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“Balotelli for sale. The restart of Italian Football. Zeman Cagliari show. Moratti-Inter divorce,” Front Pages La Gazzetta dello Sport, Corriere dello Sport, and Tutto Sport from Thursday 3 July 2014

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Good morning my friends.  How are you?  Ready for work or school?   Another day off, World Cup games will resume on Friday 4 July with the quarterfinals!!  Serie A market going wild and now even AC Milan reportedly saying that forward Mario Balotelli is for sale…and not just at any price, but for €30 million.

I love the headlines on how to restart to improve Italian football. Come on guys, it’s just unacceptable to see Italian football doing so bad… plus the outburst from Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentis sending everybody home…  Hum?  do you agree with De Laurentis suggestion of having Serie A reduced from 20 to 16 teams?

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Here are the front pages from Italy main Sports newspapers La Gazzetta dello Sport, Corriere dello Sport, and Tutto Sport from Thursday 3 July 2014

 

La Gazzetta dello Sport
Front Page, Prima Pagina
Thursday 3July 2014

Change or disappear
Italian football, Year Zero
National disaster
The death of Ciro
Here is how to restart
The crisis of our ball is serious and complicated not just a matter of naming candidates to govern it.
We inquire on the bad things and look to understand on how to heal them.

First episode:
The talents lost: a look into the youth systems.
Strama: “We need B teams right away.”

The surprise
Galatasaray want Prandelli and the ex-coach is very tempted
He would restart from the Champions League and from…
Muslera, his destiny could cross with that of Mancini, candidate for Italy after his goodbye from Istanbul.

Market
Juve now double up with Iturbe and Morata
The Argentine tweets: “Patience, only the final swoop is needed.” And Berlusconi jr. pampers Balotelli: “He is number one.”

The news, but Nicchi says no to technology
“Referees with spray in Serie A and Serie B.”

Brazil 2014
A World Cup without owners
Great balance, a lot of surprises and tomorrow it restarts like this.
The eight group winners go to the Quarter-Finals: the level remains high.
Neymar encourages the Selecao: “The psychologist helped us.”

The testimony
Escobar’s brother: “Passion has returned in Colombia.”

 

Photo: Front Page - Prima Pagina La Gazzetta dello Sport Thursday 3 July 2014, Giovedi' 3 Luglio

 

Corriere dello Sport
Front Page, Prima Pagina
Thursday 3July 2014

Nastasic, Roma-Juve challenge
City request for Benatia. Iturbe, Bianconeri ultimatum.

De Laurentiis attacks football
“Everyone at home!”
“For the federation there should be a commissioner, Serie A with 16 clubs and no limit on non-EU’s. In B and Lega Pro there should be young Italians.”

Prandelli, at the end yes to the Turks
Galatasaray convince the ex-coach of the national team.

Towards the Quarterfinals
World Cup for eight: Messi the star, but the German cocktail is perfect

Moratti-Inter is divorce: He doesn’t appreciate Thohir’s direction

Milan have decided, Balotelli for sale for €30 million

Zeman unleashed: “With Cagliari because I believe in the project.”

Photo: Front Page - Prima Pagina Corriere dello Sport Thursday 3 July 2014 - Giovedi' 3 Luglio

 

Tutto Sport
Front Page, Prima Pagina
Thursday 3July 2014

Juve emissary in Manchester.
Voila’ Evra
The Bianconeri return to push for the Frenchman who has given his ok. But United must still be convinced. A collaborator of Conte’s in Brazil to see Balanta against Neymar in person.

Iturbe: blows with AC Milan. Sanchez is farther.

Exclusive interview
Nocerino to Toro, what a move
Cairo and Petrachi on the move: the midfielder joins Toro on loan from Milan who will pay half of his wages. And Quagliarella…

He attacks De Rossi and heats up the fans.
Cagliari, Zeman show: “Astori is up for sale.”

Fiorentina: Octavio from Botafogo.
Gila towards China. Borriello to Genoa?

