UEFA has just released the 20 clubs with the highest salaries in Europe. Real Madrid ranks first with a total expenditure of 270 million euros to take care of their sparkling star. Barcelona only reached number three on this list.

Risks of Real Madrid habits accumulate stars, salaries swelled into the clouds. Figures 270 million euros per season just for this sector, obviously incredible because no European club could match Real Madrid. The closest competitor is Manchester United, the total expenditure reached 263 million Euro.

Meanwhile, there are three clubs that get a big cash injection from the sheikhs in the Arab world: Manchester City, PSG and Chelsea, but the third was not yet able to get into the biggest three clubs terboros in the salary issue. Three clubs were still lost to Barcelona at a cost of 248 million euros.

While the Bundesliga, only lists one club in the top 10. Who else if not Bayern Munich with 218 million euros. It also shows the great difference between Bayern with 17 other clubs in the German Bundesliga. The reason, the Borussia Dortmund club number two in this league, can only give a salary € 108 million euros, or less than half belonged to Bayern Munich.

The Italian league, diminishing, Juventus recorded only in the top 10. Bianconeri issued 184 million euros per year for salaries, however, their competition with other clubs is quite thin. Under the existing Juventus AC Milan with 162 million euros, followed by Internazionale and AS Roma.

Here are 20 clubs with the biggest salary in Europe.

1) Real Madrid - € 270 million
2) Manchester United - € 263 million
3) Barcelona - € 248 million
4) Manchester City - € 245 million
5) Paris Saint-Germain - € 235 million
6) Chelsea - € 231 million
7) Bayern Munchen - € 218 million
8) Arsenal - € 199 million
9) Juventus - € 184 million
10) Liverpool - € 172 million
11) AC Milan - € 162 million
12) Zenit St Petersburg - € 128 million
13) Tottenham - € 126 million
14) Inter Milan - € 121 million
15) Schalke - € 114 million
16) Atletico Madrid - € 113 million
17) Roma - € 109 million
18) Borussia Dortmund - € 108 million
19) Wolfsburg - € 102 million
20) Galatasaray - € 98 million

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Serie A standings changes likely to occur at the end of this week. Odds just one point, Fiorentina (18) and AS Roma (17). Fiorentina are already three weeks at the top of the Italian league. Convincing 4-1 victory over Inter who drove the squad made by Paulo Sousa stood there.

Fiorentina last week could be displaced from that position after losing 1-2 to Napoli, but they helped because some clubs that are below it failed to win. Sunday (25/10/2015) night, Fiorentina back can be a great challenge to maintain the top position. In front of their own supporters will be against AS Roma.

AS Roma comes with a very impressive record. They won the last three games in Serie A, where in the period had scored 12 goals. AS Roma are very prolific scoring can also be seen in the Champions League, after they drew 4-4 against Bayer Leverkusen.

In the last four meetings in Serie A, AS Roma won more dominant with three wins and a draw, but head to head last two teams led La Viola as the more unggulkan. In the Europa League last season mengalahkankan Fiorentina AS Roma with a 4-1 aggregate.

If the match at the Artemio Franchi end in a draw, Inter Milan could use it to climb to the top of the standings. Inter Milan now in the top three standings with 17 points. Diungulkan they can win while on a visit to Palermo.

Palermo is actually undergoing okay at the start of this season after collecting seven points from the first three games. But in the last five games they are just one win and four defeats swallow.

Juventus Stadium, Juventus will try to continue its efforts creeping up to the top position of the standings against Atalanta. In the middle of the performance is still far from consistent, Atalanta could present a problem for the Bianconeri. In the last seven games in Serie A Atalanta just swallow a defeat. The rest is four wins and two draws.

Also will try to rise up and rediscover his confidence is AC Milan. After only a 1-1 draw with Torino last week, will face Sassuolo Rossoneri at the San Siro. Playing at home alone no guarantee of Milan will win. In five meetings with Sassuolo, Milan can only be two wins and three defeats.

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Fixture Italian Serie A this weekend will be open to the Stadium Olimpico Grande Partita in between AS Roma vs AC Milan on Friday ( 04/25/2014 ) . Both teams are in the middle of the trend of victory in the last few games so the predicted tight battle at the Olimpico later .

AS Roma is still a slim chance they hunt for the Scudetto this season certainly will still lose the best players . Francesco Totti , Miralem Pjanic , and Gervinho is set to be a Roman attack in this fight . The absence of Mattia Destro also not too influential for Il Lupi . Last week , Rome was able to win 0-1 over Fiorentina even without the top score . At that time , the only goal scored Rome by Radja Nainggolan.

Meanwhile , Milan are determined to win at the Olimpico to get their ticket to European competition next season . Five consecutive wins in the last five games as a sign that the increasingly Clarence Seedorf strategy with talent possessed Milan , but that should be noted , five Milan victory is achieved only over small teams like Chievo Verona , Genoa , Catania , and Livorno , plus over Fiorentina . While this time against Milan is facing Roma , a team in the middle of the outstanding performance of the season .

Rome is a complete team . They are also the team that conceded the least among the other contestants . It has been shown how the quality of defense possessed by the Romans , "said Seedorf .

In later matches , a number of stars still be absent . Besides Destro , Rome also still left Kevin Strootman , Mehdi Benatia , and Federico Balzaretti . While in Milan , there are names like Michael Essien , Keisuke Honda , Valter Birsa , Nigel de Jong , and Bryan Cristante are absent from this exciting game .

