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‘It was a mistake to allow Napoli to attack on the counter’ – AC Milan’s Massimiliano Allegri

September 18th, 2011 No comments
Massimiliano Allegri - Milan (Getty Images)
The 44-year-old feels his players have to be happy with their display, but noted Napoli should not have been allowed to attack on the break

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Napoli 3-1 AC Milan: Clinical Cavani hat-trick condemns champions to deserved defeat

September 18th, 2011 No comments
The Partenopei's Uruguayan talisman scored a stunning treble to underline the San Paolo side's title credentials

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TEAM NEWS: Ezequiel Lavezzi fit to start for Napoli against AC Milan

September 18th, 2011 No comments
Ezequiel Lavezzi - Napoli (Getty Images)
The Argentine makes it to the first XI, with Dossena replacing Zuniga. Milan start with Pato and Cassano up front for the second successive game

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Serie A Round 2 Results: Udinese and Cagliari maintain winning starts, Genoa defeat Lazio in Rome

September 18th, 2011 No comments
Serie A Logo
The second week of action in the Italian top-flight sees several teams win by one goal in a series of tight encounters across the peninsula on Saturday and Sunday

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Serie A Round 3 Results: Udinese and Cagliari maintain winning starts, Genoa defeat Lazio in Rome

September 18th, 2011 No comments
Serie A Logo
The second week of action in the Italian top-flight sees several teams win by one goal in a series of tight encounters across the peninsula on Saturday and Sunday

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Seven wins in 23 games – Why Napoli need Ezequiel Lavezzi fit and ready against AC Milan

September 18th, 2011 No comments
UEFA Champions League - Manchester City FC vs SSC Napoli,Ezequiel Lavezzi and Vincent Kompany
The Argentine has had a fantastic impact since joining the club in 2007, but if they want to usurp the Rossoneri they will have to succeed just as the champions do without Ibra

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Maradona, Gullit & Van Basten missing, but Napoli-AC Milan clash renews Scudetto rivalry of the past

September 18th, 2011 No comments
Gullit & Maradona - Milan-Napoli (Getty Images)
Italian football may well have undergone a makeover in the past 20 years, but tonight's match-up between the champions and challengers evokes memories of huge meetings gone by

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Napoli are candidates for the Scudetto – Milan’s Massimiliano Allegri

September 17th, 2011 No comments
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The former Cagliari man claims that Walter Mazzarri's men will once again challenge for the Serie A title after strengthening their squad this summer

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We need to play with authority and without fear against Milan – Napoli’s Walter Mazzarri

September 17th, 2011 No comments
Walter Mazzarri - Napoli (Getty Images)
The 49-year-old tactician is looking for his players to be focused and determined when they entertain the champions on Sunday evening at Stadio San Paolo

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Fiorentina president Mario Cognigni: AC Milan target Riccardo Montolivo has reaffirmed he wants to leave

September 17th, 2011 No comments
Riccardo Montolivo - Fiorentina (Getty Images)
The Italy international midfielder is in the last year of his contract and, despite the Florence outfit's strong desire to keep him, is eager to move to a bigger club

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Serie A Preview: Napoli – AC Milan

September 17th, 2011 No comments
Antonio Cassano - Milan (Getty Images)
Walter Mazzarri's men will clash with the Serie A champions in what should be an enthralling affair at the Stadio San Paolo

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Serie A Preview: Napoli v AC Milan

September 17th, 2011 No comments
Antonio Cassano - Milan (Getty Images)
Walter Mazzarri's men will clash with the Serie A champions in what should be an enthralling affair at the Stadio San Paolo

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‘Thiago Silva is happy at AC Milan’ – defender’s agent admits joy with Barcelona link

September 17th, 2011 No comments
Thiago Silva - Milan (Getty Images)
The representative of the Brazilian centre-back confessed Barcelona kept tabs on his charge, but stated the 26-year-old does not plan to leave the club

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AC Milan’s Philippe Mexes to join full training on Friday

September 16th, 2011 No comments
Euro 2012 Qualifier : Philippe Mexes (France vs Bosnia) - (Panoramic)
France international defender set to practice with his new team-mates for the first time since his summer move from Roma

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We will go to Napoli with the intention of winning – AC Milan’s Alexandre Pato

September 16th, 2011 No comments
Alexandre Pato - AC Milan (Getty Images)
The Brazilian attacker has made it clear that the Serie A champions have set their sights on gaining the full three points on Sunday evening at the Stadio San Paolo

