Cesar is the new king of Serie A, he's saved inter more points than Buffon has for Juve recently. Though as much as I hate the truth, I'll still take Buffon over Cesar in a match, if my life depended on it.
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Buffon is, though I love him very much, a folklore now-a-days, unfortunately. Cesar is the new king of Serie A, he's saved inter more points than Buffon has for Juve recently. Though as much as I hate the truth, I'll still take Buffon over Cesar in a match, if my life depended on it.
Cesar is the new king of Serie A, he's saved inter more points than Buffon has for Juve recently. Though as much as I hate the truth, I'll still take Buffon over Cesar in a match, if my life depended on it.
QUOTE (acid911 @ Jan 26 2009, 02:25 AM) 
Buffon is, though I love him very much, a folklore now-a-days, unfortunately. Cesar is the new king of Serie A, he's saved inter more points than Buffon has for Juve recently. Though as much as I hate the truth, I'll still take Buffon over Cesar in a match, if my life depended on it.
Cesar is the new king of Serie A, he's saved inter more points than Buffon has for Juve recently. Though as much as I hate the truth, I'll still take Buffon over Cesar in a match, if my life depended on it.so bloody clutch
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=sbMPVHrKmew
QUOTE (Habitant @ Jan 25 2009, 10:51 PM)
He saved that one with the skin of his teeth.
Lega Calcio gave Adriano a 3-match ban for punching Castaldello.
They also gave Mourinho a 1-game touchline ban for the naughty words to Celi that got him sent off yesterday.
They also gave Mourinho a 1-game touchline ban for the naughty words to Celi that got him sent off yesterday.
The Panucci saga's being discussed in the transfer thread too.
QUOTE (Tennie @ Jan 26 2009, 08:05 PM)
Lega Calcio gave Adriano a 3-match ban for punching Castaldello.
I'd have wanted a 5-match one, so he would not have played in the Milan derby.
Gotta wait to see how will the Mourinho ban affect inter in the next game; it at all it'll be morally draining, nothing else. They can manage one match with their assistant coach.
QUOTE (Tennie @ Jan 26 2009, 04:27 PM)
The Panucci saga's being discussed in the transfer thread too.
Oops.
QUOTE
Blog: Champs or Chumps?
Genoa and Napoli are in the chase for a Champions League spot, but Steve Wilson wonders if it would really be such a good thing for either of them to qualify
Like most fans I am something of a romanticist. I love the fairytale story. I delight in seeing the underdog put the favourite in his place or the rookie knock the veteran off his pedestal. Consequently, I should be all for Genoa or Napoli – or even both – stealing into the Champions League places at the end of the season. However, I’m not sure this would be such a good thing.
When it comes down to it the Champions League is the annual litmus test for your domestic League. How the Italian contenders do determines how viewers across the continent rate Serie A. As a result we must surely hope to see the peninsula’s four strongest sides entering the tournament. That means Inter, Juventus, Milan and Roma.
Those four teams have the ability, experience, prestige and financial clout to make a serious challenge in Europe’s top competition. What would happen if Genoa or Napoli did gatecrash the top four? Napoli couldn’t even automatically qualify for the UEFA Cup while Genoa’s last continental glory days are way back in the early 1990s.
It is a nice image thinking of the light blue jersey famously worn by Diego Maradona & Co as they claimed the UEFA Cup in 1989 gracing the Champions League, or Marassi packed to the rafters as ‘Zadok The Priest’ rings out around the tannoys. But at what cost would we witness those magic moments? At this elite level there is no space for sentiment or Cinderella stories.
Remember the Champions League campaigns of Fiorentina, Udinese, Lazio or Chievo? Not inspiring were they? A weak showing by a shock Champions League qualifier damages Italy’s reputation and maybe even their UEFA co-efficient. It is for that reason that I hope by Sunday night – after the next two rounds of matches – Roma are back in the top four of Serie A.
Genoa and Napoli are in the chase for a Champions League spot, but Steve Wilson wonders if it would really be such a good thing for either of them to qualify
Like most fans I am something of a romanticist. I love the fairytale story. I delight in seeing the underdog put the favourite in his place or the rookie knock the veteran off his pedestal. Consequently, I should be all for Genoa or Napoli – or even both – stealing into the Champions League places at the end of the season. However, I’m not sure this would be such a good thing.
When it comes down to it the Champions League is the annual litmus test for your domestic League. How the Italian contenders do determines how viewers across the continent rate Serie A. As a result we must surely hope to see the peninsula’s four strongest sides entering the tournament. That means Inter, Juventus, Milan and Roma.
Those four teams have the ability, experience, prestige and financial clout to make a serious challenge in Europe’s top competition. What would happen if Genoa or Napoli did gatecrash the top four? Napoli couldn’t even automatically qualify for the UEFA Cup while Genoa’s last continental glory days are way back in the early 1990s.
It is a nice image thinking of the light blue jersey famously worn by Diego Maradona & Co as they claimed the UEFA Cup in 1989 gracing the Champions League, or Marassi packed to the rafters as ‘Zadok The Priest’ rings out around the tannoys. But at what cost would we witness those magic moments? At this elite level there is no space for sentiment or Cinderella stories.
