Ibra missed a lot of chances...

NOT just PAK BRAHIM... CRUZ also miss a lot of chances...
Try again next year...

good game inter...till the red card n torres blow everthing.....

Mancini declares Inter peace
Saturday 15 March, 2008

Roberto Mancini insists the tension with Inter and Luis Figo has been completely resolved ahead of the Palermo test and is by no means a truce.

The Coach sensationally announced he was quitting the club at the end of this season straight after their Champions League exit to Liverpool on Tuesday evening.

However, less than 24 hours later he changed his mind following a meeting with President Massimo Moratti and pledged to remain for the full four years of his contract.

"We had a clarification with the squad and they reacted well. The positive thing is that in this week we have talked about everything, but not the Champions League elimination. It went better that way," he joked.

There had been rumours that Mancio only agreed to stay after setting ultimatums for Moratti, which included the permanent departure of Patrick Vieira, Luis Figo and Adriano - all players who had touchline rows with the tactician.

"The confidence in me was reaffirmed. The meeting with Moratti was only about 10 minutes, as there wasn't much to clarify. We just confirmed our reciprocal respect and faith.

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Mancini names squad for Genoa trip
Tuesday, 18 March 2008 16:12:02


APPIANO GENTILE - Roberto Mancini has named a 20-player squad for Wednesday's Serie A Week 29 match against Genoa (Stadio Luigi Ferraris at 20:30):

Goalkeepers: 1 Francesco Toldo, 12 Julio Cesar, 22 Paolo Orlandoni.

Defenders: 4 Javier Zanetti, 6 Maxwell, 13 Maicon, 16 Nicolas Burdisso, 24 Nelson Rivas, 26 Cristian Chivu.

Midfielders: 11 Luis Jimenez, 14 Patrick Vieira, 19 Esteban Cambiasso, 21 Santiago Solari, 28 Maniche, 30 Pelé.

Strikers: 8 Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 9 Julio Ricardo Cruz, 18 Hernan Crespo, 29 David Suazo, 45 Mario Balotelli.


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Mancio rails against ref
Wednesday 19 March, 2008

Roberto Mancini has blamed the referee for "unfortunate" decisions that saw Inter held by Genoa, but Gian Piero Gasperini wanted the win.

For the eighth time this season the Nerazzurri were reduced to 10 men as Pelè received two yellow cards in the opening 40 minutes.

Despite the situation they clung to the 1-0 lead from David Suazo's goal until a spectacular Marco Borriello equaliser five minutes from time.

"The red card affected the whole game. On the first booking the player made a mistake, but on the second you just need to see the replays to know the referee was wrong," said Mancini.

"We must start by saying that referee Gianluca Rocchi is unfortunate when it comes to Inter, as it is not the first time he has penalised us. He did the same against Sampdoria."

Mancio risked seeing his six-point lead at the top reduced to four with this result, but Lazio's last-gasp 3-2 derby win over Roma actually increased it to seven.

"Regardless of what happens in Rome, I am happy with the performance from my players. They fought until the 90th minute."

Genoa felt they deserved more than a point from the Marassi meeting and Coach Gasperini explained why he left Capocannoniere Borriello on the bench in the first half.

"We had the opportunity to win this match and we had done well in the first period, too. Borriello had never rested up until now and he definitely needed it."

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Mancini: "The boys were exceptional"
Wednesday, 19 March 2008 23:11:42


GENOA - Roberto Mancini analysed his team's performance after Wednesday's 1-1 Serie A draw with Genoa.

He said: "We started very well and conceded almost nothing in the first half. But the sending-off conditioned the match. It would have been a different game otherwise.

"For his first yellow card Pelé shouldn't have reacted to the blow he took. I think the second booking was a bit excessive. We can't always play with ten men because we have too many midfielders out.

"We didn't play much but it was hard because Genoa attacked en mass and we had problems attacking back.

"The boys did very well and were exceptional. They fought until the end, and they have certainly accumulated more fatigue after playing many matches with ten men.

"We're still in front and it's better to be in this position. I would have been very happy at the start of the season if they had told me that with nine matches to go we'd be six-points ahead of the second-place team."

