Italian National Olympic Team Victory, Milan and Tranfer Market with Chelsea, Ibrahimovic Will Play, Ledesma Remain in Lazio, Palermo and Napoli Convincing, Malouda to Roma, Ronaldinho No Goal, Front Page Il Corriere dello Sport, Friday, August 8, 2008

By Anna Italia

Good morning, super good morning, and a happy smile for this wonderful morning!

I am still in heaven with the great debut from our Italian National Olympic Team Honduras 0 - 3 Italy.

I am ready for our "Coffee Morning Readings"  with my cappuccino and later some hot buttermilk pancakes.

Are you ready with your coffee, cappuccino, espresso, tea, juice, water? Let's share a good moment reading  Italy's sports newspaper Il Corriere dello Sport.  Here is the front page from this morning  Friday, August 8, 2008.
          
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ITALIAN NATIONAL OLYMPIC TEAM

Headline says, " Giovinco enchants China"  Goal and show from the baby of Juventus.

Italy beat Honduras: 3 - 0.
Today the Opening ceremony.

Anna Italia Opinion - I agree 100% with the description from Il Corriere dello Sport about the great victory of the Italian National Olympic team.
Honduras 0 - 3 Italy.

Wow, guys, you should have seen this match. I was glued to the TV and amazed at the great show by Giovinco. 

Sure, Chinese fans are adoring Giovinco for his great football technique.  It was a delight watching him play. 

Good thing was also the group unity and coordination with the incorporation of Cagliari striker Robert Acquafresca who was not supposed to play. Since Tommaso Rocchi had some problems during the training, Casiraghi chose Acquafresca to be in his place. 

Let me tell you, "A wise decision." because Acquafresca did not disappoint him and he even scored the third goal in the 52nd minute!!!

Next match of the Azzurrini is tomorrow Sunday, August 10 against Korea at 4:45 a.m. USA Pacific time.

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AC MILAN Transfer Market

Headline says, "Assault to Chelsea wiht the objective ALEX"

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Anna Italia Opinion -  Guys what a terrible crisis in Milan.  The Emergency Room is getting crowded with too many injured players.  Now, Milan who before were worried about getting a top goalkeeper, today the biggest need is to get defender!  

Not only defender Alessandro Nesta is out for injury and seem it will take a long time to recover around September---if not having a surgery --- but also Kakha Kaladze is out injured!  Mamma mia!  Thanks God at least Paolo Maldini right now is fit but if gets injured too?  Help!!!!  Problem for Milan is tht they have the match against Manchester City this Saturday and Kaladze cannot play. 

So, Milan right now is after Chelsea defenders!!! The choice is between Alex and Ivanovic.  Problem is that Juventus is also interested in Ivanovic!!!!  Wow, what a situation for the Rossoneri.  Ancelotti, as the article mentioned, prefer Brazilian Alex than Ivanovic.  Milan's proposal might be based "on loan" for 2 millions euro with the option of Chelsea to gain back the contract.

Now, what baout if neither Alex nor Ivanovic agree to Milan's proposal, actually, if Chelsea owner Avramovich says no?  Well, then it is PLAN B.  Milan can contiue their transaction with Alex Silva.  What a case!


FC INTER - International Friendly Match

Headline says, "Ibrahimovic is back and will play today"

Anna Italia Opinion - Well, this is really good news for Inter coach Jose Mourinho because Ibrahimovic, at least for me, is the most reliable striker in Inter right now.  

Inter will play today the LG Amsterdam Tournamanent against Sevilla and Mourinho included Ibrahimovic in the called up player. Though, not sure whether he will play 90 minutes or just half time.  In any case, welcome back Ibrahimovic.  Forza Inter.

AS ROMA Transfer Market

Ok guys, here is a turning point for Roma.  Before their main concern was to sign Real Madrid striker Julio Baptista, now it is MALOUDA from Chelsea.  illy coffee - 2 cans, 2 mugs for just $26.Supposedly, Roma is trying to settle an appointment with Chelsea General Director Peter Canyon to talk about the MALOUDA deal.   Things are not easy for Roma because Chelsea Coach Scolari is noticing how well Malouda is playing and he might not let him go after all.

The situation with Baptista is still pending and might finally reach a happy ending in the next week as Baptista's manager Juan Figer is coming to Roma for further meetings.  The offer from Roma right now is for 10 million euros.  Oh well.. let's see how it goes...