Mazzarri signs: “Inter at the top.”
AC Milan, for Balotelli there is Monaco or Liverpool

Photo: Front Page - Prima Pagina Tutto Sport Thursday 3 July 2014 - Giovedi' 3 Luglio

 

 

Kaka Letter to AC Milan fans: “Leaving the place you call home is always a tough decision”

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Kaka one of the most loved AC Milan player just leaving home to start another adventure.  Kaka  says good bye to AC Milan, but leaving his firmly gratitude and love for the team he calls “home.”

This is the letter written by Kaka to the AC Milan fans.

Leaving the place you call home is always a tough decision. But home it’s not only the place where our heart is, it’s also the place where your heart will always be. And for me, this place, is AC Milan.

During both times I’ve played here, even more important than the championships we won, it’s my personal growth as a player.

This club awake on me the most important elements of a player: happiness and love for the sport.

This love that I have, and will always keep for the club and my fans.

Love can be a number: 22.

Now I’m leaving home again, heading to the next challenge. But I leave a gift to my fans, one of the most important things I have here.

My number will stay with you. An exclusive symbol of my life and career at AC Milan, in form of respect for everything you guys mean to me.

It’s good to have a home, but it’s even better to receive love and support from everyone. I hope all my fans can keep supporting me on this next step.

With all love and respect,

Kaká

Kaka deja el AC Milan

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Kaka Letter Italian Version

Lasciare un posto che chiamiamo casa è sempre una decisione difficile. Ma casa non è solo il luogo dove lasciamo il nostro cuore, è anche il luogo che ci portiamo sempre nel cuore. E questo posto, per me, è il AC Milan.

Durante questi due momenti, ancora più importante delle vittorie, è stata la maturità che ho guadagnato come giocatore.

Questo club mi ha insegnato l’elemento più importante per un giocatore: l’amore e la felicità nello sport.

Affetto che provo, e sempre avrò per il club e tutti i tifosi.

Un amore simbolizzato da un numero, il 22.

In questo momento devo lasciare nuovamente questa casa, e affrontare una nuova sfida. Ma regalo ai miei tifosi la cosa a cui tengo qui di più.

Lascio il mio numero, che resterà per sempre e esclusivamente qui al Milan, come segno del rispetto per tutto quello che rappresentate per me.

È bello avere una casa. È ancora meglio ricevere l’affetto e il sostegno di ognuno di voi. E conto su di voi in questa nuova tappa.

Con affetto e rispetto,

Kaká

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Deixar o local que chamamos de casa é sempre uma decisão difícil. Mas casa não é apenas onde nosso coração está, casa é o lugar que sempre estará no nosso coração. E para mim isso é o AC Milan.

Durante essas duas passagens, ainda mais importante do que os grandes títulos que conquistamos, foi a maturidade que desenvolvi como jogador.

Foi este clube que reacendeu em mim o que há de mais precioso em um jogador: a alegria e o amor pelo esporte.

Amor que tenho, e sempre terei pelo clube e pela nossa torcida.

Amor simbolizado em um número: 22.

Neste momento terei que deixar minha casa novamente para partir para um novo desafio, mas deixo aqui um símbolo como lembrança aos torcedores.

Deixo para trás meu número, que ficará para sempre e exclusivamente na minha carreira no Milan, como um gesto de respeito por tudo que vocês representam para mim.

É bom ter uma casa, é muito bom ter o apoio e o amor de cada um de vocês e conto com a torcida nessa nova etapa.

Com muito carinho e respeito,

Kaká

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“Kaka leaves AC Milan. Inter retire Zanetti Shirt #4. Lazio signs Parolo. Suarez apologizes to Chiellini,” Front Pages La Gazzetta dello Sport, Corriere dello Sport, and Tutto Sport from Tuesday 1 July 2014

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Good morning my friends.   Coffee anyone or tea?  I have my Peppermint tea with a low calorie cake.  Hope you are doing fine.  My goodness sake! There is finally a moment of honesty with Uruguay forward Luis Suarez finally admitting that he did bite Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini!!!  What makes me happier is to see Chiellini already forgiving him and wishing Suarez that the FIFA might reduce his suspension.  That’s class! Bravo Chiellini.