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Cambiasso: "A positive end to the day"
Wednesday, 19 March 2008 23:38:36


GENOA - Ten-man Inter drew 1-1 at Genoa but move seven points clear at the top of the table as Lazio hit a late winner to defeat Roma 3-2.

"Playing against Genoa with ten men could have gone worse because they play very good football, but we did well and we only just missed out on earning all three points," said Esteban Cambiasso. "But when you look at the other results, it was a positive round for us.

"I'm happy to give my contribution to the team. The coach has always shown faith in me. Despite all the negative things that are happening, and that didn't happen last season, this team is showing it is strong."

When asked to comment on Pelé's sending-off, Cambiasso replied: "I never talk about the referees. We should leave them alone. We all complain even but suffer when they make mistakes. They only have a second to decide and there's no use attacking them if they get something wrong.

"Mancini has a different opinion? Each person has his own personality. Life would be boring if we all thought in the same way."


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Mancio states Ranieri respect
Friday 21 March, 2008

Inter Coach Roberto Mancini pays tribute to Juventus counterpart Claudio Ranieri ahead of the Derby d'Italia and discusses team selection.

The old rivals redraw battle lines at San Siro tomorrow and there will be a typically fraught atmosphere in Milan.

However, Mancio has lightened the air of animosity by complimenting his opposite number.

"The Bianconeri have done very well so far and a great part of the credit belongs to Ranieri," the former striker declared. "He is a person with great human and technical qualities.

"Inter-Juve is a real classic at the top of the table and it has come at the end of a very tiring week for us."

Inter were held by Genoa on Wednesday evening and were forced to play with 10 men for 50 minutes after the controversial dismissal of Portuguese midfielder Pelé.

"It seems that the way games are refereed has changed in some ways," Mancio commented.

"Certain things that weren't even fouls in the past are now met with a yellow card."

Mancini finished by talking about his team selection for tomorrow's epic battle.

"We are hoping to have Dejan Stankovic and Patrick Vieira from the beginning," he revealed.

"They were both fine in training today, but we will know better what condition they are in tomorrow morning."

Inter (probable): Julio Cesar; Maicon, Burdisso, Materazzi, Rivas; Chivu, Cambiasso, Zanetti, Jimenez; Cruz, Ibrahimovic

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Inter Milan
No. NAME POS
12 Julio César (G)
23 Marco Materazzi (D)
26 Cristian Chivu (D)
13 Maicon (D)
16 Nicolas Burdisso (D)
6 Maxwell (D)
4 Javier Zanetti (M)
5 Dejan Stankovic (M)
11 Luis Jimenez (M)
8 Zlatan Ibrahimovic (F)
9 Julio Cruz (F)
Juventus
No. NAME POS
1 Gianluigi Buffon (G)
33 Nicola Legrottaglie (D)
21 Zdenek Grygera (D)
3 Giorgio Chiellini (D)
28 Christian Molinaro (D)
11 Pavel Nedved (M)
8 Mauro German Camoranesi (M)
7 Hasan Salihamidzic (M)
22 Mohamed Sissoko (M)
17 David Trezeguet (F)
10 Alessandro Del Piero (F)
Inter Milan Substitutes
No. NAME POS
14 Patrick Vieira (S)
18 Hernán Crespo (S)
1 Francesco Toldo (S)
19 Esteban Cambiasso (S)
29 David Suazo (S)
28 Maniche (S)
24 Nelson Rivas (S)
Juventus Substitutes
No. NAME POS
30 Tiago (S)
9 Vincenzo Iaquinta (S)
5 Jonathan Zebina (S)
25 Guglielmo Stendardo (S)
20 Raffaele Palladino (S)
12 Emanuele Belardi (S)
23 Antonio Nocerino (S)

Inter duo regret Juve loss
Monday 24 March, 2008

Javier Zanetti and Dejan Stankovic have argued that Inter can consider themselves unfortunate to have lost to Juventus on Saturday night.

The reigning Italian champions were defeated 2-1 at the Giuseppe Meazza in a tie which has allowed Roma to move to within four points of the Nerazzurri.

Although Juventus have been rightly praised for their performance, Inter were unfortunate to concede an offside Mauro Camoranesi goal in a tie which they also struck the woodwork twice.

"We could have done without the defeat," noted captain Zanetti. "Especially when you look at what happened in the game - we didn't deserve to lose.

