http://blogs.soccernet.com/milan/ en Copyright 2012 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:37:30 +0000 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Imagine this: You're a teenager from an extremely wealthy family. One day, your father calls you to his work room and unexpectedly proposes the following scenario: "Son, I've thought long and hard about this, and have come to a decision about your first car, I will either purchase you a brand new Porsche 911, or lease a used Mitsubishi Eclipse." Mouth agape and puzzled at the bizarre variety of options thrown your way, you proceed to question -- but he stops you mid sentence and utters, "That is all, no questions asked. Go back to your room." A week later, you arrive home from school in the bus, and see a yellow Mitsubishi Eclipse parked in your driveway. That is Maxi Lopez. Maxi Lopez is a Mitsubishi Eclipse. And a Mitsubishi Eclipse looks a bit out of place parked in the driveway of a multi million dollar mansion. Sure, it might look sleek from the outside, but inside, the smell of cloth runs rampant, and one of the cupholders is broken, and certainly being parked next to a Ferrari & a Range Rover doesn't help its overall image.. And Wanda Nara.. I'm getting off track, this literally makes no sense anymore... Anyway.. http://blogs.soccernet.com/milan/archives/2012/01/well_go_with_the_eclipse.php http://blogs.soccernet.com/milan/archives/2012/01/well_go_with_the_eclipse.php General Team News Maxi Lopez Milan Pato Serie A Tevez Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:37:30 +0000 The derby della madonnina. A name synonymous with hyperventilation, uncontrollable anxiety, and palpitations furious enough to disintegrate an elderly heart. These are just some of the feelings associated with the annual match between the two Milan sides. And I use the term 'Milan sides' loosely, considering one of the teams is based out of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Bragging rights are given to the victor for the next few months, where the person will ridicule/mock/physically assault the fan of the other team upon every encounter. It has caused friendships to split, marriages to end, and Cristiano Doni to place his wager. Moving on.. http://blogs.soccernet.com/milan/archives/2012/01/derby_of_broken_dreams.php http://blogs.soccernet.com/milan/archives/2012/01/derby_of_broken_dreams.php Game Analysis Berlusconi Derby della madonnina Ibrahimovic Inter Milan Pato Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:34:52 +0000 There is a rather eerie sense of change approaching the club. Players we once thought were indispensable are suddenly being shopped around to the highest bidder. Unexpected superstars being linked with the Rossoneri, and all this taking place a few days before the most important match in Italy. It is almost enough to drive a sane man into a spiralling state of lunacy. It is the day a city becomes divided by two fervent, rival sides. Black bleeds with either red or blue this weekend. Palpitations grow rapid before the match, and you better believe a few seemingly ordinary household objects will be turned into high speed projectiles, obliterating anything in their wake throughout the course of the match. Needless to say, I lose a few years of life every derby. It is a brutal exercise for my heart, which is ill-equipped to handle such a potentially traumatic event. The derby is not even an enjoyable experience for me - there is too much anxiety involved, even if we're up by a handful of goals. Too much at stake. http://blogs.soccernet.com/milan/archives/2012/01/a_changing_tide.php http://blogs.soccernet.com/milan/archives/2012/01/a_changing_tide.php General Team News Cassano Champions League Ibrahimovic Inter Milan Pato Serie A Tevez Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:59:57 +0000 capolista despite having seen a run of poor form throughout half of their games. Intergentina has sneakily crawled up the table with an unfortunate slew of positive results that has caused me to mutter the now infamous phrase WHY..IS..INTER..SO.... you know the rest. Surprises have been abundant. From the overachieving Atalanta, to the domestically challenged Napoli, who haven't been able to replicate their sparkling Champions League form in the Serie A. So, with all this being said, it's time to move on to the mid-season awards!]]> http://blogs.soccernet.com/milan/archives/2011/12/the_mid_season_awards.php http://blogs.soccernet.com/milan/archives/2011/12/the_mid_season_awards.php General Team News awards Ibrahimovic inter midseason Milan pato Serie A Mon, 26 Dec 2011 19:14:02 +0000 Milan Insider Podcast]]> http://blogs.soccernet.com/milan/archives/2011/12/el_apache.php http://blogs.soccernet.com/milan/archives/2011/12/el_apache.php Player Specific AC Milan Carlos Tevez Cassano Champions League Ibrahimovic Robinho Serie A Sat, 10 Dec 2011 21:26:39 +0000 Love him or hate him, one thing is for sure: everyone in Italy has an opinion about Milan's owner, Silvio Berlusconi. The Italian businessman who has served three terms as the Italian Prime Minister has one unique, albeit odd trait - being the owner of one of the most important football teams in the world. Rarely have we seen a man with such an important political connotation also try and lead a team to European glory. It makes for an interesting story line, many intertwined subplots, and plenty of headlines in newspapers around the world. http://blogs.soccernet.com/milan/archives/2011/11/a_polarizing_figure.php http://blogs.soccernet.com/milan/archives/2011/11/a_polarizing_figure.php General Team News AC Milan Berlusconi Pato Serie A Wed, 16 Nov 2011 19:30:59 +0000 The past few weeks have been a whirlwind of emotions for Milanisti throughout the world. We endured Antonio Cassano's heart wrenching (literally) sickness, we've witnessed Silvio Berlusconi's tumultuous time as the Italian Prime Minister come to an expected end, and we've been entertained by Milan's impressive five-match winning streak in Serie A, capitalized by a flurry of goals in each game. Every positive piece of news is weighed down by a negative one. Milan have now qualified in the Champions League group stage, and the game against Barcelona at the San Siro will be decisive to see which of the two sides comes out in first place. http://blogs.soccernet.com/milan/archives/2011/11/a_heart_of_goal_lascivious_beh.php http://blogs.soccernet.com/milan/archives/2011/11/a_heart_of_goal_lascivious_beh.php General Team News Berlusconi Cassano Milan Serie A Wed, 09 Nov 2011 19:34:27 +0000 Tiziano Crudeli after Kevin Prince Boateng netted an improbable hattrick in 15 minutes versus Lecce. Not only was the Prince's performance one of the greatest we've seen in recent times, but it paved the way for Milan to climb back atop the upper half of the Serie A table.]]> http://blogs.soccernet.com/milan/archives/2011/10/the_prince_of_milan_a_surprise.php http://blogs.soccernet.com/milan/archives/2011/10/the_prince_of_milan_a_surprise.php Game Analysis AC Milan Barcelona Berlusconi Champions League Pato Serie A Silva Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:14:00 +0000 New Milan Insider Podcast! I've decided to write this column from 30,000 feet in the air for much needed inspiration. There's nothing quite like staring out of an airplane window and seeing clouds resembling Cassano's gut.

