Quotes from from Adriano Galliani, Leonardo, Mino Raiola, Yuto Nagatomo, Gigi Buffon, Vincenzo Montella and Cesare Prandelli.


By Steve Amoia
Contributing Writer

We have quotes this week from Adriano Galliani, Leonardo, Mino Raiola, Yuto Nagatomo, Gigi Buffon, Vincenzo Montella and Cesare Prandelli.


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Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi reviews the honor guard as he arrives at the Italian Carabinieri military police academy in Rome to attend a ceremony for the opening of the 2011 academic year, Thursday, Feb. 24, 2011.
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"Excuse me, can I take a ride to San Siro? The carabinieri responds, "No, not to San Siro, but to the Meazza because I am an Inter fan, Mr. Berlusconi."

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Adriano Galliani of AC Milan on their Champions League exit in quotes with La Gazzetta dello Sport:

MILAN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 17: Adriano Galliani attends the 2011 BIT International Tourism Exchange held at Fieramilano on February 17, 2011 in Milan, Italy. The BIT 2011 International Tourism Exchange Fair will run from February 17-20. The BIT 2011 International Tourism Exchange Fair will run from February 17-20. The Borsa International Tourism Exchange (BIT) is the leading tourism fair in Italy, with exhibitors from 130 countries showcasing a diverse range of tourism sector products and services.
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"Non saprei cosa rimproverare alla squadra. Dobbiamo avere la maturità di accettare la sconfitta, che è arrivata dopo una partita buonissima. Ci è mancato solo il gol. Non abbiamo mai subìto un tiro in porta. Non sono pessimista perchè ho visto una squadra in grande condizione fisica. Poi c'è stato il salvataggio di Gallas, l'avevamo anche preso poi non è venuto al Milan".

"I wouldn't know what to complain about the team. We must have the maturity to accept the defeat that came after a very good game. Only a goal was missing. We never conceded a shot on goal. I'm not pessimistic but I saw a team in great physical condition. Then there was the goal-line clearance by William Gallas. We could have taken it but it didn't come to Milan."

Leonardo
of Internazionale on setting a new coaching record and a misinterpretation in quotes with il Corriere dello Sport:

CATANIA, ITALY - JANUARY 09: Inter Coach Nascimento de Araujo Leonardo looks on during the Serie A match between Catania and Inter at Stadio Angelo Massimino on January 9, 2011 in Catania, Italy.
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 «Troppa roba, grazie: lui è il mio maestro, mi ha portato in Italia ed è un grandissimo allenatore». Leonardo ha infatti collezionato 33 punti da quando ha preso in mano la squadra nerazzurra, ovvero in 13 partite: un punto in più di quanto fece nelle prime 13 giornate del campionato 2004-2005 Capello, alla guida della Juve.

«Quando ieri ho detto che per fare la formazione dovevo sapere prima dal presidente, non era un riferimento al mio passato milanista, come ho visto interpretare....Era solo uno scherzo, Moratti era nella sala pranzo lì accanto e ho fatto una battuta».

"Too much praise, thank you. Fabio Capello is my teacher. He brought me to Italy and is a great manager."

Leonardo has in fact taken 33 points since he took over Inter in 13 games (before the Brescia match). One point more than what Capello did in 13 games during 2004/05 when he was at Juventus.

"Yesterday when I said that I had to consult with Moratti before making the lineup, it wasn't a reference to my past at Milan as I've seen it interpreted. It was only a joke. Moratti was in the dining hall right next to me and I made a statement."

Mino Raiola, agent for stars such as Zlatan Ibrahimovic, tells us that Milan will not be the last stop in Ibra's career:

Mino Raiola, agent of Barcelona's player Zlatan Ibrahimovic, speaks to the media as he arrives at FC Barcelona's office in Barcelona August 26, 2010. AC Milan's chief executive Adriano Galliani has stayed on in the city after a friendly with Barcelona on Wednesday and will try to secure a two-year loan for Ibrahimovic despite speculation Barca only want to sell.
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«Zlatan non chiu­derà la sua carriera qui al Milan, prima d'allora farà altri tre trasfe­rimenti... Magari rimarrà qui per quattro anni fino alla fine del suo contratto ma decideremo nel 2012 anche in base ai risultati ottenu­ti».

"Zlatan will not finish his career here at Milan. Before then, he'll make three more transfers. Or he could stay here for four years until the end of his contraact but we'll decide in 2012 based upon the results that are obtained."

Yuto Nagatomo of Inter shares a diet secret and his feelings about the catastrophic earthquake in Japan in quotes with il Corriere dello Sport:

Inter Milan Japanese defender Yuto Nagatomo, foreground, goes for the ball during a Serie A soccer match between Inter Milan and Brescia, in Brescia, Italy, Friday, March 11, 2011.
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Il segreto di Yuto Nagatomo, il difensore dell'Inter capace di coprire anche 15 chilometri in una sola partita, è tutto naturale e risponde al nome di 'umeboshì, cioè 'le prugne (ume) salate della salute'. «Sono ricche di acido citrico  e aiutano a smaltire la stanchezza. Le prendo sempre prima di ogni partita».

The secret of Yuto Nagatomo, the Inter defender who can cover 15 kilometers a game, is all natural and is called "umeboshi." That is dried pears (ume) for health.

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"They are rich in citric acid and help to ward off fatigue. I always eat them before every game."

