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AC Milan’s Djamel Mesbah targets first-team berth: ‘I am open to playing on the wing as well as full-back’

January 20th, 2012 No comments
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The Algeria international was solely used in defence by Lecce but he would have no problem taking on a more advanced role with the Rossoneri

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Andrea Ranocchia still dreaming of Inter Scudetto charge: ‘We can lead the way with AC Milan and Juventus’

January 20th, 2012 No comments
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The Nerazzurri centre-back praised coach Claudio Ranieri and stated that the new sense of calm and tranquillity around Pinetina can see them compete at the top of the table

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AC Milan confirm Alexandre Pato to miss four weeks through injury

January 19th, 2012 No comments
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The Italian champions have announced that the Brazilian forward will be unavailable for up to a month after he suffered a muscle strain in the Coppa Italia win over Novara

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Agent: A move abroad for AC Milan’s Taye Taiwo is the likeliest scenario

January 19th, 2012 No comments
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The African defender is out of favour at San Siro and his agent has played down suggestions that a move to another Serie A club is in the pipeline

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Paolo Maldini: AC Milan do not want me at the club

January 19th, 2012 No comments
Paolo Maldini & Leonardo, AC Milan
The legendary Italian defender has been linked with a move into coaching with Paris Saint-Germain and has claimed that the Rossoneri have never offered him a role at San Siro

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AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri hopeful Alexandre Pato will be fit for Serie A clash with Novara

January 19th, 2012 No comments
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The 44-year-old revealed that the Brazilian attacker is suffering from pain in his lower back, and could miss Sunday's trip to the relegation-threatened side

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AC Milan’s Stephan El Shaarawy claims he’s staying at San Siro after goal against Novara

January 18th, 2012 No comments
Dellafiore (N), El Shaarawy (M) - Milan-Novara - Italy Cup (Getty Images)
The teenage striker has been repeatedly linked with a move during the January transfer window but he insists that his future lies with the Rossoneri

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AC Milan 2-1 Novara (AET): Pato nets extra-time winner to secure last-eight Coppa Italia clash for Rossoneri

January 18th, 2012 No comments
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Massimiliano Allegri's men eventually earned passage through the round of 16, and now face a trip to Rome in the competition's quarter-final stage

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Agent: Manchester is better than Mario Balotelli expected

January 18th, 2012 No comments
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Mino Raiola stated that the City striker would not leave the club in January but he did admit that a return to Italy to play for AC Milan could be a possibility in the future

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Official: AC Milan sign Djamel Mesbah from Lecce

January 18th, 2012 No comments
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The Algerian defender has completed a move to San Siro as Massimiliano Allegri seeks to increase his options at full-back after Taiwo has failed to impress this term

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Arrigo Sacchi: Alexandre Pato should have left AC Milan

January 18th, 2012 No comments
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The former Rossoneri boss has voiced his opinion that the Brazil international would have acted wise to leave the Serie A champions for the big-spending French outfit

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AC Milan’s Kevin-Prince Boateng ruled out for four weeks through injury

January 18th, 2012 No comments
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The former Portsmouth midfielder is facing a month on the sidelines with a thigh problem sustained in Sunday's Derby della Madonnina defeat by Inter at San Siro

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic wants to finish his career at AC Milan – agent

January 18th, 2012 No comments
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Despite speculation that the striker might be suffering from one of his infamous 'tummy aches' after Sunday's derby defeat, Mino Raiola insists his client is happy at San Siro

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Confusion over French reports claiming Manchester City have accepted PSG offer for Carlos Tevez

January 17th, 2012 No comments
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The French club are yet to come to an understanding with the Premier League outfit regarding a transfer fee, while the striker's heart is set on a move to Serie A

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Official: Alexander Merkel returns to AC Milan on loan from Genoa

January 17th, 2012 No comments
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The young playmaker has returned to the San Siro to shore up the midfield after injuries to Gennaro Gattuso and Alberto Aquilani