Ibra: score some goals instead of fixing your ponytail. ©AP

]]> http://blogs.soccernet.com/milan/archives/2011/10/serotonin_low.php http://blogs.soccernet.com/milan/archives/2011/10/serotonin_low.php Game Analysis AC Milan Berlusconi Ibrahimovic Inter Pato Serie A Wed, 05 Oct 2011 20:25:53 +0000 Tiziano Crudeli once said, 'Il Miracolo al Camp Nou'. (The Miracle at the Camp Nou)]]> http://blogs.soccernet.com/milan/archives/2011/09/serotonin_high.php http://blogs.soccernet.com/milan/archives/2011/09/serotonin_high.php Game Analysis Allegri Barcelona Champions League Ibrahimovic Milan Pato Serie A Thu, 15 Sep 2011 18:29:11 +0000 "He is 1.83, has blue eyes, and thick hair" This was a quote from Massimiliano Allegri back in June when asked about what the mysterious X player looked like. Now there are three options: 1. Alberto Aquilani really does have blue eyes and has worn dark brown contacts his entire life because he's embarrassed to look like Philippe Mexes. 2. Massimiliano Allegri loves teasing us. 3. I'm colour-blind, in which case please let me know so I go see an optometrist. ]]> http://blogs.soccernet.com/milan/archives/2011/08/alberto_aquilani.php http://blogs.soccernet.com/milan/archives/2011/08/alberto_aquilani.php Player Specific Alberto Aquilani Berlusconi Milan Serie A Transfers Sat, 27 Aug 2011 00:08:32 +0000 Milan Insider Podcast The new season commenced with a mouthwatering derby held in Beijing's famous Birds Nest. A stadium filled to the brim, with 80,000 frenzied Chinese fans eager to support their favorite Milan side. The week leading up to the match showcased the immense passion that the Asian country felt for both Milan sides. In fact, a video was released of a Chinese fan donning a Rossonero shirt who was beat to a pulp by a hoard of Interisti who violently ripped off his brand new kit.

Milan win their sixth Supercoppa ©AP

]]> http://blogs.soccernet.com/milan/archives/2011/08/super_coppa_6.php http://blogs.soccernet.com/milan/archives/2011/08/super_coppa_6.php Game Analysis AC Milan Ibrahimovic Inter Pato Robinho Serie A Supercoppa Trophy Sat, 06 Aug 2011 15:38:32 +0000 NOTE: This article will be continuously updated throughout the summer! Check back to see who Milan has purchased, as I'll be writing all of the information as well as my thoughts on each deal. Latest Milan Transfer Podcast! Ahh yes, the summer transfer window rears its beautiful head once more. It is a time when Milan is linked with everyone from Cristiano Ronaldo to Barack Obama. A time where Allegri flirts with our minds by listing the characteristics of this mysterious superstar signing. So what can we expect? Below I will list every single OFFICIAL Milan transfer signing; no speculations here as you have about a thousand sites online that will feed your undying craving for rumors (including my twitter).]]> http://blogs.soccernet.com/milan/archives/2011/07/transfer_news.php http://blogs.soccernet.com/milan/archives/2011/07/transfer_news.php General Team News AC Milan transfer news Wed, 13 Jul 2011 21:55:34 +0000 An Andrea Pirlo is born once in a blue moon (or once in an Inter Champions League win - roughly every half century). After a ten year spell with the Rossoneri, Pirlo has parted ways with Milan, leaving behind a legacy and slew of trophies that will be nearly impossible to replicate. The laundry list of trophies Pirlo has been a pivotal part of will be listed below. It is indeed a staggering list. In a few decades from now, you will be telling your children, or grandchildren: I had the pleasure of watching Andrea Pirlo for a decade. http://blogs.soccernet.com/milan/archives/2011/05/the_architect.php http://blogs.soccernet.com/milan/archives/2011/05/the_architect.php Player Specific AC Milan Allegri Andrea Pirlo Champions League Scudetto Fri, 20 May 2011 21:53:33 +0000 Over this past weekend, the Rossoneri were able to snatch up Scudetto #18 following a 0-0 draw against Roma. While the party after the final whistle showcased some of the finest moments in the history of unintentional comedy, the squad proved to have the necessary firepower to dominate Serie A this season. If we're referring to trophies as silverware, then Berlusconi just won a spoon. The Coppa Italia could be viewed as a napkin while the Champions League is the entire plate. The Milan Owner has made it very clear that Milan will replicate their domestic form in Europe next year. Some pieces are needed if this dream would come to fruition. http://blogs.soccernet.com/milan/archives/2011/05/18.php http://blogs.soccernet.com/milan/archives/2011/05/18.php General Team News AC Milan Allegri Champions Ganso Ibrahimovic Inter Pato Scudetto Serie A Wed, 11 May 2011 19:35:42 +0000