Football Transfer: Manchester City Aim To Replace Robinho With Ronaldinho

Football Transfer Report: Manchester City Aim To Replace Robinho With Ronaldinho

It seems that fiscal heavyweights Manchester City are keen to recruit a new marquee signing if, as appears increasingly likely, Robinho is Barcelona-bound.

Former World Player of the Year Ronaldinho, currently flourishing under the tutelage of fellow national Leonardo in the AC Milan set-up, is being linked once again with a mega-money move to the Citizens.

According to Sport, the Citizens will press Milan for an answer regarding the availability of Ronaldinho and, should the response be positive, then they will green-light the sale of Robinho to Barcelona.

Robinho has been consistently linked with a move away from the City of Manchester Stadium, and is allegedly regarded as a replacement for Thierry Henry, despite the Frenchman's current form on the left of the Catalan club's attacking trio.

City previously tried to seal a deal for Ronaldinho, prior to the Brazilian's switch to Serie A; however, the 29-year-old spurned Mark Hughes' advances.

A swoop for Ronaldinho's fellow national, Maicon, is expected to fall through, though, as the player's agent has distanced his client from the City speculation.

The Eastlands side have also been linked with moves for Henry, Yossi Benayoun, and Franck Ribery.


Ronaldinho in Manchester with Rooney? I think this would be the best Football transfer of the year, what do you think?

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Ronaldinho says smile is back on his face

MILAN, Italy — Ronaldinho said on Tuesday that he is finally happy again playing for Brazilian compatriot Leonardo at AC Milan.

The Italians tackle Real Madrid in the Champions League at the San Siro on Wednesday as the two most successful clubs in European competition go head to head for the second time in two weeks.

The 29-year-old has endured a difficult last two seasons, proving to be a shadow of the player he once was when he inspired Barcelona to Champions League glory and won successive world player of the year awards.

But he has been improving lately, and proving decisive for Milan by creating many crucial goals recently.

"With Leonardo (the coach) I'm happy. Football is like this, right now I feel good and I'm happy," Ronaldinho said.

"And when I feel like this, things work better. What's the secret? I've worked hard and I've had the time to do so.

"The coach and the physio are helping me, I'm going onto the pitch at 100 percent and my body is responding, things are coming easier to me.

"Last season I didn't play much, now I'm playing more and the coach has confidence in me."

Ronaldinho actually made a pretty good start to his Milan career last season, scoring the winner in the Milan derby with a rare header.

But injury and some ill-discipline during the winter break affected the second half of his season, in which he struggled to earn a place in the starting line up and rarely bristled even when he did play.

All he wants now is to start adding goals to his repertoire.

"I'm delighted to help my team-mates, I'm providing assists but I want to do better by scoring goals," he added.

"I'm expecting a great night for the whole team and I want to give my all."

Leonardo has been trying to boost his player's confidence by claiming he would go down in history as one of the greatest of all time.

"Surely we have to insert Ronaldinho in the list of the top 10 players of all time," he said before turning attentions to Wednesday's game.

"These matches between Milan and Real have a history all of their own. Our results have been good, we've got a good atmosphere and it's always the right time for a game like this."

Milan are sweating over the fitness of centre-back Alessandro Nesta while Leonardo will have to decide who out of Filippo Inzaghi and Marco Borriello will partner Ronaldinho and Pato in his three-man attack.

While the game is probably the biggest in Europe this week, it is not a winner takes all clash for these two.

Whatever the result in this Group C match they will both come out of it still in a good position to qualify for the Champions League knock-out stages.

They both have six points with Marseille and FC Zurich three points back and Real's Chilean coach Manuel Pellegrini is thinking more about top spot than qualifying.

"Both teams are aiming for first place in the group and will be trying to win," he said.

"We'll have a go from the first minute and we'll see what happens but I'm sure we'll play a great match."

Pellegrini also insisted his team had not taken Milan lightly in their first match in the Bernabeu, where the Italians scored a shock 3-2 win.

"We weren't over-confident, until they equalised (at 1-1) we had controlled the game," he said.

"Then we lost our shape and with the great players they have, Milan made the most of that."

Despite not scoring in six matches, France forward Karim Benzema looks likely to start alongside Argentine Gonzalo Higuain in attack with Raul dropping to the bench.

