Quotes by Thomas DiBenedetto, Vincenzo Montella, Leonardo, Massimiliano Allegri, Clarence Seedorf, Pato, Cesare Prandelli, Giuseppe Rossi and Alessandro Matri.
By Steve AmoiaContributing Writer
We have quotes by Thomas DiBenedetto, Vincenzo Montella, Leonardo, Massimiliano Allegri, Clarence Seedorf, Pato, Cesare Prandelli, Giuseppe Rossi and Alessandro Matri.
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Pietro was the winner last week for our Picture of the Week Quote feature. Here was his quote for this picture of President Barack Obama in Rio de Janeiro.
Getty Images"I have a dream that one day I will become the next Ronaldo, nothing impossible, man.
You are the president of the USA, why I can't be the next fenomeno? Let's do it!"
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"Nor tripped neither, you base football player." King Lear, Act 1, Scene 4.
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Thomas DiBenedetto of DiBenedetto AS Roma LLC provided Alessandro Catapano of La Gazzetta dello Sport with an exclusive interview from Boston, Massachusetts:
AP Photo Lei sarà il presidente, ma non l'unico soggetto coinvolto nell'operazione. Può darci qualche informazione sui suoi soci? Quanto saranno coinvolti?
"Sono miei amici, tutti imprenditori o manager di successo, con le risorse economiche necessarie per questa operazione. E tutti affascinati da questo progetto. James Pallotta, uno dei proprietari dei Boston Celtics di basket, metterà a disposizione le sue competenze sportive, ha già valutato attentamente le potenzialità del club. Michael Ruane vanta una carriera di successo nei fondi di investimento e nel settore immobiliare, sarà coinvolto soprattutto nel progetto del nuovo stadio. Richard D'Amore è un esperto dei new media e servirà a sviluppare quel settore".
You will be the President but not the only subject involved in the operation. Can you tell us a little more about your partners? How will they be involved?
"They are my friends. All are business owners or successful managers with the neccesary economic resources for this operation. All are fascinated by this project.
James Pallotta, one of the owners of the Boston Celtics, will put into play his sporting competencies. He has already closely evaluated the potential of the team. Michael Ruane boasts a successful career with investment funds and in the real estate sector. He'll be involved above all in the new stadium project. Richard D'Amore is an expert in new media and will act to develop that sector."
*** Quote of the Week ***
Thomas DiBenedetto was also quoted during an interview with Mediaset:
"AS Roma is a princess and we'll make her a Queen."
http://soundcloud.com/andrea-24/dibenedetto-tg1-31-03-11 (Audio file).
Vincenzo Montella of AS Roma in quotes with La Gazzetta dello Sport:
Getty Images Ringrazio DiBenedetto per le belle parole spese e mi fermo qui: adesso parlo a chi è presente, a chi di questa società mi ha voluto. Per ora del resto sono solo ipotesi, anche se molto concrete».
Del Neri? Ottimo rapporto con lui, mi faceva sempre giocare è un ottimo allenatore lo abbiamo avuto per pochi mesi a Roma".
"I thank DiBenedetto for the beautiful words he said about me (he said that Montella had done a good job in a difficult time) but I'll stop here. Now, I only speak about whom is present and to whom wanted me at this club. For now, the rest are only hypotheticals even if they're very concrete."
"Gigi Del Neri? I had a great rapport with him (when he managed Roma). He always played me! He's an excellent coach that we had for a few months at Roma."
Leonardo of Internazionale was candid after the derby on Sky Italia:
Getty Images "Psychologically, conceding the first goal after 45 seconds was hard to overcome and set the tone for the game."
"I respect the banners against me. I'm proud of what I've experienced and lived while at Milan."
Gianluci Vialli mentioned that Inter had poor movement:
"I agree with you. There was little movement. It was difficult to create space."
Massimiliano Allegri of AC Milan was over the moon after the derby win in quotes with La Gazzetta dello Sport:
Reuters Pictures "Pato ha fatto una grande partita, giocando molto bene in fase offensiva e attaccando i loro due centrali, creando spazio tra le due linee. E' stata una delle sue migliori partite se non la migliore. Nesta e Thiago Silva? Quando una squadra ha solidità difensiva acquista più sicurezza in tutti i reparti. Stasera si sono sacrificati tutti, siamo rimasti sempre abbastanza compatti escluse un paio di ripartenze concesse nel primo tempo. Seedorf? Ha fatto una gara straordinaria in entrambe le fasi. ha giocato da regista avanzato dando intensità e grande qualità. E' stato il migliore in campo".
