Roma-Sensi Birthday, Napoli-Europe, TIM Trophy Juventus-AC Milan-FC Inter, Kaka-Del Piero-Amauri Face to Face, Mourinho Challenges Ancelotti, Ronaldinho-Brazil, Pandev Stays in Lazio, Beretta-Lecce, Front Page Il Corriere dello Sport, Tuesday, July 29, 2
By Anna
Italia
Good morning, buon giorno!
Here I am on time for our "Coffee Morning Readings."
How are you? I am so happy because today is the "TIM Trophy Tournament" and will see the battle between AC Milan, FC Juventus, and FC Inter. Who are you cheering for? I am cheering for Milan first place, Juventus second place, and Inter third place.
Let me enjoy my cappuccino and a mini chocolate bar. How about you? Are you ready with your coffee, tea, juice, water?
So, come on, let's start with Italy's sports newspaper Il Corriere dello Sport. Here is the front page from this morning Tuesday, July 29, 2008.
AS ROMA
The headline says: Totti, De Rossi, and Aquilani "Congratulations Sensi."
AS Roma celebrates the 82nd Birthday of President Franco Sensi.
NAPOLI
The headline says: "Napoli enjoys their Europe worth millions."
Anna Italia Opinion - I am very happy for Napoli because they are breaking every record after waiting 14 years to touch the Euopean Sky!
The success of Napoli includes also millions of euros. In Saturday's match against Panionios at the San Paolo stadkum 54,137 tickets sold making a total of 954,693 euro. Imagine the surprise from UEFA that even President Micel Platini! A record for an Intertoto match.
You be the one enjoying the success is Napoli President De Laurentis! Now, not only his movies are making money but even his football team! So, let's do the "cheerleading dance" for Napoli.
Go Napoli, Go Napoli, Go Napoli!!!
For the third round of UEFA, Napoli expects to make another 3 millions, and another million from TV Rights. Forza Napoli. So, De Laurentis will have enough money to sign more top players.
TIM TROPHY Tournament
The headline says: "Lets discover Mourinho"
- The new Inter challenges Milan and Juventus (Media channel 5 at 8:30 p.m.)
- Mourinho challenges Ancelotti to "come to study us at Appiano."
- Inter: here is MUNTARI immediately on the pitch (playing today).
- Milan: Kaka, he must play 90 minutes
- Juventus: Del Piero will play with Amauri
Anna Italia Opinion - Imagine, I could not sleep thinking on this TIM Trophy tournament and how in the world will Milan Coach Carlo Ancelotti is going to face Juventus and Inter without a strong team missing 4 strikers Inzaghi and Borriello injured while Pato and Ronaldinho are with the Brazilian National Olympic team! The responsibility relies now in Seedorf and young Alberto Paloschi. kaka will also play supposedly 90 minutes, but I won't push the guy when he is barely finishing his recovery from his knee surgery.
About Mourinho challenging Ancelotti to go to "study him at Appiano," was on reference to Ancelotti's declarations during his press conference on July 22, 2008 saying "The only thing is that those who coach cannot learn new things, if not by sending people to watch other coaches' methods.
That's why Mourinho said that "he is being spied" on the front page of Il Corriere dello Sport from July 24, 2008. LOL He even closed the training session the day before when Inter fans whistled him for the first time. Mourinho said that observers from other clubs were among fans to see his training methods.
Muntari who was presented yesterday, will play today in the TIM Trophy Tournament. KAKA has no other choice than playing the most he can resist because Milan doesn't have more STRIKERS AVAILABLE!!!! Though, I am against kaka playing for 90 minutes because I don't want him to risk further damage to his knee. Uffa... here is the big problem. Juventus Coach Ranieri choosing the duo "Del Piero-Amauri" because Del Piero is among "my untouchables" but I don't want him to score against my MILAN. What a tough match.
BRAZIL Olympic National Team
The article is about AC Milan Striker Ronaldinho creating "magic and goals" with Brazil. This refers to the friendly match yesterday. Singapore 0 - 3 Brazil. Ronaldinho was Captain and scored the second goal.
True Ronaldinho was not at his best shape, but he enchanged sinagpore with his magic touches and Pato making assist for the second goal. Good for the 2 Milan players.
LAZIO Transfer Market
The headline says: Pandev has decided: I stay in Lazio, no to Article 17."
Anna Italia Opinion - This is a news I like because Striker Goran Pandev has become a symbol for Lazio. Losing Pandev would have been a disaster for lazio who have been struggling to keep a steady positionn in the Sereie A.
So, Pandev promised Lazio fans that he wanted to stay and become big together.
