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The Italian revival crumbles in a week as AC Milan get worst possible quarter-final draw

March 16th, 2012 No comments
Xavi - Milan-Barcelona
A season of hope for Serie A's teams has fallen apart in three days, with the Rossoneri drawing Barcelona in the Champions League quarters after defeats for Inter and Napoli

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Barcelona’s Pique eagerly anticipating ‘spectacular’ Champions League clash against AC Milan

March 16th, 2012 No comments
Gerard Pique - Barcelona
The towering defender has expressed his excitement with the quarter-final draw, but the Rossoneri's Urby Emanuelson was less enthusiastic

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AC Milan v Barcelona: Seven-time winners meet the tournament holders in Champions League quarter-finals

March 16th, 2012 No comments
The pick of the ties in the draw for the last eight pits the Italians against Pep Guardiola's champions, who also met in the group stage

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Benfica v Chelsea: Jorge Jesus’ outfit face Premier League test in Champions League quarter-finals

March 16th, 2012 No comments
Friday's draw has paired the Blues, who overcame Napoli in dramatic style in the last 16, with the Eagles, who hold home advantage in the first leg

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Olympique de Marseille v Bayern Munich: Didier Deschamps’ outfit take on German giants in Champions League quarter-finals

March 16th, 2012 No comments
The draw for the last eight has paired OM, conquerors of Inter, with the Bavarians, whose stadium will host the final in May

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Champions League draw: APOEL v Real Madrid, AC Milan v Barcelona, Olympique de Marseille v Bayern Munich & Benfica v Chelsea

March 16th, 2012 No comments
Champions League Cup
The Liga leaders have been drawn against this year's surprise package, and will play the first leg away from home, while the Serie A champions take on the holders

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APOEL v Real Madrid: This season’s fairytale side face Jose Mourinho’s men in Champions League quarter-finals

March 16th, 2012 No comments
The draw for the last eight of Europe's premier competition sees the Cypriot shock troops challenge the nine-time winners

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Parma – AC Milan Preview: Champions look to make it three Serie A wins in a row

March 16th, 2012 No comments
Zlatan Ibrahimovic - Milan
The current league leaders and title holders will be hopeful of extending their lead a the top of the standings as they visit the Gialloblu, who are suffering a dip in form

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Final countdown begins as remaining eight teams await Champions League draw

March 16th, 2012 No comments
Champions League trophy (Getty Images)
The draw for European club football's elite tournament will be made at 11.45CET on Friday at the Uefa HQ in Nyon, with some potentially mouthwatering clashes in the offing

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Aquilani hopeful on securing permanent AC Milan switch: This club is at the top in Italy and Europe

March 15th, 2012 No comments
Alberto Aquilani - Milan (Getty Images)
The Italy international has expressed his wish to stay with the Serie A giants beyond the end of the season and noted that the Rossoneri are amongst Europe's finest sides

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Mexes: Ibrahimovic interested in Paris Saint-Germain project

March 15th, 2012 No comments
Philippe Mexes
The France international has claimed that the Ligue 1 outfit have made top players throughout Europe sit up and take notice with their spending spree over the past year

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AC Milan agree €7 million deal in principle to sign Cagliari’s Astori – report

March 15th, 2012 No comments
Davide Astori - Cagliari (Getty Images)
The Rossoneri had already earmarked their former youth product as the heir to Alessandro Nesta, but now have reportedly struck a deal with Massimo Cellino to bring him back

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Inter’s Pazzini a contingency plan for Paris Saint-Germain if Pato bid fails – report

March 15th, 2012 No comments
Giampaolo Pazzini - Inter (Getty Images)
The Ligue 1 outfit came desperately close to signing the AC Milan forward during the January transfer window, only for the player to reject their offer after a fee had been agreed

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Home advantage is as good as a two-goal lead, age is irrelevant & five things we learned from Champions League last 16 second legs

March 15th, 2012 No comments
Napoli players - Chelsea-Napoli (Getty Images)
The participants of the Champions League quarter-finals have now been revealed as we take a look at the talking points from the round of 16

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AC Milan attacker Robinho doubtful for Parma clash

March 15th, 2012 No comments
Robinho - Milan-Arsenal - Champions League (Getty Images)
The Brazil international picked up an ankle injury in training and could be forced to sit out Saturday's Serie A encounter at the Ennio Tardini

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The eight teams who have qualified for the Champions League quarter-finals

