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The Guardian (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
From the 2005 Champions League final to a Prenton Park classic, here are half a dozen of the best games of the noughties 1) Milan 3-3 Liverpool, 2005 Champions League final In 2001 a prankster named Karl Power crept into the Manchester United team photo ahead of their quarter-final second leg at Bayern Munich. But the Champions League final four years later featured, according to some observers, even...
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OmniFootball (Free subscription) | 11/12/2009
In football attacking players often get most of the praise when their team is achieving results while players in other positions are often overlooked. Defenders are typically ignored when accolades and awards are given out, yet it would be wrong to underestimate the contribution and influence of key defensive players such as Italy’s Paolo Maldini or France’s [...] Related posts: The Best...
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FOOTBALL: Just Love The Game (Free subscription) | 10/17/2009
Carlo Ancelotti has compared John Terry to AC Milan legend Paolo Maldini and backed the Chelsea captain to play on into his late thirties. The Blues manager coached Maldini during his eight season spell at the helm at the San Siro, and believes the two defensive idols are kindred spirits. Both rose through the youth ranks to captain their clubs, becoming heroes with fans in the process. They also...
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The Guardian (Free subscription) | 10/17/2009
• Milan Lab techniques can help captain emulate Maldini • Holistic approach solved David Beckham's long-term injury Carlo Ancelotti believes the scientific techniques developed at the celebrated Milan Lab, aimed at preventing injury and prolonging players' careers, and since introduced at Chelsea will allow his captain, John Terry, to emulate Paolo Maldini by playing until he is "39...