Serie-A (Milan 1-0 Cagliari)

Goals :65'Seedorf

Milan (4-4-1-1) :Abbiati, Zambrotta, Bonera(70'Senderos), Maldini, Favalli, Pirlo, Flamini, Jankulovski, Beckham(92'Antonini), Seedorf, Inzaghi(84'Ambrossini).
Subs Not Used:Dida, Kaladze, Emerson, Viudez
Coach:Ancelotti

Cagliari (4-3-1-2):Marchetti, Pisano, Canini, Lopez, Matheu(84'Agostini), Fini, Conti, Biondini(73'Lazzari), Cossu, Jeda, Acquafresca(63Matri).
Subs Not Used:Lupatelli, Bianco, Astori, Parola.
Coach:Allegri.

Yellow Cards:Acquafresca, Fini, Abbiati.

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Leonardo Will Replace Ancelotti's Place?

Last Draw ( Milan 1-1 Bremen )made Berlusconi thought to replace Ancelotti from his place as a manager.
Berlusconi thought Milan could did better when against Bremen.

Berlusconi wants Leonardo to replace Ancelotti.
Leonardo is a Milan's Legend from Brazil.
Leonardo had a fantastic experience in Milan as a player and Berlusconi hopes he can do it again with Milan but in a manager position.

Will Leonardo replace Ancelotti? We are waiting for it...

Milan Against Al Sadd In Friendly Match

Milan have organised a lucrative friendly with Qatari side Al Sadd on Wednesday March 4 at the Jassim Bin Hamad stadium in Doha.

Milan have frequently planned such fixtures this season to take the place of the Champions League football they are used to.

“An agreement has been reached to dispute a friendly with Milan as the protagonist on Wednesday March 4,” read a statement on Milan's website.

“The stars of AC Milan will play against Al Sadd sports club at the Jassim Bin Hamad stadium in Doha, in the emirate of Qatar at 1900 local time. Al Sadd are one of three teams fighting it out for the title in the Qatari national championship,” the statement added.

“The friendly represents an important chance for the people of the Middle East to watch and admire the champions of Milan.”

Sandwiched between the friendly are two fixtures in Serie A, the first being against Sampdoria on March 1, the second against Atalanta on March 8.

Van Basten : "Milan Are Old"

Marco Van Basten who spent six years with Milan as a player is in Italy for Ajax's UEFA Cup Third Round match with Fiorentina tomorrow night.

When asked what his impressions were of the current Milan team, Van Basten replied: “It's an interesting team that is good to watch, I say that with sincerity. But Milan give me the impression of being a little old,” Van Basten added, no doubt referring to the likes of Paolo Maldini, Giuseppe Favalli and even David Beckham.

“Today's Milan are completely different from mine. That Milan commanded the championship. Inter commands it now. We have to admit it.”

Van Basten then returned to the matter at hand, tomorrow night's game with Fiorentina at the Artemio Franchi, the stadium in which his Milan once scored seven goals.

“I remember that day well,” Van Basten smiled. “It's not easy to forget when your part of team that scores seven times in one match.”

The former World Player of the Year continues to speak good Italian and was asked whether he would one day consider coaching in Italy.

“I need time to grow and I am not thinking about Italy or any other country at the moment. I need to concentrate on Ajax and then we will see how this story ends,” Van Basten concluded.

18/02/2009 Friendly:
MILAN ORGANIZE QATAR FRIENDLY

Milan have organised a lucrative friendly with Qatari side Al Sadd on Wednesday March 4 at the Jassim Bin Hamad stadium in Doha.

Milan have frequently planned such fixtures this season to take the place of the Champions League football they are used to.

“An agreement has been reached to dispute a friendly with Milan as the protagonist on Wednesday March 4,” read a statement on Milan's website.

“The stars of AC Milan will play against Al Sadd sports club at the Jassim Bin Hamad stadium in Doha, in the emirate of Qatar at 1900 local time. Al Sadd are one of three teams fighting it out for the title in the Qatari national championship,” the statement added.

“The friendly represents an important chance for the people of the Middle East to watch and admire the champions of Milan.”

Sandwiched between the friendly are two fixtures in Serie A, the first being against Sampdoria on March 1, the second against Atalanta on March 8.

UEFA Cup : Bremen 1-1 Milan

Goals : 36' Inzaghi, 84' Diego.

