Comments on: Champions League Drama and Other News

By: Johonna

Johonna — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 05:12:18 +0000

The personal stories from Cruz and Cordoba about Facchetti are quite moving. I had no idea he and Cruz were so close.
From Cruz:
“”It’s a bit hard for me to talk about Giacinto Facchetti today,” the Argentine told Sky Italia. “It has already been two years and we still feel great sorrow. The loss of such an important man like Giacinto, a man we miss greatly, was very sad and painful for us players, the club and everybody. I am still close to his great family and I almost feel part of it.”

From Cordoba:
What did he teach you in particular?
“To live without fear because you should never hide anything to anyone and you should always be transparent. This is the nicest thing because you can say what you want and because people understand what you say with your heart and with honesty.”

By: MAD

MAD — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 01:07:04 +0000

Giacinto Facchetti, a player for Inter for 18 years, over 90 caps for the National Team, former captain for his club and the National Team and former executive with his beloved club died exactly 2 years ago today of Pancreatic cancer. Inter.it has lots of personal stories about him. He was quite a player. One of La Grande Inter.

tu sei tutto quello che.

By: MAD

MAD — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 01:05:07 +0000

Giocinto Facchetti, a player for Inter for 18 years, over 90 caps for the National Team, former captain for his club and the National Team and former executive with his beloved club died exactly 2 years ago today of Pancreatic cancer. Inter.it has lots of personal stories about him. He was quite a player. One of La Grande Inter.

tu sei tutto quello che.

By: Samson

Samson — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 23:36:20 +0000

HAHAHA, Someone actualy wants Mancini and Donadoni? Had to be the EPL. I think they are taking the term “Italians are the Masters of Winning” a little to far

By: Johonna

Johonna — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 19:17:48 +0000

Oooo, this is interesting:

“West Ham have moved quickly to fill their managerial vacancy after Alan Curbishley’s resignation on Wednesday by comprising a five-strong shortlist for the position.
The list is understood to include Gerard Houllier, the former Liverpool manager now technical director of the French federation, Croatia boss Slaven Bilic, plus three Italians: Gianfranco Zola, Roberto Mancini – the ex-Inter Milan coach – and former Italy manager Roberto Donadoni.”

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=569446&sec=england&&cc=5901

By: Johonna

Johonna — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 18:37:12 +0000

probably, but I cannot find the confirmation anywhere.

By: alessio

alessio — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 18:29:28 +0000

Acquafresca’s probably got a 4 year contract, you guys bought him from Cagliari this summer and sent him out on loan.

By: Greg

Greg — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:09:54 +0000

I don't meant to rain on the good ol' "Quaresma is fantastic parade," but does anyone remember this? He's also been left out of the most recent Portugal squad. I love him in bursts but wait until he starts taking vacations mid-match. If Mourinho can't make him into a complete player, the money Porto got plus Pele might be the biggest rip off of this past transfer season.

By: j

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:01:05 +0000

I was only going to comment on wishing you well with Ricardo but the real estate advice is great. LOL…

Seriously you’ll do great with Ricardo

By: Johonna

Johonna — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 06:49:28 +0000

And I forgot to add that Moratti has been given a house in the Sicilian town of Salemi. The Mayor is selling crumbling houses in the old part of town for 1 euro. Sounds like a deal, doesnt it? Well, not entirely. The houses are all damaged, most in the earthquake 40 years ago and you have to fix them up. "In exchange for a token payment of one euro we will offer them one of these houses and ask that they undertake to restore them within two years while respecting their original characteristics." To raise awareness of the cause, the mayor of Salemi gave Moratti a house and made him an honorary citizen of the town. If only I had a large pot of money...