Estimated Lineups AS Roma vs AC Milan:

Roma ( 4-3-3 ) : 26 . Morgan De Sanctis ; 13 . Maicon , 2 . Rafael Toloi , 5 . Leandro Castan , 3 . Dodo ; 16 . Daniele De Rossi , 44 . Radja Nainggolan , 15 . Miralem Pjanic ; 8 . Adem Ljajic , 27 . Gervinho , 10 . Francesco Totti .
Coach : Rudi Garcia

Milan ( 4-2-3-1 ) : 32 . Christian Abbiati ; 25 . Daniele Bonera , 17 . Cristian Zapata , 13 . Adil Rami , 21 . Kevin Constant ; 4 . Sulley Muntari , 18 . Riccardo Montolivo ; 23 . Adel Taarabt , 22 . Kaka , 7 . Robinho ; 45 . Mario Balotelli .
Coach : Clarence Seedorf

Head to head AS Roma vs AC Milan:

16-12-2013 : AC Milan 2-2 AS Roma
12-05-2013 : AC Milan 0-0 AS Roma
22-12-2012 : AS Roma 4-2 AC Milan
24-03-2012 : AC Milan 2-1 AS Roma
29-10-2011 : AS Roma 2-3 AC Milan

Prediction : Roma 2-1 Milan

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The results of the Italian Serie A match between Juventus vs Fiorentina 2014 ended with a 1-0 victory hosts , Sunday ( 03/09/2014 ) at the Juventus Stadium . With this victory , the increasingly widening gap with Juventus AS Roma and Napoli, both of which will compete later . This season new Juventus suffered one defeat in Serie A and the results obtained from Fiorentina . So, I wonder if the Juventus squad so eager to avenge the defeat.

Juventus was able to play a more dominant than Fiorentina in the game . Having the opportunity of Lichtsteiner failed to produce a goal , there next kick from Tevez who also was wide of the goal net . The hosts finally made ​​the cheer Juventus in minute 42 . A kick from Kwadwo Asamoah failed to anticipate by Neto and the ball nestled in the net . 1-0 .

Fiorentina try to retaliate . Gomez got a chance in the 60th minute after receiving a pass from Pasqual . However , the ball bounced his shot . Matos also make the entry of the line of attack is more dangerous Fiorentina . The best chance came in the 80th minute when a header from Matos still hit the goalpost Juventus . Vincenzo Montella 's men continue to find a goal back , but until the referee ended the game , still no more goals were created .

FT. Juventus 1-0 Fiorentina

Rodrigo Palacio became a hero Nerazzurri victory in the 27th week match Italian League 2014 between Inter Milan vs Torino at the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium , Sunday ( 03/09/2014 ) . With this result , it is Inter getting closer to defeated Fiorentina from Juventus at the weekend . Both teams such as hard in developing the game . Both Inter and Torino still play carefully so that almost no chances created at the beginning of the game .

Created new opportunities for Inter in the 26th minute . Guarin played well and then cross off that greeted Palacio 's header , but the ball can still be anticipated by Padelli . Four minutes later , Inter the lead . Receiving feedback from Cambiasso , Rodrigo Palacio 's header past the top of the head and into the net Padelli Torino . 1-0 .

Inter are still not satisfied with the one goal advantage . Cambiasso played well in midfield and he had a good feed at Icardi which could be a golden opportunity to convert into goals . Unfortunately , the young Argentine striker failed to capitalize .

Entering 53 minutes , Inter asked the referee awarded a penalty . Icardi who received feedback from Guarin fall too easily when he gets contact from Rodriguez . Inter players demand was rejected by the referee .

Torino is not without opportunities . 59 minutes , Cerci trying hard to break down Inter's defense . Unfortunately, the ball still secured him Handanovic .

Inter then still diligently attacking defense Torino . However, the goal of the Palacio still be the only goal that is created in this game .

Results Serie A Italy March 10, 2014 

FT Udinese 1 - 0 AC Milan
FT Catania 1 - 1 Cagliari
FT Juventus 1 - 0 Fiorentina
FT Bologna 0 - 0 Sassuolo
FT ChievoVerona 2 - 1 Genoa
FT Inter 1 - 0 Torino
FT Lazio 0 - 1 Atalanta
FT Parma 2 - 0 Hellas Verona
FT Sampdoria 4 - 2 Livorno
SSC Napoli ? - ? Roma

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Italian Serie A match between Udinese vs AC Milan at the Friuli stadium , Saturday, March 8, 2014. Clarence Seedorf as Milan coach still insists that his team still has the right mentality to get back to winning ways . Last week , Milan was recently lost to Juventus and make them struggle to qualify for Europe next season is getting heavier . Moreover, Milan was exposed to a busy schedule . After the match at the Friuli , AC Milan had to fly to Madrid in order to determine their own destiny in the second leg round of 16 Champions League against Atletico Madrid in 2014 . Milan must win for Atletico in the first meeting were able to beat them 0-1 at the San Siro .

" This team still has a good mentality . It is a difficult period for us and we have to continue our good performance before. " Our respect for Udinese . We currently only focus on them and will think about Atletico Madrid after that , "said Seedorf .

