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An Open Message to AC MILAN Coach Carlo Ancelotti and Players: "PLAY CONCENTRATED WITH TEAM SPIRIT AND BRING THE FIFA WORLD CLUP CUP HOME"
By Anna Italia
On behalf of Italian Soccer Serie A.com and millions of Milan fans worldwide and Italian football fans our message is for AC Milan Coach Carlo Ancelotti and all Milan players to bring home the FIFA World Club Cup. For our captain Paolo Maldini, it is your chance to settle the score as twice I've won the final but three times I've lost it. So, let's bring the World Club Cup home.
Ancelotti, we already won the 2007 Semifinal FIFA Club World Cup URAWA RED DIAMONDS 0 - 1 AC MILAN Goal by Clarence Seedorf reaching to the big appointment: The Final against Boca Juniors. Now, it is up to you to prepare a good strategy and for Milan players to execute it well. It is a tough test and we are all supporting you.
Prior departing to Tokyo after Milan guaranteed the passing to the last Sixteen of the UEFA Champions League when beating AC Milan 1 - 0 Celtic on Tuesday, December3, Ancelotti declared:
'Our adventure begins, we are all motivated to do well. Finally we're there, this World Cup is the main objective of the season. We'll try to bring home another Cup, to cap off a very positive year.'
So, Ancelotti, Dr. Ancelotti, let's finish this 2007 with a good celebration.
Concentration prior each match without underestimating ANY of the teams, but playing with team spirit and that inner drive of Champions that runs in MILAN's DNA. Time to let Boca Juniors who is the real boss in football. This will be done with dedication and analyzing well Boca Juniors to prepare the winning strategy. I HOPE SO.
Although the two favorites to win the 2007 FIFA World Club Cup are the Argentinian team Boca Juniors and European champions AC Milan, Milan should not underestimate neither the Japan's Urawa Red Diamonds, Mexico's Pachuca, Etoile Sahel or Tunisia, Sepahan of Iran and New Zealanders Waitakere United because they all want to win the match. Overestimating one single team could be a disaster.
Each team require different strategies, let's hope Dr. Carlo Ancelotti find the right strategies for each one and that players can execute those strategies on the pitch, right?
Advantage for Boca Juniors and AC Milan is their respective records of winning three Intercontinental titles. The challenge is for both to take the lead and win this coveted 2007 FIFA WORLD CLUB CUP becoming the very top club team. Hopefully, it will be AC MILAN the one to prevail.
Milan has higher hopes over BOCA for their conquest of the 2007 UEFA SUPER CUP against Sevilla while BOCA lost the chance to even reach the finals of the COPA SUDAMERICANA.
You might argue that Milan's performance in the local Italian Soccer League has been terrible, but BOCA JUNIORS has not done a good job in the Argentinian league either. Yet, in the international level, MILAN IS ANOTHER THING: The Very TOP.
MILAN holds the record for most appearances (seven), most goals scored (17) and five players with the most appearances, including our beloved Alessandro Costacurta, now Ancelotti's assistant.
Map credit: fifa.com
It is so encouraging to know that Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti and three of his key players, namely Clarence Seedorf, Paolo Maldini and Kaka, all relayed their goals for the tournament to FIFA.com, especially Paolo Maldini insisting on how meaningful it is to win the World Club Cup. Kaka said, "We're 100 per cent focused on the job in hand and we want that Cup."
We are praying for you MILAN. We are supporting you like always. Just go and deliver.
The two teams I will be worried are Boca Juniors and Etoile Sahel.
BOCA JUNIORS: Although great goalkeeper EL PATO ABBONDAZIERI is no longer with Boca, BOCA JUNIORS still is one of the best teams in the world. My concern will be with player MARTIN PALERMO, HUGO IBARRA. I have followed Boca Juniors and know they share a similar DNA as that of Milan. This is why I consider BOCA a danger for Milan. It will require a strong defense (NESTA and MALDINI) and someone to mark PALERMO, the one that can change the match with a single opportunity. Once they are motivated it is like seeing almost the Spanish version of Milan.
Etoile Sahel: One of their strengths is the "resistance," unlike Milan that seems to get tired when playing at a fast pace, Etoile Sahel have that velocity that might be determined in the last minutes --- if there is a tough match between Etoile and Milan -- Here is where Milan can profit from KAKA's velocity and impromptu SOLO RUN. The grinta/drive of GENNARO GATTUSO will be an extra energy shot for Milan. As far as technics, Milan takes the lean over Etoile, having more technically skilled players, such as Kaka, Maldini, Nesta, Ambrosini, Pirlo, and Inzaghi.
Pachuca not that much, yet, it might be a surprise if goalkeeper Miguel Calero is really in shape. Calero is just returning from injury. I hope our MILAN GOALKEEPER DIDA will be at his top level. Argentinian Christian Cacho Jimenez is another player that might change the match in a second. Tough test for Pachuca, winners of the CONCACAF will be the opening match against Etoile Sahel. If PACHUCA wins this opening match, then, I will say "Watch out." They might be among the top four teams.
Related Stories:
AC Milan Captain Paolo Maldini on Cagliari, Champions League and the Club World Cup: This Cup for me represents a chance to settle the score.