PALERMO
The headline says, "Bresciano, I want a golden season with Palermo."
Anna Italia Opinion - Without a doubt Mark Bresciano will be one of the key players for Palermo. He already proved this in the last two friendly matches by even scoring against Eintracht! Just hope the best for Bresciano.
LECCE
The headline says, "Berettha, I chose Lecce because we will start an era."
Anna Italia Opinion - Coach Mario Beretta will start an era with Lecce. He is already doing it by preparing the team well. Lecce was promoted from Serie B and Beretta was hired to coach it in the Serie A. Big challenge for Beretta will be when Lecce faces Inter in Week 4 at the Giuseppe Meazza stadium. There he will have a chance to kick off his "new era with Lecce." A draw or victory against Inter will be a total triumph for Beretta. Question is whether Beretta and Lecce could beat Italy's champions with all their big names and the "Special One." What do you think?
Italian National Olympic Team
The Azzurrini are making news in China and being surrounded by Fans looking for autographs. Just hope Coach Casiraghi improved his technique with the team. The Azzurrini must still show a top football to aspire to win the Gold Medal. Otherwise, we won't make it. Among the favorites to win the 2008 Summer Olympics games in football are Brazil, Argentina and the curiousity of Chinese fans to see the Azzurrini. Forza Azzurini.
Which news surprised you and why or
which news were you expecting in the front page and why?
ItaliaGood morning, buon giorno!Here I am on time for our "Coffee Morning Readings."
How are you? I am so happy because today is the "TIM Trophy Tournament" and will see the battle between AC Milan, FC Juventus, and FC Inter. Who are you cheering for? I am cheering for Milan first place, Juventus second place, and Inter third place.
Let me enjoy my cappuccino and a mini chocolate bar. How about you? Are you ready with your coffee, tea, juice, water?
So, come on, let's start with Italy's sports newspaper Il Corriere dello Sport. Here is the front page from this morning Tuesday, July 29, 2008.
| Click Here to Buy Your Serie A Soccer Gear now. Soccer
/ Football Gear. AC Milan, AS Roma, Fiorentina, Inter Milan, Juventus, Palermo, Sampdoria, Udinese  |
AS ROMA
The headline says: Totti, De Rossi, and Aquilani "Congratulations Sensi."
AS Roma celebrates the 82nd Birthday of President Franco Sensi.
NAPOLI
The headline says: "Napoli enjoys their Europe worth millions."
Anna Italia Opinion - I am very happy for Napoli because they are breaking every record after waiting 14 years to touch the Euopean Sky!
The success of Napoli includes also millions of euros. In Saturday's match against Panionios at the San Paolo stadkum 54,137 tickets sold making a total of 954,693 euro. Imagine the surprise from UEFA that even President Micel Platini! A record for an Intertoto match.
You be the one enjoying the success is Napoli President De Laurentis! Now, not only his movies are making money but even his football team! So, let's do the "cheerleading dance" for Napoli.
Go Napoli, Go Napoli, Go Napoli!!!
For the third round of UEFA, Napoli expects to make another 3 millions, and another million from TV Rights. Forza Napoli. So, De Laurentis will have enough money to sign more top players.
TIM TROPHY Tournament
The headline says: "Lets discover Mourinho"
- The new Inter challenges Milan and Juventus (Media channel 5 at 8:30 p.m.)
- Mourinho challenges Ancelotti to "come to study us at Appiano."
- Inter: here is MUNTARI immediately on the pitch (playing today).
- Milan: Kaka, he must play 90 minutes
- Juventus: Del Piero will play with Amauri
Anna Italia Opinion - Imagine, I could not sleep thinking on this TIM Trophy tournament and how in the world will Milan Coach Carlo Ancelotti is going to face Juventus and Inter without a strong team missing 4 strikers Inzaghi and Borriello injured while Pato and Ronaldinho are with the Brazilian National Olympic team! The responsibility relies now in Seedorf and young Alberto Paloschi. kaka will also play supposedly 90 minutes, but I won't push the guy when he is barely finishing his recovery from his knee surgery.
About Mourinho challenging Ancelotti to go to "study him at Appiano," was on reference to Ancelotti's declarations during his press conference on July 22, 2008 saying "The only thing is that those who coach cannot learn new things, if not by sending people to watch other coaches' methods.
That's why Mourinho said that "he is being spied" on the front page of Il Corriere dello Sport from July 24, 2008. LOL He even closed the training session the day before when Inter fans whistled him for the first time. Mourinho said that observers from other clubs were among fans to see his training methods.
