Milan: Abbiati (Amelia 45'); Abate, Mexes, Thiago Silva, Antonini; Emanuelson, Van Bommel, Nocerino; Seedorf (Ambrosini 76'); Ibrahimovic, Robinho (Maxi Lopez 86')
Napoli: De Sanctis; Campagnaro, Cannavaro, Aronica (Pandev 81'); Maggio, Gargano, Dzemaili (Inler 75'), Zuniga; Lavezzi, Hamsik; Cavani
Milan lagi-lagi gagal meraih poin penuh saat melawan tim yang di atas kertas memiliki kualitas yang sama. Melawan Napoli di San Siro, Minggu (5/2) malam WIB, Milan hanya bisa bermain imbang tanpa gol.
Hasil itu tak cukup baik untuk bisa menjaga peluang mereka meraih scudetto di musim ini, meski hingga laga ini berakhir, posisi mereka di peringkat dua Serie A Italia belum tergeser. Milan saat ini masih mengoleksi 42 angka.
Sementara bagi Napoli, meski sukses menahan Milan di San Siro, tambahan satu angka tak cukup baik untuk bisa memperbaiki posisi mereka di klasemen. Napoli tetap berada di papan tengah dengan 31 poin.
Laga di San Siro sejatinya berjalan seru. Kedua tim terlibat jual beli serangan untuk bisa setidaknya mencetak satu gol.
Tapi Napoli yang lebih banyak membuka kans mencetak gol di paruh pertama, di antaranya lewat aksi Marek Hamsik dan Ezequiel Lavezzi. Beruntung bagi Milan karena usaha keduanya tak membuahkan hasil.
Robinho dan Clarence Seedorf juga sempat menguji kesigapan Morgan De Sanctis mengamankan gawang Napoli lewat tendangan jarak jauh. Namun, De Sanctis bermain tanpa kesalahan untuk menyelamatkan gawangnya.
Di babak kedua, De Sanctis banyak melakukan penyelamatan penting untuk mengamankan gawangnya, mulai dari tendangan placing Zlatan Ibrahimovic, hingga sepakan keras Robinho dari dalam kotak penalti.
Di menit 65, Milan kehilangan Ibra. Striker asal Swedia itu membuat tindakan bodoh dengan menampar Aronica tanpa alasan jelas. Wasit yang mendapat masukan dari asistennya pun langsung mencabut kartu merah untuknya.
Unggul satu pemain, Napoli berusaha tampil lebih menekan. Akan tetapi, buruknya penyelesaian akhir membuat gawang Milan tetap perawan hingga laga selesai.
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milan 2 Siena 0
Milan: Amelia; Bonera, Mexes, Thiago Silva, Taiwo; Seedorf (Aquilani 55'), Van Bommel, Nocerino; Boateng (Emanuelson 70'); Ibrahimovic, Robinho (Pato 66')
Siena: Brkic; Vitiello, Rossettini, Terzi, Del Grosso; Angelo, Bolzoni, Gazzi (Grossi 50'), Reginaldo (D'Agostino 56'); Brienza, Calaio
Bermain di San Siro, Minggu (19/12/2011) dinihari WIB, Rossoneri menguasai pertandingan dengan penguasaan bola sebesar 65%. Secara keseluruhan mereka juga melepaskan 16 tembakan yang lima di antaranya mengarah ke sasaran.
Meski demikian, tuan rumah baru bisa membuka keunggulan di babak kedua lewat Antonio Nocerino. Milan kemudian menggandakan keunggulan lewat eksekusi penalti Zlatan Ibrahimovic di menit ke-64.
Kemenangan ini mengantar Milan ke puncak klasemen menggeser Bianconeri dengan koleksi 31 poin. Sementara Siena tertahan di peringkat 17 dengan 14 poin.
Jalannya Pertandingan
Milan langsung bermain menekan sejak menit-menit awal. Menit ke-4 Antonio Nocerino melepaskan tendangan voli namun masih belum menemui sasaran.
Milan hampir membuka keunggulan di menit ke-20 lewat Kevin Prince Boateng yang menerima umpan terobosan dari Robinho. Sayang sepakan Boateng masih bisa diselamatkan Brkic dan hanya menghasilkan tendangan sudut bagi tuan rumah.
Tiga menit kemudian, Siena balik mengancam lewat serangan balik. Lolos dari jebakan offside, Bolzoni melepaskan sepakan yang masih menyamping tipis di sisi kiri gawang Amelia.
Upaya Seedorf untuk membobol gawang Siena di menit ke-39 juga belum membuahkan hasil. Tembakannya setelah menerima umpan dari Ibrahimovic masih mampu diselamatkan oleh Brkic.
Milan harus menunggu hingga menit ke-54 untuk membobol gawang Siena. Menerima umpan Seedorf, Nocerino melepaskan tembakan yang tak mampu dihalau oleh Brkic yang sudah bergerak ke arah yang salah.