Meanwhile , Udinese also was in a situation that is not good this season . After the last few seasons could enliven the competition in the European zone , this season Francesco Guidolin 's men had to fight in the bottom half . Currently I Zebrette is in position 15 standings .

" We are currently focusing only can ensure themselves how to survive in Serie A as soon as possible . We had a tough game against Milan and to the preparation we had to do , " said Guidolin .

Estimated composition Udinese vs AC Milan :

Udinese ( 3-5-1-1 ) : 22 . Simone Scuffet ; 75 . Thomas Heurtaux , 4 . Naldo , 11 . Maurizio Domizzi ; 3 . Allan , 8 . Dusan Basta , 34 . Gabriel Silva , 7 . Emmanuel Badu , 37 . Roberto Pereyra ; 32 . Bruno Fernandes ; 10 . Antonio Di Natale .
Coach : Francesco Guidolin

Milan ( 4-2-3-1 ) : 32 . Christian Abbiati ; 20 . Ignazio Abate , 25 . Daniele Bonera , 13 . Adil Rami , 28 . Urby Emanuelson ; 34 . Nigel de Jong , 18 . Riccardo Montolivo ; 10 . Keisuke Honda , 23 . Adel Taarabt , 22 . Kaka, 11 . Giampaolo Pazzini .
Coach : Clarence Seedorf

Head to head Udinese vs AC Milan :

January 22, 2014 : Milan 1-2 Udinese
October 19, 2013 : Milan 1-0 Udinese
February 3, 2013 : Milan 2-1 Udinese
September 23, 2012 : Udinese 2-1 Milan
February 11, 2012 : Udinese 1-2 Milan
Prediction : Udinese 1-1 Milan

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Results of the 2014 Champions League AC Milan vs Atletico Madrid ended with the score 0-1 . Playing at the San Siro , goals by Diego Costa on 83 minutes to put Atletico ahead in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 . Thibaut Courtois in the Atletico also be key vs. Milan to make the move to the Vicente Calderon camp second leg more comfortably . Shown with a 4-2-3-1 scheme and relies on Mario Balotelli up front , AC Milan 's Clarence Seedorf who led the first round with the actual diving well . Indeed , they had started the game slowly . In contrast , Atletico diving slick approach in the San Siro , but over time , Milan began to get the opportunity . Kaka shot hit the post in the 14th minute . After Thibaut Courtois saves over Andrea Poli 's header in the 18th minute , the hosts still generate another chance Kaka and Mario Balotelli , but the score remained 0-0 until halftime .

AC Milan are still trying to demolish Atletico . This can be seen from the number of shots they are quite striking , but more are wasted. 58 minutes , Courtois was again important for efforts to rescue Adel Taarabt . Coach Diego Simeone wants a few changes in the last 20 minutes. Substitution of Arda Turan with Cristian Rodriguez to make a fresh attack . Similarly, the camp host who rely Giampaolo Pazzini to replace Mario Balotelli .

 Atletico Madrid finally managed to score a goal in minute 83 . Starting from a corner kick that failed captain Gabi discarded by defender Milan , Diego Costa scored his 27th of the season . Milan jerks , but not enough time to find a goal back . They fell at home , and may be no Serie A representative in the quarter-finals .

Goal : Diego Costa '83

Lineups AC Milan vs Atletico Madrid :

AC Milan ( 4-2-3-1 ) : Abbiati , De Sciglio ( Abate '26 ) , Rami , Bonera , Essien , Poly ( Constant '85 ) , Emanuelson , de Jong , Kaká , Taarabt , Balotelli ( Pazzini '77 )

Atlético Madrid ( 4-4-2 ) : Courtois , Godín , Juanfran , Insua , Miranda , Mario Suárez , Koke , Raúl García ( Adrian Lopez '80 ) , Arda Turan ( Cebolla Rodriguez '74 ) , Gabi , Diego Costa

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Clarence Seedorf decided to end the long career as a footballer . Furthermore, the man from the Netherlands will soon occupy the coaching chair at AC Milan . " I am here to announce that I will be retiring after a career of 22 years , " Seedorf said at a press conference , accompanied by his agent Deborah Martin and Botafogo president Mauricio Assumpcao .

Seedorf himself in the last 1.5 years in the Brazilian League career with Botafogo and his name has been mentioned as a prospective candidate Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri after future speculated later . When Rossoneri Allegri decided to dismiss yesterday , rumors grew stronger and Seedorf even rumored to have signed a contract of 2.5 years to be allenatore club 's fashion capital .

Seedorf was immediately decided to contract with Botafogo in the middle of the road and to accept the proposal Milan . It is estimated that Seedorf will watch the match Milan vs Spezia in the Coppa Italia .

" The decision is difficult , but I am satisfied with the achievements during my career and what I have given here , in Botafogo , " I am happy to leave this team who have qualified for Libertadoreds and I left the club in good shape , especially in terms of mentality and spirit fighting . Seedorf said .

" Milan ? We will meet again . 1.5 years experience here has been to make me more mature and these steps will help me , that is as Milan coach , who hired me precisely and elegantly , " he said .

" I hope Brazil can do well in the World Cup and maintain their pride . Thank you , " as reported by the Italian Football completion .

Seedorf start his football career at Ajax Amsterdam and become the first player to win the Champions League with three different clubs , namely Ajax (1995 ) , Real Madrid (1997 ) , and Milan ( 2003 and 2007 ) .