Sebastiano Rossi: Milan Are Taking Right Steps To A Winning Cycle

 

After selling Kaká and making no major new signings, things are not looking too bright for Milan ahead of the new season, and many fans have already voiced their disappointment.
However, former Rossoneri goalkeeper Sebastiano Rossi, still the record holder in Serie A for the longest unbeaten run with 929 minutes, thinks that the club are taking the right steps to build another winning cycle.
"I've heard many complaints from fans, but I tell them: my friends, Milan are following the right road to build a new cycle within a few years," he said to Il Giornale.
"You have endure some suffering and use a fundamental virtue, patience, to find yourself a winning team again. After building the team's spine, you can insert world-class players one at a time.
"All the great teams have this characteristic to endure in time and not be a fluke team. I'm not just referring to Barcelona or Manchester United. I also remember how Fabio Capello's Invincible Milan team was born, and [Marcello] Lippi's Juventus."
On Ronaldinho, who will probably be given more responsibility now with Kaká's departure, Rossi said: "I want to make a prediction, I like taking risks: I think they will do well, I saw it from the first few tests of this pre-season, he has the right desire.
"I think Milan will start slowly, they will have some problems but in the end they'll be fine. You'll see that in the end they won't disappoint: I know the Milanello people well."
Rossi was at Milan between 1990 and 2002, winning three Scudetti, and one Champions League among other trophies, and establishing his unbeaten record in the 1993/1994 season.


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Ronaldinho promises to fill Milan's Kaka gap

 

Ronaldinho has vowed to lessen the impact of Kaka's departure by having a "great season" for AC Milan.
The Brazilian playmaker was responding to quotes from owner Silvio Berlusconi over the weekend that called him a "great champion".
Many fans were dismayed at Kaka's high-profile departure but Ronaldinho is vowing to step up his efforts for the Rossoneri and help mount a serious challenge for the Scudetto.
After Milan's comfortable pre-season victory over local side Varese he said: "I want to have a great season and dedicate my efforts to the president.
"I also want to guarantee the fans that I have the right mentality to become a great champion once again."
Ronaldinho had an indifferent campaign last year, making just 16 starts and suffering a slump in form after the Christmas period.
As the club rebuild after coach Carlo Ancelotti's departure, Ronaldinho has also urged the club to sign Sevilla striker Luis Fabiano.
He said: "It would be a great addition, he is a great player and we could form a wonderful trio along with [Alexandre] Pato."


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Life without Kaka will be difficult for Milan

In summer of 2003, two relatively unknown players, Riccardo Kaka and Cristiano Ronaldo, signed for Milan and Manchester United from Sao Paolo and Sporting Lisbon respectively.
In a matter of months both became valuable assets for their new clubs.
Kaka steered Milan to the 2007 Champions League and a year later, Ronaldo helped United beat Chelsea in an unprecedented all-English final to lift their third European Cup. On a personal level, Kaka won the 2007 Golden Ball whereas Ronaldo was given the same France Football award last year.
By sheer coincidence, these two players were Real Madrid's first signings in Florentino Perez's second reign at the club this summer.
Whereas United intend utilising the proceeds made from the sale of Ronaldo (thought to be in the region of €93 million) to bolster an already-strong squad, Milan have used the €64 million cashed in on the sale of Kaka to balance their books.
This move has irked many Rossoneri supporters because the transfer of Kaka is seen as a big step in the wrong direction for a club harbouring aspirations of glory both domestically and on the continent.
In the past, Milan did lose some of their best players but stability in the team was always maintained and they went on to conquer Europe and lift the scudetto.
Marco van Basten's last competitive game for Milan was the 1993 European Cup final. The following season, Milan replaced the Dutch master by giving more playing time to veteran Daniele Massaro.
The move paid rich dividends as in 1993/94 Milan became the second Italian club - after Inter in 1964/65 - to win the scudetto and the European Cup in the same season.
More recently, in summer of 2006, Milan offloaded Andriy Shevchenko to Chelsea and in the following year they went all the way to lifting the Champions League trophy at the expense of Liverpool.
So, can history repeat itself this time around as Brazil duo Ronaldinho and Alexander Pato are now expected to be allowed a free role to operate behind a lone striker, likely to be new signing Emanuel Adebayor (Arsenal).
In other words, can Milan achieve more with less?
The answer to this depends mainly on Milan's new signings.
Ronaldinho was largely out of action for most of last season. If the 2005 Golden Ball winner can hit top-form again, the departure of Kaka could indeed pass unnoticed. Up to 2006, Ronaldinho was considered the best player in the world before hitting a dark patch with Barcelona.
Last season, Ronaldinho showed just a glimpse of his magic but to replace Kaka over an entire campaign he has to step up several gears, keep up in shape and, perhaps, earn his place back in the Brazil national team ahead of the World Cup.
New Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti, formerly of Milan, is doing his utmost this summer to prise Pato away from the San Siro.
However, Milan chief Adriano Galliani has insisted several times that the Brazil prodigy is not for sale.
If Pato stays put, Milan could still vie for the honours but if Milan give in to Chelsea's offers, then it becomes pretty obvious that money matters more for Galliani and the rest of the Milan hierarchy.
Pato is Milan's future. For the fans, he has become what Kaka has represented after the departure of Shevchenko.
In recent years, Milan signed seasoned players, putting commercial interests as priority ahead of football matters. But there are indications this summer that the trend is changing as Milan have already snapped up a number of promising youngsters in the shape of Ignazio Abate (Torino), Giacomo Beretta (Albinoleffe) and Gianmarco Zigoni (Treviso).
Club supremo Silvio Berlusconi was criticized in the past for having appointed novices Arrigo Sacchi and then Fabio Capello at the helm of the team. But results have always proved the Italian premier right.
Given the prevailing negative economic climate around the globe, it was inevitable not to sell Kaka at such a conspicuous transfer fee. Milan have a mammoth task in replacing the Brazil wizard but with the right moves and signings, this seemingly-insurmountable hurdle could be overcame.
It is a matter of belief.


