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Pace, power but lacking pedigree – Introducing AC Milan’s new Nancy boy Bakaye Traore

May 9th, 2012 No comments
Bakaye Traore, AS Nancy
The Rossoneri took an unsuccessful gamble in the Ligue 1 Bosman market last summer, but will try their luck once more with the Mali international midfielder

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AC Milan to offer Flamini new deal until 2014 – report

May 9th, 2012 No comments
Mathieu Flamini - Milan (Getty Images)
The French midfielder appeared to be on his way out of the Rossoneri this summer, but might remain with Massimiliano Allegri's men after all if he accepts a pay-cut

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Dede: AC Milan’s Thiago Silva is the best defender in the world

May 8th, 2012 No comments
Dedé - Vasco x Nacional
The Vasco favourite makes no secret of his admiration for the Italy-based player, but insists he has no desire to join him in Serie A

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Bologna place €20 million price tag on Ramirez

May 8th, 2012 No comments
Gaston Ramirez - Bologna-Genoa
The Uruguay international is almost certain to leave the Renato Dall'Ara during the upcoming transfer window but the Rossoblu are prepared to dig their heels in over the fee

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Nancy’s Traore announces AC Milan move

May 8th, 2012 No comments
Bakaye Traorè
The Malian midfielder has confirmed that he will ply his trade at San Siro next season and stressed that he is confident about his chances of making an impression in Italy

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I should have skipped Barcelona game, says Pato

May 8th, 2012 No comments
Alexandre Pato - Milan (Getty Images)
The Brazilian forward believes he never should have played against the Spanish giants and remains hopeful that he will feature for Brazil at the World Cup

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Gattuso wants to stay at Milan, says agent

May 8th, 2012 No comments
Gennaro Gattuso - AC Milan (Getty Images)
The experienced midfielder is apparently keen to prolong his stay at San Siro and continue playing for the foreseeable future despite hinting on Monday that he could retire

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AC Milan reportedly offer Van Bommel one-year extension

May 8th, 2012 No comments
Mark Van Bommel - Milan
The Netherlands international has an expiring contract with the Rossoneri and is expected to return to PSV, but his current club are still keen to hold on to him

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Berlusconi confirms Allegri will stay at AC Milan

May 7th, 2012 No comments
Silvio Berlusconi - Milan (Getty Images)
The Rossoneri supremo has assured the Livorno native that his job in charge of his team remains intact, despite surrendering to Juventus in the Serie A title race this season

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Berlusconi confirms Allegri will stay at Milan

May 7th, 2012 No comments
Silvio Berlusconi - Milan (Getty Images)
The Rossoneri supremo has assured the Livorno native that his job in charge of his team remains intact, despite surrendering to Juventus in the Serie A title race this season

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Chelsea set for friendly clash with PSG at Yankee Stadium

May 7th, 2012 No comments
FA Cup Final, Liverpool v Chelsea, Didier Drogba, John Terry, Frank Lampard, Florent Malouda and Jose Bosingwa
The Champions League finalists will also meet Italian giants AC Milan, MLS franchise Seattle Sounders and an MLS all-star XI in their four game tour across the Atlantic.

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Buffon: AC Milan players ‘laughed in my face’ when I told them Juventus would win the title

May 7th, 2012 No comments
Gigi Buffon - Juventus
The Italy captain has explained that he knew that the Bianconeri's new stadium, which officially opened last September, would propel them towards the Scudetto

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Gattuso: I need to play in order to feel alive

May 7th, 2012 No comments
Rino Gattuso - Milan
The midfielder explained that he will not sign a new deal if he is going to be sitting on the bench every week, but admitted that the ageing Rossoneri need freshening up

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Ibrahimovic and Thiago Silva will remain at AC Milan, declares Galliani

May 7th, 2012 No comments
Adriano Galliani - Milan
Both men have been linked with moves to Spain, with the Swede allegedly keen on working with Real Madrid's Jose Mourinho again, and the Brazilian still of interest to Barcelona

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AC Milan’s season has been one big failure, claims Ibrahimovic

May 7th, 2012 No comments
Zlatan Ibrahimovic - Milan
The Sweden international was distraught after failing to collect a league winners' medal for the first time in eight years and bemoaned the Rossoneri's injury problems this term

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Ibrahimovic vows to stay at AC Milan but wants assurances over club’s transfer plans

