by Philip Mboya on September 2, 2010
One thing that never ceases to amaze me is how players often hate on their former clubs soon after transferring. It is a trend i see with most players. They normally go on and on about how switching clubs is the best thing that ever happened to their careers and that they are ready for a fresh start when in reality, we know its all a load of rubbish!
The bulk of them are in fact bitter to have been shown the door. Former Barcelona striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has become the latest player to criticise his former club claiming their manager runs away from his problems. Read more... (394 words, 1 image, estimated 1:35 mins reading time)
by Philip Mboya on September 1, 2010
AC Milan has completed the signing of Brazilian international Robinho from Manchester City. Robinho joins Ibrahimovic and fellow compatriots Pato and Ronaldinho in what is expected to be a killer attack for the Italian giants.
Milan signed Robinho outright for a figure in the region of 15 million Euros. The 26 year old signed a 4 year contract after successfully completing his medical at Milan’s Milanelo training ground.
“AC Milan communciates it has acquired the player Robinho, outright from Manchester City. The Brazilian has signed a contract with the Rossoneri club for four years.” Read more... (283 words, 1 image, estimated 1:08 mins reading time)
by Philip Mboya on August 31, 2010
I know you must have come across the name Mino Raiola many times this summer and you might be asking yourself who this person is. It seems like every transfer dealing with some of Europe’s biggest clubs involve this man. To be honest, i am just as curious as you are to know who he is. That’s why i decided to dig up a little background information on this super agent.
Mino Raiola is an Italian born naturalised Dutch. Raiola migrated to Haarlem Netherlands with his Parents soon after his birth. It was while in holland that he developed his passion for football joining local club Haarlem. Read more... (462 words, 1 image, estimated 1:51 mins reading time)
by Philip Mboya on August 30, 2010
This weekend the Spanish and Italian leagues commenced with more excitement than has been witnessed in the last few seasons. There were some very big surprises from the respective league giants as well as enthralling matches that inspired hope for numerous fans across the two countries.
In Spain, the most shocking result was Real Madrid‘s barren draw at Mallorca. Jose Mourinho’s first match as coach of Los Blancos will be one he wishes to forget as quickly as possible. Of course its only the first match of the season, however, that result should give Madrid‘s critics something to talk about. Read more... (645 words, 1 image, estimated 2:35 mins reading time)
by Philip Mboya on August 29, 2010
AC Milan completed the signing of Swede Zlatan Ibrahimovic from Spanish champions Barcelona on Saturday. The 28 year old will sign a 4 year contract with the Rossoneri and will undergo a medical at the club on Monday.
Ibra is now back in Italy this time playing for a different top four side. The question is whether he is the right man for the club. Many Milan fans are bound to express their disappointment especially when you consider how much Ibrahimovic will cost the club in the long run. Read more... (353 words, 1 image, estimated 1:25 mins reading time)
by Philip Mboya on August 27, 2010
In my previous post Gourcuff Pens Five Year Deal With Lyon, i mentioned the former Bordeaux player as one of the people who would feature in my top ten list of over rated players. Well, another would be Mascherano. No disrespect to any Liverpool fans but in all honesty the Argentine is given more credit than he is worth at least in my view.
Mascherano publicly declared his interest in leaving Anfield after the departure of boss Rafa Benitez to Inter Milan. Then, reports doing the rounds were ripe with rumours suggesting that he could follow Benitez to the San Siro. Read more... (373 words, 1 image, estimated 1:30 mins reading time)
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by David Wilson on August 26, 2010
Inter Milan achieved a clean sweep of the 2010 UEFA Club Football Awards in Monaco, the first time such a feat has been achieved since the awards’ inception in 1998.
Diego Milito, who scored both goals in Inter‘s 2-0 UEFA Champions League final defeat of FC Bayern Munich in Madrid in May, secured the overall prize as UEFA Club Footballer of the Year, voted for, like all these accolades, by the coaches of the teams that reached the round of 16 last season. The 12 nominees for the four positional awards were all eligible for the main honour. Read more... (218 words, 2 images, estimated 52 secs reading time)
by Philip Mboya on August 26, 2010
If there was ever a list of over rated players, then Johann Gourcuff would definitely make the cut. The 24 year old former Milan and Bordeaux player was yesterday revealed as the Stade Gerland as a Lyon player after completing his 22 million Euro transfer.
After impressing fans with his silky smooth style of play, the opportunity to join Italian side AC Milan presented itself in 2006. Gourcuff moved from French club Stade Renne to Milan while only 20 years old but he failed to excite at the San Siro forcing him to return to his homeland on loan to Bordeux. Read more... (274 words, 1 image, estimated 1:06 mins reading time)
by Andreas Vassiliades on August 24, 2010
AC Milan have confirmed that they are in negotiations with Zlatan Ibrahimovic and there are also rumours suggesting the club is pursuing an interest in Robinho. Zlatan Ibrahimovic, formerly of Internazionale Milan, is available for a fee purported to be £25 million. Considering he cost, effectively, more than double that just twelve months ago indicates just what type of a good deal AC Milan believe they would be getting. Read more... (377 words, 1 image, estimated 1:30 mins reading time)
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by Philip Mboya on August 23, 2010
After stating categorically that Milan will not be spending any more on new players in this transfer window, Milan Vice President seems to have gone back on his word. The Rossoneri executive was quoted earlier this month as saying that the club will not be landing any new players unless, they offload some of their current players.
Now, for the first time, Galliani has broken his silence on the Ibrahimovic saga. Speaking to Sky Sports 24, Galliani was quoted as saying that they will try and sign Ibra, despite the obvious challenges.
“It will be very difficult to sign Ibrahimovic, but we will try.” Read more... (249 words, 1 image, estimated 60 secs reading time)