Muntari who was presented yesterday, will play today in the TIM Trophy Tournament. KAKA has no other choice than playing the most he can resist because Milan doesn't have more STRIKERS AVAILABLE!!!! Though, I am against kaka playing for 90 minutes because I don't want him to risk further damage to his knee. Uffa... here is the big problem. Juventus Coach Ranieri choosing the duo "Del Piero-Amauri" because Del Piero is among "my untouchables" but I don't want him to score against my MILAN. What a tough match.
BRAZIL Olympic National Team
The article is about AC Milan Striker Ronaldinho creating "magic and goals" with Brazil. This refers to the friendly match yesterday. Singapore 0 - 3 Brazil. Ronaldinho was Captain and scored the second goal.
True Ronaldinho was not at his best shape, but he enchanged sinagpore with his magic touches and Pato making assist for the second goal. Good for the 2 Milan players.
LAZIO Transfer Market
The headline says: Pandev has decided: I stay in Lazio, no to Article 17."
Anna Italia Opinion - This is a news I like because Striker Goran Pandev has become a symbol for Lazio. Losing Pandev would have been a disaster for lazio who have been struggling to keep a steady positionn in the Sereie A.
So, Pandev promised Lazio fans that he wanted to stay and become big together.
PALERMO
The headline says, "Bresciano, I want a golden season with Palermo."
Anna Italia Opinion - Without a doubt Mark Bresciano will be one of the key players for Palermo. He already proved this in the last two friendly matches by even scoring against Eintracht! Just hope the best for Bresciano.
LECCE
The headline says, "Berettha, I chose Lecce because we will start an era."
Anna Italia Opinion - Coach Mario Beretta will start an era with Lecce. He is already doing it by preparing the team well. Lecce was promoted from Serie B and Beretta was hired to coach it in the Serie A. Big challenge for Beretta will be when Lecce faces Inter in Week 4 at the Giuseppe Meazza stadium. There he will have a chance to kick off his "new era with Lecce." A draw or victory against Inter will be a total triumph for Beretta. Question is whether Beretta and Lecce could beat Italy's champions with all their big names and the "Special One." What do you think?
Italian National Olympic Team
The Azzurrini are making news in China and being surrounded by Fans looking for autographs. Just hope Coach Casiraghi improved his technique with the team. The Azzurrini must still show a top football to aspire to win the Gold Medal. Otherwise, we won't make it. Among the favorites to win the 2008 Summer Olympics games in football are Brazil, Argentina and the curiousity of Chinese fans to see the Azzurrini. Forza Azzurini.
Which news surprised you and why or
which news were you expecting in the front page and why?
Posted by Anna Italia at 7/29/2008 5:58 AM 
Categories: Juventus, Inter Milan, Lazio, SSC Napoli, General Soccer News, 2008 Olympics, Atalanta BC, Tim Trophy Tournament, Palermo
Categories: Juventus, Inter Milan, Lazio, SSC Napoli, General Soccer News, 2008 Olympics, Atalanta BC, Tim Trophy Tournament, Palermo
Good morning Anna, I am ready with my espresso, man, today a tough one with the Tim Tournament.
Is Mark around, Nina?
Reply to this
Nina not here yet? I did not read any message saying she was not going to be here. Maybe she arrives any moment.
Reply to this
Good morning everybody. Here I am too with my cup of fresh cappuccino. Anna I woke up around 4 thinking on the Tim tournament too.
Pietro ready to lose today against my Inter?
Reply to this
inter is out, go have another capp. to cry in, FORZA PALERMO
Reply to this
LOL good morning man, you already started war when we still have to read the newspaper LOL. wait until we finish LOL.
Ok, guys, let's go in order because the paper looks good with many information. Man, what a day. By the way guys I am tryign to fix my schedule to log in during the matches.
ROMA: Congrats to Roma President Sensi too. Man, 82 years old! wow,
Glad Totti, Aquilani and De Rossi welcomed the president. Aquilani got to stay with Roma.
Reply to this
here I agree Pietro, good news for Roma and their President celebrating 82 years old. Aquilani, if he comes to Inter I will be happy to welcome him
Reply to this
Good morning Pietro and Mark.
I am here too.
Reply to this
NAPOLI: Man, they are making that much money! I know they were having a success but not even breaking money records surprising even Platini!
Reply to this
Pietro remember yesterday's paper where Laurentis told Moratti to let him build something big? Well, De Laurentis is proving to be building a big Napoli and making money too. Too bad we did not get the transfer from Hamsik.
Reply to this
Mark you still talking about Hamsik? Man, let the guy enjoy his Napoli because if he moves to Inter I don't think he will be a regular. what's your take? you guys are full of big shots already and waiting Quaresma.