Remember the Champions League campaigns of Fiorentina, Udinese, Lazio or Chievo? Not inspiring were they? A weak showing by a shock Champions League qualifier damages Italy’s reputation and maybe even their UEFA co-efficient. It is for that reason that I hope by Sunday night – after the next two rounds of matches – Roma are back in the top four of Serie A.
Sad but true imo!
Maybe it's better for Napoli and Genoa to start their way to becoming great teams with UEFA Cup. CL is too much for them to handle. so, for what it's worth, I hope the table at the end of the seasons looks like this:
See, I knew you'd finally understand, ZD. 
I like Napoli and Genoa (the later more because they've won 9 Scudettos) because they play in Serie A. But I fail to see what good will come out from them qualifying in the CL. First they better go an win the UEFA Cup, once or twice, make it big and then maybe come out as real contenders. The way football is now-a-days, everything happens gradually (unlike the olden times when any club could put up a big show).
Fiorentina aren't much better in the CL either, even though I like them more than these two.
I like Napoli and Genoa (the later more because they've won 9 Scudettos) because they play in Serie A. But I fail to see what good will come out from them qualifying in the CL. First they better go an win the UEFA Cup, once or twice, make it big and then maybe come out as real contenders. The way football is now-a-days, everything happens gradually (unlike the olden times when any club could put up a big show).Fiorentina aren't much better in the CL either, even though I like them more than these two.
Breaking news for zeddie:
The mother of referee Roberto Rosetti has died. Rosetti will (understandably) not be refereeing this weekend and the referees who will be working will all wear black armbands. (link)
RIP Signora Rosetti.
The mother of referee Roberto Rosetti has died. Rosetti will (understandably) not be refereeing this weekend and the referees who will be working will all wear black armbands. (link)
RIP Signora Rosetti.
RIP.
RIP.
R.I.P.
A few interesting tidbits from Serie A:
* Del Piero was not called up for the Gobbi game. (big discussions on whether it's Ranieri tinkering, whether he's hurt, or whether he's being punished for throwing down his jacket). Trezeguet IS called up.
* Balotelli was not called up for 'disciplinary reasons' for the cugini. He apparently refused the call up and wants out.
* The cugini appeal against Adriano's 3-game ban was rejected.
* Palermo were going to sign Bayern's Sosa on loan...but they can't as he doesn't have an EU passport and they're over quota.
* Big bust up at Lazio after their thrashing by Cagliari. Apparently the keeper, Carrizo, really pissed everyone off and he's been put up on the sale block. He was not called up for Lazio's next game. (Note for us: the guy who will probably be playing on Sunday if things don't change is Muslera, who we put 5 past last time we played Lazio and he was in goal for them).
* Del Piero was not called up for the Gobbi game. (big discussions on whether it's Ranieri tinkering, whether he's hurt, or whether he's being punished for throwing down his jacket). Trezeguet IS called up.
* Balotelli was not called up for 'disciplinary reasons' for the cugini. He apparently refused the call up and wants out.
* The cugini appeal against Adriano's 3-game ban was rejected.
* Palermo were going to sign Bayern's Sosa on loan...but they can't as he doesn't have an EU passport and they're over quota.
* Big bust up at Lazio after their thrashing by Cagliari. Apparently the keeper, Carrizo, really pissed everyone off and he's been put up on the sale block. He was not called up for Lazio's next game. (Note for us: the guy who will probably be playing on Sunday if things don't change is Muslera, who we put 5 past last time we played Lazio and he was in goal for them).
Lazio have a keeper issue ever since Peruzzi...
Napoli player Mannini has been given a 1 year ban for doping.
QUOTE (Tennie @ Jan 27 2009, 07:41 PM)
Breaking news for zeddie:
The mother of referee Roberto Rosetti has died. Rosetti will (understandably) not be refereeing this weekend and the referees who will be working will all wear black armbands. (link)
RIP Signora Rosetti.
The mother of referee Roberto Rosetti has died. Rosetti will (understandably) not be refereeing this weekend and the referees who will be working will all wear black armbands. (link)
RIP Signora Rosetti.
RIP
QUOTE
Brazil beat Azzurri to Amauri
Saturday 31 January, 2009
Amauri has been called up by Brazil to face Italy in February’s friendly, ending hopes of picking him for the Azzurri.
The Juventus star was born in Brazil, but is in the process of applying for Italian citizenship and said he would like to represent the peninsula at international level.
He had said he was waiting to see which of the two tacticians called him first and Carlos Dunga has decided not to waste any more time.
Dunga had originally not included Amauri in his squad for the February 10 encounter at the Emirates stadium in London.
Luis Fabiano has sustained an injury, so Amauri is called in as a replacement for his debut Selecao selection.
Saturday 31 January, 2009
Amauri has been called up by Brazil to face Italy in February’s friendly, ending hopes of picking him for the Azzurri.
