Seedorf Gets AC Milan Back On Track

Clarence Seedorf helped AC Milan return to its fighting form as they beat Cagliari one goal to nil. This win also helped their chances in the last 32 match opposite Werder Bremen in the UEFA Cup.
Seedorf made the only goal of the match with a tap in at the 63rd minute in a match dominated by the visiting Milanese club side. The win also helped close in on the lead of Inter Milan who sits atop the standings with an eleven point lead over their cross-town rivals. But more than that rivalry, the win helped bring back the confidence before their return match against Bremen after a one goal draw. Like many fans, even Milan president and Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berloscuni was aghast with the late goal by Weder in their match up the previous week. This prompted rumours that Carlo Ancelotti would get the axe. This was scoffed at by Ancelotti as the disappointment over the goal is but natural and what the team needs is to play to win and not play not to lose after scoring first.

Kaka Vetoes Move to Manchester City

The real news behind the failed transfer of the 2007 FIFA World Footballer of the Year Kaka is now coming to light. AC Milan had already agreed to sell their prized Brazilian to Manchester City to the tune of $145 million.

Previous bids for the ace striker had been refused by the club side until AC Milan’s big boss Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berloscuni allowed the English Premier League club to discuss the prospect of transferring Kaka. The most probable reason for the sudden change of heart was the sheer amount of the deal which had both Berloscuni and the AC Milan management found tempting enough to deal the player. But the historic deal would not come into fruition with a simple message from the prime minister that Kaka was staying and it is not about the money.

In retrospect, it would’ve been a win-win situation for AC Milan and Kaka, with the huge pay windfall to be received by Kaka and the financial flexibility for Milan, there would be no arguing as to the numbers for the deal to push through. But the final discussions received by Kaka’s camp became lukewarm when the response made by the Manchester City representative would be emailed the next day, which prompted the player’s manager and father to get up and leave. This annoyed the Manchester City representative since he had thought that the previous discussions had already sealed the deal. This chapter then has been called the “great refusal”.

Diego Salvages Draw for Werder

Werder Bremen salvages a draw against AC Milan through Diego’s late game heroics to keep Werder’s hopes alive in the UEFA Cup Round of 32. The goal came in the 84^th minute of the match that saw David Beckham see action for the Italian club side only in the last minute and injury time.

The home side kept the pressure after the Italian side scored through a left footed volley by Filippo Inzaghi in the 32^nd minute. He collected the rebound after the initial header he had made was blocked by the Werder goalkeeper.  At the second half, a more determined Bundesliga squad came out to score against the visitors.

The away win was assumed to be locked up by Milan until the superb play by Diego saved the match draw. This is better than a loss, but the climb towards the UEFA final match would be much more difficult with the result. Should Werder Bremen continue the energy they had in the second half of this match, they can make their trek a little easier in the next UEFA Cup rounds.

Capello Not Sure About Beckham

Capello is not sure yet about Beckham playing February 7th game against Seville.
Capello watch Beckham play with stating Beckham played better now than the last time he seen him play. With this Capello sent assistants to watch Beckham in San Siro and seen Beckham fitting in the <img src=”http://usoccers.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/beckham2.jpg” alt=”ITALY SOCCER SERIE A” title=”ITALY SOCCER SERIE A” width=”100″ height=”125″ class=”alignleft size-full wp-image-3145″ / team with the great form he was doing.
Capello would like Beckham to stay and play the 2010 World Cup hosted by South Africa. However, Milan needs to qualify before making moves for Beckham.
Milan offered Beckham 6.5 million to stay on and play. Beckham is to return to the LA Galaxy in California March 9th which the team is looking forward for Beckham to return as his contract with the Galaxy is not up or near being up.

Arena Looking For Beckham March 9th

David Beckham is still undecided if he wants to go back to the home team or stay with Milan. Milan has offered Beckham 6.5 million to stay on with them. Beckham is on loan to Milan as the Galaxy team in California has a long off-season and decides to go on loan to other teams.
Beckham been with Milan since December as the loan is only to March 8th with the looking for Beckham to return on March 9th
Arena says that he does not listen to rumors by the media and does expect Beckham March 9th to return. Beckham is on loan to Milan and Milan knows the guidelines

Beckham Thinking Of Staying With Milan

David Beckham with his first goal with AC Milan is giving him thoughts of staying on with Milan. With Beckham goal gave Milan the run for the title leading by six points.
Beckham reported that he was happy with Milan, the fans and the playing he has done with the team. He is comfortable at this point and promises to think more about it in March when he is due to leave. At this point Beckham is concentrating on the games until March.
Coach Carlo Ancelotti and the club are happy with Beckham performance, however it is not up to them if Beckham stays or not.

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