LAZIO Transfer Market

Now, after all the DIVORCE between Ledesma and Lazio.  Lotito announces that Ledesma is staying in Lazio??? Hum.. hello?????? 

 PALERMO and Napoli

The article says tht Palermo and Napoli are convincing... Well,  I think Napoli is doing a great job and might do even better if passing the preliminary of the UEFA Cup.  But I don't think they are winning convingly... Here are the results from both teams yesterday.

PALERMO-Larissa 1-0

NAPOLI-Frosinone 2-1




  Whaich news surprised you and why or which news were you expecting in the front page?

Posted by Anna Italia at 8/8/2008 6:07 AM
Categories: AC Milan, General Soccer News, Inter Milan, 2008 Olympics, AS Roma
 
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  • 8/8/2008 6:11 AM Pietro wrote:
    Good morning Anna, Mark, Nina around?
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  • 8/8/2008 6:13 AM Nina wrote:
    Good morning guys!
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  • 8/8/2008 6:13 AM Anna Italia wrote:
    Good morning guys!!!! Missed you so much yesterday. I slept all afternoon. How are you this morning? I was waiting to start drinking my cappuccino with you guys...
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  • 8/8/2008 6:15 AM Mark wrote:
    I am here too!!! Cappuccino this time and no oatmeals. So Pietro, start, I am set. Nina brought the pasta for lunch?
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    1. 8/8/2008 6:41 AM Anna Italia wrote:
      No oatmeals??? LOL I usually have oatmeals after breakast like snacks.
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  • 8/8/2008 6:16 AM Nina wrote:
    Good morning Pierto and Anna,we missed you too dear,but glad you got some rest.
    The baby of juve,i love the sound of that lol,almost like us in this blog calling the Azzurrini our babies lol.Giovinco did excellent yesterday.
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    1. 8/8/2008 6:21 AM Pietro wrote:
      Nina they are copying us with your babies LOL
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      1. 8/8/2008 6:22 AM Nina wrote:
        Either that,or they feel the same way we feel about them lol.
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        1. 8/8/2008 6:48 AM Anna Italia wrote:
          Well, I know you started with the BABIES and we were all HUM??? LOL.
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    2. 8/8/2008 6:22 AM Anna Italia wrote:
      Yep, I needed to sleep. LOL The Baby Juventus might needsome GERBER to get even stronger.

      Giovinco did super excellent.

      PO PO PO PO PO PO
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      1. 8/8/2008 6:24 AM Nina wrote:
        Lol@Gerber,Anna,don't worry that is my job,i will make sure he is fed and changed and all that other good stuff lol.
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        1. 8/8/2008 6:35 AM Anna Italia wrote:
          HA HA HA, You can do the baby sitting Nina and buy all the GERBER for your babies and get some spinach so they grow strong like Popeye!
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  • 8/8/2008 6:17 AM Pietro wrote:
    AZZURRINI: Man, i love how Giovinco is winning the admiration from Chinese fans, man, feel so proud of the Azzurrini, PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO

    Anna I also took the afternoon off and slept. LOL.

    Giovinco looks like little Del Piero LOL.
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    1. 8/8/2008 6:19 AM Mark wrote:
      Pietro and Anna I was out too yesterday with my family.

      Nina, you made me laugh. I also like "the Baby of Juventus." LOL

      Pietro, ok, I am in a happy mood today so I join you

      PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO

      Guys so nice to wake up and come to read the newspaper with you. I am happy today.

      Forza Inter
      Sempre Inter
      Solo Inter
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      1. 8/8/2008 6:25 AM Nina wrote:
        Mark,glad to spent some qaulity time with you family.
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      2. 8/8/2008 6:27 AM Anna Italia wrote:
        LOL I know why you are happy but letting Pietro take the order of the issues LOL.
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  • 8/8/2008 6:20 AM Nina wrote:
    Milan injury situation is depressing,that is all i can say,we need to say a prayer for our players.
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    1. 8/8/2008 6:25 AM Pietro wrote:
      Depressing, man, and i am without peace since yesterday with the post on the injured list.

      Silva, Alex, Ivanovic? Man, i will go with Alex too like Father Ancelotti says. Ivanovic can go to Juventus. Plan B LOL that was nice.