Sepuluh menit berselang, Milan memperoleh hadiah penalti setelah Boateng dijatuhkan di kotak terlawang. Ibrahimovic yang maju sebagai algojo sukses menjalankan tugasnya dan mengubah skor menjadi 2-0.
Siena mencoba mengejar ketertinggalan lewat Del Grosso. Namun dua peluang yang diperolehnya di menit ke-68 dan 75 masih belum membuahkan hasil.
Hingga peluit panjang berbunyi, Milan mampu mempertahankan keunggulan dan memenangi pertandingan dengan skor 2-0.
ENGLISH
After a frustrating first half, the hosts finally made the breakthrough in the 54th minute through Antonio Nocerino.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic sealed the win with a controversial penalty in the 63rd minute, taking the Rossoneri a point clear of Juve and Udinese ahead of their matches on Sunday.
Siena's gameplan was quite clear - to frustrate Milan with a solid, organised defence and then hit them on the break.
For almost an hour of the game, it worked, and they even had the best chance to lead in the first half.
Ibrahimovic and Kevin-Prince Boateng both had good early chances for the Rossoneri, the former volleying over and the latter's shot saved on the stretch by Zeljko Brkic.
Francesco Bolzoni then almost put Siena in front in the 23rd minute when he nicked the ball past Milan goalkeeper Marco Amelia, but the ball shaved the outside of the far post.
A goal from the former Inter Milan midfielder really would have added to the home side's frustration at not being able to make the breakthrough.
The tension was lifted nine minutes into the second half, though, when Nocerino fired Massimiliano Allegri's side ahead.
Clarence Seedorf's corner was laid back by Robinho to the former Palermo midfielder, who drilled a low shot past Brkic into the bottom corner.
It was Seedorf's last involvement in the game as he was then withdrawn, with Alberto Aquilani taking to the field.
Eight minutes later, Milan were gifted the chance to double their lead when Boateng went down theatrically in the box and the referee pointed to the spot.
The Ghana international latched onto Robinho's through-ball and took a tumble over Brkic, who tried to move out of the Milan midfielder's way as he nudged the ball past him.
Ibrahimovic stepped up to score from the spot and condemn Siena to their fourth straight defeat, leaving them on the brink of the relegation zone.
Siena: Brkic; Vitiello, Rossettini, Terzi, Del Grosso; Angelo, Bolzoni, Gazzi (Grossi 50'), Reginaldo (D'Agostino 56'); Brienza, Calaio
Bermain di San Siro, Minggu (19/12/2011) dinihari WIB, Rossoneri menguasai pertandingan dengan penguasaan bola sebesar 65%. Secara keseluruhan mereka juga melepaskan 16 tembakan yang lima di antaranya mengarah ke sasaran.
Meski demikian, tuan rumah baru bisa membuka keunggulan di babak kedua lewat Antonio Nocerino. Milan kemudian menggandakan keunggulan lewat eksekusi penalti Zlatan Ibrahimovic di menit ke-64.
Kemenangan ini mengantar Milan ke puncak klasemen menggeser Bianconeri dengan koleksi 31 poin. Sementara Siena tertahan di peringkat 17 dengan 14 poin.
Jalannya Pertandingan
Milan langsung bermain menekan sejak menit-menit awal. Menit ke-4 Antonio Nocerino melepaskan tendangan voli namun masih belum menemui sasaran.
Milan hampir membuka keunggulan di menit ke-20 lewat Kevin Prince Boateng yang menerima umpan terobosan dari Robinho. Sayang sepakan Boateng masih bisa diselamatkan Brkic dan hanya menghasilkan tendangan sudut bagi tuan rumah.
Tiga menit kemudian, Siena balik mengancam lewat serangan balik. Lolos dari jebakan offside, Bolzoni melepaskan sepakan yang masih menyamping tipis di sisi kiri gawang Amelia.
Upaya Seedorf untuk membobol gawang Siena di menit ke-39 juga belum membuahkan hasil. Tembakannya setelah menerima umpan dari Ibrahimovic masih mampu diselamatkan oleh Brkic.
Milan harus menunggu hingga menit ke-54 untuk membobol gawang Siena. Menerima umpan Seedorf, Nocerino melepaskan tembakan yang tak mampu dihalau oleh Brkic yang sudah bergerak ke arah yang salah.
Sepuluh menit berselang, Milan memperoleh hadiah penalti setelah Boateng dijatuhkan di kotak terlawang. Ibrahimovic yang maju sebagai algojo sukses menjalankan tugasnya dan mengubah skor menjadi 2-0.
Siena mencoba mengejar ketertinggalan lewat Del Grosso. Namun dua peluang yang diperolehnya di menit ke-68 dan 75 masih belum membuahkan hasil.
Hingga peluit panjang berbunyi, Milan mampu mempertahankan keunggulan dan memenangi pertandingan dengan skor 2-0.
