Allegri Discussion Strategy with Berlusconi

Milan - AC Milan will face Barcelona in the Champions League round of 16. Facing match, Massimiliano Allegri will discuss the strategies used by Silvio Berlusconi. The Rossoneri will host Los Cules at San Siro on Wednesday (21/02/2013) tomorrow. The club president, Berlusconi, has asked team coach Milan to give a special guard on Lionel Messi. Related strategies to be used Milan, Allegri admitted that he also has had discussions with Berlusconi. Coach 45 years reveal that the advice given by the former prime minister of Italy was sometimes brilliant. "I've sat down and talked with the president of the (club) game related," said Allegri on Soccernet. "As usual, he proposed his ideas and thoughts that are sometimes brilliant and (had) thought out, and it was well received." "I will try to put the best formation on the field so we will get good results, and it is the most important thing," he added.

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Herbal Zenit, Liverpool Must Clean Sheet

Liverpool - Liverpool a two-goal deficit when will entertain Zenit St Petersburg. The Reds defender, Jose Enrique, stating that his team should be able to keep his goal was conceded in the second leg. In the first leg of the Europa League round of 32 that took place at the Petrovsky Stadium on February 14, the Anfield Gank lost 0-2 of the Russian team. That means, Liverpool had to score three goals without conceding in order to advance to the next round. Enrique are aware of the condition, then cautioned his colleagues to continue to focus to the match in order to prevent Zenit to not melakoni scored at Anfield on Thursday (02/21/2013) tomorrow. "(Game) This will be the biggest game in European club competition I've ever played. We know haris scored at least two goals, but (I believe) we can do it," said Enrique in The Mirror. "It's important to keep a clean sheet kept wicket against Zenit. They spend a lot of money so they have a lot of good players, but we should be able to stop them from scoring." "We have to concentrate throughout the match," he added.

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Cristiano Ronaldo Best Player Real Madrid