2007 Semifinal FIFA Club World Cup URAWA RED DIAMONDS 0 - 1 AC MILAN Goal by Clarence Seedorf
2007 FINAL FIFA Club World Cup Boca Juniors - AC Milan "Both Have 3 World Cups, Who Will Win the Fourth World Club Cup?"
On behalf of Italian Soccer Serie A.com and millions of Milan fans worldwide and Italian football fans our message is for AC Milan Coach Carlo Ancelotti and all Milan players to bring home the FIFA World Club Cup. For our captain Paolo Maldini, it is your chance to settle the score as twice I've won the final but three times I've lost it. So, let's bring the World Club Cup home.
Ancelotti, we already won the 2007 Semifinal FIFA Club World Cup URAWA RED DIAMONDS 0 - 1 AC MILAN Goal by Clarence Seedorf reaching to the big appointment: The Final against Boca Juniors. Now, it is up to you to prepare a good strategy and for Milan players to execute it well. It is a tough test and we are all supporting you.
Prior departing to Tokyo after Milan guaranteed the passing to the last Sixteen of the UEFA Champions League when beating AC Milan 1 - 0 Celtic on Tuesday, December3, Ancelotti declared:'Our adventure begins, we are all motivated to do well. Finally we're there, this World Cup is the main objective of the season. We'll try to bring home another Cup, to cap off a very positive year.'
So, Ancelotti, Dr. Ancelotti, let's finish this 2007 with a good celebration.Concentration prior each match without underestimating ANY of the teams, but playing with team spirit and that inner drive of Champions that runs in MILAN's DNA. Time to let Boca Juniors who is the real boss in football. This will be done with dedication and analyzing well Boca Juniors to prepare the winning strategy. I HOPE SO.
Although the two favorites to win the 2007 FIFA World Club Cup are the Argentinian team Boca Juniors and European champions AC Milan, Milan should not underestimate neither the Japan's Urawa Red Diamonds, Mexico's Pachuca, Etoile Sahel or Tunisia, Sepahan of Iran and New Zealanders Waitakere United because they all want to win the match. Overestimating one single team could be a disaster.
Each team require different strategies, let's hope Dr. Carlo Ancelotti find the right strategies for each one and that players can execute those strategies on the pitch, right?
Advantage for Boca Juniors and AC Milan is their respective records of winning three Intercontinental titles. The challenge is for both to take the lead and win this coveted 2007 FIFA WORLD CLUB CUP becoming the very top club team. Hopefully, it will be AC MILAN the one to prevail. Milan has higher hopes over BOCA for their conquest of the 2007 UEFA SUPER CUP against Sevilla while BOCA lost the chance to even reach the finals of the COPA SUDAMERICANA.
You might argue that Milan's performance in the local Italian Soccer League has been terrible, but BOCA JUNIORS has not done a good job in the Argentinian league either. Yet, in the international level, MILAN IS ANOTHER THING: The Very TOP.
MILAN holds the record for most appearances (seven), most goals scored (17) and five players with the most appearances, including our beloved Alessandro Costacurta, now Ancelotti's assistant.
Map credit: fifa.com
It is so encouraging to know that Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti and three of his key players, namely Clarence Seedorf, Paolo Maldini and Kaka, all relayed their goals for the tournament to FIFA.com, especially Paolo Maldini insisting on how meaningful it is to win the World Club Cup. Kaka said, "We're 100 per cent focused on the job in hand and we want that Cup."We are praying for you MILAN. We are supporting you like always. Just go and deliver.The two teams I will be worried are Boca Juniors and Etoile Sahel.
BOCA JUNIORS: Although great goalkeeper EL PATO ABBONDAZIERI is no longer with Boca, BOCA JUNIORS still is one of the best teams in the world. My concern will be with player MARTIN PALERMO, HUGO IBARRA. I have followed Boca Juniors and know they share a similar DNA as that of Milan. This is why I consider BOCA a danger for Milan. It will require a strong defense (NESTA and MALDINI) and someone to mark PALERMO, the one that can change the match with a single opportunity. Once they are motivated it is like seeing almost the Spanish version of Milan. Etoile Sahel: One of their strengths is the "resistance," unlike Milan that seems to get tired when playing at a fast pace, Etoile Sahel have that velocity that might be determined in the last minutes --- if there is a tough match between Etoile and Milan -- Here is where Milan can profit from KAKA's velocity and impromptu SOLO RUN. The grinta/drive of GENNARO GATTUSO will be an extra energy shot for Milan. As far as technics, Milan takes the lean over Etoile, having more technically skilled players, such as Kaka, Maldini, Nesta, Ambrosini, Pirlo, and Inzaghi.Pachuca not that much, yet, it might be a surprise if goalkeeper Miguel Calero is really in shape. Calero is just returning from injury. I hope our MILAN GOALKEEPER DIDA will be at his top level. Argentinian Christian Cacho Jimenez is another player that might change the match in a second. Tough test for Pachuca, winners of the CONCACAF will be the opening match against Etoile Sahel. If PACHUCA wins this opening match, then, I will say "Watch out." They might be among the top four teams.Related Stories:
AC Milan Captain Paolo Maldini on Cagliari, Champions League and the Club World Cup: This Cup for me represents a chance to settle the score.