"Pato had a great game playing very well in the offensive phase and attacking their two center backs creating space between the two lines. It was one of his best games if not the best. Nesta and Thiago Silva? When a team has a solid defense, it acquires more security in all parts. Tonight, everyone sacrificed. We stayed compact enough excluding a pair of instances in the first half. Seedorf? He had an extraordinary game in both phases. He played as an advanced playmaker giving intensity and great quality. He was the man of the match."
Clarence Seedorf was his usual frank and insightful self before the Milan derby in quotes made to La Gazzetta dello Sport:
Reuters Pictures "Io dico che questo derby è decisivo. A livello psicologico conta molto, chi dice il contrario è un bugiardo".
"I say that this derby is decisive. On a psychological level, it counts a great deal. Whomever says otherwise is a liar."
Alexandre Pato was the derby hero and was quoted in La Gazzetta dello Sport:
Reuters Pictures"Quando si vince si vince tutti insieme e se si perde si perde tutti assieme. Questa sera abbiamo fatto bene tutti insieme e sono molto soddisfatto. Io sono tranquillo: provo a fare del mio meglio sia in allenamento che in partita, anche in quelle meno importanti, perché anche quelle valgono tre punti".
"When you win, you all win together and when you lose, everyone loses together. Tonight, we all did very well and I"m very pleased. I'm calm: I try to do my best in training and in the game. Even in less important games because even those are worth three points."
Cesare Prandelli was pleased with the two Azzurri wins in quotes with La Gazzetta dello Sport:
Getty Images "I ragazzi lottavano, erano abbastanza ordinati, sono stato contento perchè nonostante le difficoltà erano lucidi - commenta Prandelli ai microfoni di RaiSport - Ho avuto tantissime risposte, sono partite importanti. Caratterialmente e come ordine siamo stati bravi".
"Sappiamo che dobbiamo giocare ancora partite importanti e sappiamo che la vittoria non è scontata". Prandelli poi commenta la prova di Giuseppe Rossi, autore del primo gol: "Ha fatto una buona partita, si è fatto trovare nelle posizioni giuste, era la prima volta che giocavamo in questo modo e spesso lui e Aquilani erano troppo vicini".
"The boys fought, they were organized enough and I was content because notwithstanding the difficulties, they were lucid. I had a great deal of answers. They are important games. In terms of character and formation, we were great."
"We know that we must still play important games and we know that the victory wasn't discounted."
On Giuseppe Rossi:
"He had a good game. He was able to position himself in the right places. It was the first time that we played in this formation and too often, he and Alberto Aquiliani were too close to each other."
Giuseppe Rossi of Villarreal and the Azzurri in quotes with La Gazzetta dello Sport:
Getty Images "Sono contento per la vittoria e per il gol, perchè gli attaccanti devono segnare e sono felice anche per Alessandro che ha segnato al debutto. È stata una serata positiva in tutto e per tutto. Adesso abbiamo due partite con Estonia e far Oer che possiamo vincere".
"I'm content for the victory and for the goal because strikers must score and I'm also happy for Alessandro Matri who scored on his debut. It was a positive night (against Ukraine) overall and for everyone. Now, we have two games with Estonia and the Faroe Islands that we can win."
Alessandro Matri of Juventus after his Azzurri debut in quotes with La Gazzetta dello Sport:
Getty Images "Per me è stata un'emozione unica. All'esordio far gol non me lo sarei aspettato, poi è arrivata anche la vittoria. L'assist di Giovinco? Ho fatto 20 metri a chiedergli la palla, ho visto che ha rallentato l'azione nel stopparla e l'ho chiamata, è andata bene".
"For me, it was a unique emotion. I wouldn't have expected to score a goal on my debut. And then even came a win. The assist by Sebastian Giovinco? I ran 20 meters and asked him for the ball. I saw that he slowed the action down by stopping it and I called for the ball. It went well."
*** Picture of the Week: The "Warm Welcome" to Leonardo from the Curva Sud ***
AP Photo Here is my quote: "God and Leonardo may be Brazilian, but today, Jesus was a Milan fan."
Steve Amoia is a freelance writer, editor and translator from Washington, D.C. He is the founder of World Football Commentaries. He has written and translated for AC Cugini Scuola Calcio (Italian soccer school), Beyond the Pitch, Football Media, Italian Soccer Serie A, Keeper Skool and Soccerlens. You can also follow Steve @worldfootballcm on Twitter.
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