May 7th, 2012 No comments
Zlatan Ibrahimovic - Milan
The Swede insists that he is happy where he is, but is now hoping that the Rossoneri implement their plan to bring in some world-class players during the off-season

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Lionel Messi reaches half century to close in on European Golden Shoe award

May 7th, 2012 No comments
Lionel Messi celebra el primer gol del Barcelona al Espanyol
The Argentine superstar bagged all the goals in the Catalan derby as he broke yet another record to all but seal his status as the continent's top scorer this term

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AC Milan’s Abate: Juventus deserve Serie A title

May 7th, 2012 No comments
Ignazio Abate - Milan
The Italy international has admitted that the Bianconeri are the worthy champions this term following Sunday evening's results as he played down Sulley Muntari's ghost-goal

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Marotta: Juventus’ ’30th title’ down to Conte

May 7th, 2012 No comments
Juventus celebrating
The club's sporting director has insisted that they consider the 2011-12 title to be their 30th Scudetto win in the club's history, and praised the team coach for the success

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Ibrahimovic vows to stay at AC Milan after losing Serie A title to Juventus

May 7th, 2012 No comments
Zlatan Ibrahimovic - Milan
The Swede has committed his future to the Rossoneri despite their failure in the race for the Scudetto, which he apologised for after the defeat to Inter on Sunday

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Stramaccioni delighted by Inter’s display against AC Milan

May 6th, 2012 No comments
Andrea Stramaccioni - Inter
The Nerazzurri trainer praised the approach both sides took during the encounter at San Siro, but was even happier with the performance his team gave to stay in the hunt for third

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Massimiliano Allegri: AC Milan will be back next season

May 6th, 2012 No comments
Robinho, Ibrahimovic, Boateng - Inter-Milan - Serie A (Getty Images)
The Rossoneri coach concedes that Juventus were the better side over the course of the 2011-12 campaign but warns that they will come back stronger next year

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s eight-year winning streak comes to an end after Juventus Scudetto success

May 6th, 2012 No comments
Zlatan Ibrahimovic - Milan
The Swede had chalked up an incredible run of eight successive domestic championships, but the Bianconeri's title win has ended his magnificent record

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Inter 4-2 AC Milan: Milito hat-trick and Maicon rocket decide derby and ensures Juventus are crowned Serie A champions

May 6th, 2012 No comments
Diego Milito - Inter
An enthralling Derby della Madonnina saw three penalties awarded as the Rossoneri's title challenge finally collapsed, sending the Scudetto to Turin

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TEAM NEWS: Zanetti returns while Robinho is recalled for Milan derby

May 6th, 2012 No comments
Javier Zanetti - Inter (Getty Images)
The Argentine picked up an injury against Fiorentina and missed three matches, while the Brazilian steps up in place of Antonio Cassano, but there's no Thiago Silva

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Serie A Round 37 Results: Catania draw ends Roma hopes of finishing third, Lazio back in reckoning with win over Atalanta

May 6th, 2012 No comments
Parma marched into a Europa League spot after recording a two-goal victory over Siena, while Chievo and Palermo play out an eight-goal thriller in Verona

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Zaccheroni tips ‘superior’ AC Milan to overcome Inter

May 6th, 2012 No comments
Alberto Zaccheroni - Japan
The 59-year-old, who has coached both clubs, feels that the Rossoneri have just too much quality for the Nerazzurri, though he suspects Juventus will end up winning the title

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Shevchenko backing for under-pressure AC Milan boss Allegri

May 6th, 2012 No comments
Andryi Shevchenko - Milan (Getty Images)
There is mounting speculation that the 44-year-old coach will be dismissed if the reigning Italian champions are pipped to this season's title by Juventus

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AC Milan have been unfortunate with injuries but the table does not lie, argues Lippi

May 6th, 2012 No comments
Italy coach, Marcello Lippi gives reporters a smirk as he answers questions ahead of his side's battle with Brazil (PA)
The Rossoneri have been forced to make do without key players for large parts of the campaign but the ex-Italy boss still feels that the Bianconeri will make for worthy champions

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The destination of the Scudetto is in Inter’s hands, but would they rather Juventus or AC Milan win it?

May 6th, 2012 No comments
Zambrotta (M), Van Bommel (M), Pazzini (I) - Milan-Inter - Serie A (Getty Images)
The Nerazzurri are in a unique position going into tonight's derby Della Madonnina as they could have the final word in the title race, or allow their neighbours to keep dreaming

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