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AC Milan coach position was vacant after the club sacked Massimiliano Allegri . Two candidates were immediately appear to replace Allegri . Both are Clarence Seedorf and Filippo Inzaghi is none other than former Milan player himself . Seedorf is already strongly associated allenatore Milan will be in the next season or when Allegri's contract is up at the end of this season . Because it turns Allegri had to stop earlier , Seedorf reportedly was ready to train faster Rossoneri . Seedorf is still currently playing in the Brazilian club , Botafogo , but he could move at any time without penalty if the saw gets contract clause there .

" There is a clause that states that Clarence Botafogo could leave at any time without the penalty , unless he went to play for another club , " said Deborah Martin , a representative of the camp Seedorf .

Meanwhile , Milan management also did not rule out the possibility for Pippo Inzaghi to coach the senior team until the end of the season . Pippo itself now is the Milan youth team coach . It may be that management Milan already have a scenario to allow Pippo coached the senior team until the end of the season to then give the job to Seedorf at the start of next season . Milan itself is currently temporarily handled by Mauro Tassotti .

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Milan - AC Milan finally decided to fire coach Massimiliano Allegri of seats . Less impressive performance shown by the Rossoneri this season be the main cause . When a visit to the stables continued Sassuolo in the Italian league on Monday ( 01/13/2014 ) , Milan who had superior twice , must defeat with a final score of 3-4 . Quat -trick packaged by Domenico Berardi be the cause of defeat I Diavolo Rosso .

As a result of that defeat, Milan is currently stuck in the top 11 Italian league standings , which stood at 22 points . They were just a set of points is six points clear of the red zone inhabitant . The result , one of the sources in Milan have given leaked to the media in Italy , the Italian Football , that the club would make a decision on the fate Allegri Monday .

Questions about the fate of Milan coach Allegri finally missed after Milan 's official website announced the dismissal Allegri . " AC Milan announces that the decision applies directly Massimiliano Allegri and his staff dismissed as first team coach , " said Milan 's official website .

" AC Milan would like to thank you for Allegri and his staff for all the things that have been done , and hopefully they can achieve success . " For a while Mauro Tassotti will be assigned to lead the team , "added the statement .

Allegri came to Milan in June 2010 . In his first season , he managed to present the Scudetto for Milan . In the second and third season , Allegri also took his team sat in the position according to age is in the Milan bench , but in the fourth season , Milan has decreased dramatically under the Livorno -born coach . Allegri has actually been agreed to be removed at the end of the season , but the dismissal was happening faster and now makes Milan must immediately find a replacement .

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MILAN - AC Milan is ranked 13 Italian Serie A standings. The match AC Milan vs Atalanta at the San Siro Stadium , this evening , a milestone to continue to tread the trail towards a better place . If it fails , the sacking of coach Massimiliano Allegri scent increasingly visible . The emergency situation was realized two leading players of AC Milan midfield , Riccardo Montolivo and Riccardo Saponara . Incidentally , both of them got a heavy responsibility as traffic control the ball , either as a starting point anchoring and decisive attack .

Both admit the atmosphere of the dressing room and each time be on site training , feels different . " Tense into the main menu , although we must calmly as possible in the face Atalanta . Three points should be achieved if we do not want to continue to decline. Luckily , Atalanta should not be too dangerous , " said Montolivo , yesterday , at the Italian Football .

While Riccardo Saponara admit , when subdued atmosphere of the match Inter Milan made ​​sure , the full amount will be immediately obtained his colleagues , and will continue to do so until the end of the competition . " I have to be optimistic. Huge team AC Milan , although we also have to share concentration in the Champions League , " he said .

Saponara was the main figure of special attention . But failed to bring victory against the rivals , 22 -year -old midfielder is considered to appear brilliant . Not surprisingly , the players , putting 184 cm is considered to have high potential to continue to grow , and become a new force in the Rossoneri team . Platforms owned Saponara will explode on the second occasion that will be given Allegri . In front of Atalanta 's defense , it should not be difficult for players born in Forli is to put pressure continuously .

" Saponara is a very exciting partner in the practice site . Talent was only needed an hour to fly , and it will break after the receipt of the competition . Determine She will be part of the rest of the way AC Milan towards the end of the season . Atalanta will feel how creative Saponara , " said Montolivo .

Allenatore Massimiliano Allegri admitted , Saponara development into one of the most rapidly over a row of other young players . He believes , if Saponara played together in front of Montolivo , maximum results will diraih.Sinyalemen Allegri has been clarified when training . They are both likely to be a crutch for the movement of Kaka and Balotelli , or Alessandro Matri - Balotelli .

" I am optimistic that this will work , even if the last record will be present ahead of the game . Technically , Saponara - Montolivo AC Milan into a new force , " said Allegri .

The victory is the hope of Milan supporters seemed to be realized. The guests had a poor record when away games , which have not won in five games in a row , but that also needs to be noted , Il Diavolo Rosso also only won once at home , in the five games at the San Siro . 1-4 crushing defeat of Juventus in their own homes on giornata 17 gave evidence of the weakness of the defense system Atalanta . Coach Stefano Colantuono regard , met AC Milan became the best test for a defense system that has improved throughout the holiday middle of the competition . Minus Mario Yepes and Lionel Scaloni is a big problem for Colantuono . Likewise with Denis German bomber dropping quality .