2007 Semifinal FIFA Club World Cup URAWA RED DIAMONDS 0 - 1 AC MILAN Goal by Clarence Seedorf
2007 FINAL FIFA Club World Cup Boca Juniors - AC Milan "Both Have 3 World Cups, Who Will Win the Fourth World Club Cup?"
Posted by Anna Italia at 12/13/2007 6:00 PM 
Categories: AC Milan, FIFA World Club Cup, General Soccer News
Categories: AC Milan, FIFA World Club Cup, General Soccer News
Excellent write up Anna! I am really excited and nervous at the same time. I have been waiting for this tournament and a chance for Milan to show the world that it is the best!!!
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well said Anna, we as Milan fans and italian football fans are united cheering for Milan. This post is also my open letter because i consider myself part of italian soccer serie a.com, like Kenntak says, i am also waiting for this tournament and Milan to show the true champion. I am sure you and Milan99 will join me too.
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Thanks Kenntak, I am also excited for this tournament. It is time for AC MILAN to whow the world who rules in football. MILAN rocks in Europe, no doubt, now, it's time for MILAN to rock worldwide as the best Football Club. Technically speaking, Milan players are prepared. It's the heart that we need in every match to convert opportunities for goal. Don't you think?
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Pietro indeed, I consider you part of Italian Soccer Serie A.com. You have been very active with your comments, as well as Kenntak and Milan99. Each frequent commentator is part of Italian Soccer Serie A.com, no doubt about it. I created this blog for this purpose, to share as a community of Italian Serie A and Italian football fans.
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Sorry I haven't been aorund for a while, stupid email has been down.
Good write up! I am so excited for this tourni. Milan must win this, it woudl be a perfect way to end the year off and hopefully a win would and dconfidence in the team which has been lacking at late especially at the San Siro.
We must play with passion ,drive, grinta, this is Milan and we MUST win!!FORZA MILAN!!
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Anna, by the way, I love the map and the badges. That's cool.
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Milanista Welcome back! We certainly missed your comments. How are you?
I totally agree we must play with PASSION, DRIVE, GRINTA. We won't take anything but VICTORY, right?
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Kenntak Thanks, I love the map too, got it from fifa to highlight the post. I am glad you like it.
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Nice one Anna, I totally agree with this. So will Milan do what they are asked to do???
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I hope Milan do listen our message and play with concentration without underestimating any team, i am just counting the hours, minutes, seconds.
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I am good and you?
Yes you are right. Milan need to rediscover the passion and determination they had in the Semi-final and Final of the Champions League. with that, we will win it and be on top of the World again
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welcome back milanista long time no see, i agree Milan must get back that passion the grinta to be the champions and stop playing like amateurs, don't you think?
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I'm fine milanista. Sure, I agree with you and Pietro and MILAN MUST, and I highlight it, MUST REDISCOVER the CHAMPION DNA to start shining again. We are MILAN, not an "amateur" team like Pietro said.
Simply put, here is the equation:
2007 UEFA Super Cup + UEFA Champions Leage = AC MILAN
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Excuse me Anna your missing something
2007 UEFA Super Cup + UEFA Champions League + FIFA clubs world cup + 2008 UEFA Champions League = AC MILAN
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that's good, i am sure Anna won't disagree with you, will you Anna?
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OH you want to bet Pietro???
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And you were right Pietro, I DON'T DISAGREE with Milan99 hahahahaha.
Forza Milan
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Girl lets hope this does work and Milan does win both FIFA world clubs cup and the CL it would be the best year ever(regardless of the Scudetto)!!!
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Exactly, regardless the Scudetto, I rather want the 2007 FIFA World Club Cup. It will be an early Christmas gift for all of us!
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Anna I'm glad we agree, I'm sure Pietro would agree too specially that we all know its hard for Milan to win the Scudetto
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Milan99, that's the only sour note for Milan: not doing well in the Serie A. Let's not lose hope because Milan might get an inspiration after winning this final and with the recovery of Maldini, Ronaldo and incorporation of Pato, we might see the rebirth of Milan!
Don't you think?
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Yes of course, thats why I have faith because they still have a chance of recovering like its still not the end of the season at the end we'd say we lost or we WON
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Totally... Milan must win FIT top players in January. We had bad luck with Ronaldo.
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Its actually Ronaldo who had bad luck cause of injuries
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Ancelotti must put all his effort for this match as well as our guys, how was your test milan99 we waited for your comments on the semifinal results with Suri and Anna.
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Hey Pietro thanks for caring to ask
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glad to hear you did well with your test, we missed you during our chat while following the match with Suri and Anna.
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Well done Milan99! Keep studying and cheering for our Milan.
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Thank you Pietro and Anna, thanks for caring to know and congratulating me you guys are great friends. My teacher was disappointed, he thinks I could do better, I was disappointed too cause it wasn't hard it was Geometry and all you have to do is proving in geometry. but I was just thinking of Milan's game that day, and Thank God they won hope they do well against Boca.
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