Mourning for Roma President Sensi, AC Milan won Berlusconi Trophy, Juventus Defender Chiellini Injured, Ronaldinho - Messi Against Each other in Semifinal Argentina - Brazil, Front Page Il Corriere dello Sport, Monday, August 18, 2008
By Anna
Italia
Good morning, buon giorno!
How are you? Let me tell you guys I AM SO HAPPY TODAY to the point of crying of happiness not only because AC Milan won the Luigi Berlusconi Trophy but also because my fitness role model Spaniard Tennis Player Rafael Nadal won the Gold Medal in the Olympics and is as of today the #1 Tennis Player.
You bet I am ready to start our "Coffee Mornings Reading" with my cappuccino, a strawberry-banana yogurt, and a big photo of Nadal with his gold medal in front of me.
How about you? Are you ready with your coffee, cappuccino, espresso, tea, juice, water, a snack? I know, I got your emails asking about the newspapers on weekends and I apologized for not including it. Saturday, after the Italian National Olympic team lost, I was so devastated that could not write a clear review.
I really appreciate your emails and your kind words. They encourage me to continue working in this blog...
Ok, so let's start with Italy's sports newspaper Il Corriere dello Sport. Here is the front page from this morning Monday, August 18, 2008.
AS ROMA - sad... news....
Headline says, "Latest news, Rome is mourning. Franco Sensi is death.
Anna Italia Opinion - I mentioned in a a separate post that this news saddened me when I read it the first time.
The newspaper dedicates a big section of the passing of Franco Sensi and I totally agree to give this great man the honors and recognition for what he did for AS Roma and for Italian football.
Sensi passed away yesterday night Sunday, August 17 at 11:35 p.m. after undergoing intensive theraphy at the hospital "Ospedale Gemelli"
for respiratory problems.
Surviving his death are his wife Maria and daughter Rosella, Cristina and Silvia.
Imaging Franco Sensi was the President of the AS Roma Club for 15 years, the longest administration in the history of the club.
Public Tribute for all family, fans, and friends will be on Tuesday at the Campidoglio in Rome. Funeral schedules on Wednesday, August 20 in the Church of San Lorenzo.
It is so nice to see how all clubs and players unite to send their condolences to the Sensi family among them:
AS Roma Rodrigo Taddei who according to the article said that "Roma lost a great man. It is a sad day for all of us. He had a great relation with the squad."
The Mayor of Roma Gianni Alemanno declares that "Sensi not only fight to obtain great results for Roma, but also for the sport no to lose their values against the big finanancial interests."
I like the idea of the Mayor to even help the Sensi family build the stadium and name it "Franco Sensi."
Italian Head Coach Marcello Lippi also sends his condolescences and giving permission to the 4 Roman playeres called up for the friendly match Italy - Austria to join the Sensi at the Tribute in Campidoglio.
Even antagonists rivals like Lazio and President Claudio Lotito unite to honor the memory of Sensi.
Among the clubs expressing their condolesences as reported by the article are FC Juventus, FC Inter, AC Milan, Fiorentina, Palermo, AC Sinea, Reggina among other personalities.
AC MILAN - Winner of the 18th Edition of Luigi Berlusconi Trophy
AC MILAN 4 - 1 FC JUVENTUS
Anna Italia Opinion - This is a victory worth to be called "the introduction of Milan in Serie A." Why? Milan did not have their best players but they came to this match with the morale to win, the winning mentality to give fans a moment of joy after giving fans 3 straight defeats.
Winning against FC Juventus was important for the rossoneri, especially playing at home in San Siro and for the Berlusconi Trophy.
Juventus came to this match without Saint Goalkeeper Gigi Buffon. Second goalkeeper Chimenti and Third goalkeeper Manninger got the chance to play one half each. Del Piero-Amarui could not blast the net of the Rossoneri.
The bad news was the serious injury of Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini who left the field on a stretcher and now will miss the friendly match Italy - Austria. In his place Italian Head Coach Marcello Lippi has called his teammate defender Nicola Legrottaglie.
Just like Juventus website says, what it counts right now are the 4 goals they made to win the first leg of the preliminary of the Champions League against Artmedia, now they are preparing for the second round to pass this round.
