
Antonio Cassano is a step closer to playing football again after getting the all clear from the Italian Federation of Sporting Doctors.
A panel of 10 medical experts examined his case today after the Milan man had minor heart surgery last autumn.
The attacker hasn’t played since last October when he fell ill on the flight home from Milan’s 3-2 win over Roma.
After undergoing a series of tests, Cassano was forced to undergo an operation in order to resolve the issue.
Today’s news means that the Italian international, who has resumed full training, now just needs clearance from the Istituto di Medicina Sportiva dell'Acqua Acetosa to resume his career.
Cassano is hungry to prove his fitness and form in time for Italy’s Euro 2012 bid.
Link: http://football-italia.net/17312/just-one-...-hurdle-cassano
OFFICIAL: Antonio Cassano cleared to play again
Great news. if only it'd happened a month ago, we could've used him tonight... same for Pato.
That was so funny,,!!
Soo glad to have this guy back...
I love that Aristotle quote 
Fast becoming my favourite player on this squad now. Probably next season, I might get his shirt. With the old guard disappearing I see no one here worth adoring except Tony Cassano. 
I'm sorry to hear that you see only one player in Milan worth adoring. might as well give up and support Juve. they have two or three players you can adore.
Juve no!! I think maybe you misunderstand. I still love my team and naturally I support my players...but no one who is 'my' type of player.
The technical creative magician type. Who is not about pace and stepovers or muscle....well none that is except Cassano.
The technical creative magician type. Who is not about pace and stepovers or muscle....well none that is except Cassano.
Not even Nesta?
QUOTE (Zed.D @ May 4 2012, 12:59 PM)
Not even Nesta?
Nesta might not even be a Milan player next season, so I don't think it can apply
I really do wish that it does not come to that though
I want to see us keep Nesta and get a CB for the future like Ogbonna instead of Yepes. Give the kid some time to work under a true master of the defense. Thiago more than reeped the benefits of having Nesta guiding him
I love Nesta to bits. But I dunno. I never identified with him. I think a Lambo is a cool car. But I could never see myself driving one or it suiting me. If that makes sense?
Somehow...
Every year we hear about someone taking over the #10. I could have sworn Ronaldinho would get it someday, but seasons come and go, players come and go, but Seedorf is still there...
I won't believe we won't renew with him until it actually happens.
I won't believe we won't renew with him until it actually happens.
I hate getting a shirt with a player on it, only for him to change his number. 
Exactly. I have the Ibrahimovic shirt this season. (Bro gave it to me as a gift). Maybe next season I get the Cassano home jersey, once we know his number. Should be out by June or July right?
Cassano's likely to keep 99.
QUOTE (TriniKing_CE @ May 5 2012, 02:55 AM)
Cassano's likely to keep 99.
Says who?
Maybe he is suggesting Seedorf will stay on.
Not happening.
We've been saying that for at least 2 years.
QUOTE (Zed.D @ May 5 2012, 06:11 PM)
We've been saying that for at least 2 years.
Yes, but this time it seems almost certain, when in the past it always was more yes than no.
I find it heart warming that people are coming to love cassano. after a while of just skipping around clubs and stuff.....i wanna hug him right now 
Let's not forget that when we brought in Ronaldo from Real, Galliani wanted to bring Cassano in as well but most of the team did no agree with it.
How things change. And maybe had we brought him in earlier, he could have settled earlier on in his carreer.
How things change. And maybe had we brought him in earlier, he could have settled earlier on in his carreer.
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Cassano: 'Words wouldn't come out'
By Football Italia staff
Antonio Cassano gave a rare interview and shed tears on his dramatic year, missing out on the Scudetto and waving goodbye to so many Milan teammates.
FantAntonio’s career and even life were in the balance in late October when he suffered an ischemic stroke on the way back from a 3-2 win away to Roma, but has returned to the playing field five months after undergoing heart surgery.
“I like to help others and so I don’t really enjoy talking about myself,” confessed Cassano on Milan Channel.
“I felt good after the Roma game and was happy to be on the pitch, even if I’d only come off the bench. On the plane I caused absolute chaos and felt great.
