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Milito Shines in Champions League Final

Argentine forward Diego Milito scored both goals in Internazionale’s 2-0 win over Bayern Munich, powering the Italian club to its first UEFA Champions League title since 1965.

Milito stole the show with spectacular goals in the 34th and 70th minutes and cemented his place in Champions League history. So too did Inter Milan Manager Jose [...]

Champions League Redux: Cris and Motta Red Cards, Late Camp Nou Drama

Cris’s tackle was a yellow card offense, and his clapping was an immediate second yellow card.
The fifty-ninth minute tackle by Cris on Van Bommel was a stupid one to make. The first rule of thumb people need to realize (see Andy Gray) is this: it does not matter if the tackler gets the ball first. [...]

Champions League Redux: Refereeing Decisions, Alves, Robben

1) Both Samuel Eto’o and Sergio Busquets deserved to be booked for their dissent towards the referee.
While I can understand the players frustration about the calls that were made in these instances, that is no excuse for showing any blatant form of protest. Yes, Eto’o, while it looked like it was a 50-50 ball, you [...]

Sympathy for the devil: Mourinho, Inter will have plan for Barcelona, Messi

“So, Lone Star, now you see that evil will always triumph because good is dumb.”
- Dark Helmet

My expertise does not lie with either La Liga or Serie A, but – to me – the UEFA Champions League semifinal encounter between Barcelona and Inter Milan is absolutely fascinating.

On one side stands Lionel Messi, Pep Guardiola, and [...]

Chelsea 0:1 Inter Milan - It's Mourinho Time again at the Bridge

They were probably few Chelsea fans who had forgotten, but – just in case – Jose Mourinho was back there to remind them of his power Tuesday night at Stamford Bridge. And, in the end, it was his team’s night as Chelsea crashed out of the Champions League with a 1-0 loss to Mourinho’s Inter [...]

Chelsea-Inter Milan UCL preview: Mourinho happy return?

The football world’s collective eyes will be on Jose Mourinho as he returns to London and Stamford Bridge Tuesday night.

And that’s exactly the way he wants it.

Mourinho’s Inter Milan squad – stumbling in Serie A – has a 2-1 lead over his former club, Chelsea, heading into Tuesday’s second leg. Chelsea’s road goal makes the [...]

Champions League: Internazionale-Chelsea Preview

The star of this tie will not take the pitch, with José Mourinho's encounter with his former club defining Internazionale's battle with Chelsea. (Photo: ZumaPress)

There’s a temptation to make this a Special One-free preview, as the José Mourinho versus Chelsea, José Mourinho versus Carlo Ancelotti, Frank Lampard, John Terry angles have been thoroughly [...]

Inter 2:0 AC Milan - Pandev The Hero

With Milan flying high under Leonardo after a rough start, today’s Milan derby took on increased importance. Internazionale has looked wobbly of late in the league, and despite a six point lead in table, Jose Mourinho’s managerial position has come under increased scrutiny.

The San Siro as always provides an incredible backdrop for football and particularly [...]

A Look at the 2009-2010 Serie A Season at Winter Break

Leonardo

While the winter break in Serie A does not truly mark the midway point of the 2009-2010 Serie A season, it does provide a good opportunity to take a look at how things are trending in Italy’s top flight league.

After winning every Scudetto since the 2005-2006 Season, the Nerazzurri entered the winter break at [...]

Barcelona Dominant, Defeats Inter 2-0

Gerard Pique beats his marked to Barcelona's first goal

Barcelona put in a command performance at Camp Nou, getting first half goals from Gerard Piqué and Pedro Rodríguez to surge to the top of Group F with a 2-0 victory over Internazionale Milano. The holders are now on eight points, two points head of [...]