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AC Milan’s Massimiliano Allegri: There is no problem between Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Alexandre Pato

January 17th, 2012 No comments
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The Italian coach believes that the two strikers can work together and thinks that his side will react to the derby defeat with a win in Wednesday's Coppa Italia encounter

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Agent: Filippo Inzaghi will stay at AC Milan until the end of the season

January 17th, 2012 No comments
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The veteran striker's representative is in the dark over a move to PSG but insists that his charge is not interested in a new challenge

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AC Milan ready to tie up deal for Lecce’s Djamel Mesbah on Wednesday – report

January 17th, 2012 No comments
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The Algerian wing-back is reportedly close to finalising his move to San Siro after it emerged both parties are to meet up this week with the intention of concluding negotiations

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AC Milan to include Taye Taiwo in deal for Genoa’s Alexander Merkel – report

January 17th, 2012 No comments
Alexander Merkel, FC Genua
The Rossoneri are keen to lure the German midfielder back to San Siro, and are willing to use the former Marseille man as makeweight in a potential transfer

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With the Milan derby over, here are the players that could leave AC Milan & Inter this month, featuring Pato, Inzaghi, Sneijder & Zarate

January 17th, 2012 No comments
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The Rossoneri and the Nerazzurri are both looking to strengthen during the transfer window but, as recent events have shown, the pair might also need to sell before they can buy

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Coppa Italia Preview: AC Milan – Novara

January 17th, 2012 No comments
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The hosts welcome the Biancoazzurri on Wednesday night, hoping to return to winning ways following last weeks' derby defeat to Inter

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Marco Materazzi: Inter should sign AC Milan’s Alexandre Pato

January 17th, 2012 No comments
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The former Italy international has advised the Nerazzurri to make an attempt to sign the Rossoneri's Brazilian forward, who he believes is 'one of the biggest talents' around

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Paolo Maldini hints at coaching role with Paris Saint-Germain

January 16th, 2012 No comments
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The legendary defender has rejected all previous opportunities to embark on a career in coaching but now appears ready to accept an invite to work with some former colleagues

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Inter’s Massimo Moratti in the dark over claims Manchester City have rejected bid for Carlos Tevez

January 16th, 2012 No comments
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The Nerazzurri president insists he has yet to receive any confirmation from Eastlands that the Premier League leaders have turned down their offer of €25 million for the player

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic: AC Milan did not play well but Inter only focused on defending

January 16th, 2012 No comments
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The Sweden international stated that it was Inter's negative mindset which earned them the three points and lamented his side could not show their true colours

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Manchester City turn down Inter’s €25 million bid for Carlos Tevez – report

January 16th, 2012 No comments
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The Premier League giants were unimpressed with the Serie A side's offer as Paris Saint-Germain look to be gaining steam in the race to sign the Argentine striker

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Stephan El Shaarawy: I hope to stay at AC Milan forever

January 16th, 2012 No comments
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The Italian attacker has admitted his desire to stay with the Serie A champions and indicated he is improving by training alongside his team-mates

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Former Italy defender Christian Panucci: Inter are back in the Scudetto race but AC Milan remain favourites

January 16th, 2012 No comments
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The retired defender still thinks that Milan will win the Serie A crown despite labelling Sunday's derby defeat as a 'heavy setback' for Massimiliano Allegri's men

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Cartoon of the Day: Evergreen Javier Zanetti’s secret to beating AC Milan

January 16th, 2012 No comments
Goal.com cartoonist Omar Momani lifts the lid on the secret to the 38-year-old Inter captain's success after a sublime Derby della Madonnina display

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Inter’s Massimo Moratti admits Paris Saint-Germain are serious rivals in race for Manchester City’s Carlos Tevez

January 16th, 2012 No comments
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The Nerazzurri president is aware of the ambitious Ligue 1 side's intentions to lure the striker to France, and awaits the Premier League side's response to their offer

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