2008 Semifinal Men Football Olympic Tournament
Anna Italia Opinion - Totally agree with the article, tomorrow is the confrontation between the ex teammates in Barcelona and now opponents. Ronaldinho now as a Milan player and playing for Brazil while Barcelona forward Messi playing for Argentina.
This guys is an ANTICIPATED FINAL instead of a semifinal. We certainly will see a big clash because Brazil has defeated Argentina in their last three matches. But tomorrow what it counts is to see which show rules:
The Ronaldinho show or The Messi Show.
I am for both having a great show and then the best teams as a whole to win. One Serie A player is playing for Argentina Napoli forward Ezequiel Lavezzi and 2 AC Milan forwards Alexandre Pato and Ronaldinho playing for Brazil.
I can't wait for this match to start and cheering for both.
PREVIEW: Semifinal Olympic Football Tournament Beijing 2008 ARGENTINA - BRAZIL "3 Players from the Italian Serie A in this Semifinal: Lavezzi, Pato, and Ronaldinho"
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ItaliaGood morning, buon giorno!How are you? Let me tell you guys I AM SO HAPPY TODAY to the point of crying of happiness not only because AC Milan won the Luigi Berlusconi Trophy but also because my fitness role model Spaniard Tennis Player Rafael Nadal won the Gold Medal in the Olympics and is as of today the #1 Tennis Player.
You bet I am ready to start our "Coffee Mornings Reading" with my cappuccino, a strawberry-banana yogurt, and a big photo of Nadal with his gold medal in front of me.
How about you? Are you ready with your coffee, cappuccino, espresso, tea, juice, water, a snack? I know, I got your emails asking about the newspapers on weekends and I apologized for not including it. Saturday, after the Italian National Olympic team lost, I was so devastated that could not write a clear review.
I really appreciate your emails and your kind words. They encourage me to continue working in this blog...
Ok, so let's start with Italy's sports newspaper Il Corriere dello Sport. Here is the front page from this morning Monday, August 18, 2008.
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AS ROMA - sad... news....
Headline says, "Latest news, Rome is mourning. Franco Sensi is death.
Anna Italia Opinion - I mentioned in a a separate post that this news saddened me when I read it the first time.
The newspaper dedicates a big section of the passing of Franco Sensi and I totally agree to give this great man the honors and recognition for what he did for AS Roma and for Italian football.
Sensi passed away yesterday night Sunday, August 17 at 11:35 p.m. after undergoing intensive theraphy at the hospital "Ospedale Gemelli"
for respiratory problems.
Surviving his death are his wife Maria and daughter Rosella, Cristina and Silvia.
Imaging Franco Sensi was the President of the AS Roma Club for 15 years, the longest administration in the history of the club.
Public Tribute for all family, fans, and friends will be on Tuesday at the Campidoglio in Rome. Funeral schedules on Wednesday, August 20 in the Church of San Lorenzo.
It is so nice to see how all clubs and players unite to send their condolences to the Sensi family among them:
AS Roma Rodrigo Taddei who according to the article said that "Roma lost a great man. It is a sad day for all of us. He had a great relation with the squad."
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I like the idea of the Mayor to even help the Sensi family build the stadium and name it "Franco Sensi."
Italian Head Coach Marcello Lippi also sends his condolescences and giving permission to the 4 Roman playeres called up for the friendly match Italy - Austria to join the Sensi at the Tribute in Campidoglio.
Even antagonists rivals like Lazio and President Claudio Lotito unite to honor the memory of Sensi.
Among the clubs expressing their condolesences as reported by the article are FC Juventus, FC Inter, AC Milan, Fiorentina, Palermo, AC Sinea, Reggina among other personalities.
AC MILAN 4 - 1 FC JUVENTUS
Anna Italia Opinion - This is a victory worth to be called "the introduction of Milan in Serie A." Why? Milan did not have their best players but they came to this match with the morale to win, the winning mentality to give fans a moment of joy after giving fans 3 straight defeats.
Winning against FC Juventus was important for the rossoneri, especially playing at home in San Siro and for the Berlusconi Trophy.
