MBALMAYO – He was already "old Mendouga" when we met him for the first time thirteen years ago, and since then his face never changed: an ebony mask carved by the years, from which came a childlike smile illuminated by shining eyes. That’s because old Mendouga had a passion that kept him young; youth football, to which he dedicated many years of his life. He also shared that passion with his son, who became an Inter Campus coach.
The centre in Mbalmayo was the first in Cameroon and the first in Africa, which made him – and not just for chronological reasons – the "dean" among Inter Campus coaches. One day he took us to the middle of the forest, to a well-maintained clearing; the spot in which he dreamed of building his village’s football stadium.
As we stood perplexed by the oddity of the clearing in the trees, he stood in front of our puzzled faces and explained to us incredulous foreigners with one of his famous smiles that the spirits played football on that pitch at night, and because Cameroonians love football so much their souls play the game, even when they’re sleeping.
Now that he has passed on, it’s how we like to remember him: guiding his personal team of souls in the greatest league in the world.
MILAN – Honorary president Massimo Moratti gave an interview to Inter Channel at the Premio Internazionale "Una vita per il calcio" event this evening.
Asked about the recent Calciopoli appeal ruling, he said: "The people responsible for creating that situation, that world, that organisation have been proven guilty once and for all, and since it was something which I think interfered in Inter’s history while they were doing it, and not afterwards, it gives you an idea of the sort of difficulties Inter faced during those years. The huge doubts we all had at the time have finally been cleared up by the truth and I think it’s very important for Inter fans. It’s in the past now but it forms part of our history, of the character and essence of being an Interista, and Inter will do well to bear that in mind."
Commenting then on the team’s moment of good form, Moratti continued: "It was about time. Inter went through a difficult period caused no doubt in part by all the changes that were going on as well. Finally everything is clear. The team have met the new owner, who is a marvellous person. That’s reassured the players and the coach and the future looks rosier.
"Which player have I been impressed by? I don’t like to name names but I think Rolando is very good, he’s been playing very well, besides the usual lads from our Treble team who I still think are amazing. Of the newer players Kovacic impresses me – I think he played very well at the weekend and I’m convinced that Icardi will be a big player in the future. I’ve been impressed by all of them but your impression comes mainly from the results, so I expect and hope they can keep getting them."
Hello my friends. Here is the Serie A ROUNDUP for
the
Serie A Week 28, 2013 – 2014 Season on Saturday 15, Sunday 16, and Monday 17 March
2014, matchday 28.
One thing not changing is the Serie A leadership. Juventus are the
absolute leaders, practically without rival. Juventus keeping the first position and almost collecting the Scudetto after defeating Genoa at the Ferraris Stadium. Two goals ruled out for Juventus against Genoa. Then, incredible, Genoa could have taken the lead after Referee Mazzoleni granted a penalty to Genoa and goalkeeper Buffon stopping Emanuele Calaio’s penalty in the 72nd minute!!! Simply put, Juventus are on a solo flight to the Scudetto with only one apparently menace: AS Roma. The gap with Juventus now are of 14 points!! Roma will have to fight hard to keep the second position
because Napoli are desperately following them. Roma with 58 points and
Napoli with 55 points… just 3 points difference. It was the second
lost for Roma, and now, no margin of error… Roma have the advantage
of playing the home game against Udinese at the Olimpico Stadium.
The race towards the 3rd position continuing! Inter causing an upset at the Marc’Antonio Bentegodi Stadium by opening the score against Hellas Verona in the 13th minute with forward Rodrigo Palacio. A disappointment for Verona conceding another goal in the 63rd minute by Jonathan. This victory helps Inter jump to the 4th position, however, Fiorentina taking back the 4th position after defeating Chievo Verona. Fiorentina getting a penalty, but David Pizarro’s penalty was saved by goalkeeper Michael Agazzi.