ENGLISH
After a frustrating first half, the hosts finally made the breakthrough in the 54th minute through Antonio Nocerino.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic sealed the win with a controversial penalty in the 63rd minute, taking the Rossoneri a point clear of Juve and Udinese ahead of their matches on Sunday.
Siena's gameplan was quite clear - to frustrate Milan with a solid, organised defence and then hit them on the break.
For almost an hour of the game, it worked, and they even had the best chance to lead in the first half.
Ibrahimovic and Kevin-Prince Boateng both had good early chances for the Rossoneri, the former volleying over and the latter's shot saved on the stretch by Zeljko Brkic.
Francesco Bolzoni then almost put Siena in front in the 23rd minute when he nicked the ball past Milan goalkeeper Marco Amelia, but the ball shaved the outside of the far post.
A goal from the former Inter Milan midfielder really would have added to the home side's frustration at not being able to make the breakthrough.
The tension was lifted nine minutes into the second half, though, when Nocerino fired Massimiliano Allegri's side ahead.
Clarence Seedorf's corner was laid back by Robinho to the former Palermo midfielder, who drilled a low shot past Brkic into the bottom corner.
It was Seedorf's last involvement in the game as he was then withdrawn, with Alberto Aquilani taking to the field.
Eight minutes later, Milan were gifted the chance to double their lead when Boateng went down theatrically in the box and the referee pointed to the spot.
The Ghana international latched onto Robinho's through-ball and took a tumble over Brkic, who tried to move out of the Milan midfielder's way as he nudged the ball past him.
Ibrahimovic stepped up to score from the spot and condemn Siena to their fourth straight defeat, leaving them on the brink of the relegation zone.
Milan 1 Genoa 0, Bravo Ibra!!
MILAN: Abbiati; Abate, Nesta, Thiago Silva, Antonini; Gattuso, Pirlo, Boateng; Robinho, Ibrahimovic, Ronaldinho.
GENOA: Eduardo; Chico, Dainelli, Ranocchia, Criscito; Rafinha, Kharja, Veloso; Palacio, Toni, Mesto.
AC Milan closed the gap on Serie A leaders Inter as they edged out Genoa with a 1-0 victory at the San Siro.
The visitors initially had a much clearer game plan and were even denied by the woodwork in what proved to be a rather eventless opening period.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic put Milan ahead with a trademark goal shortly after the break as he shrugged off two defenders to stab a shot over Eduardo with an outstretched leg.
The hosts were much more comfortable from then on and missed a number of chances to put the game beyond doubt, although they still held out to celebrate a much needed win, which allows them to cut the gap at the top to two points ahead of Inter’s clash with Roma.
Milan’s first real scoring chance fell to Robinho on 18 minutes when he was served on the counter-attack by fellow countryman Ronaldinho. The former Manchester City forward struck a low drive towards the far post, but it did little to trouble Eduardo inside the Genoa goal.
Genoa looked threatening going forward and the home rearguard had much to think about as they looked to contain Luca Toni’s strength and Giandomenico Mesto’s movement.
Gennaro Gattuso made a great run off the ball on 26 minutes and forced a great save from Eduardo as he latched onto Ronaldinho’s neat pass to fire on target from close range. The move underlined Milan’s ability to threaten but also the distinct lack in runs from the forwards.
Rodrigo Palacio gave them a scare on the stroke of half-time as his cross towards the back post struck the woodwork following Abbiati’s soft punch.
The deadlock was finally broken on 49 minutes when Ibrahimovic knocked the ball over the ‘keeper with an outstretched leg. Despite being hounded by two defenders, the hitman showed great strength as he gave Milan the lead with a trademark goal.
The Rossoneri were far more creative in the second period and Ronaldinho almost doubled their lead as he attempted a floated chip from 18 yards on the hour mark.
With the clock ticking down, Genoa made good in-roads down the flanks but were far less threatening in front of goal as they failed to get threatening crosses into the box.
Robinho almost slotted home a second late on following a wonderful exchange with Clarence Seedorf down the left. Despite the goal-line clearance from Criscito, it was a fine move by the Samba star who finally showed what he can bring to the side when at full fitness.
With few ideas in the closing stages there was no way back for Genoa. Milan celebrated their second league win of the season to momentarily reduce Inter’s lead at the top to two points.
Although it may not have been a resounding victory for his side, coach Allegri will have been delighted to return to winning ways and given the form of Ibrahimovic there is much to fill the Rossoneri with confidence as they continue to search for a balance between attack and defence.
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bravo ibra !!
lazio 1 milan 1, ibra score
Sergio Floccari's equaliser prevented AC Milan from returning to winning ways tonight as Lazio earned a deserved point at the Stadio Olimpico.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic had given the Rossoneri a 1-0 lead in the 66th minute only for Lazio to hit back with nine minutes remaining.
Milan were unlucky not to claim all three points after Gianluca Zambrotta's strike rattled the crossbar two minutes from time.
The result marked Milan's second straight draw and their third game without a win under new boss Massimiliano Allegri.