WERDER BREMEN (4-3-1-2): Wiese; Fritz (74' Harnik), Mertesacker, Naldo, Boenisch;
Tziolis, Baumann (62' Jensen), Ozil; Diego;
Hugo Almeida, Pizarro.
Subs not used : Vander, Pasanen, Rosenberg, Prodl, Niemeyer.
Coach : Schaaf

MILAN (4-3-2-1) : Dida; Bonera, Senderos, Favalli, Zambrotta; Flamini, Pirlo,
Ambrosini; Seedorf (86' Jankulovski),
Ronaldinho (89' Beckham); Inzaghi.
Subs not used : Abbiati, Maldini, Kaladze, Darmian, Antonini.
Coach : Ancelotti

Yellow Cards : Ambrosini, Flamini, Naldo, Diego.


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Ancelotti : Scudetto Ambitions Over

Carlo Ancelotti is ready to concede the Scudetto is no longer an objective.

“We should've had two penalties, not just one. As for Adriano's goal, I'd say his header was certainly not going into the net,” he said of the Brazilian's opener, which bounced in off an arm.

“The hand was decisive for the goal. Whether it's voluntary, I cannot say, but the ball was clearly not going on target. I would call that a fairly clear incident. The player is totally clear to jump and under no pressure. It's easy to judge.”

The 2-1 derby defeat leaves Milan 11 points adrift of Inter and Ancelotti admits the title race is over as far as they are concerned.

“We can't think about that right now, as we are 11 points behind. Our objective is to finish in the top three and we are playing well, but we have to be careful, as this will be a long season right to the end.”

“11 points is a great deal, so we have to focus on the other objective, which is qualifying directly for the Champions League and then of course the UEFA Cup. I think the team is in good shape right now and we have to keep going.”

Alexandre Pato scored late on to set up a very tense finale, but the Rossoneri were unable to equalise.

“He has to keep playing like this and is destined to become one of the best strikers in the world. It was a game we started fairly well and suffered under Inter's strength and long ball, but we knew that would happen. We ran the risk of going 3-0 down, but the latter stages were all Milan and we deserved a draw."

Ronaldinho was particularly inspired in Kaka's absence, ending a run of poor performances and spells on the bench.

“He is back to his usual levels, the way he was playing in the first half of the season, and was always in the thick of the action.”

“Seedorf was perhaps the most consistent on the field. We played well and only really had problems in terms of physique with Ibrahimovic and Adriano.”

Some have said this will be Ancelotti's final derby, as the failure to win the title could see him quit San Siro at the end of the season.

“I already answered this. It was not my last derby and nothing has changed since yesterday.”

Scudetto Hopes Fade (Inter 2 - 1 Milan)

Goals : 29' Adriano, 43' Stankovic, 71' Pato.

INTER (4-3-1-2) : Julio Cesar; Maicon, Samuel, Chivu, Santon; Zanetti, Cambiasso,
Muntari (88' Maxwell); Stankovic (83’ Burdisso); Ibrahimovic,
Adriano (80’ Vieira).
Subs not used : Toldo, Cordoba, Figo, Cruz.
Coach : Mourinho


MILAN (4-3-2-1) : Abbiati; Zambrotta, Maldini, Kaladze (77’ Senderos), Jankulovski;
Beckham (57' Inzaghi), Pirlo, Ambrosini; Seedorf, Ronaldinho; Pato.
Subs not used : Dida, Antonini, Flamini, Emerson.
Coach : Ancelotti


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It's not Borriello's Season...

Borriello went under the knife in a Pisa clinic, where a cyst was removed from one of the muscles in his leg. Sportmediaset reports that the surgery went well and Milan medics are happy with the outcome.

Borriello returned to Milan in the summer, but he has hardly featured this season, as a pre-season injury has taken it's toll. A flexor muscle in Borriello's right leg has hampered his progress and the cyst which appeared has not helped his cause.

The surgery means his season is definitely over, as he will not be able to recover in time. It is now hoped that he make a full recovery and return in top shape for next season.

New Injury For Nesta

According to reports, there is more bad news for Milan fans surrounding Alessandro Nesta. The defender's back has been giving him problems again, so much so that this morning he was reportedly unable to get out of bed!

Although Nesta and Milan's medical staff want to remain optimistic, considering the progress he was making on his long-lasting back problems, following his rehabilitation period in the United States, this latest setback is a major blow.

