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Inter back in DC
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WASHINGTON, DC – Having flown back in to the capital from the West Coast last night, the Nerazzurri resumed training at Catholic University this afternoon. Walter Mazzarri split his charges into two groups for today’s workout: there was a recovery session for those who played against Real Madrid, while the remainder did a warm-up then drills on technique, shooting and agility, followed by a series of high-intensity training games.
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Photos: Real Madrid Training, UCLA, Sunday 27 July 2014 for AS Roma in the International Champions Cup
By Anna Italia
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Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti (ex AC Milan coach) directing a recovery training session on Sunday 27 July 2014 at the UCLA North Athletic Field ahead of the game against AS Roma in the International Champions Cup in Dallas, Texas. Training with 15 players including basic warm up exercises, a variety of drills, which incorporated fitness training with ball work while goalkeepers training separately. Eight of the players that started against Inter Milan did not train on the grass: Carvajal, Diego Llorente, Lucas, Pepe, Illarra, Isco, Gareth Bale and Nacho.
The first player to arrive for training was goalkeeper Iker Casillas. Real Madrid counting now with forward Cristiano Ronaldo who arrived in Los Angeles yesterday Saturday 26. Cristiano was not part of the game against Inter and followed a light individual training with fitness coach Santi Lozano including stretching, jogging, running to recover from injury. Defender Alvaro Arbeloa joined the rest of his teammates. Positive news is that Fabio Coentrao also joined his teammates for training because in the past days he followed individual training to recover from injury.
Here is the situation. Real Madrid looking to defeat AS Roma after losing against Inter Milan on penalty shoot outs: Real Madrid 1- 1 Inter Milan on Saturday 26. However, Roma also losing their first game, Manchester United 3 – 2 AS Roma. Simply put, Real Madrid and Roma objective is to win this match. Surely, a special game for Ancelotti who played for AS Roma from 1979 to 1987 making 171 appearances and scoring 12 goals. Undoubtedly, Ancelotti is well informed on what’s going with AS Roma including transfer market and game quality. (Ancelotti’s press conference.) It’s now up to AS Roma coach Rudi Garcia to prepare the perfect match and claim a victory, or for Ancelotti to conquer the Roman gladiators.
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Anna Italia reporting on Real Madrid training for italiansoccerseriea.com at the UCLA North Athletic Field on Sunday 27 July 2014. Behind is coach Carlo Ancelotti already directing the training.
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Real Madrid and Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas arriving for the training while giving some autographs to fans before.
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Real Madrid goalkeeper Diego Lopez ready for the training
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Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos and midfielder Xabi Alonso acclaimed by the fans before training.
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Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric followed by the press before training and taking time to greet fans.
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Sergio Ramos on his way to the pitch for training …
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Here is Cristiano Ronaldo supervised by fitness coach Santi Lozano while warming up with a light jogging.
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Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas getting back in shape
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Goalkeepers training …. Iker Casillas, Diego Lopez, Jesus.
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Real Madrid Assistant Coach Fernando Fierro signing autographs
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Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos controlling the ball during practice.
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Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti giving instructions to midfielder Xabi Alonso
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Cristiano Ronaldo continuing jogging while his teammates trained on the pitch.
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Cristiano Ronaldo ending training and now back to the dressing room
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Fans chanting the name of Cristiano Ronaldo who thanked them back by taking photos and giving autographs
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Real Madrid goalkeeper Jesús Fdez after training
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Sergio Ramos signing shirts, posters, photos while fans chant “Sergio, Sergio, Sergio.”
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This is it. Real Madrid training is over and now ready for the next International Champions Cup match, AC Milan vs Manchester City. See you later my friends. Real Madrid will play against AS Roma on Tuesday 29. Roma will look to redeem themselves after losing: Manchester United 3 – 2 AS Roma.
#AskKovacic: Mateo responds to the questions
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WASHINGTON D.C. – It was an in-depth chat with Mateo Kovacic as he responded to fans from around the world on Twitter. The midfielder spent nearly an hour answering the questions that were addressed to Inter’s profile with the #AskKovacic hashtag. Here’s a selection of his answers, covering subjects such as Inter, the national team, the World Cup and more.
What do you feel when you play football?
“Football is my life. I love this sport and I’m happy when I play.”
What do you think of Vidic?
“Vidic is an amazing player with vast experience. We need someone like him.”
What’s it like to play in a World Cup at 20 years old?
“It was a dream I had since childhood. Unfortunately we didn’t play as we know how and could have done better.”
What is your favourite position on the pitch?
“Anywhere in midfield. Perhaps in the hole behind two strikers.”
Had you always thought about playing football, or did you have other ideas as a kid?
“I only ever thought about football. I never imagined anything else.”
What do you think of Mauro Icardi?
“He’s a nice lad and a great player. I hope he goes on to score tons of goals for us!”
What are your hobbies in Milan?
“I go all over the city and I like to ride my bike in the centre. Or I stay home and watch films.”
How will you celebrate your first goal for Inter?
“First I have to start scoring, then I can worry about that…”
Who have you become best friends with?
“With those who speak my language, like Kuzmanovic and Handanovic. But Juan is a friend as well. It’s a good group.”
What are your career objectives?
“I’d love to win the Champions League, that’s everyone’s dream. I’d like to be successful with Croatia too.”
How have the crowds in the USA greeted you? Is it strange to play in stadiums that aren’t built for football?
“I think football will keep growing in the USA. I understand the appeal of MLS now.”