      Man, what a problem.
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      1. 8/8/2008 6:27 AM Mark wrote:
        Guys you milanisti have a big problem with your defenders. We should put a sign in Milanello "Emergency Room" like Anna mentioned. Though, seriously, you have a major problem.
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      2. 8/8/2008 6:28 AM Nina wrote:
        Whoever it is,Milan need to get a solid dependable defender ASAP,there is no time to waste!
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        1. 8/8/2008 6:37 AM Anna Italia wrote:
          Exactly right now forget about getting a goalkeeper or strier, we need urgent to get a defender.
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    2. 8/8/2008 6:29 AM Pietro wrote:
      Man, so who is going to play tomrrow against Manchester? which defenders? I will be checking later for the called up list.
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      1. 8/8/2008 6:46 AM Anna Italia wrote:
        Pietro, I don't know and I am waiting for the called up list too. Ancelotti might use some of the Primavera players too. Did you read the post on Paloschi?
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      2. 8/8/2008 6:46 AM Nina wrote:
        Pierto,glad you brought that up,let's just hope it is not simic or digoa!We don't want 5-0.Oh,and no Kalac please.
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        1. 8/8/2008 6:49 AM Pietro wrote:
          Nina you don't like Digao? LOL Man, yo uare getting rid of Kalac too? Man, i think it was one of those days, but why not Digao?
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          1. 8/8/2008 6:55 AM Nina wrote:
            Pierto,he was responsible for 2 out of the 5 goals scored against us in the Chelsea game,plus i have seen him do the same thing in coppa italia game against Cantania,believe me he is disaster waiting to happen,love his brother Ricky though,maybe we got him in a buy one and get the other one half off deal lol.Kalac needs to up his game,his performance in the game against the blues was horrible!
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            1. 8/8/2008 7:00 AM Anna Italia wrote:
              Nina you mean kalac? Yes, he was guilty I am confused too. Digao or KALAC?????

              Break it down in two sections Kalac, digao LOL...

              agree kalac needs to redeem himself soon.
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              1. 8/8/2008 7:51 AM Nina wrote:
                Sorry guys for the confusion,i was in a bit of a rush.The 2 goals responsibility was goes for Digao!
                Kalac is equally guilty of our trashing,there were 8 shots on goal,and 5 were goals! What does that tell you about Kalac and the game against Chelsea?Again,they (meaning both Kalac and Digao sucked!)Hope that is clear lol.
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        2. 8/8/2008 2:37 PM Milan99 Azzurri Girl wrote:
          Nina I agree with Pietro, its one day in a life time(praying) I really think Digoa should play!!!!! for Kalac don't worry because father Ancelotti mentioned that its time for DIDA!!!!
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  • 8/8/2008 6:27 AM Nina wrote:
    Good news for Mark and Inter,Ibra is back!!!!!!!!!!
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    1. 8/8/2008 6:31 AM Pietro wrote:
      LOL man, Nina good you are taking the lead now LOL, you go girl.

      Inter ok, i remember it is an International match so i won't say anything against Inter LOL

      Mark you better win today and tomorrow.

      I agree Anna tht Ibra is the best player in Inter and the one who can deliver victory.

      Mark what's your take?
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      1. 8/8/2008 6:34 AM Nina wrote:
        Pierto,ops,didn't mean to take the lead,it is just that i have to be some where in few minutes and was trying to cover everything before i leave.
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        1. 8/8/2008 6:36 AM Pietro wrote:
          Girl is ok we all take turns here to read the paper. LOL go ahead we are following you.
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        2. 8/8/2008 6:44 AM Anna Italia wrote:
          LOL good we are living peacefully in democracy LOL, I know, usually Pietro is the first to lead the whole reading, then we all jump in or Mark. Now Nina, that's good I love it guys.
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          1. 8/8/2008 7:04 AM Mark wrote:
            Agree and it is our gathering after all. Good that one of us keep control of the time to make sure we cover everything. ciao.
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    2. 8/8/2008 6:34 AM Mark wrote:
      Forza Inter
      Sempre Inter
      Solo Inter

      I got to take advantage of these days that you are supporting INTER, MY INTER, THE BEST LOL

      I agree too that Ibrahimovic is our best player. I won't change him for nobody.

      Match today will be a tough one with Sevilla. I will check the blog for the updates.
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      1. 8/8/2008 6:40 AM Anna Italia wrote:
        Mark enjoy this peace treaty LOL

        Forza Inter LOL, you guys got to win today.
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      2. 8/8/2008 6:41 AM Nina wrote:
        Though he is an inter player and i hardly like to compliment the blue and black,but you gotta tip your hat off ibra, he is world class player!
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        1. 8/8/2008 6:45 AM Mark wrote:
          I know Nina and hope Moratti don't even think to put him on the market.
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          1. 8/8/2008 6:47 AM Pietro wrote:
            Mark, man, enjoy this moment LOL, after it is the whole routine LOL.