Ibrahimovic should have given the visitors a seventh-minute lead but the Swede failed to beat Lazio goalkeeper Fernando Muslera in a one-on-one.
Shortly afterwards, Ibrahimovic got behind Andrea Pirlo's free-kick and beat his marker before firing a right-footed strike that Muslera turned away for a corner.
On the half-hour mark, Lazio had their first chance.
Floccari fed Hernanes on the edge of the area and he fired just wide of the far post.
Lazio should have taken the lead before the break but Stefano Mauri's 15-yard strike was met by a fine save by Milan goalkeeper Christian Abbiati.
Shortly after the restart, Floccari's attempt from outside the area was kept out by Abbiati
On the hour, Abbiati cleared Hernanes' 14-yard shot with his knee as Milan's defence looked to be under constant threat.
But it was Milan that took a surprise lead after the hour mark.
A defensive distraction from Lazio saw Ibrahimovic connect with Clarence Seedorf's pass and he struck the ball past Muslera to put his team in front.
Lazio coach Edoardo Reja brought in attacking duo Tommaso Rocchi and Mauro Zarate.
But it was Floccari that came to the rescue for the home side.
Hernanes' cross found Floccari at the heart of the area and his left-footed strike towards the top left corner beat Abbiati.
Lazio still could have claimed victory had Abbiati not made a great save to deny Hernanes from close range with one minute to go.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic had given the Rossoneri a 1-0 lead in the 66th minute only for Lazio to hit back with nine minutes remaining.
Milan were unlucky not to claim all three points after Gianluca Zambrotta's strike rattled the crossbar two minutes from time.
The result marked Milan's second straight draw and their third game without a win under new boss Massimiliano Allegri.
Ibrahimovic should have given the visitors a seventh-minute lead but the Swede failed to beat Lazio goalkeeper Fernando Muslera in a one-on-one.
Shortly afterwards, Ibrahimovic got behind Andrea Pirlo's free-kick and beat his marker before firing a right-footed strike that Muslera turned away for a corner.
On the half-hour mark, Lazio had their first chance.
Floccari fed Hernanes on the edge of the area and he fired just wide of the far post.
Lazio should have taken the lead before the break but Stefano Mauri's 15-yard strike was met by a fine save by Milan goalkeeper Christian Abbiati.
Shortly after the restart, Floccari's attempt from outside the area was kept out by Abbiati
On the hour, Abbiati cleared Hernanes' 14-yard shot with his knee as Milan's defence looked to be under constant threat.
But it was Milan that took a surprise lead after the hour mark.
A defensive distraction from Lazio saw Ibrahimovic connect with Clarence Seedorf's pass and he struck the ball past Muslera to put his team in front.
Lazio coach Edoardo Reja brought in attacking duo Tommaso Rocchi and Mauro Zarate.
But it was Floccari that came to the rescue for the home side.
Hernanes' cross found Floccari at the heart of the area and his left-footed strike towards the top left corner beat Abbiati.
Lazio still could have claimed victory had Abbiati not made a great save to deny Hernanes from close range with one minute to go.
Milan vs Catania Preview
Milan vs Catania Preview
Probable Line-Ups:
AC Milan (4-4-3) – Massimiliano Allegri
Christian Abbiati; Daniele Bonera, Alessandro Nesta, Thiago Silva, Luca Antonini; Kevin-Prince Boateng, Andrea Pirlo, Clarence Seedorf; Robinho, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Ronaldinho.
Calcio Catania (4-3-1-2) – Marco Giampaolo
Mariano Andujar; Ciro Capuano, Nicolás Spolli, Matías Silvestre, Alessandro Potenza; Marco Biagianti, Ezequiel Carboni, Mariano Izco; Adrian Ricchiuti; Giuseppe Mascara; Maxi López.
The Rossoneri will be trying to stay on the right track and win this match. Once again, less than three points would be surprising and disappointing.
The Rossazzurri have a lot to give, as with players like Maxi Lopez, they would be able to surprise the “Milanticos” tomorrow night.
The last time Milan faced Catania it was 11/4/2010. Maxi López scored first (12′) for Catania and Adrian Ricchiuti doubled it (43′). In the second half, Milan bounced back with Marco Borriello’s brace (48′, 80′).
Milan have played only three official matches this season and already from the beginning, you could see the same old problems in defense and midfield.
Alessandro Nesta and Thiago Silva played only once together, but for Catania match, they are expected to play, with Gianluca Zambrotta or Daniele Bonera as right-back and Luca Antonini on the left.
With Massimo Ambrosini out injured, Kevin-Prince Boateng will take his place in midfield. The Ghanaian played a very good match in the midweek Champions League match against Auxerre, and he will start along with Andrea Pirlo and Clarence Seedorf, as Mathieu Flamini is still injured.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic is still not at his best but he’s already got off the mark with a brace against the French side on Wednesday, as Ronaldinho was the main player in the set-up of the goals. Alexandre Pato is out for three weeks and Robinho will replace him in 4-3-3.
