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Cuenca unperturbed by Ibrahimovic outburst after Camp Nou controversy

April 4th, 2012 No comments
Isaac Cuenca - Barcelona
The Swede suggested that there is a Uefa conspiracy in place to ensure that the Blaugrana, the reigning European champions, make it to the final of this year's competition

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Cassano makes AC Milan return in training game against Primavera

April 4th, 2012 No comments
Antonio Cassano - Milan (Getty Images)
The Italy international participated in a 45-minute match against the Rossoneri's youth team, putting him in contention to make his comeback against Fiorentina on Saturday

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Conte urges Juventus to make AC Milan ‘spit blood’ until end of season

April 4th, 2012 No comments
Antonio Conte - Juventus (Getty Images)
The Bianconeri boss treated his troops to a spirited speech which he hopes will prevent any complacency creeping into his squad during the title run-in

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Mascherano: Barcelona could have defeated Milan by a much bigger margin

April 4th, 2012 No comments
Javier Mascherano - Barcelona
The Argentine believes that Barca could have scored more goals against the Rossoneri, and added that he has no preference as to who the Catalans will meet in the final four

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Barcelona-Milan referee pleased with match officials’ performance

April 4th, 2012 No comments
Philippe Mexes and Massimo Ambrosini protest against referee Kuipers - Barcelona-AC Milan (Getty Images)
The man in charge during Tuesday's Champions League encounter at Camp Nou has affirmed that he is satisfied with his display and has been receiving compliments

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Cartoon of the Day: Guardiola’s history boys walking tall, but still in Madrid’s shadow

April 4th, 2012 No comments
Goal.com cartoonist Omar Momani gives us his unique take on the football news of the day ...

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Guardiola: Ibrahimovic is just making friends with Mourinho

April 4th, 2012 No comments
Pep Guardiola, Gerard Piqué, Zlatan Ibrahimovic - AC Milan vs FC Barcelona
The Blaugrana coach has responded to the Swedish striker's criticism, and advised the Milan star to focus on his performances on the pitch rather than cry foul play

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Mexes takes blame for Barcelona’s opener

April 4th, 2012 No comments
Philippe Mexes and Massimo Ambrosini protest against referee Kuipers - Barcelona-AC Milan (Getty Images)
The Frenchman has admitted that it was his mistake that led to the Catalans' first goal of the evening, and added that it was very hard for his team to deal with the pressure

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AC Milan sweating over Pato fitness

April 4th, 2012 No comments
Alexandre Pato - Milan (Getty Images)
The Brazil international has suffered yet another setback in his quest for full fitness as he picked up a knock in Tuesday's quarter-final loss in Europe's elite competition

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Messi: We beat Milan because we took advantage of our strengths

April 4th, 2012 No comments
Lionel Messi (B) - Barcelona-Milan - Champions League (Getty Images)
The Argentine acknowledged that Massimiliano Allegri's men put up a good fight, but feels that his team made perfect use of their strengths to eliminate the Rossoneri

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Nesta’s shirt-pulling, Van Persie’s red, Chelsea’s five penalties: Barcelona’s Champions League referee controversies

April 4th, 2012 No comments
Barcelona, Milan
Goal.com looks at the dubious decisions from referees to have affected Barca's European encounters after Guardiola's side were involved in another contentious match

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Don’t just blame the referee: Here are the other reasons AC Milan lost to Barcelona

April 4th, 2012 No comments
Busquets, Puyol, Boateng - Barcelona v Milan Champions League
The party line has been set, with the Rossoneri quick to point to the crucial second penalty as the turning point at Camp Nou, but they leave Spain with other lessons to learn

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Abbiati: We made Barcelona suffer

April 4th, 2012 No comments
Christian Abbiati - Milan (Getty Images)
The goalkeeper stressed that the Rossoneri bow out with their heads held high, and urged his team to now turn their focus to the Serie A title race again

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Pique sustains thigh injury against AC Milan

April 4th, 2012 No comments
Pep Guardiola, Gerard Piqué, Zlatan Ibrahimovic - AC Milan vs FC Barcelona
The towering defender could face a spell on the sidelines after picking up a knock in his side's victory over Massimiliano Allegri's men in Europe's elite competition

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Nesta bemused by penalty decision & hints he has played his last Champions League game for AC Milan

April 4th, 2012 No comments
Alessandro Nesta - Milan (Getty Images)
The former Italy international was mystified by referee Bjorn Kuipers' decision to penalise him for an alleged tug on Blaugrana defender Carles Puyol just before a corner

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Iniesta overjoyed as Barcelona reach fifth successive Champions League semi-final

