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    Lippi Picks Milan And Barcelona For Europe

    Former Italy coach Marcelo Lippi isn't too downbeat following his country's 3-1 loss to Hungary last night, maintaining his belief that they will come good at the right moment.

    The ex-Juventus boss also gave his Champions League predictions for the new season, citing Milan and Barcelona as favourites...



    zoom - galleria Marcelo Lippi insisted today that Italy still have what it takes to hit form at the right time, even in the wake of that disastrous 3-1 away friendly defeat to Hungary.

    The former Azzurri coach said, "I didn't see the game, and in any case it's not up to me to speak about Italy, but I think I can say that the squad is strong and will come good."

    Lippi, whose Italian squad lifted the World Cup last year, added, "It's not true that the players have no motivation. The will to win is there, and it will appear at the right time."

    The ex-Inter boss quit the Azzurri post last year in a "mission accomplished" gesture and since then has taken up a position of commentator with Sky television. (Interestingly, another prominent Italian boss - Fabio Capello - does similar work for RAI.)

    Lippi turned his attention away from Roberto Donadoni's men to weigh in on the Champions League, which he won with Juventus in 1996.

    "For the Champions League, I think that Milan are favourites, but Barcelona has an extraordinary squad.

    "Inter's won two consecutive titles and will of course try for the Champions League, but it would be foolish of them to neglect the league.

    "Juventus, as always, will play to win, and that could help them," he concluded.

    Finally, Marcelo looked at two of the Azzurri prodigal sons: Christian Vieri and Antonio Cassano.

    Vieri, beset by team difficulties and injuries since parting ways with Inter in 2005, has the chance to end his career on a high note at Fiorentina, while Cassano's Madrid nightmare could end if he does well at Sampdoria.

    The venerable coach offered some words of encouragement to the pair, saying, "I am sure that Christian will have a great season, while Antonio will have to work hard to take advantage of his new tifosi's enthusiasm.

    "I believe that this can be a vintage year for him."

    wud be a hell of a final
    WE ARE THE UNDER DOGS

    #2
    Visca El Barca!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    FC BARCELONA & ESTEGHLAL

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      #3
      lol way to go out on a limb


      VALENCIA AND MILAANNNNNN

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        #4
        real, all tha way..back to the top..!

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          #5
          Chelsea-Barca


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            #6
            real-liverpool.

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              #7
              good prediction by a legend.

              Barcelona has ridiculous potential this season.

              Milan just needs to step up start playing like Milan.

              my prediction is a classico for the CL final
              Real Madrid - Barcelona
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                #8
                too bad bayern isn't in champions league

                what a shame!

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                  #9
                  i think it will be milan - barca unless they meet earlier...
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                    #10
                    i find it hard not to see an english team (out of no bias) in the final... frankly speaking once this milan team stops functioning so well, italian presence in the further stages knock out round of the CL will be literally non-existant..

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                      #11
                      Originally posted by 1Heesham1 View Post
                      i find it hard not to see an english team (out of no bias) in the final... frankly speaking once this milan team stops functioning so well, italian presence in the further stages knock out round of the CL will be literally non-existant..
                      how can you say that?

                      -Juventus is just getting back to action.
                      -Inter is one of the best teams this season, after all they beat Manchester United this summer.
                      -Milan is coming back after being penalized last season.
                      -Roma just beat Inter and they are coming to the CL.

                      I think England had their chance last year, this year it's all Italy, Barca and Madrid and of course Valencia.

                      Man Utd looks weaker than last season. The only teams I see coming far in the CL are Chelsea and Liverpool.
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                        #12
                        Originally posted by 1Heesham1 View Post
                        i find it hard not to see an english team (out of no bias) in the final... frankly speaking once this milan team stops functioning so well, italian presence in the further stages knock out round of the CL will be literally non-existant..
                        in the last 5 years i have never seen milan not functiong. we have made it to the semis at least in the last 5 years, andim sure well get to the semis at least this yr again
                        WE ARE THE UNDER DOGS

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                          #13
                          Trust me, Barca will win it this year!!!

                          Everybodys talking about Barca being the new "Real Madrid", but no....
                          CL is ours this year!!!
                          FC BARCELONA & ESTEGHLAL

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                            #14
                            Originally posted by Rahmani View Post
                            Trust me, Barca will win it this year!!!
                            Everybodys talking about Barca being the new "Real Madrid", but no....
                            CL is ours this year!!!
                            your squad is hands down the most talented and solid this season, respect to that.

                            But defensive powerhouses like Liverpool are waiting in the CL.
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                              #15
                              Originally posted by PersianMadrid7 View Post
                              your squad is hands down the most talented and solid this season, respect to that.

                              But defensive powerhouses like Liverpool are waiting in the CL.
                              I know, but this season we'll show everybody that we are THE BEST!!!

                              Ronnie is 100% fit now, after last years season...
                              Eto'o is over his injury and ready to conquer "El pichichi" again...
                              Messi - the guy has developed into one of Barcas key players...

                              The only doubt i have about the team is Henry, he hasnt recovered after his injury, and he still needs to work.... He hasnt been that good in the friendlies, but hopefully we will be the same Henry as we saw in Arsenal.
                              FC BARCELONA & ESTEGHLAL

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