“All of a sudden after stepping off the bus that transports you from the plane to the terminal, I felt really dizzy and couldn’t see out of my left eye. The doctor said he’d take me to hospital, but I didn’t want to and we argued about it for half an hour.
“When we finally decided, on the journey to the hospital I started having problems speaking. I could think clearly, but the words weren’t coming out. At that moment I thought about my son, to see him one more time...” said Cassano when fighting back tears.
“I was so pleased to receive so much affection from everyone, both in the football world and outside of it. They had understood I am crazy, but still honest and authentic.
“My son and my wife were the fundamental elements for me and I always asked the doctors to tell me the absolute truth. I am glad the medics were always very clear with me.
“I am not a believer in God, but before I used to take His name in vain a lot. Now, after the heart problem, I can’t seem to do it anymore, not even in thought. Maybe it’s destiny I came back to the field just before Easter.
“I feel good with everyone here, from the youngest kid to the most important star. I think Alexandre Pato is potentially the second best player in the world behind Leo Messi and hope his injuries can be over with so he can get back on top.
“When I had been at Milan for 10 days it felt like Paradise, but now it’s even better, as they treat you like a King. Those who leave Milan tend to immediately regret it.”
Those could include Gennaro Gattuso, Pippo Inzaghi and Alessandro Nesta, who have all confirmed they will not be renewing their contracts this summer.
“It’s very sad for me, as these lads are abandoning us and will regret it straight away. It’s true there are times in which everyone has to make choices, as Nesta explained yesterday. I believe that he could’ve still done well here by cutting down on the number of games, but it was his decision and a big loss to us. I’d like to talk him into changing his mind.
“As for Zlatan Ibrahimovic, when we’ve got the ball, it’s like we won’t let others into our playpen. We have two strange heads on our shoulders, but we get along and love to play together. Ibra does well to fire up Milan. He can do what he wants, as long as he scores!”
The Rossoneri missed out on the Scudetto and Cassano congratulated Juventus for their victory, but added there were reasons behind the defeat.
“We had a million injuries and without those probably would’ve been six or seven points clear. We are the strongest team in Italy, clearly in front of the rest. We haven’t been as consistent as Juve this season, but we start next term aiming to win everything.
“I only know how to talk about football, as I have no alternatives! I follow every League and that causes some rows with my wife, because I’d never stop watching football.”
By Football Italia staff
Antonio Cassano gave a rare interview and shed tears on his dramatic year, missing out on the Scudetto and waving goodbye to so many Milan teammates.
FantAntonio’s career and even life were in the balance in late October when he suffered an ischemic stroke on the way back from a 3-2 win away to Roma, but has returned to the playing field five months after undergoing heart surgery.
“I like to help others and so I don’t really enjoy talking about myself,” confessed Cassano on Milan Channel.
“I felt good after the Roma game and was happy to be on the pitch, even if I’d only come off the bench. On the plane I caused absolute chaos and felt great.
“All of a sudden after stepping off the bus that transports you from the plane to the terminal, I felt really dizzy and couldn’t see out of my left eye. The doctor said he’d take me to hospital, but I didn’t want to and we argued about it for half an hour.
“When we finally decided, on the journey to the hospital I started having problems speaking. I could think clearly, but the words weren’t coming out. At that moment I thought about my son, to see him one more time...” said Cassano when fighting back tears.
“I was so pleased to receive so much affection from everyone, both in the football world and outside of it. They had understood I am crazy, but still honest and authentic.
“My son and my wife were the fundamental elements for me and I always asked the doctors to tell me the absolute truth. I am glad the medics were always very clear with me.
“I am not a believer in God, but before I used to take His name in vain a lot. Now, after the heart problem, I can’t seem to do it anymore, not even in thought. Maybe it’s destiny I came back to the field just before Easter.
“I feel good with everyone here, from the youngest kid to the most important star. I think Alexandre Pato is potentially the second best player in the world behind Leo Messi and hope his injuries can be over with so he can get back on top.
“When I had been at Milan for 10 days it felt like Paradise, but now it’s even better, as they treat you like a King. Those who leave Milan tend to immediately regret it.”