The most likely option now for Nesta is a surgical operation, but in that case his playing career might be in jeopardy. The next few days will be very difficult for Nesta and the medical staff, as they will have to evaluate the situation carefully and find the best solution to resolve the problem, without trying to find the quickest and easiest outcome.

So far Nesta has failed to make a single official appearance for Milan this season. It was expected he could come on the bench for this weekend's derby against Inter.

Last Derby For "IL Capitano"

Milan legend Paolo Maldini has revealed that Sunday's Derby della Maddonina will be his last and hopes to go out with a bang!

The 40-year-old will turn out for Milan this Sunday in what will be an emotional night for 'Il Capitano'. The game will also represent a chance to make up for lost ground on leaders and bitter rivals Inter.

Maldini is proud to have played in so many derbies over the years and he still harbours hope of lifting the Scudetto at the end of the season. "It will be my last derby on Sunday," Maldini told Il Corriere Della Sera.

"With the return fixture list, every game against every team will be my last. It does make me feel proud."

"My dream is to win my final derby and this is the only thing that matters to me. A win will help us rekindle our hopes to win the Scudetto."

Maldini has played over 50 derbies for Milan during his career and he holds the all-time appearance record in the fixture. The legend will be hoping his last derby ends with something to celebrate as his side continue to fight for honours this season.

Kaka' Will Miss Derby

Kaka limped off in evident pain during last night’s 1-1 draw with Reggina at the San Siro. He was rushed to hospital for X-Rays after Coach Carlo Ancelotti admitted he was “worried,” but no fractures or lesions were found.

However, more tests confirmed the diagnosis of a sprained left foot that will keep him out of action for “at least two weeks,” according to a note released by the official club website.

This means Kaka will miss out on Tuesday’s international friendly between Brazil and Italy, to be played in London’s Emirates Stadium.

He will above all be ruled out of next Sunday night’s Milan derby and most likely also the home Serie A game with Cagliari on February 22.

It is a bitter blow for Milan, but means Ronaldinho is now the favourite to start the derby. He has positive memories of this match, as he scored his debut Serie A goal against Inter earlier this season.

Milan 1-1 Reggina

Goals: 33' Di Gennaro, 67' Kaka (penalty).

MILAN (4-3-1-2): Abbiati; Zambrotta, Bonera, Maldini, Jankulovski; Beckham, Flamini, Ambrosini (56' Seedorf); Ronaldinho (65' Inzaghi); Kaka (77' Antonini), Pato.
Subs not used: Dida, Senderos, Kaladze, Cardacio.
Coach: Ancelotti

REGGINA (3-5-2): Campagnolo; Lanzaro, Valdez, Santos; Krajcik, Carmona, Cozza (89' Cirillo), Barillà, Costa; Di Gennaro (58' Sestu), Corradi.
Subs not used: Puggioni, Halfredsson, Rakic, Alvarez, Viola.
Coach: Orlandi

Milan Sign Marco Rossi

Milan has further reinforced the defense with another youngster, recruiting 21yo Parma defender Marco Rossi.

Rossi is the third young defender recruited during the January transfer window, following on from Brazilian's Thiago Silva e Felipe Mattioni.

Parma has loaned Rossi to Milan until seasons end, with an option to make the stay permanent for 2 million euros.

Milan Ready to Negotiate with Beckham

As a result of David Beckham’s immediate success in Serie A, Milan have been linked with a permanent move for the Englishman.

Beckham was in tremendous form on the weekend as helped Milan to a comfortable 3-0 win over Lazio. His continued excellent performance level is further fuelling speculation that Milan will try to extend his stay beyond March 9, when Beckham is expected to return to the United States ahead of the start of the MLS Season.

“He is a Los Angeles Galaxy player and we certainly cannot kidnap him,” joked Milan president Adriano Galliani in an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport.

“I think he wants to stay, but I can only speak on behalf of the club and I know that Milan will do everything to keep Beckham.

“We intend to keep him until the end of the season or even complete a permanent move. There is still hope, but contracts have to be honoured. However, if Galaxy want to enter negotiations, we will be happy to give it a shot. We have to wait.”

Furthermore, Il Corriere Della Sera claims Beckham has already spoken to the Los Angeles Galaxy of his intention to remain in Milan, and that he has sent in his legal team to negotiate with the American club.

Beckham has asked for a consensual separation from Bruce Arena's side and his lawyers have just over a month to try and find a legal loophole that will permit him to leave.