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Brazil door open for Ronaldinho

Brazil manager Dunga has told former World Player of the Year Ronaldinho the door is still open for a return to the national side.

The AC Milan forward was left out of Brazil's squad for the Confederations Cup in South Africa as they bid to win the tournament for a third time.
Ronaldinho has suffered indifferent form since his move to the San Siro from Barcelona, scoring 10 goals in 32 outings in his first campaign.
Wayward form for both club and country towards the end of last season prompted Dunga to omit him from his squad for the Confederations Cup, which acts as a dress rehearsal for next year's World Cup.

Responsibility

"I would like him to come back," said Dunga. "But whether he will come back I don't know.
"I think you must address that question to him directly. He obviously has that responsibility on his shoulders, it depends more on him than on me, but I would like him to come back."
Upon announcing his players for the tournament, Dunga revealed he would not pick the Milan star until he recaptured the type of form which once made him the best player in the world.
In March, the 29-year-old was ridiculed for a poor performance as Brazil drew 1-1 with Ecuador in a World Cup qualifier and he has made just one appearance in the yellow shirt since.

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Despite the absence of one of football's biggest stars, the national team have been in impressive form in South Africa, netting 11 goals en route to Sunday's final against USA.
Despite the form, which includes a 4-0 drubbing of World Cup holders Italy, Germany legend Franz Beckenbauer has suggested the South Americans are not equipped to win a sixth Cup next year.
But Dunga, who captained his country to their 1994 triumph, disagrees and highlights their attacking ability as a strong point.
"Anyone can have an opinion," said Dunga. "So let's just look at the number of goals we scored here.
"We had the best attack in the group stages and scored 10 goals and you can't argue against the numbers and the facts."


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Ronaldinho Desperate For Recall To Brazilian National Team

AC Milan’s Ronaldinho was left out of Brazil’s Confederations Cup squad, which is currently taking place in South Africa.

His country have comfortably topped Group B, with a maximum nine points from three matches, and the former FIFA World Player of the Year is desperate to earn a recall to the team, in the lead up to next year’s World Cup.

“I certainly want to return to the national team, which for me is like a family,” Ronaldinho declared in an interview with TV Globo.

“Next year I want to be a part of the World Cup with Brazil. I am not angry for not being in South Africa with the national team at this moment, but I am very sad.

“I love the national team and what the fans do for you. I have been a member for a long time, and I was also the captain.

“I desperately want to return, and for this it is necessary that I have an excellent season with Milan. I have to give my all, and we need to be successful along the way.

“That will be the easiest way for me to regain my place in the national team.”

Brazil recently smashed three goals past a hapless Italian side, to book their spot in the final four of the Confederations Cup.


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Brazil: Pele, Ronaldinho, Samba

"So how is your Spanish?" ask my friends in India when I talk to them from my current location

"Why Spanish?"

"Aren't you now in Latin America, in Brazil, the land of football, Samba, and beauty queens?"