"Unfortunately it went as it did and now we have to think about our next two matches [Lazio and Atalanta], which are both away from home.

"We'll have to work hard from now on, but let us not forget that we are still at the top of the League. We want to stay there..."

Stankovic, who hit the bar in the game with a first half header, was also keen to remind everyone of the League standings.

"Incidents like the offside goal can affect the outcome of matches, but we mustn't start crying about it," noted the former Juventus transfer target.

"It's a pity that no one saw it, but it's not right to start any controversy. Nevertheless, we reacted well and could have drawn the match.

"We're still four points clear at the top of the ladder and we must try to at least maintain that advantage.

"We now have a week to prepare for the Lazio game, a team who I know well as I played there for five years."

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Mourinho at San Siro to discuss Inter job

Mancini names squad for Lazio trip
Friday, 28 March 2008 16:47:40


APPIANO GENTILE - Roberto Mancini has called up 23 players for Saturday evening's Serie A match against Lazio (Stadio Olimpico, kick-off 20:30):

Goalkeepers: 1 Francesco Toldo, 12 Julio Cesar, 22 Paolo Orlandoni.

Defenders: 4 Javier Zanetti, 6 Maxwell, 13 Maicon, 16 Nicolas Burdisso, 23 Marco Materazzi, 24 Nelson Rivas, 26 Cristian Chivu.

Midfielders: 5 Dejan Stankovic, 7 Luis Figo, 11 Luis Jimenez, 14 Patrick Vieira, 19 Esteban Cambiasso, 21 Santiago Solari, 28 Maniche, 30 Pelé, 31 Cesar.

Strikers: 8 Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 18 Hernan Crespo, 29 David Suazo, 45 Mario Balotelli.
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Mancini: "We're top and we'll stay there"
Friday, 28 March 2008 15:29:46
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APPIANO GENTILE - Roberto Mancini spoke about the fitness of his players and Inter' lead at the top of the table in Friday's news conference ahead of the Serie A Week 31 trip to Lazio:

Mancini, what's the situation regarding Cambiasso, Cesar, Ibrahimovic and Vieira ahead of tomorrow's game?
"Cambiasso, Cesar and Vieira won't play, but Ibra will be called up."

Many of your players played for their national teams in the week. Wouldn't it have been better if they had rested?
"Those who played will come with us (to Rome), while those who missed the internationals will stay in Milan. We're all back together for the first time today because they came back in groups, but I think playing with their national teams did some players good."

It seems that many Lazio fans don't mind dropping three points against Inter, so that the result doesn't favour Roma. What do you think?
"No player goes on the pitch to lose. We will go to Rome where we will face a full-strength team that is in great form, and we know it will be a very hard game. Whether we play well or not, we have to win at all costs."

Massimo Moratti confirmed yesterday that Roberto Mancini will remain as the coach of Inter. What do you think about this?
"I'm obviously pleased, although there was no need for it because we had already cleared things up. I know exactly what he expects."

In such a delicate moment as this, which are the aspects that reassure you?
"It would be a delicate moment if we were four points behind Roma, but we're in front and the last two games have been a bit strange. We have eight games left and we can win all of them. It will be important to recover all our players next week. I don't think there's anything to worry about. Even when we had a bigger advantage, I always said the championship would go down to the wire."

[B]How is Zlatan Ibrahimovic?
"Ibrahimovic went to see a doctor for some tests and he reassured him and told him what kind of work he has to do in these days. He has come back in high spirits and he has been working very well for three days. I'm certain he will improve markedly and he will be fundamental if he continues to work in this way."

And how is Dejan Stankovic?
"Stankovic played an excellent match against Juventus. He has had lots of problems due to ongoing pain, and this has affected him. Just think that he was out for two months and he did everything to be there, otherwise we risked not even having eleven players. I think this is a great thing for a player and it's very important. He might not be at one hundred percent but right now having him below his best level is enough for us."


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Serie A Week 31 - 29/3/08 (19.30 UK)

Lazio 1 - 1 Inter
Crespo 11 (I), Rocchi 59 (L)
Stadio Olimpico

The woodwork twice saved Inter in a 1-1 draw away to Lazio, as Hernan Crespo and Tommaso Rocchi keep the gap at four points.