The Juventus star was born in Brazil, but is in the process of applying for Italian citizenship and said he would like to represent the peninsula at international level.
He had said he was waiting to see which of the two tacticians called him first and Carlos Dunga has decided not to waste any more time.
Dunga had originally not included Amauri in his squad for the February 10 encounter at the Emirates stadium in London.
Luis Fabiano has sustained an injury, so Amauri is called in as a replacement for his debut Selecao selection.
He's a good footballer but Italy is better off without him...
Now he will make things harder for Pato... great
Heard Quag scored a stunner of a goal today against Napoli. Anyone seen it/have it?
QUOTE (Zed.D @ Jan 31 2009, 02:26 PM)
Thanks!
Amazing goal. But I hope the commentary on that clip was not live... Those guys sounded like they were at their grandmother's funeral or something....
Exactly!
No doubt if a La Liga player had scored such goal, those Spanish commentators would have shouted a bit more
No doubt if a La Liga player had scored such goal, those Spanish commentators would have shouted a bit more
Juve's second goal ... check the build up , ball was clearly out ... ah ladri !
juve losing now , 2-3 !! couple of minutes now untill the end
First post from since a while..
Juve lost... I hope Milan will smash lazio as always.
Juve lost... I hope Milan will smash lazio as always.
Buffon has brought them bad luck with him!!
so we can go to second tommarow if we win usually we dotn take these kind of chances
QUOTE (CrazyMilanFan @ Jan 31 2009, 10:57 PM)
so we can go to second tommarow if we win usually we dotn take these kind of chances
That's what I'm afraid of...
But with Juve losing steam at such a fast rate I think second place is inevitable for us (hoping not to jinx it) They have lost a lot of points in these last couple of games (exept for the Fiorentina game)
Inter aren't so hot atm either, and with tough CL ties coming up for both of them and Roma I still haven't lost total faith in a miracle Scudetto win for us this season, if not that then a close second place finish and avoiding qualifiers for the CL next season, which always seem to put us on our @sses when the season wears on
we will avoid a UCL qualifier with 3rd as well
QUOTE (Zed.D @ Jan 31 2009, 07:26 PM)
I was confused when I first saw that - it looked like a glitch on a football game!
Juve are struggling atm. We should take advantage of this situation!
FORZA MILAN!
QUOTE (CrazyMilanFan @ Jan 31 2009, 11:20 PM)
we will avoid a UCL qualifier with 3rd as well
I don't think so, 1st and 2nd go straight to group stages 3rd and 4th go through qualifiers...
QUOTE (GULLIVER @ Jan 31 2009, 10:35 PM)
First post from since a while..
Juve lost... I hope Milan will smash lazio as always.
Juve lost... I hope Milan will smash lazio as always.
Hey, were did you go man? It really was a long time...
QUOTE (han2503 @ Feb 1 2009, 12:35 PM)
I don't think so, 1st and 2nd go straight to group stages 3rd and 4th go through qualifiers...
CMF is right. the 1st, 2nd and 3rd placed teams straight to the group stages. the 4th to the qualifying rounds.
QUOTE (Zed.D @ Feb 1 2009, 11:57 AM)
CMF is right. the 1st, 2nd and 3rd placed teams straight to the group stages. the 4th to the qualifying rounds.
Really? When did that change?
QUOTE (Fillipo Simone @ Feb 1 2009, 11:12 AM)
Really? When did that change?
last year only voila had to play the qualify
QUOTE (Fillipo Simone @ Feb 1 2009, 03:42 PM)
Really? When did that change?
We had a similar talk about this a few months ago too.
UEFA has changed the rules a bit. I think it goes into effect from next season (CMF, this season Juve had to play in the CL's qualifying rounds too if I'm not mistaken)
QUOTE (Fillipo Simone @ Feb 1 2009, 12:12 PM)
Really? When did that change?
My thoughts exactly
QUOTE (CrazyMilanFan @ Feb 1 2009, 12:37 PM)
last year only voila had to play the qualify
Huh.. Didn't really notice, I gues when you're not in it these things go over your head
Serie A match's have just begun , i hope Torino can take somthing away from Inter at the San Siro today at least a point !! 
TORINO 1-0!!!
WOOO HOOO!!! :D:D:D:D
WOOO HOOO!!!
:D:D:D:D
inter goal down
WHAT A GOAL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! INTER 1 -0 DOWN !!!!!!
Torino have stopped playing football, they are going to lose.
QUOTE (dst @ Feb 1 2009, 03:19 PM)
Torino have stopped playing football, they are going to lose.
i just hope for a 1-1
and 1-1 it is ... hope it says like this
roma now 1-2 winning
roma now 1-2 winning
huh merda score 1-1
1-1
And to think a frigin defender was on the line.
Absolutely pathetic!
Absolutely pathetic!
Somebody tell Mourinho that's not a penalty... the ball was heading out of the area and the defender pulled his arm in order to avoid it... stop acting like a biatch Josephine.
Inter equalize anyway 1-1.
Inter equalize anyway 1-1.
torino wont win this one ...
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