"Indeed, I am. But it is Portuguese here and not Spanish and to answer your question my language is still pretty bad," I answer.

Their ignorance is understandable. This land is so far, so remote in one's imagination, that to believe that all of Latin America speaks Spanish; that to Samba is the same as to tango is natural though not true.

At my Brazilian end too, I get questions. "What is common and what is starkly different between Brazil and India?" ask some Brazilian journalists to me, a new Indian ambassador. Our two countries today are in several common groupings with fancy acronyms which bring emerging countries together -- IBSA, BRIC, G-20 and so on and hence curiosity about India has been rising.

"Well, the commonalities are several," I start and enumerate the obvious: "We are both big countries: Brazil is actually two-and-a-half terms the size of India, but India is a big country too; both have large populations -- Brazil is one fifth of India, but two hundred million is not a small population; both are vibrant democracies; possess great diversity -- Brazil has large numbers of people of Japanese and Lebanese origin apart from millions with European, African and native Indian descent making it a happily assimilative melting pot for the last 300 years; have capabilities in industry and in S&T..."

Even as I go on listing all this, my questioners from the media become impatient. "What are the differences then?"

Again I start with the obvious. "We speak English, Hindi and many other languages; but you are nearly mono-lingual in Portuguese; you excel at football and we are passionate about cricket; your cuisine is varied no doubt but tends to be bland at least to me and ours is also diverse and exotic, but spicy to most Brazilians."

When I am saying all this, my mind is wandering and wondering about how our different pasts, specialty the colonial past have influenced our present.

The story of European colonisation starts with Portugal, a small country compared to England [ Images ], France [ Images ] or Spain, but which had many adventurous seafarers. Their first voyages occurred at the same time with landings in both India and Brazil. If Vasco de Gama landed at Calicut in 1498, Cabral the sailor who 'discovered' Brazil landed in the northeast coast of Brazil in 1500, again in a search for a route to India.

As we know, Columbus was trying to reach India and in the process 'discovered' America; Cabral with a similar intention landed at the coast of another country in another continent to the South that came to be named Brazil.

What lay at the other end of these voyages was however very different. India already had hundreds of millions of people, an ancient civilisation and a long history of political organisation and administration. The Portuguese and later the British were in a long line of foreigners landing on our shores.
In contrast, the huge area of Brazil was much less inhabited, some estimates put the figure of indigenous people at one million, had nearly empty vast interior spaces and the Tupis -- the native inhabitants were readily welcoming the European 'guests' according to accounts of that period, a bit different from the Zamorin of Kozhikode.

Each colonial history is different: The British, the French, the Spanish or the Portuguese brought their own distinctive traits to bear on the land that they colonised, but equally the character of the land and the people too shaped the outcome of the encounter. In Brazil this took a distinctive form like nowhere else.

Portuguese may have been the first Europeans in Brazil and today, five hundred years later, Portuguese may still be the lingua franca of Brazil, but its identity, culture, customs or cuisine have been shaped by many other influences apart from the European. The reasons for this are the sheer vastness of Brazil, its abundant riches and resources, and as a result the influx of people from different parts of the world starting from as early as 1550.
As we noted, first there were the indigenous natives and then the new settlers from Portugal. But soon it became evident that to farm the land, to grow sugar and later coffee, labour was needed in plenty.

In the first few hundred years after 1500, slaves were brought from Africa, on a scale much larger than the United States. Their large numbers and the cohabitation and to use that terrible word that we see in colonial studies the so-called 'miscegenation' has imprinted Brazil with a distinctive African heritage.

The manifestations today are in the world famous Carnival, the sensuous appeal of the Samba and in the pulsating magic of figures like Pele or Ronaldinho [ Images ]. They are integrally Brazilian but with some African ancestors casting a benevolent eye on their graceful exploits on the football field.

But this, the influence of Europe and Africa is not all. In 1908, a century ago, there was a famine in Japan [ Images ] and the search for work led to a large migration from Japan to initially work in the coffee plantations of Brazil, the world's richest coffee grower. Today next to Japan, the largest Japanese community is in Brazil, all speaking Portuguese and many following the Catholic faith.

There are also very large Brazilian communities tracing their roots to Lebanon, Germany [ Images ] and Italy [ Images ] adding to the colours of the kaleidoscope.

I find it fascinating that this is one country without many Indians, our kind of Indians. The reasons are natural, once you think of it. The huge numbers of Indian labour that were taken or sent to work in plantations went to where the British ruled -- Sri Lanka [ Images ], Fiji, Mauritius and farther apart to the Caribbean -- Guyana or Trinidad. No British domination over Brazil and hence no Indian migration.

