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Silvio Berlusconi believes AC Milan are better than Barcelona
by S Thu Sep 29, 2011 4:53 pm
AC Milan president Silvio Berlusconi insists his club are stronger than European champions Barcelona as he targets silverware in all competitions this term.
Berlusconi, who celebrates his 75th birthday on Thursday, is confident his men can win the Champions League following their 2-0 Group H win over Viktoria Plzen.
The Italian supremo believes his team can recapture past glories in Europe and finish ahead of group rivals Barcelona.
Milan have struggled to make an impact in the prestigious tournament in recent years and last season they crumbled in the last 16, losing to Premier League side Tottenham. But Berlusconi feels things are different now.
"This season we will win everything, we are stronger than Barcelona," he told Sky Sport Italia.
Milan last lifted the Champions League trophy in the 2006-07 campaign.
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Re: Silvio Berlusconi believes AC Milan are better than Barcelona
by jibers Thu Sep 29, 2011 4:55 pm
My God, what is wrong with this man? tbf they drew.
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Re: Silvio Berlusconi believes AC Milan are better than Barcelona
by Doc Thu Sep 29, 2011 5:05 pm
"Berlusconi, who celebrates his 75th birthday on Thursday"
This part here makes everything of what he said make a lot of sense...
This part here makes everything of what he said make a lot of sense...
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Re: Silvio Berlusconi believes AC Milan are better than Barcelona
by LeVersacci Thu Sep 29, 2011 5:08 pm
Stoke is better than Barcelona.
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Re: Silvio Berlusconi believes AC Milan are better than Barcelona
by jibers Thu Sep 29, 2011 5:10 pm
Anti-DNA wrote:Stoke is better than Barcelona.
But didn't youguys lose in the spanish supercup?
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Re: Silvio Berlusconi believes AC Milan are better than Barcelona
by LeVersacci Thu Sep 29, 2011 5:13 pm
No we Master Bate'd them.jibers wrote:Anti-DNA wrote:Stoke is better than Barcelona.
But didn't youguys lose in the spanish supercup?
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Re: Silvio Berlusconi believes AC Milan are better than Barcelona
by Grande_Milano Thu Sep 29, 2011 5:37 pm
Not even worth of discussing, Silvio just plays
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Re: Silvio Berlusconi believes AC Milan are better than Barcelona
by Arquitecto Thu Sep 29, 2011 5:44 pm
Why does anyone here even take don silvio seriously?
Lighten up
Lighten up
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Re: Silvio Berlusconi believes AC Milan are better than Barcelona
by Potential Thu Sep 29, 2011 5:49 pm
They drew with Barcelona without their best player, their best Traquesta, two of their best defensive midfielder, without their best LB, and without their best defensive player (Bonera)... at Barcelona's home... ofcourse we are better, are you people delusional 
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Re: Silvio Berlusconi believes AC Milan are better than Barcelona
by Arquitecto Thu Sep 29, 2011 5:56 pm
Potential wrote:They drew with Barcelona without their best player, their best Traquesta, two of their best defensive midfielder, without their best LB, and without their best defensive player (Bonera)... at Barcelona's home... ofcourse we are better, are you people delusional
The views of Potential do not represent the view of Milan fans.
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Re: Silvio Berlusconi believes AC Milan are better than Barcelona
by Potential Thu Sep 29, 2011 6:07 pm
Arquitecto wrote:Potential wrote:They drew with Barcelona without their best player, their best Traquesta, two of their best defensive midfielder, without their best LB, and without their best defensive player (Bonera)... at Barcelona's home... ofcourse we are better, are you people delusional
The views of Potential do not represent the view of Milan fans.
My actual believe is that Barcelona are the best team in the world, however they are far from unbeatable and could be crippled using effective counter-attack and the uses of strength; a naive emulation of their game will not get you anywhere.
Don't play a high line, Barcelona through ball are deadly and if you play a high line they will score against you.
Play counter-attacking football, Barcelona biggest downfall is their best attribute, they attack in numbers, and should be weak to fast counter attacks.
Mark areas, Mark players. Have two defensive midfielders marking both of Xavi and Messi at all times; have them avoid serious tackles as Barcelona are able to make the best use of the referee.
Defend in numbers; make sure you keep atleast 6 players around the box when Barcelona are attacking.
Use muscle and height; Barcelona players are not very strong neither is tall, therefore use it to your advantage.
If you master the above strategies you will most likely not get beaten by Barcelona; but always be ready for the unexpected.