Those could include Gennaro Gattuso, Pippo Inzaghi and Alessandro Nesta, who have all confirmed they will not be renewing their contracts this summer.
“It’s very sad for me, as these lads are abandoning us and will regret it straight away. It’s true there are times in which everyone has to make choices, as Nesta explained yesterday. I believe that he could’ve still done well here by cutting down on the number of games, but it was his decision and a big loss to us. I’d like to talk him into changing his mind.
“As for Zlatan Ibrahimovic, when we’ve got the ball, it’s like we won’t let others into our playpen. We have two strange heads on our shoulders, but we get along and love to play together. Ibra does well to fire up Milan. He can do what he wants, as long as he scores!”
The Rossoneri missed out on the Scudetto and Cassano congratulated Juventus for their victory, but added there were reasons behind the defeat.
“We had a million injuries and without those probably would’ve been six or seven points clear. We are the strongest team in Italy, clearly in front of the rest. We haven’t been as consistent as Juve this season, but we start next term aiming to win everything.
“I only know how to talk about football, as I have no alternatives! I follow every League and that causes some rows with my wife, because I’d never stop watching football.”
He'd like to talk Nesta into changing his mind... how can anyone not love this crazy son of a b1tch?
This guy is great
My new hero....from the sublime genius to the mad magician. Forza Cassano!!!
Cassano! 
Little Cassano with Baggio.
Happy birthday!
If he wants to leave let him f**k off.
We are already losing one idiot who was a far better player and infinitely more useful. If he doesn't see thiese times as a challenge and want to prove his worth then out with the junk part II
We are already losing one idiot who was a far better player and infinitely more useful. If he doesn't see thiese times as a challenge and want to prove his worth then out with the junk part II
Yes, the rumours of Boateng and Cassano wanting to leave if true are very disappointing.
They were going nowhere fast, turning into true wastes of talent when they were purchased. Our club took the gamble on them, and now suddenly they're better than the club?! Pfft...please!
They were going nowhere fast, turning into true wastes of talent when they were purchased. Our club took the gamble on them, and now suddenly they're better than the club?! Pfft...please!
Not better. Just have more ambition.
More ambition??
Coz being in second division Portsmouth and frozen out of (now) relegated Sampdoria were their respective positions when they were purchased by Milan.
Yes they came out well, but then I think they owed us that much don't you think?
Coz being in second division Portsmouth and frozen out of (now) relegated Sampdoria were their respective positions when they were purchased by Milan.
Yes they came out well, but then I think they owed us that much don't you think?
Especially Cassano who, unrelated to Silva and Ibra leaving, openly flirted with Sampdoria. Now, Cassano was and will be one of my soft spots, yet I can't say he's behaving appropriate.
Yes. But none of the players have come out and said anything, so I will not chastise them. It is mostly media mucking things up.
At least the tweets from KPB makes it sound like he's happy.
At least the tweets from KPB makes it sound like he's happy.
I don't think there's anything true about Boateng. As for Robinho and Cassano, I think they want to leave, but for different reasons. Now, whilst I can see Robinho being shipped to Santos happening, I don't think we'll let go of Cassano that easily. He has two years left from his contract to respect, he's in really good shape, and Sampdoria don't have the means necessary to sign him. I'm pretty confident he'll stay.
QUOTE (Jack Sparrow @ Jul 13 2012, 02:48 PM)
More ambition??
Yes. As in wanting to play for teams who're trying to improve, rather than going backwards.
QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ Jul 13 2012, 12:26 PM)
Yes. As in wanting to play for teams who're trying to improve, rather than going backwards.
Hate to be the one defending management (especially now) but C@$$ano is the last person to have the right to be thinking this way. A $h!t Milan is infinitely better than a Sampdoria bench. Period. Plus when talent leaves the genuinely world class players relish the challenge. iBra didn't mourn Ronaldinho's loss, Kaka didn't toss the toys out of the pram when $heva left. He has no excuse
I just think he wants to go back to Sampdoria for sentimental purposes. Ibra's sale doesn't have anything to do with it.
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