Who is your favourite Inter player and the one you talk with the most?
“I’ve learnt loads thanks to Handanovic. He’s a consummate professional.”
At what age did you start playing football?
“At 5 years old. I also played 5-a-side.”
The best moment of your career?
“Signing for Inter. At the World Cup? That will come next time.”
Your opinion on the new shirts?
“I really like them. They’re beautiful.”
Why should Americans support Inter?
“Because we’re FC Internazionale: we were born international.”
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“Inter defeat Real Madrid. Roma lost to Manchester United. Balotelli like Ibrahimovic?, Chicharito maybe Inter,” Front Pages La Gazzetta dello Sport, Corriere dello Sport, and Tutto Sport from Sunday 27 July 2014
By Anna Italia
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Good morning my friends and happy Sunday! What a beautiful morning and I am feeling so energetic. How are you? Headlines giving priority to the latest scandal regarding the favorite candidate of the Italian Football Federation, Tavecchio, for a racist statement.
There is one headline making me say, really? hum? is precisely the declaration by AC Milan goalkeeper Christian Abbiati. Why? Oh well, here we go and you might disagree or agree. According to Abbiati, forward Mario Balotelli can be decisive like it was Zlatan Ibrahimovic, but only if Balotelli gives his maximum. Well, well, well, I totally disagree with Abbiati. There are no comparisons even if Balotelli gives his maximum. Ibrahimovic is unique and have proven in many years and with different teams (Juventus, Inter, AC Milan, PSG) to be “a decisive player” to win the league. Balotelli has not fully shine. True, I agree that Balotelli is a super talent, but that’s not enough to be a consistent crack like Ibrahimovic. In any case, Tutto Sport stating that Balotelli has one month to convince Inzaghi and AC Milan, or else!. Your take?
Ah.. hold on… continuing with my happy mood. I love the headline on Inter hypnotizing Real Madrid with goalkeeper Juan Pablo Carrizo and forward Mauro Icardi! Yep! You bet I was doing my cheerleading for Carrizo! Inter playing in the International Champions Cup was the only Serie A team to win Real Madrid 1- 1 Inter Milan because AS Roma lost to Manchester United despite playing well Manchester United 3 – 2 AS Roma. Previously, AC Milan who lost “badly” to Olympiacos will play today against Manchester City and Balotelli expected to play against his ex team.
As for transfer market, according to Tutto Sport, there is still interest for Manchester United forward Javier Hernandez “Chicharito” to join Inter Milan… Will this work? Do you think Hernandez fits Inter’s playing style? It’s a fact that Inter need to sign a top forward considering they have listed only three for this season:
All 3 Argentinian forwards, Rodrigo Palacio, Mauro Emanuel Icardi and Rubén Botta who is more an attacking midfielder. Surely, Chicharito would have better chances to be in the regular lineup than at Man U warming up the bench, but I don’t see him at Icardi’s level… And you?
Here are the front pages from Italy main Sports newspapers La Gazzetta dello Sport, Corriere dello Sport, and Tutto Sport from Sunday 27 July 2014
La Gazzetta dello Sport
Front Page, Prima Pagina
Sunday 27 July 2014
The case. Storm around the favorite candidate to guide the Italian Football Federation
Tavecchio, political case for his racist statement
The protest of the fans explodes on the web. The government is disappointed and the PD considers it unrepresentable. He defends himself and not giving up
Editorial
Now take a step back
Nibali, Paris is yours!
In the United States
Icardi and Carrizo hypnotize Real Madrid
It’s Inter in penalties
The forward reaches Bale for the 1-1
Ok Vidic and M’Vila
The other challenge
A good Roma closer to the achievement in the Manchester United show
Van Gall ace on the 3-0, but Pjanic from 60 meters and Totti start the comeback: 3-2
The interview
Abbiati: “Balotelli like ibra? Yes, if he gives his maximum”
Milan’s goalkeeper exalts the work of Inzaghi. Mario in the pitch against Manchester City
What craziness. The police avoid the worst
Three goals of Lazio to Peruggia
But immediately clash among ultras
Corriere dello Sport
Front Page, Prima Pagina
Sunday 27 July 2014
Roma scares the United
Manchester on 3-0: magic by Pjanic and Totti: almost a comeback
The Federcalcio case
Racist joke, Tavecchio under fire
Delrio irritated. The PD asked for the resignation
The President apologizes: ” I am not racist”
A contract of top player until 2018
Pogba D’Oro (Pogba of Gold)
- Juve decided to protect the Frenchman, the signature is close
- Done deal for Romulo, now the forward: Lukaku or Osvaldo
Towards England
Cavani breaks with PSG the auction starts
Tour, it’s the triumph of Nibali “I thank the antidoping”
Tutto Sport
Front Page, Prima Pagina
Sunday 27 July 2014
Even politics takes the field
Tavecchio storm and FIFA observes
Darmina between Granata present and future
“Toro, I love you and I stay. But…”
Juve is dealing with the Frenchman
Pogba 2019
Marotta and Raiola, the agent of the midfielder, been discussing about the renewal contract for a long time, and by now in a definition stage. The salary referring to a 3.2 millions per season, plus another million for bonus.
The nationals arrive today in Vinovo: Pirlo meet again Allegri
Tonight back to the pitch
Balo, one month to convince Inzaghi and Milan
Summit, attorney and Thohir
Inter turnover on Hernandez
Guarin – United