Reply to this
LOL I won't deny that Hamsik chances in Inter to pe a top guy were not guaranteed but instead of playing for Napoli, though a good team, they are no Inter.
Forza Inter
Sempre Inter
Solo Inter
Reply to this
I see your point man, but Marek has identified with Napoli and is good for him to be as a top shot in one team and not going to warm up Inter's bench LOL
FORZA MILAN !!!!!!!!!!
Reply to this
I was surprised too to read Napoli was breaking a record in Intertoto too! That is good for them. Napoli waited 14 years, so I hope they make it to the UEFA. Still they need to pass one more round, the third one.
Reply to this
TIM TROPHY: Man, here we are going to spend more time LOL. We can manage, we have 30 more minutes.
Inter challenging Juve and Milan, man, Milan I know we are not coming with our best team but Juventus are no "dummy soldiers." You guys Interista will have to battle to beat Juve. Even my Milan, we will put up a strong face. what's your take?
Reply to this
LOL.. calm down guys !
LOL, I also was like hello why Mourinho challenging Ancelotti???? hello, Mourinho is new in our Serie.
Reply to this
Anna good you included the link of Ancelotti's declaration admitting he wanted to learn Mourinho's technqiues. LOL I was telling Nina about this and she did not believe me. I remember reading it but not commenting.
Pietro, sure, Juventus compare to you guys milanisti is the top right now. I have faith we can beat Juve too. As for you milanisti, I won't even comment with all your injured players LOL.
FORZA INTER
SERMPRE INTER
SOLO INTER
Reply to this
Mark that's why I included the link because you mentioned the post. I went to read it again and you were right. Ancelotti said it clearly but he was not spying !!!!
Reply to this
Anna I agree with you that kaka should not play 90 minutes. Imagine if we lose Kaka for another injury too.
Reply to this
Pietro thing is that you guys don't have healthy players available.
Reply to this
Good morning,Anna,Mark and Pierto
I over slept,I have been asleep for the past 14 hours lol.What's cooking guys?Who is taking the lead today,I guess not me lol.
Reply to this
Good morning Nina, oh good, NINA TO THE RESCUE!!
Just staring war zone with Mark about TIM trophy LOL. jump in girl.
Reply to this
Good morning Nina. Ready for the TIM?
FORZA INTER
SOLO INTER
SEMPRE INTER
we have have won 5 times and you guys 2.
Reply to this
Good morning Nina, glad you made it girl! Pietro and Mark were about to start punching each other here LOL
Reply to this
Happy birthday to the old man from Rome!
Napule is sure making the right start,I feel like signing,forza napoli napoli napoli.... don't mind me guys,i'm still half asleep,don't even know how i'm typing.
Anyhow,Mark,you can keep the tim cup because most of our guys are injured anyways,but we will win the tricolore lol.
What's next on the paper?
Reply to this
Mark,hold it right here,I might be half asleep,but I will not let you make up stories on Ancelotti's expense lol.
saying that he wanted to learn something is different than spying which your paranoid mournihno was claiming.Have you not read yesterday or the day before the interview with Mourihno saying he wanted to learn from serie A coaches because they are great coaches,man don't get me all worked up before i get my coffee lool.
Reply to this
Nina just read your Ancelotti's statment and he said it clearly. LOL His own words. You are supposed to have your coffee ready LOL.
FORZA INTER
SOLO INTER
SEMPRE INTER
Reply to this
Mark,did ancelotti say I was spying on mourinho?
Because you made refernce to that when the paranoid mourihno said someone was spying on him.
I let the coffe be,I wanted to make it before you guys leave.
Reply to this
Nina I did not say Ancelotti was spying . I said he wanted to learn because he said that needed observers. LOL, I better check that post again and leave my comments LOL.
Reply to this
Nina I read Ancelotti's statements and Mark has a point though hard to admit. But believing that Ancelotti want to copy Mourinho's style is WRONG. Should be the other way around, don't you think? who has won more in big compeitions? ANCELOTTIIIIIIII not Mourinho.
Pietro jump in.
Reply to this
Anna,my whole point is the fact that Mark made reference to the post about Ancelotti wanting to learn (which my the way is a smart thing,everyone needs to learn)when mourinho said someone was spying one him.How does it sound?Another thing I read in an article on channel4 italia either yesterday or the day before Mourinho saying that he needed to learn from serie a coaches,but that doesn't mean that ranieri for instance will close down the training and get all paranoid.Ancelotti wants to learn,just like mourinho wants to learn,no need for getting paranoid and closing trainings after all he has coached chelsea and porto and people are familair with his style, he is not inventing a new one,is he ?