            Moratti will be crazy is getting rid of Ibrahimovic, a self suicide in football terms.
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      3. 8/8/2008 2:42 PM Milan99 Azzurri Girl wrote:
        That's great for u Mark! good u don't have to feel all alone, gee what a bad feeling it was
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  • 8/8/2008 6:32 AM Nina wrote:
    Roma: they seriously need to do something before it is too late.They need to spend some money and get quality striker or kiss any hopes of winning a scudetto goodbye.
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    1. 8/8/2008 6:38 AM Pietro wrote:
      Agree and I think they are taking too long for Baptista, man, and the Supercoppa is coming.

      Malouda i dont' think Scolar will let him go, man, the guy is playing beautifully.
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      1. 8/8/2008 6:42 AM Mark wrote:
        I am afraid the Baptista case wil be like our Lampard.
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      2. 8/8/2008 6:42 AM Nina wrote:
        Pierto,you might be right,they should have snatched Malouda before the preseason games,before he made an impression on the new coach scolari.
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  • 8/8/2008 6:35 AM Nina wrote:
    Lazio,this is crazy,i thought ledesma and lotito couldn't get along and now he is staying?
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    1. 8/8/2008 6:41 AM Pietro wrote:
      Man, they are nuts and waiting to hear from Nigel about this and the new Laziale Manuel.

      I dont like Ledesma. man, the guy seems problematic.
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    2. 8/8/2008 6:52 AM Mark wrote:
      Pietro who is Manuel?

      Ledesma, I dont' like him and neither Lotito. I think Lotito is one of the worst president in the league.
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  • 8/8/2008 6:38 AM Nina wrote:
    Glad the pinks(palermo) and Napule are doing great,more power to southern teams lol.
    Forza Napoli Napoli Napoli,I feel like dancing lol.
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    1. 8/8/2008 6:54 AM Mark wrote:
      LOL Nina you are doing cheer leading dance too LOL Napoli is playing well and I am sure Denis and Lavezzi will do better. Though, I did not like Lavezzi yesterday, many mistakes with Argentina,
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    2. 8/8/2008 6:55 AM Anna Italia wrote:
      I think Napoli is doing better than Palermo, or am I missing something?
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      1. 8/8/2008 7:54 AM Nina wrote:
        That one is for sure,Napoli is doing much better!
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  • 8/8/2008 6:50 AM Nina wrote:
    Ok,guys,that is my two cents and i'm out wishing you all a wonderful day and let say that there is nothing better than this blog and our morning gathering,love you all!
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    1. 8/8/2008 6:58 AM Pietro wrote:
      Ok Nina thanks for being here and man I agree with you I won't change our morning readings.I am the old fashioned man like to read the newspaper in the morning with coffee and this idea of Anna fits perfect to my style man, that's why i am here early and my family happy seeing that i am talking about soccer LOL

      Good day Nina.

      Mark are we following the match on Sunday morning? 4:45 for Italy - Korea?
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      1. 8/8/2008 7:03 AM Mark wrote:
        I feel the same guys. I like talking about what's going on in Italy and our football the paper is the best way to cover all current topics.

        Thanks Anna for this idea.

        Pietro, I think I can join you following the match. will let you know tomorrow.
        Good day, time to go.

        Forza Inter
        Sempre Inter
        Solo Inter
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    2. 8/8/2008 7:07 AM Anna Italia wrote:
      Good day guys, see you later and glad you enjoy reading the paper. We have fun every morning. LOL
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    3. 8/8/2008 2:46 PM Milan99 Azzurri Girl wrote:
      I'm real happy for u guys!!! and I hope to enjoy this someday too
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  • 8/8/2008 2:22 PM Milan99 Azzurri Girl wrote:
    Happy for Italia! and I wish Giovinco to be in top 3 scorers

    Milan are in a very bad situation I know they can get over it because we have a great coach like Father Ancelotti!!!

    Happy for Ibra Inter really needs him and he is a very good player who can make a difference!!!

    Malouda is a very good choice for Roma but as u said Chelsea won't let him go!!!

    I wish Napoli all the best!!!
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