Date of Birth 5 February 1985, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal Birth Name Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro Nickname Cris Ron Ronnie The Sultan Of The Stepover CR7 Height 6' 0½" (1.84 m) Mini Biography Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro was born on February 5, 1985, in Madeira, Portugal to Maria Dolores dos Santos Aveiro and José Diniz Aveiro. Cristiano has an elder brother, Hugo and two elder sisters, Elma and Liliana Cátia. His name was inspired by the former US-president, Ronald Reagan, whom his father was influenced by. The island of Madeira was also the place where Cristiano first learned to master his skills as a soccer player. He spent his early years playing for his local team, Nacional, and by the time he turned 12 years old, he already made his name for himself as one of Madeira's top soccer player. It wasn't long before he started to catch the attention of other big Portuguese clubs. Among them were Porto and Boavista, however he eventually chose to play for Sporting which was a team he followed while growing up. He was then spotted by former Liverpool manager, Gerard Houllier at the age of sixteen but Liverpool had no intentions to sign him at that time because they thought he was too young and he needed more time to develop his skills. However, in the summer of 2003, when Sporting played against Manchester United and defeated them, Cristiano caught the attention of Manchester United manager, Sir Alex Ferguson. Ronaldo became Manchester United's first-ever Portuguese player. Initially, he requested for the number 28 as his jersey number because he didn't feel that he could live up to the pressure of previous players such as George Best and David Beckham who wore the number 7 jersey. The year 2006 to 2008 proved to be a rather controversial year for the star. In the 2006 World Cup, Cristiano faced accusations regarding his sportsmanship. In a quarter-final match against England, he was heavily criticized for sending of his club team mate, Wayne Rooney who was playing for the England team. It wasn't too long until fans started accepting Cristiano again. In 2007, he won PFA Young Player of the Year, PFA Player of the Year, PFA Fans' Player of the Year, Portuguese Footballer of the Year, FWA Footballer of the Year, Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year and Manchester United's Players' Player of the Year. The year 2008 also saw him taking back the PFA Player Of The Year Award for the second time running. That same year, Ronaldo also had to deal with controversies regarding his club transfer to Spanish giants, Real Madrid. He eventually chose to stay with Manchester United and stressed to the public that he had no intentions of leaving the club. Cristiano now lives with his cousin, Nuno and his brother in law Ze. When he is not on the field, he is a very family oriented person. Growing up, when he was about to choose soccer as his career, he said that it was very difficult for him as that would mean lesser time with his family, especially his mother, whom he says play a major role in his life. During his free time, Cristiano enjoys cooking. He mentioned in an interview that he usually cooks before he leaves for his soccer practice. Because he is constantly training, Cristiano rarely has time to watch TV. If he does get the time to watch, he says he loves watching one of the local Portuguese game show which is mostly about trivia questions. Cristiano is an avid learner and he takes interest in learning new things everyday. Among Cristiano's biggest pet peeves are smoking, people who don't make an effort and dishonesty. When the tsunami hit South East Asia, Cristiano flew to Indonesia to help those in need. He auctioned off a few stuff to help raise funds for charity. He hopes to get involved in more charity projects in the future because he believes his star status will help him reach out to others for help. IMDb Mini Biography By: Anastasia Andrew Veno Trade Mark Much known for his fancy flicks and stepovers Trivia Became the most expensive teenager in Britain in 2003. His idol is Luis Figo. Was selected for the Portuguese Olympic football team for 2004. Wears the number 7 shirt. Signed by Manchester United from Sporting Lisbon in August 2003 for an initial £12,240,000. Scored the first goal in the 2004 FA Cup Final against Millwall FC. Made his full Manchester United debut against Wolves in August 2003. Scored 2 goals that helped Manchester United beat Arsenal 