April 4th, 2012 No comments
Andres Iniesta (B) - Barcelona-Milan - Champions League (Getty Images)
The Blaugrana have not failed to make the last four since 2007 and are now bidding to become the first side to successfully defend the European Cup since AC Milan in 1990

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Seedorf: Referee got it wrong but is not to blame for AC Milan’s exit

April 3rd, 2012 No comments
Clarence Seedorf - Milan (Getty Images)
The veteran Dutch midfielder felt that Bjorn Kuipers should not have penalised Alessandro Nesta for his alleged tug on Sergio Busquets shortly before the break at Camp Nou

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Ibrahimovic voices conspiracy claim and empathises with Mourinho after Camp Nou controversy

April 3rd, 2012 No comments
Zlatan Ibrahimovic - Milan
The infuriated Swede felt he should have been awarded a spot-kick during the clash versus Barcelona and claimed the game offered proof that Uefa wants the Blaugrana in the final

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Allegri disputes refereeing decisions after AC Milan’s quarter-final loss to Barcelona

April 3rd, 2012 No comments
Massimiliano Allegri - Milan
The Rossoneri boss had his doubts on the legitimacy of a penalty awarded against his team, despite conceding that the Catalan giants were the superior side

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Dani Alves: Referee showed character in awarding penalty for Nesta’s tangle with Busquets and Puyol

April 3rd, 2012 No comments
Dani Alves - Barcelona
The Rossoneri were enraged by the decision to penalise their veteran defender after he had tangled with the Blaugrana duo just before a corner was taken

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Barcelona 3-1 AC Milan (Agg 3-1): Messi breaks tournament scoring record and Iniesta fires clincher as holders book last-four berth

April 3rd, 2012 No comments
Fabregas and Messi celebrates a goal - Barcelona-Ac Milan (Getty Images)
The Argentine claimed the record for most goals in a single Champions League season, but the visitors will feel that refereeing decisions went against them at Camp Nou

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Messi scores 13th Champions League goal of the season to break tournament record

April 3rd, 2012 No comments
Lionel Messi - Barcelona
The Argentina international is celebrating yet another major milestone in his career after netting yet again in Europe's top tournament in 2011-12

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Messi scores 13th and 14th Champions League goals of the season to break tournament record and equals all-time European Cup tally

April 3rd, 2012 No comments
Lionel Messi (B) - Barcelona-Milan - Champions League (Getty Images)
The Argentina international forward is celebrating yet another major milestone in his career after netting once again in Europe's premier competition in 2011-12

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TEAM NEWS: Xavi fit to start Barcelona’s Champions League clash with AC Milan

April 3rd, 2012 No comments
Kevin Prince Boateng and Xavi Hernandes - Ac Milan-Barcelona (Getty Images)
The midfielder takes up his usual spot in the Blaugrana midfield after recovering from a calf injury, with Alexandre Pato back in the Rossoneri squad

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Messi: We must beat AC Milan at all costs

April 3rd, 2012 No comments
Lionel Messi - Barcelona
The diminutive attacker says that the match against the Rossoneri is crucial for his side and insists that he is as happy as ever at the Catalan club

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AC Milan must press hard against Barcelona, says Giunti

April 3rd, 2012 No comments
Andres Iniesta (B), Antonio Nocerino (M) - Barcelona-Milan - Champions League (Getty Images)
The retired midfielder says that the Rossoneri must attack their hosts and try to limit the effectiveness of Lionel Messi in order to have a chance to win the match

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Galliani: I have spoken to Messi but I am sure he will retire at Barcelona

April 3rd, 2012 No comments
Adriano Galliani - Milan
The Rossoneri chief has expressed his admiration for the Argentina international but recognised that he is powerless to sign the 24-year-old superstar

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Bojan: Abbiati is the weak link for AC Milan

April 3rd, 2012 No comments
Bojan Krkic - As Roma (Getty Images)
The Spanish striker believes that the 34-year-old shot stopper is a liability for the Rossoneri and says that the Blaugrana can win the continental tournament

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Beating Barcelona will be tough but not impossible, says former Milan player Stefano Nava

April 3rd, 2012 No comments
Zlatan Ibrahimovic - Milan-Barcelona - Champions League
The former Rossoneri defender spoke to Goal.com about his experiences against the Catalan outfit, and rated his former side's chances of progressing to the semi-final

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The final match for Mr Champions League? Clarence Seedorf faces his European bow

April 3rd, 2012 No comments
Clarence Seedorf - AC Milan
The veteran Dutchman has lifted the prestigious trophy four times for three different clubs, but could make his last ever appearance in the competition at Camp Nou

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