Juventus came to this match without Saint Goalkeeper Gigi Buffon. Second goalkeeper Chimenti and Third goalkeeper Manninger got the chance to play one half each. Del Piero-Amarui could not blast the net of the Rossoneri.
The bad news was the serious injury of Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini who left the field on a stretcher and now will miss the friendly match Italy - Austria. In his place Italian Head Coach Marcello Lippi has called his teammate defender Nicola Legrottaglie.
Just like Juventus website says, what it counts right now are the 4 goals they made to win the first leg of the preliminary of the Champions League against Artmedia, now they are preparing for the second round to pass this round.
2008 Semifinal Men Football Olympic TournamentAnna Italia Opinion - Totally agree with the article, tomorrow is the confrontation between the ex teammates in Barcelona and now opponents. Ronaldinho now as a Milan player and playing for Brazil while Barcelona forward Messi playing for Argentina.
This guys is an ANTICIPATED FINAL instead of a semifinal. We certainly will see a big clash because Brazil has defeated Argentina in their last three matches. But tomorrow what it counts is to see which show rules:
The Ronaldinho show or The Messi Show.
I am for both having a great show and then the best teams as a whole to win. One Serie A player is playing for Argentina Napoli forward Ezequiel Lavezzi and 2 AC Milan forwards Alexandre Pato and Ronaldinho playing for Brazil.
I can't wait for this match to start and cheering for both.
PREVIEW: Semifinal Olympic Football Tournament Beijing 2008 ARGENTINA - BRAZIL "3 Players from the Italian Serie A in this Semifinal: Lavezzi, Pato, and Ronaldinho"
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Posted by Anna Italia at 8/18/2008 5:58 AM 
Categories: AC Milan, Juventus, General Soccer News, 2008 Olympics, AS Roma
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Good morning with my espresso and a french toast.
man, ready for the news. Mark?
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Good morning Anna and Pietro, I am ready with my cappuccino and cookies. Forgot to buy bread yesterday.
Ready Pietro. Let's start
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Good morning, cookies... chocolate, vanilla? Make sure you prepare tomorrow, I know you prepare your breakfast the night before, I am happy for you.
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Good morning Pietro and Mark. I am going crazy with the new system. I had it before working now that I reload disappeared.
Ok, I am here guys.
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Nadal: Anna man i am happy for you and for Nadal winning this gold medal. This guy has been working his heart out to improve and now winning the gold medal and becoming the #1, man, cheers for Nadal.
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I join you Pietro to congratulate Anna for Nadal. Anna thanks for the explanation on why we missed the paper on Saturday. I understand you.
Today you are happy for Milan and Nadal.
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Thanks guys for your compliments, I was crying yesterday when watching Nadal and the playing of Spain anthem wow... Yes, Mark, my joy is double with Milan winning, super winning.
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Anna we all were not in the mood of working after our Azzurrini lost and I understood you missed to post the newspaper for this reason. We all finished with a sad feeling.
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ROMA: Man, this surprised me too, I did not see the news at all, ah, it was late night that's why I did not read about it because I slept early after the 2 mini marathons I did yesterday in the blog.
This is sad, so the 4 gladiators will skip training , that's good they cannot concentrate anyway and is a human sentiment.
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Pietro, it surprised me too, I did not know about the death of Sensi. I log directly to the blog and saw the news here and it was surprising, sad that almost dropped the cappucino when reading the news it really surprised me. Anna I will read your post too.
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Guys, it surprised me too because I was not expecting his passing. I knew he had health problems but he was recovering. Sad day for the gladiators today.
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Sensi deserved this honor at the Campidoglio and man i agree with the mayor that building the stadio for Roma should be named after Franco Sensi, the guy gave 15 years figting for Roma and like the note says he wanted to keep the clean spirit of sport not to be influenced with the interests of commercialization. Man, wonder how Totti must feel.
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I agree too Pietro, Roma has been growing thanks to Sensi's effort and this is why I did not agree that Roma be sold to outside control because Sensi had keept it a family club fighting for the city of Roma, and no money can buy this.
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I agree too and also I am a strong supporter for the Sensi to keep the club or sell it to another Italian family that loves Italian football and the city. Just like Berlusconi and Moratti fighting for their clubs.