Lineups AC Milan vs Atalanta:

AC Milan: Christian Abbiati, Mattia De Sciglio, Andrea Poli, Cristian Zapata, Riccardo Montolivo, Daniele Bonera, Urby Emanuelson, Nigel de Jong, Kaka, Alessandro Matri, Mario Balotelli.
Coach : Massimiliano Allegri.

Atalanta: Andrea Consigli, Guglielmo Stendardo, Cristiano Del Grosso, Mario Yepes, Cristian Raimondi, Giacomo Bonaventura, Maxi Moralez, Carlos Carmona, Luca Cigarini, Davide Brivio, German Denis.
Coach : Stefano Colantuono

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Match Derby Milan between Inter Milan vs AC Milan in the Italian Serie A , Sunday ( 12/22/2013 ) future . Inter Milan and AC Milan brings high confidence to win . when the two teams meet in the Milan derby Interestingly , this action is believed to be in balance because of the absence of important players on each team .

Inter Milan will certainly not reinforced by Ricky Alvarez next week . Argentine players had to sit out due to a red card he received against Napoli . " Unfortunately we will not be able to play Ricky Alvarez are expelled and we will miss him , " said senior midfielder Esteban Cambiasso .

AC Milan will be without captain and regulating the rhythm of the game , Riccardo Montolivo . Similar to the case of Alvarez , Montolivo should be absent for serving any accumulated yellow cards . " We had six days to prepare for the derby , yet we would be without Montolivo and it was really disappointing , " said coach Massimiliano Allegri told Milan Channel .

Despite missing Alvarez and Montolivo , each faction ambition out as winners . After against AS Roma , Allegri stressed the importance of restoring the players mentally and physically to be ready to fight Inter Milan . " We have to prepare myself as best as possible . They would without Alvarez and we will without Montolivo . Means that the game is balanced , " said Allegri .

Inter Milan are currently in a better position in the standings , ambitious to win after last week's 2-4 defeat of Napoli . The game will at once be the first Milan derby for Inter's new President , Erick Thohir .

" We understand what the meaning of this game for Inter tifosi , we know this is a special game and the position in the league is not a problem . We expect to reach three figures are important for our development , " said Cambiasso .

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Classic match grande partita will be presented in giornata 16 Serie A match continued when AC Milan vs AS Roma at the San Siro on Monday ( 12/16/2013 ) . Despite the second place team in the standings board adrift six steps, but it still does not diminish the prestige contest between two teams that have a long history in Italian .

The following data and facts about the match AC Milan vs AS Roma :

- Match AC Milan vs AS Roma 's is the match between the two at 163 in all competitions , like any good Serie A Coppa Italia . Nearly half to win Milan . Overall, AC Milan recorded 73 wins 49 draw and 40 other games belong to Roma , with 239 goals versus number 175 .

- During the meeting , the match occured in Serie A , with 158 matches . AC Milan won 72 times . At home , Milan also appeared dominant , with 45 victories and 18 draws. The remaining 16 games , belong to Roma .

- AC Milan's Marco Amelia will not reinforced , Matias Silvestre , Valter Birsa , Robinho and Stephan El Shaarawy who are all injured .

- AS Roma went into the game with a relatively healthy squad . Francesco Totti comeback with predictable diving Federico Balzaretti and Marco Borriello sidelined due to injury , Miralem Pjanic due to yellow card accumulation .

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Match AC Milan vs Ajax in the Champions League match day 6 will take place on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 . Coach Massimiliano Allegri admitted his team will not play just for the series . Meanwhile , Ajax must win to ensure a ticket to the last 16 of the Champions League . With 8 figures bagged this time , Milan played it pretty safe . They do not need to be hooked by Ajax hunt three points and thirst seventh straight victory in all competitions .

Allegri said , " We are in a neat progression if you see the results of the match . Crucial match tomorrow . Series is pretty , but the target is still a win . Ajax is a young team that was looming , but we played at home . We must be aggressive and competitive . " In this game , Milan could be amplified by Stephan El Shaarawy who has been entered as a substitute in the match against Livorno . In addition , Giampaolo Pazzini and Mattia De Sciglio also be reliable , but can not display the Rossoneri still Ignazio Abate , Robinho , and Valter Birsa .

No less serious a stronghold of deputy Italian League . Frank de Boer called his team have the same opportunities to Milan to step up to the last 16 . According to him , if Ajax performed with actual levels , three points will be obtained at the San Siro .

" They will try to survive and hold the ball . Kaka and Mario Balotelli is a great player . We do have to be careful , but we also exploit the empty space Milan . We have to do our best . "

Ajax has a poor record in the last two away games , smothering Barca and Celtic . They also lost Nicolai Boilesen . However , there are expectations that the figure of Davy Klaasen in the last four games pack 5 goals , including a hat-trick goal to NAC Breda last weekend . Milan is not only ambitious to secure a ticket to the last 16 . They also risked prestige Italian League . Until this moment , with the postponement of the match Juventus , there are no representatives of Serie A who qualify . Impossible if then they refused to budge from Ajax last away win in the Champions League occurred on October 18, 2011 .