4-2 at Highbury. Has appeared in a Suzuki TV advert. Voted player of the 2003/04 season. His father named him after former American President Ronald Reagan. He was the first ever Portugese Manchester United player. His parents names are Maria Dolores dos Santos Aveiro and Jose Diniz Aveiro. Has been criticized many times for diving in the penalty area. Has appeared in several Nike adverts. Before joining Manchester United he played against them for Sporting Lisbon weeks later he was signed by Manchester United. Sporting Lisbon signed him up for their schoolboy team at the age of 13 for £1,500. He was born into a poor family on the Portuguese island of Madeira off the Morrocan coast. Was signed by Manchester United as a long term replacement for David Beckham. He is a very big idol in his hometown Madeira. Made his international debut for Portugal against Kazakhstan in August 2003. Scored his first Manchester United goal against Portsmouth FC at Old Trafford. Starting playing for his local football side Nacional. Signed a new five year contract with Manchester United. [2005] His father passed away while he was on international duty in Russia. In the first ever FIFPro awards was voted the special young player of the year award. After playing against Manchester United in a pre-season friendly the Manchester United players urged the manager to sign Cristiano on the the plane back to Manchester. Bought a £1.5 million pound mansion in Cheshire which was previously owned by 3 former Manchester United players. Drives a silver Porsche. Flew to Indonesia to visit the areas affected by the tsunami and raised over 1 billion rupiah by auctioning off his personal sports gear. Grew up with his brother and 2 sisters. Scored Manchester United's 1,000th league goal against Middlesbrough FC. Wears the number 17 shirt whenever he plays for Portugal. Was named in the UEFA Team of the year 2004. Signed a new two year extension with Manchester United. [2005] Ended the 2004/05 season making 50 appearances and scoring 9 goals. His career honors include FA Cup winner (2004) Euro 2004 finalist (2004) UEFA Team of the Year (2004) FA Cup finalist (2005) FIFPro Special Young Player of the Year (2005) Cristiano was first spotted by former Liverpool F.C manager 'Gerard Houllier' at the age of 16. Cristiano drives a red Ferrari 435. League Cup Winner 2006. Was named the PFA's player of the month for March. (April 2006) Ended the 2005/06 season making 37 appearances 10 as a sub and scoring a season best for Manchester united with 12 goals. His house was robbed. Among the things that got stolen were his jewellery and his car. Is of Moroccon descent. In 2007, he won: PFA Young Player of the Year, PFA Player of the Year, PFA Fans' Player of the Year (Premiership), Portuguese Footballer of the Year, FWA Footballer of the Year, Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year and Manchester United's Players' Player of the Year. Was "Public Enemy no.1" with English football fans after his part in Wayne Rooney's sending off against Portugal, in the World Cup quarter finals. Not only does he know Portuguese but Spanish and English, as well. On 3rd July 2010 he declared that he had become a father to a baby boy, naming his son after himself. Mother is an unknown American woman. A new waxwork of Cristiano was unveiled at Madame Tussauds on June 9, 2010 in London, England. Serves as a captain of the Portuguese national team. Personal Quotes I would be very proud if, one day, I'm held in the same esteem as George Best or Beckham. It's what I'm working hard towards. Lots of young players have triumphed at United, so why can't it happen to me? I'm not worried I'm young - it's an incentive to do the best I can. The No 7 shirt is an honor and a responsibility. I hope it brings me a lot of luck. There is no harm in dreaming of becoming the world's best player. It is all about trying to be the best. I will keep working hard to achieve it but it is within my capabilities. I've never tried to hide the fact that it is my intention to be the best Maybe they hate me because I'm too good! Where Are They Now (August 2003) Playing for Manchester United FC (August 2005) Starting his third season playing for Manchester United FC. (August 2007) Starting his 5th season at Manchester United. (June 2009) Manchester United accepts an unconditional offer of $131 million for Ronaldo from Real Madrid, a record fee for one player. (June 2010) From June 11, 2010 - July 11, 2010 FIFA World Cup 2010 in South Africa