Great achievement for Parma winning their 5th consecutive away games! Parma defeating AC Milan in San Siro with a 2-4. The ex Milan player forward Antonio Cassano scoring two goals. The final signature is by Jonathan Biabiany scoring the 4th goal of the game in the last minute. Definitely, it’s a crisis for AC Milan who were not only eliminated from the Champions League this season, but they won’t even make it to European competitions next season either…… bad, bad, bad situation for this U N R E C O G N I Z A B L E Milan. Milan going down from the 10th to the 12th position. It’s a disaster for Milan also being contested by the fans for the poor performance. Milan getting a blow in the 8th minute when Referee Celi gives a red card to goalkeeper Christian Abbiati resulting in the penalty converted by Cassano. Milan remaining with 10 players.
A ray of hope for Sassuolo leaving the 20th position after defeating Catania at the Mapei Stadium. Sassuolo jump to the 19th position while Catania go down to the 20th position. Another ray of hope is for Livorno leaving the relegation zone after defeating Bologna with a 2-1. Livorno jump to the 17th position while Bologna going down to the relegation zone in the 18th position.
Napoli not giving up to the 3rd position and claimed the full 3 points at the Olimpico di Torino Stadium in the 90th minute! A goal by forward Gonzalo Higuain enough to secure the victory and the race towards the second position.
Here is the situation. Juventus in the 1st position with 75 points and a positive goal difference of +45. AS Roma in the 2nd position with 58 points and a positive goal difference of +37. Napoli in the 3rd position with 55 points and a positive goal difference of +23. The Europa League zone. Fiorentina in the 4th position with 48 points and a positive goal difference of +17. Inter in the 5th position with 47 points and a positive goal difference of +17.
Relegation Zone: Bologna in the 18th position with 23 points and a negative goal difference of -20. Sassuolo in the 19th position with 21 points and a negative goal difference of -28. Catania in the 20th position with 20 points and a negative goal difference of -28.
Up to Round 28, Week 28 most scored goals in favor: Juventus scoring 64 goals
Up to Round 28, Week 28 most scored against: Sassuolo conceding 56 goals
Up to Round 28, Week 28 best defense: AS Roma conceding only 12 goals
Top scorer up to Round 28: Juventus forward Carlos Tevez with 15 goals
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Serie A Standing AFTER the game:
Hellas Verona, 7th position with 40 points and a negative goal difference of -3
Inter, 4th position with 47 points and a positive goal difference of +17
Disciplinary Situation: No suspended players for HELLAS VERONA.
1 suspended player for INTER: Juan Jesus
Inter causing the upset at the Marc’Antonio Bentegodi Stadium. It’s a disappointment for Verona as their chances to climb towards the top 6 positions are in risk. Inter for the moment jump to the 4th position with 47 points. Fiorentina can take back the 4th position if they defeat Chievo Verona on Sunday to reach 48 points.
Inter opening the score in the 13th minute. A combination starting by midfielder Jonathan evading Hellas Verona defenders to make a right footed assist to forward Rodrigo Palacio defeating goalkeeper Rafael from close range with a right footed shot in the center. It’s the 13th goal this season for Palacio and a super way to celebrate his contract renewal with the Club until 2016.
In the 27th minute, protest from Hellas Verona players asking for a penalty. Closeup action showing Inter defender Andrea Ranocchia bringing down forward Luca Toni. However, Referee Banti does not think is a penalty while players keep protesting. Coach Andrea Mandorlini also protesting from the bench.
First half ending 55% ball possession Hellas Verona and 45% ball possession Inter.
Inter increasing the score in the 63rd minute! Nothing to do for Hellas Verona goalkeeper Rafael, but the great moment is for Jonathan scoring with a left footed shot in the bottom right corner.
Here is HELLAS VERONA official starting lineup by coach Andrea Mandorlini:
Click the video to watch the highlights of the match Hellas Verona vs Inter, Saturday 15 March 2014, Marc’Antonio Bentegodi Stadium, Verona, Italy, Serie A Week 28
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By Anna Italia 
The Europa League zone. Fiorentina in the 4th position with 48 points and a positive goal difference of +17. Inter in the 5th position with 47 points and a positive goal difference of +17. 
Top scorer up to Round 28: Juventus forward Carlos Tevez with 15 goals
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What do you think of the results? Which players surprised you or disappointed you and why?