Milan were not brilliant, but still effective against Auxerre. They remain Scudetto contenders despite last week’s 2-0 defeat to A.C. Cesena, and they will try to leapfrog Inter, who are one point ahead.
Star Man: Ibrahimovic is a great striker, but still, Ronaldinho is Milan’s star man for this match. When the Brazilian is good, the players around him are good. Ronie must try to play like he did against Lecce, and if he does that, victory is almost guaranteed.
Injury List: Ambrosini, Flamini and Pato are out. Sokratis Papastathopoulos is doubtful.
Catania have not yet reached the full potential, as this is only the start of the season. Coming off as clear underdogs, the Rossazzurri will still be playing for all the three points and will definitely not only defend.
Marco Giampaolo’s side beat Parma 2-1 last week, but it took two penalties, which were scored by Mirko Antenucci and Giuseppe Mascara. Giampaolo knows his men must improve.
“We suffered out there today,” Giampaolo declared after Parma match. “I am aware we need to improve in all areas. Our physical condition is still not what it should be and the sharpness is still yet to arrive. Nevertheless, the three points are very precious because they bring moral to the group. I am happy for the boys, but I don’t want to settle for this as we still need to step up a level.”
Catania are South America, as they have 11 players from Argentina and one from Brazil. They have always caused problems for Milan, as last season they were in 2-0 lead before Marco Borriello scored a brace.
Star Man: Maxi Lopez is still out of form. The Argentine was the hero of last season when he arrived in January and scored 11 goals in 17 matches. Despite not scoring yet this year, Lopez is Catania’s most important man. He’s expected to start alongside Giuseppe Mascara and Adrian Ricchiuti.
Injury List: Fabio Sciacca, Cristian Llama and Blazej Augustin are unavailable.
Probable Line-Ups:
AC Milan (4-4-3) – Massimiliano Allegri
Christian Abbiati; Daniele Bonera, Alessandro Nesta, Thiago Silva, Luca Antonini; Kevin-Prince Boateng, Andrea Pirlo, Clarence Seedorf; Robinho, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Ronaldinho.
Calcio Catania (4-3-1-2) – Marco Giampaolo
Mariano Andujar; Ciro Capuano, Nicolás Spolli, Matías Silvestre, Alessandro Potenza; Marco Biagianti, Ezequiel Carboni, Mariano Izco; Adrian Ricchiuti; Giuseppe Mascara; Maxi López.
The Rossoneri will be trying to stay on the right track and win this match. Once again, less than three points would be surprising and disappointing.
The Rossazzurri have a lot to give, as with players like Maxi Lopez, they would be able to surprise the “Milanticos” tomorrow night.
The last time Milan faced Catania it was 11/4/2010. Maxi López scored first (12′) for Catania and Adrian Ricchiuti doubled it (43′). In the second half, Milan bounced back with Marco Borriello’s brace (48′, 80′).
Milan have played only three official matches this season and already from the beginning, you could see the same old problems in defense and midfield.
Alessandro Nesta and Thiago Silva played only once together, but for Catania match, they are expected to play, with Gianluca Zambrotta or Daniele Bonera as right-back and Luca Antonini on the left.
With Massimo Ambrosini out injured, Kevin-Prince Boateng will take his place in midfield. The Ghanaian played a very good match in the midweek Champions League match against Auxerre, and he will start along with Andrea Pirlo and Clarence Seedorf, as Mathieu Flamini is still injured.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic is still not at his best but he’s already got off the mark with a brace against the French side on Wednesday, as Ronaldinho was the main player in the set-up of the goals. Alexandre Pato is out for three weeks and Robinho will replace him in 4-3-3.
Milan were not brilliant, but still effective against Auxerre. They remain Scudetto contenders despite last week’s 2-0 defeat to A.C. Cesena, and they will try to leapfrog Inter, who are one point ahead.
Star Man: Ibrahimovic is a great striker, but still, Ronaldinho is Milan’s star man for this match. When the Brazilian is good, the players around him are good. Ronie must try to play like he did against Lecce, and if he does that, victory is almost guaranteed.
Injury List: Ambrosini, Flamini and Pato are out. Sokratis Papastathopoulos is doubtful.
Catania have not yet reached the full potential, as this is only the start of the season. Coming off as clear underdogs, the Rossazzurri will still be playing for all the three points and will definitely not only defend.
Marco Giampaolo’s side beat Parma 2-1 last week, but it took two penalties, which were scored by Mirko Antenucci and Giuseppe Mascara. Giampaolo knows his men must improve.
“We suffered out there today,” Giampaolo declared after Parma match. “I am aware we need to improve in all areas. Our physical condition is still not what it should be and the sharpness is still yet to arrive. Nevertheless, the three points are very precious because they bring moral to the group. I am happy for the boys, but I don’t want to settle for this as we still need to step up a level.”
Catania are South America, as they have 11 players from Argentina and one from Brazil. They have always caused problems for Milan, as last season they were in 2-0 lead before Marco Borriello scored a brace.