That India would get ruled by the British and not by Portuguese except in some parts was a historic destiny. Why, even Mumbai [ Images ] was given away as a dowry gift by the Portuguese, when their princess, Catherine de Braganza married Prince Charles of England in 1661.

Apart from all this, there is another interesting and perhaps unique twist in the Brazilian past that has made Brazilians not think of themselves as having been 'colonised'. Though the huge landmass of Brazil had come under tiny Portugal, in 1807 Napoleon threatened the Portuguese monarchy in Lisbon.

In a flotilla of four hundred boats the royal family fled to Brazil and established their capital in Rio de Janeiro.

Subsequently, the Portuguese empire declared that its capital and seat would be Rio rather than Lisbon. Comparable to Calcutta being declared the seat of all of the British Empire!

One result of this history is that there are few seminars on 'colonial inheritance' or 'post-colonial deconstruction' of the kind that we see in Indian academic circles. Portuguese is not a foreign language for the Brazilians: in fact it is their language, often their only one.

'How come, you don't speak Portuguese?' ask some friendly Brazilians.

I don't know what to say. "Well, I am learning," I answer tamely. "Not all Indians are Goans," I try as a joke. They look mystified, understandably clueless at a shared bit of historical connection from the remote past.


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Chelsea Sign 'The Russian Ronaldinho' For £18.5million

Russian International Yuri Zhirkov has signed for Chelsea and will join the Premier League club this summer from CSKA Moscow, according to quotes from his agent in Russian paper Tvoi Den.
25-year-old Zhirkov was understood to have been one of the recommendations made by interim Blues manager Guus Hiddink to Chelsea owner Roman Abramovic. The Dutchman knowing all about the talents of the left-sided winger, who has been dubbed ‘The Russian Ronaldinho’ in his homeland after working with Zhirkov while in charge of the Russian national side. A job Hiddink will return to after Chelsea’s FA Cup final against Everton on Saturday.

Zhirkov is now set to join Chelsea on a four-year deal, with Abramovic understood to have shelled out a fee in the region of £18.5million to lure his compatriot to Stamford Bridge. His agent revealing that Zhirkov will link up with the Premiership side this summer after signing for the West London club in the last day or two.

“Yury [Zhirkov] has signed the contract with Chelsea just a day or two ago," Zhirkov's agent told Tvoi Den.
“He will join his new team this summer.”

Capped by Russia 30 times, Zhirkov scored 15 goals in 139 league appearances for CSKA during his time at the Luzhniki Stadium. The Russian now set to follow Roman Pavlyuchenko and Andrei Arshavin, who signed for Tottenham and Arsenal respectively last season.


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Zico: Diego A Great Purchase For Juventus; Ronaldinho Should Change Team

The Brazilian coach has given his opinion on the two Serie A players, praising the new Juventus signing and advising the Milan forward to move on.

 

CSKA Moscow coach Zico heaped praise on former Werder Bremen and now Juventus player Diego, who he believes will be an important figure for his new team in the upcoming season.

In fact, there is a lot of expectation on Diego as the Bianconeri fans are hoping that he can lead the team back to the top in Italy.

"Diego is a great purchase," declared Zico to the Gazzetta dello Sport.

"In Germany he proved to be an exceptional talent. I saw him against Udinese in the UEFA Cup and he made the difference for his team."

Zico also commented on Ronaldinho's disappointing season at Milan, where he failed to convince coach Carlo Ancelotti to utilise him regularly.

"Unfortunately he did not play much," he continued. "For his characteristics he needs to go on the pitch with continuity.

"In my opinion, if he had the opportunity to change teams, he should evaluate it well."

Zico is considered a legend both in Brazil and in Italy, where he played with Udinese between 1983 and 1985, making 39 Serie A appearances and scoring 22 goals for the club.


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Ronaldo, Ronaldinho left off Brazil's roster

Ronaldo and Ronaldinho were not named to Brazil's roster Thursday by manager Dunga for two upcoming World Cup qualifiers and the Confederations Cup,

Brazil plays Uruguay on June 6 and Paraguay June 10 in qualifying for the 2010 World Cup. The Confederations Cup is June 14-28 in South Africa.

Brazil is second in South American qualifying, three points behind Paraguay. The top four finishers automatically advance to the World Cup in South Africa.