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Betting Blog: Barcelona backers lose a fortune, Chelsea have yet to convince & tips

September 16th, 2011 No comments
UEFA Champions League: FC Barcelona
JD won't be penning an obituary for the European Champions just yet. He analyses the Champions League action and lobs in some predictions for the weekend

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Napoli’s Ezequiel Lavezzi doubtful for AC Milan clash

September 16th, 2011 No comments
Ezequiel Lavezzi - Napoli (Getty Images)
The Argentine attacker will possibly miss this weekend's Serie A match after having picked up a heel problem

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Serie A Round 2 Preview: European challengers Fiorentina and Udinese face off

September 16th, 2011 No comments
The second week of the Italian top-flight in action sees high-flying Atalanta and Palermo lock horns, while Parma seek to bounce back from last weekend's heavy defeat to Juventus

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Serie A Round 2 Preview: Fiorentina and Udinese face off, Lazio take on Genoa

September 16th, 2011 No comments
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The second week of the Italian top-flight in action sees high-flying Atalanta and Palermo lock horns, while Parma seek to bounce back from last weekend's heavy defeat to Juventus

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England & Spain lose their European dominance – Five things we learned from the Champions League this week

September 15th, 2011 No comments
Champions League: Villarreal - Bayern Munich, Daniel Van Buyten, Nilmar
All the thrills and spills of the premier competition in European club football have returned, and after an intriguing first week of action, Goal.com reviews what we've discovered

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AC Milan’s Massimo Ambrosini ruled out for up to three weeks with shoulder injury

September 15th, 2011 No comments
Massimo Ambrosini - Milan (Getty Images)
The veteran midfielder sustained the blow during his side's Champions League encounter with Barcelona on Tuesday, but there is better news on the horizon for Kevin-Prince Boateng

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‘Zlatan Ibrahimovic was a little bit afraid of going to Camp Nou,’ says former Barcelona & AC Milan defender Francesco Coco

September 15th, 2011 No comments
Italian defender Francesco Coco (AFP)
The retired defender believes the Swede pulled out of the game because of fear, while labelling the Catalan club as the strongest team in the world

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AC Milan’s Mark van Bommel: We showed courage against Barcelona

September 14th, 2011 No comments
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The tenacious midfielder hailed his side's self-belief and clinical nature during their Champions League draw with Barcelona at Camp Nou

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AC Milan did not play catenaccio against Barcelona – Adriano Galliani

September 14th, 2011 No comments
Galliani & Allegri - Milan (Getty Images)
The San Siro side's vice-president has defended the Italians' tactical approach at Camp Nou, stating they were pushed back by their opponents and were not purposefully negative

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Papering over the cracks – why Barcelona’s mounting problems could harm their chances of emulating AC Milan in Europe

September 14th, 2011 No comments
AC Milan celebrates late goal against Barcelona
The Catalan club dominated for virtually the entire game but were undone by goals in both the first and last minute, leaving coach Pep Guardiola with plenty to think about

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Alessandro Nesta is a God, Clarence Seedorf is not a trequartista – the lessons AC Milan must take from Barcelona epic

September 14th, 2011 No comments
AC Milan celebrates late goal against Barcelona
The 2-2 at Camp Nou was a moral victory for the Rossoneri, but there were also some key issues which arose during the 91 minutes between the visitors' two goals

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I am happy that the team didn’t collapse against Barcelona – AC Milan’s Massimiliano Allegri

September 14th, 2011 No comments
Xavi Hernandez and Gianluca Zambrotta during Barcelona-Ac Milan (Getty Images)
The successful coach was quite happy with his side's performance at Camp Nou, although despite earning a share of the points he feels there is still room for improvement

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AC Milan scored from the only two chances they had – Barcelona’s Victor Valdes

September 14th, 2011 No comments
Barcelona's Victor Valdes in action for his side as he screams commands to his players
The Catalan giants' goalkeeper was rather disappointed with Tuesday evening's draw, but admitted that the Italians' finishing was superb

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Alexandre Pato’s 23-second strike against Barcelona & the fastest goals in Champions League history

September 14th, 2011 No comments
    Alexandre Pato - Milan (Getty Images)
Where did Pato's effort against Barca rank amongst the fastest goals in Champions League history? Goal.com brings you the top 10

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Alexandre Pato’s 24-second strike against Barcelona & the fastest goals in Champions League history

September 14th, 2011 No comments
    Alexandre Pato - Milan (Getty Images)
Where did Pato's effort against Barca rank amongst the fastest goals in Champions League history? Goal.com brings you the top 10

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