Star Man: Maxi Lopez is still out of form. The Argentine was the hero of last season when he arrived in January and scored 11 goals in 17 matches. Despite not scoring yet this year, Lopez is Catania’s most important man. He’s expected to start alongside Giuseppe Mascara and Adrian Ricchiuti.
Injury List: Fabio Sciacca, Cristian Llama and Blazej Augustin are unavailable.
Zlatan "Ibra" ibrahimovic is a milan player !!!!
FINALLY! HE'S OURS!
AC Milan have signed FC Barcelona player Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
After long days of negotiations, AC Milan CEO Adriano Galliani has made it and he brought the 28-year-old Sweden to Milan!
Zlatan Ibrahimovic Bio
Viewed as one of the world's top strikers, as well as being one of the most temperamental, Ibrahimovic made a name for himself at Inter Milan and won himself numerous personal awards at the San Siro. Known for his strength, aerial ability and fiery personality, Ibrahimovic has been compared to Dutch legend Marco Van Basten for his playing style, before he started a new chapter his career with Barcelona.
Born to a Bosnian father and a Croatian mother, Ibrahimovic grew up in Sweden and plays for the Swedish national team. He began his career at nearby Malmo FF, before moving to Ajax where he blossomed, but courted controversy in his three years, before he was sold to Juventus.
Caught up in the Calciopoli scandal, Ibrahimovic was relegated to Serie B, but was not keen to stay on in Turin. Moving to Internazionale for £16.7 million, he became a fixture in their three title-winning side and then-boss Jose Mourinho claimed that he was, for him, "the best player in the world, ahead of (Cristiano) Ronaldo" - although the quote raised some eyebrows.
In 2009, he announced that he would like to seek a new challenge and agreed terms on an incredible swap deal with Samuel Eto'o that would see him become a Barcelona player for 2009-10, signing a five-year deal.
Strengths: Strong and agile, he plays well with his back to goal and boasts some of the best ball control around.
Weaknesses: Drifts in and out of games, has questionable temperament and has been criticised for his work-rate in the big matches.
Career high: Top scored in Serie A in 2009 as he led Inter to the title.
Career low: Missed a penalty as Sweden were knocked out of Euro 2004 following a shoot-out loss to Netherlands.
Style: Languid, stylish, a composed and agile striker.
Quotes: "What [John] Carew does with a football, I can do with an orange." Zlatan Ibrahimovic responds to criticism from the Norwegian striker.
Trivia: Ibrahimovic received a black belt in taekwondo at the age of 17.
The transfer saga :
21:45: More from Galliani: “With Ibra, Pato and Ronaldinho, our team is not inferior to no one in Europe.”
21:36: Ibra: “I’m glad the situation. It was not easy, but it all worked out for the best. Why AC Milan? Because it is one of the strongest clubs in the world, with a great tradition. Ronaldinho and Pato? It’s a great attack, depend on us. Fans of AC Milan will enjoy. Supporters of Inter? I do not what they think now that I have won everything there. Dreams? I want ton win the Champions League and all that we can win.
21:31: acmilan.com confirmed Galliani’s words: “A.C. MILAN announces the acquisition of the player Zlatan Ibrahimovic from F.C. Barcelona, through a free loan with the option to purchase the athlete’s playing rights for € 24 million at the end of the season 2010-2011. The Swedish champion will go through the medical exams tomorrow morning, before signing the contract that will tie him to the Rossonero club for four years.”
21:25: Galliani revealed to Sky Sport 24 the nature of the transfer: “We defined acquisition loan with right of repurchase for 24 million. Zlatan Ibrahimovic will undergo medical tomorrow and will sign a four-year contract.”
21:15: Speaking to Milan Channel, Milan new striker, Ibrahimovic said: “Barcelona are fixing the last things, and then there will be the announcement. I am very pleased, I can’t wait for tomorrow. “
20:42: Silvio Berlusconi has left Milanello, and the official announcement will come soon from the mouth of Vice President Galliani directly from Spain. 20:38: Raiola, Ibrahimovic, Galliani and Rosell left the office of the Barcelona President. Meanwhile, Berlusconi is talking to the players in Milanello.
20:30: Here is the program for tomorrow: Ibrahimovic will arrive tomorrow at Milan’s Linate Airport around 12:30pm. The player will then speak to Coach Allegri and understand what the project of the team is.
At 19:45, there will be a press conference at the San Siro, followed by a walk around the pitch before the Lecce match.
20:20: Ibrahimovic is an AC Milan player! There is still no official announcement but the player is now a Rossonero. 20:02: Ibra has signed a four-year contract with AC Milan! The official announcement will come in few minutes!
19:56: Zlatan Ibrahimovic has arrived to the Camp Nou to sign the termination of his contract with Barcelona and his new deal with AC Milan. However, before entering he joked with the press: “I’m here to sign a contract renewal with Barcelona, Guardiola asked me to.” 19:35: Mr. Silvio Berlusconi has arrived to training center Milanello and he will probably announce on the purchase by himself.