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Lionel Messi Best player barcelona

Born on June 24, 1987, in Rosario, Argentina, soccer player Lionel Messi moved to Spain at the age of 13, after the FC Barcelona club agreed to pay for hormone-deficiency treatments. Messi became a star in his new country, scoring at will while leading his club to championships. In 2012, he set a record for most goals in a calendar year, and afterward was named FIFA's "Player of the Year" a record fourth time. Lionel Messi was born Luis Lionel Andres Messi on June 24, 1987, in Rosario, Argentina. As a young boy, he tagged along when his two older brothers played soccer with their friends, unintimidated by the bigger boys. At the age of 8, he was recruited to join the youth system of Newell's Old Boys, a Rosario-based club. Recognizably smaller than most of the kids in his age group, Messi was eventually diagnosed by doctors as suffering from a hormone deficiency that restricted his growth. Messi's parents, Jorge and Ceclia, decided on a regimen of nightly growth-hormone injections for their son, though it soon proved impossible to pay several hundred dollars per month for the medication. So, at the age of 13, when Messi was offered the chance to train at soccer powerhouse FC Barcelona's youth academy, La Masia, and have his medical bills covered by the team, Messi's family picked up and moved across the Atlantic to make a new home in Spain. King of Spain: Soccer Career Although he was often homesick in his new country, Messi moved quickly through the junior system ranks, and by the age of 16, he had made his first appearance for Barcelona. Messi put himself in the record books on May 1, 2005, as the youngest player to ever score a goal for the franchise. That same year, he led Argentina to the title in the under-20 World Cup, scoring on a pair of penalty kicks to propel the team over Nigeria. Messi eventually grew to 5 feet and 7 inches, and with his short stature, speed and relentless attacking style, he drew comparisons to another famous Argentinean footballer: Diego Maradona. Messi steered Barcelona to a wealth of success, most notably in 2009, when the left-footer's team captured the Champions League, La Liga, and Spanish Super Cup titles. That same year, after two consecutive runner-up finishes, he took home his first FIFA "World Player of the Year" honor/Ballon d'Or award. Even the great Maradona gushed about his fellow countryman. "I see him as very similar to me," the retired player told the BBC. "He's a leader and is offering lessons in beautiful football. He has something different to any other player in the world." Amazingly, the diminutive soccer wizard continued to improve, discovering new ways to elude defenders while leading Barcelona to La Liga and Spanish Super Cup championships in 2010 and 2011, as well as the '11 Champions League title. Messi embarked on an all-out assault on the record books in 2012. He became the first player to score five goals in a Champions League match in early March, and a few weeks later he surpassed Cesar Rodriguez's club-record 232 goals to become Barcelona's all-time leading scorer. By the end of 2012, Messi had accumulated an astounding 91 goals in club and international play, eclipsing the 85 netted in a single calendar year by Gerd Muller in 1972. Fittingly, he broke one more record when he was named the FIFA Ballon d'Or winner for the fourth time in January 2013. Leo Messi, with Four Ballon d'Or awards to his name (2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012) can be officially considered the best player in the world. But despite so many individual virtues, he is also a remarkable team player.This Argentinian striker's footballing career started in 1995 at Newell's Old Boys, where he played until the year 2000. At the age of 13, Lionel Messi crossed the Atlantic to try his luck in Barcelona, and joined the Under 14s. Messi made spectacular progress at each of the different age levels, climbing through the ranks to Barça C, followed by Barça B and the first team in record time.In the 2003-2004 season, when he was still only 16, Messi made his first team debut in a friendly with Porto that marked the opening of the new Dragao stadium. The following championship-winning season, Messi made his first appearance in an official match on October 16, 2004, in Barcelona's derby win against Espanyol at the Olympic Stadium (0-1). With several first team players seriously injured, the services of several reserve team players were called upon, and Messi became a regular feature of Barça squads. On May 1, 2005, he became the youngest player ever to score a league goal for FC Barcelona - against Albacete when Messi was only 17 years, 10 months and 7 days old. That record would eventually be beaten by Bojan. At the Under 20 World Cup in Holland, Messi not only won the title with Argentina, but was also the leading goalscorer and was voted best player in the tournament. Aged 18 years, he had become one of the hottest properties in the world game. Shortly after, he made his first full international appearance in a friendly against Hungary. His breakthrough came in the 2005-06 season, starting with an amazing performance in the Joan Gamper Trophy match against Juventus. He was also outstanding at the Santiago Bernabéu, in Barcelona's unforgettable 3-0 win, and also at Stamford Bridge, in the Champions League match against Chelsea. Injury kept him sidelined for much of the latter stage of the season, but Messi still played a total of 17 league games, 6 in the Champions League and 2 in the Copa del Rey, and scored eight goals The following season Messi moved up a gear and astounded the world with goals such as the one he scored against Getafe in the Copa del Rey. In the 2006/07 season, and even though the team didn't win any titles, the Argentine was second in the FIFA World Player awards and third in the Ballon d’Or. He continued to develop in the 2007/08 campaign, when he scored 16 goals and gave 10 assists in the 40 games he played in. In 2008, Leo Messi was runner up in the FIFA World Player awards for the second season in a row. In the 2008/09 season, and now without Ronaldinho alongside him, Messi became the main star of the Barça show. He managed to stay injury free all season, and played 51 games, scoring 38 goals. The Argentinian was also fundamental in the Copa del Rey and Champions League finals, scoring Barça's second goals in both. In 2009, he finally won both the FIFA World Player and Ballon d’Or. How far can Leo Messi go? He was the league's top scorer in the 2009-10 season and equalled Ronaldo's historic total of 34 goals (96-97). He scored the goal against Estudiantes that won Barça the Club's first World Club Cup. But without settling for that, the Argentinian went even further in the 2010/11 season, scoring no fewer than 53 official goals, a Spanish record only matched by Cristiano Ronaldo (that very same season). Messi, like in Rome, played a vital role in the Champions League final at Wembley were scored a scorcher from outside the area to put his team ahead. In 2011, he also won the Ballon d’Or for the third time, a feat only previously achieved by Cruyff, Platini and Van Basten. The season 2011/12 is when Messi moves past César Rodríguez's record of 232 goals to become the Club's all time top goalscorer. He achieves this on the 20th of March 2012 in a 5-3 victory over Granada in which he scores a brilliant hat-trick.Two days earlier, on March 7, 2012, the football world watched in awe as he scored five goals in a single game against Bayer 04 Leverkusen. On May 5, 2012, the Leo Messi legend was extended in the derby against Espanyol, when he made it to an unprecedented 50 goals in a league season, having scored four goals in three different matches. A remarkable season ended with one of the finest goals of his career in the Copa del Rey final against Bilbao. In the 2011/12 season he has scored in every competition he played in, totally an astonishing 73 as Barça conquered the Spanish Supercup, European Supercup, Clubs World Cup and the Copa del Rey. He ended 2012 with the record number of goals in a calendar year (91), thus beating the historic tally established by Gerd Müller (85 for Bayern Munich and Germany in 1972). Messi is also captain of the Argentina national and has played in two World Cups (2006 and 2010) and two Copa Americas (2007 and 2011). In the summer of 2008 he also played at the Beijing Olympics, and came home with a gold medal.

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