It was turning into a familiar nightmare for the Nerazzurri, who famously lost the Scudetto on the last day of the season with a 4-2 defeat here on May 5, 2002. Their nine-point lead over Roma was reduced to four going into this weekend and confidence was low after a home loss to Juventus.

Olivier Dacourt, Walter Samuel and Ivan Cordoba were long-term injuries, while Pele returned from a ban and Julio Cruz was suspended. Marco Materazzi was dropped after a poor performance against Juve, while former Lazio stars Hernan Crespo and Dejan Stankovic started. Massimo Mutarelli was sent to the stands following his red card against Fiorentina last week. Curiously, these two teams will meet again in the Coppa Italia.

Lazio got off to a strong start with Cristian Ledesma blasting over and Valon Behrami just failed to get on the end of a Lorenzo De Silvestri cross to the back post.

However, Inter took the lead with their first opportunity after 11 minutes. Douglas Maicon got away down the right and crossed for Crespo's tap-in from six yards. It was Crespo's first Inter start in almost two months.

Emilson Cribari's header was smothered, but Zlatan Ibrahimovic was caught in possession as Ousmane Dabo forced another tough save out of Julio Cesar in the space of 30 seconds.

Nuno Maniche cut in from the left with a central shot comfortably held by Marco Ballotta, then Julio Cesar plucked a De Silvestri effort out of the air. Nicolas Burdisso's header from a Cristian Chivu free kick found Ballotta ready at the back post.

Ibra sprung the offside trap and charged forward on the counter, forcing Ballotta to take two touches to save it with Crespo hovering over the loose ball. At the other end Tommaso Rocchi's first touch let him down clear on goal.

Inter were now playing on the counter and Crespo avoided the offside flag for a shot too weak to really trouble Ballotta. However, Lazio were dominating play and a cracking Dabo screamer was palmed one-handed out from under the crossbar by the brilliant Julio Cesar.

Cribari needed a fine tackle to cut short Maniche's counter inside the box and a Ledesma snapshot was deflected off target by Burdisso. Chivu's sliding tackle on Behrami in the box cut short an important chance, then former Inter reject Goran Pandev dribbled past three players before Burdisso deflected his shot towards safety.

After the restart Ibrahimovic rolled back for Maniche to fire into Ballotta's arms, while another Dabo effort was charged down as Lazio notched up 10 corners without a single reply.

Inter were pinned back and only went forward on the counter, but Ibrahimovic wasted a golden opportunity when he hesitated, not shooting or passing to Crespo, allowing the defence to close him down.

Maicon intercepted a crucial Pandev pass that would have sent Rocchi clear on goal.

Lazio finally got a deserved equaliser just before the hour mark. Rocchi was left totally unmarked and onside by a matter of inches to gather a long Ledesma ball, kept his cool and slid an angled drive past Julio Cesar. The two central defenders were static and slow on this occasion, though the decision was extremely close.

Inter got their first corner a few minutes later and Ibrahimovic nodded off target, but Lazio continued to dominate.

On 64 minutes Julio Cesar performed an absolutely stunning save. Behrami's strike from the D took a deflection to loop into the air and the goalkeeper was at full stretch to fingertip the 'accidental' lob on to the crossbar!

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Radu drilled over from 20 metres as it was turning into a siege. Luis Jimenez replaced Maniche and was welcomed by a chorus of insults, as he had walked out on Lazio in the summer by going away on international duty and refusing to return.

Ibrahimovic limped off for David Suazo and Chivu curled a free kick past the near post. The former Roma man also went off injured for Patrick Vieira. Rivas wanted a penalty for a De Silvestri embrace, but the referee waved play on.

A splendid Behrami-Rocchi-Pandev combination was intercepted with the Swiss international running into the box. There was controversy on 80 minutes as Maicon brought down Behrami right on the edge of the area, but the referee waved play on.

Inter were rescued by the bar for the second time as a free kick was rolled across to Dabo for a screamer that clattered the underside of the bar and bounced back off the ground with Julio Cesar rooted to the spot.