19:16: Klaas-Jan Huntelaar has not been called-up for tomorrow’s match against Lecce and it appears that he will now move to German side Schalke 04 for 12 million.
19:00: The official announcement will come in 30 minutes on both club’s site. The deal is a loan with an obligation to buy for 25 million. "
18:55: In few minutes, the official announcement should come according to reports. Zlatan Ibrahimovic looks on verge of becoming a Rossonero.
18:17: The meeting between Galliani, Rosell and Raiola has started two hours ago. More news are expected soon.
17:05: More from Raiola: “The press? I do not understand why they are resentful. Barça is free to think what you want, I express my views. My only duty is to represent my player. The negotiations for Zlatan? We will see, for the time nothing is decided.”
16:30: Adriano Galliani and Mino Raiola have reached the Camp Nou. Raiola: “We are still in the eighth month. We still lack all the agreements. Ends today? The important thing is to make it closed by August 31.
16:23: Allegri spoke about Ibra during the press conference ahead of Lecce game: “If president Berlusconi will acquire Ibrahimovic we will be all very happy because he is important player, he is a champion who goes to complete a very strong attack.” 16:20: Negotiations are expected to be long; Barcelona want to discus first with Ibra’s agent Raiola.
15:50: Rosell has arrived to Barcelona’s headquarters at the Camp Nou. The meeting should begin shortly.
15:40: The meeting is about to start, there are few journalists in the Camp Nou already waiting for Galliani, Raiola and Rosell. Sky Sport’s Alessandro Alciato reports Galliani will use a credit card to pay Barcelona 30 million.
15:48: Barcelona President Sandro Rosell has returned from Ibiza, where he spent the weekend, in order to take part in the decisive meeting on Ibra along with Milan Vice President Adriano Galliani and the player’s agent Mino Raiola.
14:15: According to the Spanish news agency EFE, the meeting between Adriano Galliani and Mino Raiola has been brought forward in half an hour. It will start on
16:00 Spain time. The reason for this change is to close the deal in daytime. 13:20: Still waiting for the decisive meeting between Raiola and Galliani. Meanwhile, Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri will hold a press conference ahead of Lecce game, which takes place tomorrow night.
12:44: As reported in the Spanish daily El Mundo Deporativo, Milan tried to offer players in exchange for Ibrahimovic, but the only man Barca were interested in was Alexandre Pato. Adriano Galliani of course, did not accept that.
12:05: Pep Guardiola: “I am tired of the Ibrahimovic situation, we will see what happens in the coming hours. I am not happy with the way this situation has been managed. For now Ibrahimovic is a Barcelona player. We will see what happens. “I am the boss here, and I decided not to pick him [for Sunday's clash against Racing Santander]. In a normal situation he would have been picked. But in this situation, it was best not to select him. “In any case I am staying calm and will make team decisions. Raiola? I am surprised that he knows me so well. I have ever only spoken to him once in my life. I thank the club for defending me after they published the statement. That has not affected me as I can defend myself. I said okay to the statement and now it’s with the legal team.”
11:22: According to rumours, the compensations the Sweden will receive from the Spanish club could be an addition discount on the amount Milan will have to pay Sandro Rosell’s club. If it’s true, Milan will have to pay 25m at the end of the season in order to bring the 28-year-old permanently.
11:01: Barca coach Pep Guardiola has dropped Ibra from the squad for Sunday’s clash against Racing Santander. These are the players Pep has called-up: Valdés, Pinto, Abidal, Alves, Milito, Piqué, Puyol, Maxwell, Adriano, Sergio Busquets, Keita, Xavi, Iniesta, Jeffren, Bojan, Messi, Pedro, Villa.
10:56: Barcelona seem reluctant to pay the player’s compensations. It appears that Raiola will now try to lower his demands from yesterday. At the moment, we are waiting for the final meeting between Galliani and agent Raiola at 16:30.
10:13: Milan CEO Adriano Galliani and Ibra’s agent Mino Raiola had a dinner last night; they looked calm and ready to for the birth of the transfer. 10:08: As reported last night, AC Milan and FC Barcelona have agreed on the loan of Zlatan Ibrahimovic from Spain to Italy. The Rossoneri will be obligated to sign the player at the end of the season for 25/30 million.
Gamper Trophy : Ac Milan 1 Barcelona 1 ( pen. 2-4)
Milan played out an exciting Gamper Trophy game against Barcelona in what was their last test before facing Lecce on Sunday on the opening day of the season.
It was a special evening for Ronaldinho, who was greeted by a standing ovation before kick-off. Allegri played the Brazilian upfront with Borriello and Huntelaar while Boateng was given his debut in midfield alongside Pirlo and Ambrosini. Alessandro Nesta returned in defence after his hand surgery.
Guardiola fielded a trident with Iniesta, Villa and Ibrahimovic.