"Anche prima della partita mi sentivo girare la testa perchè continuavo a pensare a quello che sta accadendo in Giappone. Al fischio di inizio però sono riuscito a mettere da parte i brutti pensieri e a concentrarmi sulla gara. Inoltre facendo il calciatore ho il dovere di fare del mio meglio sperando in questo modo di riuscire a dare coraggio alla mia gente. Ho sentito la mia famiglia e so che stanno tutti bene. Ringrazio tutti voi, club, compagni e tifosi, che in questi momenti difficili siete stati vicino a me e a tutto il Giappone. Sono veramente grato per le dimostrazioni d'affetto che mi sono arrivate".

"Even before the game, I was dizzy because I kept thinking about what was happening in Japan. At the opening kick-off, I was able to put aside the harsh thoughts to focus on the game (with Brescia). Besdies, as a footballer, I have my duty to give my best hoping in this way to be able to give courage to my people. I spoke to my family and know that they are all doing well. I thank all of you, the club, teammates and fans who in this difficult time have been close to me and all of Japan. I'm truly grateful for the demonstrations of affection that have come my way."

Gigi Buffon pledges his eternal devotion to the two loves of his life and praises Alessandro Del Piero in quotes with il Corriere dello Sport:

AC Milan's Swedish forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic (L) vies with Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon during their Serie A football match against in Turin's Olympic Stadium on March 5, 2011.
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«Questa è l'unica intervista che farò sul mio matrimonio, nel senso che mi sposerò una volta sola nella vita! Non sono un romanticone, ho chiesto alla Ale di sposarmi a dicembre a cena.. E lei ci ha pensato qualche giorno prima di dire 'si». «Ho aspettato che me lo chiedesse Gigi per rispetto alla tradizione, sono all'antica».

"This is the only interview that I'll give about my upcoming wedding in the sense that I'll only marry once in my life! I'm not a romantic. I asked Alena to marry me last December at dinner. And she thought about it a few days before saying yes."

'I waited for Gigi to ask me respecting tradition. I'm old-school.'

Sul suo futuro calcistico, Buffon dice: «Ho seguito la Juve anche in serie B e so di averci guadagnato sotto il profilo umano: i tifosi hanno per me un amore incondizionato. Per il futuro sono più vicino all'idea di restare. Mi auguro che resti anche Del Piero, è il giocatore che viene prima di tutti nella storia della Juventus».

On his soccer future, Buffon says:

"I followed Juventus even in Serie B (2006/07) and know to have earned something on a humane profile. The fans have an unconditional love for me. For the future, I'm closing in on the idea to stay. I hope that Del Piero also stays. He is the player who comes before everyone in the history of Juventus."

Vincenzo Montella clarified that Marco Borriello is not his spot kick taker and that the mister himself may step on the pitch for the next rigore in quotes with il Corriere dello Sport:

Roma's coach Vincenzo Montella (R) gestures prior to a Serie A football match against Parma at the Olympic stadium in Rome on February 27, 2011. The match ended in a 2-2 draw.
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Oggi l'approccio alla gara è stato ottimo, contro un avversario difficile. Siamo arrivati a tirare in porta cinque, sei volte. Dobbiamo ripartire da qui, sarebbe un peccato buttare tutto quello di buono fatto finora. Purtroppo l'espulsione ha condizionato la partita, non si può giocare in 10 a certi livelli per 50 minuti». Sul rigore fallito da Borriello il tecnico chiarisce: «Il rigorista stasera Pizarro, come a Lecce. Nel calcio succede sia di voler tirare un rigore che di sbagliarlo. Mi dispiace per Borriello. Vorrà dire che la prossima volta lo tirerò io...».

"Today, the approach to the game was very good against a difficult opponent (Shakhtar). We had five or six goal-scoring opportunities. We have to relaunch from here. It would be a shame to throw out everything good up to this point. Unfortunately, the red card changed the game. You can't play with 10 men at certain levels for 50 minutes."

On the penalty kick by Marco Borriello that was saved, the manager clarified:

"The penalty kick taker tonight was David Pizarro just as he was versus Lecce. In football, it happens that you want to take a spot kick even if you miss it. I'm sorry for Borriello. I'll say that the next time, I'll take it myself."

Cesare Prandelli sends a message that bad behavior at the club level will not be tolerated with the Azzurri in quotes with il Corriere dello Sport:

TURIN, ITALY - MARCH 05: Italy head coach Cesare Prandelli (R) looks on prior to the Serie A match between Juventus FC and AC Milan at Olimpico Stadium on March 5, 2011 in Turin, Italy.
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"De Rossi è un ragazzo che ama tanto Roma e probabilmente sta vivendo a livello emotivo una responsabilità forte sulle sue spalle. Voglio sentirlo e parlargli, poi affronteremo insieme l'argomento. Questi ragazzi devono ricordare che rappresentano la Nazionale quando portano la maglia della loro squadra di club."

"Daniele De Rossi is a guy who loves Roma so much and probably is experiencing, on an emotional level, a strong responsibility on his shoulders. I want to sit down and talk with him. Then we'll face the matter together."

"These players have to remember that they represent the national team when they wear their club's colors."

*** Picture of the Week: Gigi Buffon and Zlatan Ibrahimovic ***

TURIN, ITALY - MARCH 05: Gianluigi Buffon of Juventus FC and Zlatan Ibrahimovic of AC Milan at the end of the Serie A match between Juventus FC and AC Milan at Olimpico Stadium on March 5, 2011 in Turin, Italy.
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Here is my quote: "Mino said I'll make three more transfers. Will you still be at Juve if I return?"

Steve Amoia is a freelance writer, editor and translator from Washington, D.C. He is the founder of World Football Commentaries. He has written for AC Cugini Scuola Calcio (Italian soccer school), Football Media, Italian Soccer Serie A, Keeper Skool and Soccerlens.



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