Estimated Lineup AC Milan vs Ajax:

AC Milan ( 4-3-1-2 ) : Abbiati ; Poly , Mexes , Zapata , Emanuelson ; Montolivo , De Jong , Nocerino ; Kaka, El Shaarawy , Balotelli .
Ajax ( 4-3-3 ) : Cillessen ; Van Rhijn , Veltman , Moisander , Ligeon ; Klaassen , Blind , Serero ; Schone , Hoesen , Fischer .

Head to Head AC Milan vs Ajax:

02/10/2013 Ajax vs Milan 1-1
09/12/2010 Milan vs Ajax 0-2
29/09/2010 Ajax vs Milan 1-1
27/11/2003 Ajax vs Milan 0-1
09/17/2003 Milan vs Ajax 1-0

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Lionel Messi remove tore past his goal drought with 2 goal against AC Milan times in a Champions League match on Thursday ( 7/11 ) . The special appearance No. 10 Barcelona made ​​it back in the eternal pursuit of his rival , Cristiano Ronaldo . Before the match against Milan , King Leo indeed had experienced problems . Dry his tally . After scoring a goal in the San Siro , La Pulga no longer sharp in front of goal . Real Madrid , Celta Vigo and Espanyol see the Messiah ' barren ' , but the 2 goals that were collected Leonel Messi at Camp Nou last night to remove the crisis period . Coach Gerardo Martino who before the game defending desperately fellow Argentine , again giving praise .

" Leonel Messi played a phenomenal game . He is bright , both in one -on-one , as well as its ability to disassemble the opponent's defense . He is very fast . He can do the revolution appearance in just three days ( previously not scored ) to create a show like this today . " Gerardo Martino also admitted his actions put Lionel Messi - Neymar - Alexis Sanchez , known as ' NEMESIS ' caused by the performance of three very good , however , Martino also reiterated his desire to play all Barcelona attacker held alternately .

With 2 goals he scored in the game against Milan , Lionel Messi has scored 6 goals in total . It has now closed to within 2 goals of Cristiano Ronaldo alone . The eternal rivals , the total already packed 8 goals in just four appearances . Between two strong candidates winning the Ballon d'Or in 2013 , a figure that nicks Zlatan Ibrahimovic goal reached 7 . Who among them will be the top scorer in the Champions League final later?

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Barcelona : Barcelona again meet AC Milan in Champions League qualifying Group H on Wednesday ( 11/06/2013 ) at the Camp Nou . Two contrasting situation is being hit each club . Barcelona may still unstable due to nicks unbeaten in all competitions both La Liga and the Champions League . While Milan is being dropped because result constantly negative results in serie A. The latest when Milan defeated Fiorentina 0-2 at home to San Siro . This is the fourth consecutive match in serie A is not able to make a clear Milan. This won Milan coach Allegri Masimiliano very stressed before the match against Barcelona . Although , he tried to play it cool .

" I am responsible for what happens in this team . We must analyze everything and get ready to undergo season . Important not only match against Barcelona , " Allegri said after the game against Fiorentina .

The game will certainly very difficult for Milan . Allegri is still remembered in the head probably how Barcelona beat Milan 4-0 at Camp Nou in the Champions League last 16 last season . At that time , Milan only needed a draw or lost 1-0 , but Lionel Messi became inspiration through the creation goals . However, Milan still can not be underestimated . Although always bite the finger every time conference Barcelona , but Milan always provide evidence could complicate the Catalan club . Of the last 13 meetings , Barcelona is statistically superior . The details 5 wins, 5 draws and 3 defeats .

If the record of 5 draws the second meeting of the club , it could be concluded if the match is not going to be easy for both teams . Barcelona defender Javier Mascherano threat Milan knew it . He said the club had a tradition Mode City in Europe . They have the status , tradition and class , " said the Argentine defender . " They did not get a good start in the beginning of this season , but they can be seen from the game if they want to show you something . Not only against us but also when it lost to Juventus . "

Looking at these facts , the score is still possible in the game later . This result is quite safe for both teams . Thus , Barcelona and Milan collecting 8 points 6 points , but a victory would be a mandatory thing for Barcelona . You see , Barcelona want as quickly as possible ensure that qualified from the group stage . 2-0 could happen in this fight .

Lineups Barcelona vs AC Milan

Barcelona : Victor Valdes , Dani Alves , Gerard Pique , Javier Mascherano , Martin Montoya ; Xavi Hernandez , Sergio Busquets , Andres Iniesta ; Alexis Sanchez , Lionel Messi , Neymar

Coach : Gerardo " Tata " Martino

AC Milan : Amelia Maro ; Kevin Constant , Philippe Mexes , Cristian Zapata , Ignazio Abate ; Sulley Muntari , Nigel de Jong , Riccardo Montolivo ; Kaka , Mario Balotelli , Valter Birsa

Coach : Massimiliano Allegri

Head to Head Barcelona vs AC Milan

23/10/2013 Milan 1-1 Barcelona

13/03/2013 Barcelona 4-0 Milan

02/21/2013 Milan 2-0 Barcelona

04/04/2012 Barcelona 3-1 Milan

29/03/2012 Milan 0-0 Barcelona

24/11/2011 Milan 2-3 Barcelona

14/09/2011 Barcelona 2-2 Milan

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Match between AC Milan vs Barcelona in the Champions League third day match will be held on Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at San Siro . Everyone would have forgotten ' Remontada ' that occurred last season . Barcelona seemed to lose hope since losing 2-0 at San Siro , fought back to beat Milan 4-0 at Camp Nou . Now , the seventh time in the last three seasons , the two teams met again .