Reply to this
True, LOL otherwise we will all be closing doors and being afraid of everybody LOL.
Reply to this
Anna,i see they are fighting,I'm glad to set mark straight,learning is not spying my dear interista friend,you sounding like my sister mark lol.
Inter is always right in her mind.
Ok guys,this is my thing,let inter and juve battle for the micky mouse cup,we want the scudetto,we want to add another star in 3 yrs.I'm glad I made it too i wouldn't wanna miss peirto and mark battling like mourinho and ancelotto and anna keeping the peace lol
Reply to this
I was traumatized with Mark's statement that had to include the link of the post to set the record straight LOL
Learning and spying are two different things.
Nina but I disagree with you because I WANT MILAN TO WIN THIS CUP TOO.
Though if Milan lose I rather have JUVENTUS TO WIN IT>
Reply to this
BRAZIL: before we got carried away with teh TIM. let me try to finish reading the paper.
I agree that Ronnie still need to train to be at his best form, but man, the guy scored and is putting Milan's name on top, that's what makes me happy now.
Inter must be dreaming with thier LAMPARD not arriving while Dinho was firmly committed to Milan and arrived as he promised.
Forza PATO
FORZA DINHO
FORZA MIO MILANA THE BEST CLUBBBBBBB
18 international trophies and Inter where is it Mark?
Reply to this
I wish brazil all the best as long as they are not up against my kids!
Patino,for sure will shine,but i don't know about all the goals he was talking about.
Dinho? Well,I let him be for now,let him prove himsel in Milan then i will cheer on him.
Forza milan il Milan ole
The best club in the entire world,fact not fiction.
Reply to this
Nina what a morning! Mark and Pietro were just attacking each other LOL.
I hope they make it to check during the match.
I agree, Dinho must prove himself in Milan where he is needed to do all his magic.
HAHAHAHA that's true, it is with FACTS that Milan is the best World CLUB NOT FICTION OR FANTASY LOL
Reply to this
LAZIO: Man, i agree here too and happy Pandev stays with Lazio. what happened to NIGEL? he send the photos?
Reply to this
PALERMO: Bresciano, yes, i agree he can be an important player for Palermo but Zamparini will drive everybody crazy there. Man, I don't expect much from Palemro if Zamparini continue taking hte leadership. What's your take?
Reply to this
LECCE: Anna, if Beretta gets a draw at the Meazza we got to make a party in the blog and special guest MARK LOL. What's your take Mark? Afraid of poor Lecce?
Reply to this
Afraid of Lecce? Pietro are you losing it? LOL
Reply to this
Pierto,I'm glad you moved on to the other post,me and my interista friend Mark were having the battle of coaches lol.
Lecce,I can't stand them,though the coach is a milanista.I will root for inter !
Lazio you are right,they better keep pandev.
Reply to this
Azzurini: Casiraghi should make changes with the swquad because the azzurrini need to improve. I want them to be faster and create more moves in the midfield.
Finish reaading
Ok. so, I will get back to you guys during my first break hopefully and will see if i can adjust my lunch time to share the TIM result.
Good day.
FORZA MILANNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN
Reply to this
Ok Pietro I will be checking too. Remember FORZA INTER
SOLO INTER
and SEMPRE INTER good day
Reply to this
You did it Pietro! You finished reading the entire newspaper on time. Good you keep control of the time LOL.
I hope you changed your lunch schedule and share with us. Match starts at 11:30 a.m. USA pacific time with Milan-Juve first.... then add another 45 minutes for hte second match.
Reply to this
Guys,I'm off for a bit now to get my coffee,and I hope you all have a wonderful day at work.Mark and Pierto,drop a line during your breaks,I will look forward to that.Anna,what channels will air the games?
Reply to this
No public channels in USA will show the tournament. You can see it online with Juventus channel, not sure Milan channel is showing but no scubscription in USA. I will see to follow live thought Inter radio maybe they have it.. will chek and post .
Reply to this
Happy Birthday Sensi!!!
LOL THANKS MOURINHO FOR THE LAUGH!!!I'M SO HAPPY MILAN PROVED THEY ARE BETTER THEN INTER AND EVEN JUVENTUS!!!! NOW ITS TIME FOR MOURINHO TO KNOW THAT ITS HIM WHO NEED TO LEARN FROM FATHER ANCELOTTI!!!!
CONGRATS NAPOLI!!!
FORZA MILAN!!!
Reply to this
Mourinho 'se la poteva risparmiare' didn't have to say that about ancelotti. It's his personality.
Surprised Brazil's picture is huge. I'd have given more space to Milan, the Roma story or other serie A stories and Brazil in a corner.
Reply to this