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Rossi close to another world title after Indianapolis win

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September 15, 2008

Valentino Rossi won the Indianapolis GP on a heavy rain and windy weather.

Rossi was declared the winner of the race after just 20 laps when the race was red-flagged because of the heavy weather.
Nicky Hayden from Honda came second while Rossi‘s teammate Jorge Lorenzo arrived third.
This was his seventh win of the season, fourth in a row, and 69th in the top category.
Rossi leads the standing with 87 points over Casey Stoner with only four races left.
Rossi needs just one point to assure his eight world title of his career.
“Il dottore” declared that he was hoping for the red flag because it was getting dangerous.
Also Casey Stoner the defending champion was disturbed by the weather.

Milan in crisis after 2-0 defeat in Genoa

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September 15, 2008

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After loosing their opening game against Bologna, Milan registered their second defeat at Genoa.

Giuseppe Sculli opened the score in 30th minute and Diego Milito converted a penalty in the 90th to seal the victory for Genoa.

Despite having in the starting line-up Ronaldinho, Shevchenko and Kaka, the last one has just returned after an injury, Milan was unable to find the goal.
Ronaldinho and Shevchenko were inefective and they were substituted early in the second half.
After this lose Ancelotti‘s position is putted under pressure.Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani declared that Ancelotti‘s position is still safe but “he better stop loosing”.
Milan are now second from the bottom, but Ancelotti, who is at the helm for eight seasons now, is sure that he will solve the problems.

Injuries hit Roma

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September 14, 2008

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Roma has a whole list of injuries to deal with, defenders Juan and Mexes, goalkeeper Doni, midfielders Perrotta and De Rossi and forwards Totti and Vucinic.

The Giallorossi were penalized by the absences in Saturday’s match against Palermo. Roma lost 3-1 to Palermo.Roma took the lead after Baptista’s goal but Palermo fought back to turn the score in their favor.
The Giallorossi could manage only a 1-1 against Napoli in their Serie A opening.
Roma will start the Champions League campaign next week against Romanian champions Cluj.

It remains to be seen how coach Luciano Spalletti will manage the situation.

Ronaldo returns from injury

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September 13, 2008

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Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to return from injury next week.

Ronaldo was expected to be out until October after the operation at the right ankle.
Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson declared that the recovery was shorter than was previously thought and that Ronaldo is training already with the first team. Ferguson mentioned a couple of weeks ago that Ronaldo is following a recovery program with the physios and fitness coach.
Despite being fit to play for the derby match against Liverpool is hardly to believe that Fergusson will use Ronaldo.
Ronaldo is set to be in the starting line-up in the Champions League match against Villareal on Wednesday.
Ronaldo had a perfect season with Manchester last year winning both Champions League and Premier League.
He was also awarded with the “best Premier League player” and “best forward” by Uefa.
Ronaldo was associated with a move to Bernabeu whole summer but he finally decided to stay for at least one year.

Can Inter win the Champions League?

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September 12, 2008

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After winning three consecutive titles in Serie A, Inter have now great expectations in Champions League also.

Inter hasn’t succeeded in the European Cup since 1965 and Massimo Moratti expressed his desire to win the most wanted club trophy.
Inter has a great history, collecting 2 Intercontinental Cups, 3 European Cups, 16 Scudetto and 5 Italian Cups.
Inter boss Jose Mourinho is very confident that his side can do a great job in Champions League this year.
Mourinho who prefers an attacking formation with 3 players in front declared that he is happy with the squad and the conditions at the club.
Inter has one of the biggest squads from Serie A and not only.
The Nerazzurri will play next game against Catania this weekend.
The European adventure begins next week when Inter will meet Panathinaikos.
Mourinho has a personal record of 98 home games without a loss in the last 5 years.
I think that Mourinho will impose his style and this year will bring the European glory for Inter.