Milan and Barcelona suffered a different fate in the domestic competition . In the last game , Max Allegri's squad a 1-0 win over Udinese . In contrast , Tata Martino for the first time felt a draw in La Liga after being held 0-0 Osasuna .

Unfortunately the home side in complete condition . Mario Balotelli can indeed be played despite otherwise be absent , but there is no name Giampaolo Pazzini , Stephan El Shaarawy , or Daniele Bonera and Mattia De Sciglio .

While Barcelona . Lionel Messi was able to play at El Sadar , and the possibility of choice Tata Martino . Captain Carles Puyol will also ensure the strong back line . Just Jordi Alba who still have to get treatment for injuries .

In three recent trip to the San Siro , Barcelona won 1 win , 1 draw and 1 defeat . Now , Max Allegri asked his troops very seriously . He said as quoted by UEFA , " Since the arrival of Neymar , Barcelona attack line change . He made Barcelona the front row over ' inside ' . We must guard even for 100 minutes . "

Tata Martino , also must think about the game El Clasico against Real Madrid after this fight . For him , " the new Madrid against AC Milan thought after that is a tough team . We have to play like we know , did not give space sekecilpun Milan and stop the counter-attack . "

Who wins ? Could be , Milan are now in the wind if the prism of the results of the last game and the San Siro turf conditions that never fun Barcelona , Amen draw seems to be fair to both teams .

Estimated Lineup C Milan vs Barcelona:

 AC Milan ( 4-3-1-2 ) : 1 - Amelia ; 20 - Abate , 17 - Zapata , 5 - Mexes , 21 - Constant : 18 - Montolivo , 34 - Nigel de Jong , 4 - Muntari ; 14 - Birsa ; 45 - Balotelli , 7 - Robinho

Barcelona ( 4-3-3 ) : 1 - Valdes ; 22 - Alves , 3 - Pique , 14 - Mascherano , 21 - Adriano ; 6 - Xavi , 16 - Busquets - Iniesta 8 ; 9 - Alexis , 10 - Messi , 11 - Neymar .

Head to HeadAC Milan vs Barcelona

March 12, 2013 FC Barcelona vs AC Milan 4-0

February 20, 2013 AC Milan vs Barcelona 2-0

3 April 2012 Barcelona vs AC Milan 3-1

March 28, 2012 AC Milan vs Barcelona 0-0

23 November 2011 AC Milan vs Barcelona 2-3

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Barcelona will go to the San Siro against AC Milan in the third match day of the Champions League group phase . Coach Gerardo Martino is still not able to lower left back Jordi Alba and midfielder Ibrahim Afellay due to injury . The other players are not taken the trip to Milan is Isaac Cuenca since recovering from a prolonged injury . Besides this trio , Tata could lose all their best players such as Lionel Messi , Andres Iniesta , Neymar , Xavi Hernandez , Cesc Fabregas , Gerard Pique to Dani Alves .

Milan still has not announced the squad against Barcelona , but the Rossoneri unlikely to be strengthened Mario Balotelli , Christian Abbiati and Mattia De Sciglio due to injury . Milan's match against Barcelona will be led by German referee Felix Brych .

Prestige among the Italian League and Spanish League in midweek certainly heating up. AC Milan which is the greatest strength of Europe in the 90s, fought match with Barcelona which until two seasons ago the team predicated on the continent super blue. The last meeting of the two teams, when Barcelona crushed 2-0 at San Siro and the Rossoneri's 4-0 slaughter, to mirror how she cried duel will take place on Tuesday, October 22, 2013.

Barcelons squad against Milan : Victor Valdes , Pinto , Olazabal ; Montoya , Pique , Puyol , Mascherano , Bartra , Adriano , Dani Alves ; Fabregas , Xavi , Iniesta , Jonathan Dos Santos , Busquets , Song , Sergi Roberto ; Pedro , Alexis Sanchez , Messi , Neymar , Tello

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Diego Maradona is likely to attend the match between AS Roma vs Napoli , in the event the Serie A on Friday . Napoli , who currently ranks second , Roma is trying to destroy the plan of eighth victory in a row .

Maradona , who helped Napoli win two Serie A titles in 1987 and 1990 , will receive an award from the Italian newspaper on Friday in the area around the Olimpico Stadium . Although the possibility of its presence will add a sense of glamor to the " Derby del Sole , " match between the two top teams in southern Italy has pledged entertaining performances early in the season .

Roma under the French coach , Rudi Garcia , started the season very fantastic . Until the seventh week , the Giallorossi continued to reap victories , which makes them solid at the top of the standings , two points ahead of Napoli and defending champions Juventus.

Not only that . AS Roma , who finished last season ranked seventh , also showed very promising aggressiveness . The reason , they packed 20 goals and conceding only one goal . Still, the team appeared a number of criticisms of the Italian capital . Stated that the Roma have faced big teams this season , although they have beaten one of the Serie A giants , Inter Milan , with the score 3-0 at the San Siro two weeks ago .

This game will bring together the two most impressive coaches in this season . Garcia and Napoli coach Rafael Benitez , to face each other for the first time this season . Both had met when Liverpool coach Benitez is still dealing with French side Lille , on the European stage . Benitez also believes that the absence of Roma from continental competition this season benefit Francesco Totti and his friends .