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Re: Silvio Berlusconi believes AC Milan are better than Barcelona
by xabi Thu Sep 29, 2011 6:12 pm
He is right
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Re: Silvio Berlusconi believes AC Milan are better than Barcelona
by jibers Thu Sep 29, 2011 6:26 pm
Potential wrote:Arquitecto wrote:Potential wrote:They drew with Barcelona without their best player, their best Traquesta, two of their best defensive midfielder, without their best LB, and without their best defensive player (Bonera)... at Barcelona's home... ofcourse we are better, are you people delusional
The views of Potential do not represent the view of Milan fans.
My actual believe is that Barcelona are the best team in the world, however they are far from unbeatable and could be crippled using effective counter-attack and the uses of strength; a naive emulation of their game will not get you anywhere.
Don't play a high line, Barcelona through ball are deadly and if you play a high line they will score against you.
Play counter-attacking football, Barcelona biggest downfall is their best attribute, they attack in numbers, and should be weak to fast counter attacks.
Mark areas, Mark players. Have two defensive midfielders marking both of Xavi and Messi at all times; have them avoid serious tackles as Barcelona are able to make the best use of the referee.
Defend in numbers; make sure you keep atleast 6 players around the box when Barcelona are attacking.
Use muscle and height; Barcelona players are not very strong neither is tall, therefore use it to your advantage.
If you master the above strategies you will most likely not get beaten by Barcelona; but always be ready for the unexpected.
Thank you sensei, now we all know how to do it, hell why don't you go and become a manager if you think it's that easy! You need a massive amount of luck to beat Barca.
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Re: Silvio Berlusconi believes AC Milan are better than Barcelona
by Adit Thu Sep 29, 2011 6:36 pm
Yes i agree with him,with MR.X aquilani the sky is the limit for them.
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Re: Silvio Berlusconi believes AC Milan are better than Barcelona
by Arquitecto Thu Sep 29, 2011 6:38 pm
Adit wrote:Yes i agree with him,with MR.X aquilani the sky is the limit for them.
Yet again you fail to see how recent crisis in Europe and Berlusconi loosing over 500 Million Euros over the summer completely put our plans to a stop.
smh
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Re: Silvio Berlusconi believes AC Milan are better than Barcelona
by Adit Thu Sep 29, 2011 6:42 pm
So chances of him spending big in january/next season is very low 
thank god you have transfer god gallaini.He will get some rejects for next to nothing.
thank god you have transfer god gallaini.He will get some rejects for next to nothing.
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Re: Silvio Berlusconi believes AC Milan are better than Barcelona
by Arquitecto Thu Sep 29, 2011 6:50 pm
Adit wrote:So chances of him spending big in january/next season is very low
January? I really don't know as I doubt it, but Berlu is quite unpredictable. Next summer? I am sure of it.
The real point is that Berlusconi's recent criticisms have made him curb his spending simply because he would further be under scrutiny if he spents millions on a club while raking in dirty money from the country itself.
The scandal and fine he is due to pay is really not that much damage to his Multi-billion fortune but for his image and political reasons based on the scandal, italia's economy and himself, he had to make this move and disappoint us.
Many experts speculate this will be his last term as prime minister and will definitely spend once he is free of that burden.
There is also the case that Milan, historically prioritize the winter mercato more then the summer although I still hold my doubts.
The Milan board were scouting from SA to all over europe to find the right player while Raiola was in London working on a big deal while reliable sources say it was fabregas. Others that we did monitor were Eriksen, Pastore, Witsel, Modric, and of course Scwiensteiger.
The deal unfortunately had to be stalled due to economic reasons. Lets see how it pans out as B&G usually never disappoint.
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Re: Silvio Berlusconi believes AC Milan are better than Barcelona
by PinePHresh Thu Sep 29, 2011 7:10 pm
Arquitecto wrote:
Lets see how it pans out as B&G usually never disappoint.
I sometimes always agree
There are rumors swirling about that Milan will sign a player from/via Genoa in January.
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Re: Silvio Berlusconi believes AC Milan are better than Barcelona
by uzonero Thu Sep 29, 2011 7:24 pm
we are by no means half as strong as barcelona. I believe that was just another of silvio's numerous jokes
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Re: Silvio Berlusconi believes AC Milan are better than Barcelona
by Doc Thu Sep 29, 2011 7:25 pm
Once again, the man birthday is Thursday which I assume is today. He may have been celebrating a bit too much when he said such things...
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