Lazio: Ballotta; De Silvestri (Kolarov 83), Siviglia, Cribari, Radu; Dabo, Ledesma, Behrami; Pandev; Bianchi (Tare 89), Rocchi

Inter: Julio Cesar; Maicon, Rivas, Burdisso, Maxwell; Zanetti, Stankovic, Chivu (Vieira 73), Maniche (Jimenez 66); Ibrahimovic (Suazo 69), Crespo

Ref: Rosetti

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Crespo: "Looking forward, not back"
Thursday, 03 April 2008 21:54:49


APPIANO GENTILE - Hernan Crespo is confident that Inter can keep their Serie A lead over Roma and secure a third consecutive Scudetto for the Nerazzurri.

"It's the same as it is for cyclists - we have to look forward, because if you look back they overtake you," he told Italian television.

"Unfortunately it's a very delicate period for us. Getting knocked out of the Champions League shook us a bit, but the old Inter will return now."

He hasn't played as much as in previous seasons, but Hernan still has the chance to make a decisive contribution in the last seven rounds of the campaign. "I might have been selected less than I wanted, but this is right and it's normal," he said.

Inter travel to Bergamo on Sunday, while the Giallorossi host Genoa in their second consecutive home game following the midweek Champions League defeat to Manchester United. "Roma have a lot of 'enemies' because there are other teams behind them, so they have to be careful too," admitted Crespo.

"As for us, we just have to think about ourselves and get back to winning."


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Toldo: "Important points in Bergamo"
Thursday, 03 April 2008 22:09:54




MILAN - Francesco Toldo believes Inter can take a giant step towards a 16th Serie A title with victory in Sunday's match against local rivals Atalanta.

"All the matches are fundamental, and I can assure you that this is not a cliché," the Italian goalkeeper told Sky Italia. "The points up for grabs on Sunday will be very important from now until the end of the championship. If we get them, these are three points that will give us an enormous advantage."

During his long interview for the Inter 100 e lode series, Toldo added: "If you're too relaxed in the role of second keeper it's hard to be ready when you're needed, but I'm always ready and I always try to make sure I'm prepared."


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congrat inter milan win 2-1..hehe..intermilan is known as tai jek lou team..all their player very big size..

Mancio loses Ibra and Chivu
Saturday 5 April, 2008

Roberto Mancini is confident Inter can defeat Atalanta despite missing Zlatan Ibrahimovic, David Suazo and Cristian Chivu.

The Serie A leaders have been going through an injury crisis and were already without long-term absentees Walter Samuel, Ivan Cordoba and Olivier Dacourt.

"Tomorrow will be the most important game and, if all goes well, even more decisive than the one coming up with Fiorentina."

It won't be an easy task, as Atalanta have an enviable home record and are fresh from conquering Milan at San Siro.

"They proved they are in good shape and played a fantastic game against Milan for almost the whole 90 minutes. Clearly the Rossoneri poured forward in the final stages to get back into it. Atalanta are a pacey side with very talented players."

Inter have been stuttering of late, picking up just two points from their last three Serie A games, but Mancio believes the situation has changed.

"It was very important to spend this last week training with all the players and returning to tactical work with the team, something we had been unable to do before because of the sheer number of games in our schedule.

"We have also got back some players from injury and I think our difficult moment in terms of fitness has passed.

"Unfortunately we had a few figures who had to get back in shape, but could only do that by playing instead of training, so that shows on the pitch come Sunday."

Mancini was asked about reports that Milan are set to snap up Ronaldinho - a player who has also been linked with Inter.

"I don't think Barcelona want to sell," he commented. "Ronaldinho is a great player going through a difficult time. With these players it always depends on them, as if they want to play then they can always make the difference.

"However, and I say this from personal experience, it is impossible to skip training and play good football. In the long run it's just not possible."

The tactician certainly has gone over this territory before when talking to Adriano, who will return after his loan spell at San Paolo.

"I don't know what kind of lifestyle Adriano is having right now, nor how he is training. He is scoring now and I have heard positive things over the past few weeks after some difficulties early on.

"In any case, I repeat that the most important thing for a player is to live the lifestyle of an athlete, but that goes for everyone."

Inter squad: Toldo, Julio Cesar, Orlandoni; Zanetti, Maxwell, Maicon, Burdisso, Materazzi, Rivas; Stankovic, Figo, Jimenez, Vieira, Cambiasso, Solari, Maniche, Pele; Cruz, Crespo, Balotelli.


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