" We are not afraid of any team , but this will be a difficult game for us , Rome also has an advantage over us because unlike us , they only play once a week , while we have the Champions League . Was able to make a big difference . " Benitez said .

Argentine player Gonzalo Higuain , who missed due to injury , has practiced this week and is ready to appear to defend Napoli . Former Real Madrid striker is likely to be a starter .

Diego Maradona reveals like the Italian star, Mario Balotelli.

World football legend , Diego Maradona , the star revealed kecintannya Italy , Mario Balotelli . In the question and answer session in Milan , not long ago , Maradona like Balotelli after the Manchester City striker , sent a photo of himself was smoking a Cuban cigar . My first contact with Mario Balotelli when he sent me a photo of himself smoking Cuba . I love it , and I laughed , " Maradona said , as quoted from Dailymail , Thursday ( 17/10/2013 ) .

One of the world 's best players , then give advice to players AC Milan 's mainstay . Argentine man , apparently so know how it feels to be one of the most sought after players on the planet . I would like to talk with Mario Balotelli , and explained to him all the bad experiences I have had , " said Maradona .

Despite being a huge fan of Balotelli , Maradona just put Balotelli as the fourth best player in the world behind Lionel Messi , Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar . The former Napoli star also admitted one day to return to his former club as manager after Rafa Benitez left. " When Benitez meninggalkanbya , I want to be a coach of Napoli .

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Roma - Perfection AS Roma in Serie A will get a serious test this weekend . The Giallorossi will be challenged by a team who currently occupy the second position , Napoli . Under the command of a new coach Rudi Garcia , Roma was started the season very well . They always took full points in the first seven games . Top of the league was under their control . Rome also seen the awesomeness of their statistics in seven games early . Francesco Totti and friends . be the most productive team to notch 20 goals . That is closest to them is that Napoli has made ​​18 goals .

In addition to earning , Roma also very tough when defending . They only conceded 1 goal , better than Napoli who conceded four goals . Roma and Napoli , disputing two points in the Serie A standings , will compete in the strength Olimpico on Saturday ( 19/10/2013 ) . This match will be the hottest game in giornata 8 .

In addition to being the host , Roma also has the added advantage of the game against Napoli . Because it is not competing in Europe , they could devote all his focus to the game . Instead , Napoli had to think about the Champions League match against Marseille in the middle of next week . but also not too superior Roma each host Napoli . In the last five games at the Olimpico , they won twice , drew twice and lost once .

This game will also be a great race event between Totti and Marek Hamsik . The two players did is good-good start to the season . Roma Totti became the motor with a donation three goals and six assists , while Hamsik Napoli is a mainstay with a score five goals .

AS Roma vs Napoli is not the only big match in giornata 8 . At the Artemio Franchi , Fiorentina will await the arrival of the last two seasons champions , Juventus .

Fiorentina currently occupy sixth place standings with 12 points . Meanwhile , Juventus is third with 19 total points . La Viola can take advantage of the split focus of Juventus , who travel to the headquarters of Real Madrid in the Champions League , the middle of next week . but , they have a bad record every time they met Bianconeri at home .

The last time when the host Juventus Fiorentina win was in December 1998 . After that , they were eight draws and four defeats in all competitions .

In other matches , Inter Milan recently purchased Erick Thohir official will visit the headquarters of Torino . This is a great opportunity for the Nerazzurri to rise after the previous two games detained humiliated1-1 Cagliari and 0-3 Roma .

Milan host Udinese dark horse team in the San Siro . Rossoneri required to achieve full points if you do not want to be more scattered in the competition . They now occupy the 12th position with eight points , behind 13 points from Roma .

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Valencia central defender , Adil Rami will be loaned out to AC Milan in the winter transfer window in January 2014 to come. There is an option for the Serie A club to have Rami fully at the end of the season .

Adil Rami himself , through the days that are not fun at Mestalla . The problem is what else if not the courage to criticize openly the coach Miroslav Djukic . At the beginning of the season , Valencia did not appear convincing and had suffered four straight defeats . Rami disloyal attitude that makes the president Amadeo Salvo confirmed , the French players will never be eligible to play again for Valencia . In addition , the club also sentenced 27-year -old man with a pay cut for a week .

Decisions club ' pause ' Rami 's football career , and led to his move to San Siro . Adil Rami is now practicing with the Rossoneri . however , he is not eligible to appear for the Italian League club until next January when the transfer window re-opens .

Prior to his career at Valencia , born in Bastia defender competed in the French league . Mentas of Frejus , who also became his boyhood club , Rami digaet by Lille and performing for five years for the club . At the Mestalla camp , he has appeared in 74 games and scored 5 goals . This season , since the outburst to Miroslav Djukic , automatic Rami has never once appeared to Valencia .

AC Milan have added a new squad while the transfer window just opened in January. Rossoneri managed to borrow Adil Rami to strengthen the back line. News regarding recruitment by Rami is known after Valencia issued an official statement regarding the transfer.

"Valencia CF and AC Milan have reached an agreement for the transfer of the player Adil Rami to the club from Milan in the winter transfer market," said an Valencia official statement quoted by Football Italia .

Milan will borrow Rami of Valencia until the end of season 2013/2014. Team 'Red and Black' has the option to buy-back 27-year-old with a nominal value of 7.5 million euros while lending period expires.

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