The Brazilians are in Group B with Egypt, Italy and the United States in the Confederations Cup. Spain highlights Group A, which includes Iraq, New Zealand and South Africa.

Following is Brazil's full roster:

Forwards: Alexandre Pato (AC Milan), Luis Fabiano (Sevilla), Nilmar (Inter Milan), Robinho (Manchester City).

Midfielders: Anderson (Manchester United), Gilberto Silva (Panathinaikos), Josue (Wolfsburg), Ramires (Cruzeiro), Elano (Manchester City), Felipe Melo (Fiorentina), Julio Baptista (Roma), Kaka (AC Milan).

Defenders: Maicon (Inter Milan), Daniel Alves (Barcelona), Alex (Chelsea), Juan (Roma), Lucio (Bayern Munich), Luisao (Benfica), Kleber (Inter Milan), Andre Santos (Corinthians).

Goalkeepers: Julio Cesar (Inter Milan), Gomes (Tottenham), Victor (Gremio).

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Ronaldinho: I Will Stay With Milan & Win The Champions League

Ronaldinho’s signing was greeted with much fanfare by Milan fans last summer, however, the 29-year-old has endured a difficult season at the San Siro, despite a bright start to life in the peninsula.
It has been suggested that Manchester City could revive their interest in the former Barcelona ace as he went so close to a move to Eastlands last year, but ‘Dinho’ insists he is settled in Milan.

“I get along well with my team-mates, with the directors and the fans,” he is quoted as saying in La Gazzetta dello Sport.

“I don’t plan to leave this shirt. It’s true that I hoped to become champion of Italy with Milan and I am disappointed we didn’t meet our targets. I promise we will win the Scudetto and the Champions League next season.”

Carlo Ancelotti looks poised to join Premier League giants Chelsea this summer and Rossoneri president Silvio Berlusconi has often criticised the coach for having little faith in the Brazilian.

“Is he unhappy? That makes two of us,” concluded ‘Dinho’.

The Brazilian international has started just 16 games in Serie A so far, netting eight goals.

Ronaldinho Slams Milan Attitude After Serie A Draw With Juventus

Ronaldinho applauding during AC Milan's 2-2 draw with Portsmouth in the UEFA Cup

Milan could have closed the gap on Serie A leaders Inter to five points last night, however, the Diavoli failed to overcome Juventus at the San Siro, despite taking the lead through Clarence Seedorf. Juve hit back just three minutes after the opening goal with a diving header from Vincenzo Iaquinta.

“It was a beautiful match, but unfortunately we did not manage to get the three points we wanted,” Ronaldinho told the club’s official website.

“However, if we work hard we will be able to end the season well. After going ahead, there was a bit of euphoria and we lost our focus. We conceded an equaliser and that demoralised us a little bit.

“This has to serve as a lesson for the future so that we avoid committing this kind of error.”

Milan still trail Inter by seven points with three games to go and the Nerazzurri will be crowned champions if they defeat Siena next Sunday. The Rossoneri will play away to Udinese on Saturday night.

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Ronaldinho set to join Ronaldo at Real Madrid?

Ronaldinho is reportedly keen on a move to Real Madrid in the summer.

The Spanish giants are already expected to finally land Cristiano Ronaldo from Manchester United in the summer, in a move which could cost them around £75million.

Reports in Spain now suggest the Portuguese ace could be joined at the Bernabeu by Ronaldinho, who has endured a difficult campaign in Italy with AC Milan.

“I want a meeting with the directors of Milan,” he admitted last week. "This has not been a great season for me, but I will not speculate on my future until the end of the season."

If Ronaldinho does clinch a move to Los Blancos, he will become hugely unpopular with fans of Barcelona, who he wooed during five glorious seasons up until his exit last summer.

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Kaka vs Ronaldinho

This is an old video but I can't help myself from watching it.

C'mon watch with me! :)

Ronaldinho has options

Ronaldinho’s brother and agent has confessed that several clubs have enquired about the Milan star.
The former Paris Saint Germain and Barcelona man is unhappy with the amount of time he has played this season.
Roberto Assis is all too aware of his brother's unrest, but says the Rossoneri will have the final word regarding the attacker’s future.
Manchester City remain strongly linked to a player who snubbed their big-money offer a year ago, and reports suggest that Mark Hughes has revived his interest in the Brazilian.
“Several clubs have asked about his situation, but every movement depends on Milan,” Assis told sport.es.

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