Vincenzo Montella - new ROMA coach..
Every flight begins with a fall.
Saturday, 26 February 2011
27FEB 2011 01:15am IST Juventus v Bologna , Live on Ten Sports
Sunday, 27 February 2011
27FEB 2011 05:00pm IST Catania v Genoa
27FEB 2011 07:30pm IST Bari v Fiorentina
27FEB 2011 07:30pm IST Brescia v Lecce
27FEB 2011 07:30pm IST Cagliari v Lazio
27FEB 2011 07:30pm IST Cesena v Chievo
27FEB 2011 07:30pm IST Palermo v Udinese
27FEB 2011 07:30pm IST Roma v Parma
28FEB 2011 01:15am IST Sampdoria v Inter Milan , Live on Ten Sports
Monday, 28 February 2011
01MAR 2011 01:15am IST AC Milan v Napoli
AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has taken another swipe at former employers Barcelona and also claims the Rossoneri are "more important" than Inter Milan.
Ibrahimovic joined Barcelona in a €70 million transfer from Inter in 2009 but was shipped out to AC Milan in a cut price deal after just one season.
The Sweden international blames Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola for his failure to shine at the Camp Nou and has spoken of his frustration at the way he was treated.
"At Barcelona I understood how football and things can change so fast... my problem was one man, the 'philosopher' [Guardiola]," Ibrahimovic told Eurogoals.
"The first six months were excellent. I never had any problems with anyone, there is no one who can say I did something wrong. But then something happened, even I don't know what. I am still waiting for answers."
Ibrahimovic then stuck the boot into Guardiola by highlighting the quality of his coach at Inter, Jose Mourinho, under whom he worked during his final season with the Nerazzurri.
"If you don't have someone to motivate you then you don't want to fight, this is why there are coaches," he added.
"I would have killed for Jose Mourinho, for the motivation he gave me and for how he used to stimulate me. With the other [Guardiola] there was football, but a coach must adapt his play to suit the players, especially after spending €70 million on one.
"And if you have bought a player you don't then leave him to watch the birds in the trees."
On his time with Inter, he added: "I can't speak badly of Inter because I spent fantastic moments there, but historically I believe that Milan are a more important club.
"When I arrived here a project was presented to me which wheels around me and I have been promised many things on which the club is working. It's a project that is developing and I believe that next year will be the right year to fight on all fronts."
Every flight begins with a fall.
Chelsea Boss Carlo Ancelotti Explains Italian Football Crisis: No Talent, Backward Mentality & Poor Stadia
Chelsea coach Carlo Ancelotti highlights need for modernisation of Italian football...
Calcio's state of decline has been hit further by the news of Italian football losing a Champions League place from the 2012-13 season, and Chelsea coach Carlo Ancelotti is pushing for an admission of error from Italy's football powers.
He believes lessons from past mistakes are yet to be learned, and fears the Italian clubs have failed to follow the example of the Premier League where cash is always poured into its sustainability.
Speaking to La Repubblica, Ancelotti argued it is essential for Serie A to get a new hearing on its future.
"The Italian crisis is transitionary: little investment, no influx of talent, many difficulties for the national team. Once upon a time Italian tactics made the difference, but now the others have caught up, patience is needed," he said.
"The last 16 of the Champions League was won with counter-attacks. In football there is not much to invent. First they put it down to counter-attacks, now it's transition. We [Italy] have not learned, but the others have learned well. For my Chelsea, counter-attack is the most efficient play.
"I think there needs to be a cultural revolution [in Italy] as well as needing their own stadiums with private equity. In Italy, stadiums are uncomfortable and some are atrocious, and have been since 1990. In England one can spend the day inside the ground."
Ancelotti has been linked with a return to Italy, and Roma, but he is treating those reports at arm's length.
"I am counting on staying where I am. I live like a God here," he said.
Alessandro Del Piero has stated that his ''deep love'' for Juventus is the motivation behind him signing a new deal.
Del Piero, 36, is nearing the end of his contract and his career but instead of sealing a lucrative move elsewhere, the Juve legend has opted to stay in Turin and help the club get back into the fight for trophies.
"I read stories with my name referenced to certain behaviours that do not belong to me and it makes me bitter," he said on his personal website.
"The motivation of my career has been my deep love for Calcio, Juventus and the fans. Money is not my main concern as I have already gained a lot in life. I could make more money by accepting offers from other clubs but that's not what I want.
"I told the president that my motivation to sign a new deal is not economic but instead a desire to win again. I want to underline my love for the club and the fans. I want to sign the last contract of my career with Juventus.''
Every flight begins with a fall.
Embarassing Juventus suffer their eighth defeat of the season...
Juventus v Bologna (0-2)
49' Marco di Vaio
66' Marco di Vaio
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