March 14th, 2012 No comments
Champions League final Football, 2012
Goal.com salutes the eight teams remaining in Europe's glamour club tournament as they prepare to intensify their battle for supremacy

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Liverpool’s Aquilani will join AC Milan on a permanent basis, says agent

March 14th, 2012 No comments
Alberto Aquilani - Milan (Getty Images)
The Italy international's agent believes that the Rossoneri will continue using his client, which will automatically trigger the buying option in the player's loan contract

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AC Milan’s Allegri: I hope that Cassano will be back for final games and Euro 2012

March 14th, 2012 No comments
Massimiliano Allegri - Milan (Getty Images)
The Italian coach is confident about the striker's chances of playing in Poland and Ukraine, while expressing surprise at Juventus' criticism of referees lately

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Giovinco backs AC Milan to beat Juventus to Serie A title

March 14th, 2012 No comments
Sebastian Giovinco - Parma (Getty Images)
The Parma attacker believes that the Rossoneri have what it takes to edge Antonio Conte's men to the Scudetto this season, with four points currently separating the sides

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AC Milan veteran Inzaghi on Atalanta radar – report

March 14th, 2012 No comments
Filippo Inzaghi - Milan (Getty Images)
The experienced striker's contract at the Rossoneri expires at the end of the season and he could be on his way back to the Orobici in the upcoming transfer window

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Cristiano Ronaldo rules out AC Milan move

March 13th, 2012 No comments
Cristiano Ronaldo - Real Madrid
Rossoneri owner Silvio Berlusconi recently stated that he would love to bring the Portugal international to San Siro, but the forward insists he is happy in the Spanish capital

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AC Milan’s Allegri: I will support Inter against Olympique de Marseille

March 13th, 2012 No comments
Massimiliano Allegri - Milan (Getty Images)
The 44-year-old coach has revealed that he will cheer for his club's cross-town rivals in Tuesday's match and noted that every Italian should do the same

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Barcelona coach Guardiola wants to avoid AC Milan in Champions League quarter-finals

March 12th, 2012 No comments
Pep Guardiola, Barcelona
The two clubs were paired together in the group stages, with Barca only managing a draw at home to the Rossoneri before defeating the Italians 3-2 in an epic tussle at San Siro

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In Pictures: Zlatan Ibrahimovic shrugs off his spat with female journalist and heads out shopping with wife Helena Seger

March 12th, 2012 No comments
The mercurial striker argued with a female journalist following Milan's 2-0 win over Lecce but showed his softer side accompanying his partner on a shopping trip

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Capello rules out ever taking charge of Inter

March 12th, 2012 No comments
Fabio Capello, manager of England
The 65-year-old Italian has been out of work since parting company with England last month and has been repeatedly linked with the top job at Appiano Gentile

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Lionel Messi keeps up with Cristiano Ronaldo in the race for the European Golden Shoe

March 12th, 2012 No comments
Liga BBVA: Racing Santander- FC Barcelona: Lionel Messi
The Argentine star scored both goals in his side's 2-0 victory over Racing Santander, but could not make up ground as the Portuguese attacker bagged a brace against Real Betis

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Serie A Team of the Week: Round 27 – Ibrahimovic extends AC Milan’s lead at the top & Lavezzi dismantles Cagliari

March 12th, 2012 No comments
Ibrahimovic & Nocerino - Milan
Goal.com picks the best performers from Italy's top flight as the Swede grabbed an assist and goal in spectacular style while the Argentine was in unstoppable form in a 6-3 romp

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AC Milan coach Allegri insists Scudetto race not decided yet

March 12th, 2012 No comments
Massimiliano Allegri - Milan (Getty Images)
The Rossoneri trainer has stressed that the Serie A crown's destination has not been confirmed, as there are still many more games to be played this term

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Ibrahimovic on Allegri row: People don’t know what they’re talking about

March 11th, 2012 No comments
Ibrahimovic & Allegri - Milan (Getty Images)
The powerful striker has insisted there's no problem between him and the Rossoneri coach, and was very pleased with Sunday's victory

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AC Milan 2-0 Lecce: Nocerino and Ibrahimovic edge Rossoneri into prime position to retain Scudetto crown

March 11th, 2012 No comments
Ibrahimovic & Nocerino - Milan
Massimiliano Allegri's men put in a professional performance at home to tighten their hold on top spot in Serie A, increasing their lead over Juventus to four points

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