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Milan: man i agree Anna that our rossoneri came to this match with the winning mentality. Almost nobody expected that Milan could beat Juventus.
True Saintgoalkeeper Buffon was not here but man Del Piero, Nedved, Chiellini the rest were there and even Amauri who many gives him much publicity, but for me today he had his chance and did not show me great stuff Milan won and Abbiati was great then Dida conceding a goal, but Milan worn with merits. What's your take?
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You guys it was about time you started to win LOL I was already worrying about "my cugini." LOL. Good you won and I was surprised with the score! Good I brought pizza to celebrate and Nina made it with the Pasta al forno.
Pietro I also was expcting to see Amauri scoring and making the difference but he could not.
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Ok course Milan won with honor. They did not give up and knew that fans needed to see them winning again and beating Juventus is no piece of cake be it with or without saint goalkeeper Buffon.
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Olympic: Man, we got to watch this match, I will make the effort to be onlie. will check and let you know guys, Mark before I forget are you with Argentina or Brazil?
Man this match will be the anticipated final, man, if Brazil beat Argentina again they will have a headache but I want to see RONALDINHO SHOW. Anna are you with me?
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Pietro I am for Brazil this time because my Argentinians guys are not there LOL. I also want to see Ronaldinho show because he is now in Italy, if Messi were in Italy than I will be cheering for Argentina but because no Inter player are in this olympics I will join you. I think Anna is for Brazil too though her blog is for both she mentioned it.
By the way Anna you look good in the Brazil shirt I will comment on the post. Of course, I am saying it with respect you know.
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Good man, so try to wake up and be online I need back up becuse Nina, Milan 99 and Suri are our opponents this time.
I don't know about Nigel and Yohonna, how about Jina??
Ok we finished this time early.
Don't worry, Anna knows we respect her and comment on she looking goodd as brothers and buddies. I have my family man and you too. we are family here, so I am sure she won't misinterpret you.
GOod day and leave me message on the BRAZIL-ARGENTINA post if you will be here at night. ciaooo guys...
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Ok so I will bring hot coffee and hot chocolate and you take care of breads and donuts, ciaooooo
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Well said Pietro, I will never misunderstood neither you nor Mark. We are buddies here and you along with Milan99 and Kenntak were the first to arrive in this blog.
You made me laugh with "i need backup" LOL Funny how our sisters Nina and Milan99 are our opponents and we have our opponent Mark this time with us. LOL A cycle.. so that peace treaty is going on. LOL
Geee, it saddens me to choose because you know I like Argentina too but right now we need Milan to shine and the "little Milan" in the Olympic must shine to give us a push.
FORZA PATOOOOOO
DINNHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
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BR
BRA
BRAZ
BRAZI
BRAZIL LOL
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LOL reading the comments between u guys I had a blast! I'M SOOO PROUD TO BE PART OF THE FAMILY!!!
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ARGEN
ARGENT
ARGENTI
ARGENTIN
ARGENTINA
I LOVE HOW IT LOOKS!!!!
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LOL,,, match is about to start in 30 minutes, just wishing you good luck. I am posting the newspaper now because I will watch the match, CIIIAAAAAOOOOOO
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Thank u anna, I'm sooo happy we won!!!!
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Messi did the whole show... congrats.
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Mark thanks for your compliments. I know you say it with respect as Pietro said we all have our respective families and we care about each other here as big brothers, big sisters and family.
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what does it says????? BRAAAZIIIILLLLL.. is my answer clear Pietro?
The blog officially supports Argentina and Brazil for our Serie A players but my individual choice is for our rossoneri Pato and Dinho, how can I not support them and dance the Samba??????
BRRRAAAZZIIILLLL
POPO PO PO PO PO POPO
Though also will do the cheer leading for EZEQUIEL LAVEZZZIIIIIIIIII
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YESSSSSSSSS NADAL IS THE BEST!!!!!
Sensi: how sad: May God bless his soul amen!!!!
Milan: ALE ALE ALE MILAN ALE!!!!
TANGO TANGO TANGO!!!! MESSI SHOW(GOD'S WILLING)
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