Let me tell you so many things going on with Serie A transfer market causing a big turning point among Milan fans.  It’s official Kaka leaves AC Milan and saluted the fans while majority thanking him for what he represented.

Another transfer market is Inter president Eric Thohir confirming the naming of the ex Inter Captain Javier Zanetti as Vice President.  Moreover, I am so happy for this great gentleman.. Zanetti’s shirt number 4 will be retired now in honor of his contribution to the Club.  Come on guys, no matter whether you root for another team, but the fact is that Zanetti can only be admired.

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Here are the front pages from Italy main Sports newspapers La Gazzetta dello Sport, Corriere dello Sport, and Tutto Sport from Tuesday 1 July 20132014

 

La Gazzetta dello Sport
Front Page, Prima Pagina
Tuesday 1 July 2014

The turning point. Meanwhile Kosovo offer him a place where he can play immediately.
Suarez finally admits: “Yes, I bit Chiellini”
The Uruguayan on Twitter: “I am sorry and I ask for forgiveness. It will not happen again.”
The Azzurri star: “I’ve already forgotten about it, I hope they reduce your ban.”

France and Germany will square off in the quarter-finals in the Maracana.
Pogba and Ozil,
There is Europe
A goal from the young Juve star launches France against Nigeria (2-0 final).
The Germans also suffer: they beat Algeria (2-1) only in extra-time with a back heel from Schurrle and a left footed striker from the ex-Real Madrid player.

Argentina-Switzerland today
Sabella crowns Messi: “With him we can win the title.”
The Coach: “He is like Maradona, he will make us win.”
USA against Belgium. Obama pushes them forward and the audience is greater than the NBA finals.

Italian Football Federation. The president of the Dilettanti is the favorite for the presidency.
Tavecchio on pole position. Barbara: “A youngster is better.”
The assembly on August 11, there is the risk of a remote commissioner. Then right after the choice of a new coach: Tardelli comes up.

Milan, the Brazilian says good bye
Kaka gifts the number 22: “It will only be yours, I will change my number.”

Zanetti, number 4 retired and Thohir nominates him as vice-president

Photo: Front Page - Prima Pagina La Gazzetta dello Sport Tuesday 1 July 2014, Martedi' 1 Luglio Luis Suarez finally admits: "Yes, I have bitten Chiellini"

 

Corriere dello Sport
Front Page, Prima Pagina
Tuesday 1 July 2014

 

What a struggle Germany. Pogba goal, France ok

Argentina risk everything: There is Switzerland

Barbara Berlusconi: “Space for 40 year old’s.”
“Let’s change this calcio.”

  • The heir to the Cavalier asks for a change, people and new ideas are needed.
  • No agreement on the after-Prandelli, it will be decided by the successor to Abete.

Tavecchio: “For the coach no millionaire contracts”

The Interview / 1
Trapattoni: “Mancini is the right man.”

The background
Now the minority look for a name for the president

The Interview / 2
Ranucci: “It is time to renew, a Renzi is needed.”

Official way to the market
Lazio-Parolo: yes. The day of Iturbe
The midfielder signs for five years with the Biancocelesti. AC Milan, meeting for the winger today, Juve relaunch.

Thohir opens up to Cerci.

Future at risk
Registration stop for for Reggina, Brescia and Siena

Photo: Front Page - Prima Pagina Corriere dello Sport Tuesday 1 July 2014, Martedi' 1 Luglio

 

Tutto Sport
Front Page, Prima Pagina
Tuesday 1 July 2014

 

Toro unleashed!
The season with the return to Europe begins: Granata at work today with Benassi and Ruben Perez. Agreement with Malmo: Jansson available right away.

The Juve transfer market heats up amidst renewals and departures.
Buffon 2016. Vucinic leaves
The goalkeeper will clinch an option for 2017 as well. The Montenegrin to Abu Dhabi for €6 million, money that Marotta can use for the assault on Iturbe.

Germany suffer and go through. Pogba leads France. Suarez asks for forgiveness

Inter, Thohir speaks: “Cerci? I like him.”
The Nerazzurri are looking at player options to lower the value.
Zanetti’s number 4 is retired.