The home side started well and Ibrahimovic had a goal disallowed for offside while just before the half-hour mark Iniesta saw a shot well saved by Amelia and at the other end Ambrosini volleyed wide.
Allegri made a raft of changes at half-time but it was Barca who took the lead two minutes after the restart, when David Silva toe-poked the ball beyond Amelia after reaching Adriano’s cross from the left.
Andres Iniesta and Bojan’s header then went close but the Rossoneri got their just reward as Pippo Inzaghi hit a stunning left-footed volley into the top corner on 67 minutes.
Leo Messi tested substitute goalkeeper Flavio Roma with a header and a curling free-kick but Milan were the equal of any further pressure and game finished 1-1 which lead to penalties to decide the outcome.
The first from the spot was Leo Messi who put Roma the wrong way. However, Clarence Seedorf saw his shot saved. Same fate for Busquets, well blocked by the excellent Roma. The second penalty taker for Milan, Pirlo, missed. Bojan scored, despite the Milan goalkeeper guessing right. Yepes got the Rossoneri off the mark. Barca's Thiag scored but Jankulovski: missed and Barcelona won 4-2.
MILAN - Barcellona-Milan 4-2, penalties. Statistics:
Barcellona: Pinto, Adriano, Milito (18'sh Fontas), Puyol (18'sh Pique), Abidal (1'sh Dani Alves); Maxwell (1'sh Thiago), Jeffren (18'sh Pedro), Jonathan (18'sh Busquets); Iniesta (18'sh Keita), Ibrahimovic (1'sh Bojan), Villa (18'sh Messi).
Coach: Guardiola.
Milan: Amelia (15'sh Roma); Bonera (1'sh Abate), Nesta (1'sh Papastathopoulos), Thiago Silva (15'sh Yepes), Antonini (1'sh Jankulovski); Ambrosini (1'sh Seedorf), Pirlo, Boateng (37'sh Strasser); Huntelaar (10'sh Oduamadi), Borriello (10'sh Inzaghi), Ronaldinho (31'sh Merkel).
Coach: Allegri.
Goalscorers: 47' Villa (B), 67' Inzaghi (M)
Referee: Borbalan (Spa)
Penalties:
Messi goal; Busquets saved; Bojan goal; Thiago goal;
Seedorf saved; Pirlo saved; Yepes goal; Jankulovski saved.
It was a special evening for Ronaldinho, who was greeted by a standing ovation before kick-off. Allegri played the Brazilian upfront with Borriello and Huntelaar while Boateng was given his debut in midfield alongside Pirlo and Ambrosini. Alessandro Nesta returned in defence after his hand surgery.
Guardiola fielded a trident with Iniesta, Villa and Ibrahimovic.
The home side started well and Ibrahimovic had a goal disallowed for offside while just before the half-hour mark Iniesta saw a shot well saved by Amelia and at the other end Ambrosini volleyed wide.
Allegri made a raft of changes at half-time but it was Barca who took the lead two minutes after the restart, when David Silva toe-poked the ball beyond Amelia after reaching Adriano’s cross from the left.
Andres Iniesta and Bojan’s header then went close but the Rossoneri got their just reward as Pippo Inzaghi hit a stunning left-footed volley into the top corner on 67 minutes.
Leo Messi tested substitute goalkeeper Flavio Roma with a header and a curling free-kick but Milan were the equal of any further pressure and game finished 1-1 which lead to penalties to decide the outcome.
The first from the spot was Leo Messi who put Roma the wrong way. However, Clarence Seedorf saw his shot saved. Same fate for Busquets, well blocked by the excellent Roma. The second penalty taker for Milan, Pirlo, missed. Bojan scored, despite the Milan goalkeeper guessing right. Yepes got the Rossoneri off the mark. Barca's Thiag scored but Jankulovski: missed and Barcelona won 4-2.
MILAN - Barcellona-Milan 4-2, penalties. Statistics:
Barcellona: Pinto, Adriano, Milito (18'sh Fontas), Puyol (18'sh Pique), Abidal (1'sh Dani Alves); Maxwell (1'sh Thiago), Jeffren (18'sh Pedro), Jonathan (18'sh Busquets); Iniesta (18'sh Keita), Ibrahimovic (1'sh Bojan), Villa (18'sh Messi).
Coach: Guardiola.
Milan: Amelia (15'sh Roma); Bonera (1'sh Abate), Nesta (1'sh Papastathopoulos), Thiago Silva (15'sh Yepes), Antonini (1'sh Jankulovski); Ambrosini (1'sh Seedorf), Pirlo, Boateng (37'sh Strasser); Huntelaar (10'sh Oduamadi), Borriello (10'sh Inzaghi), Ronaldinho (31'sh Merkel).
Coach: Allegri.
Goalscorers: 47' Villa (B), 67' Inzaghi (M)
Referee: Borbalan (Spa)
Penalties:
Messi goal; Busquets saved; Bojan goal; Thiago goal;
Seedorf saved; Pirlo saved; Yepes goal; Jankulovski saved.
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