The rescission is official.
AC Milan, Kaka says goodbye: “Never again with the number The rescission is official.
The Rossoneri’s last deal with Raiola will be the sale of Balotelli.

Five-year deal. The president will not stop: “A signing for the defense will soon arrive.”
Lotito announces: “Parolo to Lazio.”

Perotti to Genoa, Lazaros to Verona

Gonalons: no to Napoli.
De Laurentiis looks to Sandro. Roma and Fiorentina retry for Adriano.

Photo: Front Page - Prima Pagina Tutto Sport Tuesday 1 July 2014, Martedi' 1 Luglio

 

 

 

Inter President Eric Thohir on Transfer Market and Budget

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Here are the declarations of Inter President Eric Thohir on Monday 30 June 2014 after a  board meeting responding to journalists  in Milan, Italy.
How do you feel about the new season and how did the board meeting go?

“The board meeting was basically about the budget for UEFA because Financial Fair Play is getting closer and closer and as we’re playing in the Europa League and maybe in the future in the Champions League we need to make sure we follow the rules. So it’s important that the budget is there. Most of the board meeting was spent discussing the budget. The other issues we discussed were about bringing in some new members to the management team. So we’re hiring a marketing director and looking at international sponsorships because to compete with the other clubs in the world you need to create more revenue. By bringing in a new team on the revenue side we hope we can compete with the big clubs, and I think Inter is one of the big clubs.”

Did you formalise any decisions about the staff, Zanetti or Cordoba for example?

The management have reached an agreement with captain Zanetti. He’s going to be the club’s vice president for two years. The owners and the management agree on retiring his number 4 jersey. There will of course be a lot of movement in the first team. There are ongoing discussions between myself, Marco Fassone, Piero Ausilio and the coach on how we can improve the team, not only on the pitch but also off it. I don’t want to say that one person is good and another is not but we want to improve things. We want to consolidate the team as a united team with new targets, because last year’s target is already in the past and now we need another target, which is to stay in Europe – that’s very important. We cannot be out of Europe. We have to be in there.”

Will Mazzarri have a team to compete for a place in the Champions League? 

We need time to be able to compete in the Champions League. The most important thing for us at the moment is that we’ve achieved our Europa League target. It’s important to have a strong team but I think a lot of people are often mistaken about teams. If you look at the World Cup, a team like Costa Rica can qualify. If you take the value of the Costa Rica players, it’s only about €26 million, compared to Italy with something like €250 million, and yet they still win. But it’s important to have a strong team: not only their characters and the way they play but most importantly we have to create a unified team.”

Will M’Vila be the midfielder to replace Cambiasso?

“It’s too early to say because as you know in Italy sometimes the market is still moving two weeks before the window closes. This will be my first year experiencing this sort of transition at the club. It takes time.”

Is it true that Atletico Madrid want Icardi and Handanovic? Have you received any offers?

“What I heard from the sporting director is that Atletico are interested but at the end of the day it’s our decision whether to keep or to sell. Right now it’s important for Inter to build a strong team for next year so I don’t think there is a decision or a discussion about these players. We definitely want to keep them at the moment.”

Do you like Cerci?

“I said a while back that Cerci and Immobile in the starting eleven for the national team would be good. It doesn’t necessarily mean I like them as individuals…”

Will you give Mazzarri another year on his contract?

“The management are having discussions with coach Mazzarri to extend his deal by one year and hopefully we’ll sign an agreement soon. So we’d then have two full years with him and I think it would be right to have two years with him, because last year was a transition year. Now the challenge for this year and next year is to build a team together with him. Because I really believe that during a transition like this we can’t just change. I need stability in the team. It’s good to grow with Mazzarri and at the same time we need to find players who can play together.”

What is Inter’s real goal for next season?

“I mentioned before that our target is European football and after that we’ll see. You never know. Costa Rica qualified, didn’t they? Let’s see if the US can also go through against Belgium!”

31 January 2014, Erick Thohir at Inter training in Appiano Gentile