A Look Back...

There is no denying that this season has ultimately been a failure. The horrific injury to Ronaldo, the run of matches without winning at San Siro, getting knocked out of Europe in March, and most importantly the failure to capture that coveted fourth spot and thus missing out on the CL next season all paint a gloomy picture define the 2007/08 campaign. However there have been some memorable moments this year that I think we should savor, despite everything.

UEFA Supercup a.k.a. the Pirlo Show

Unfortunately, this match was clouded by the tragic death of Sevilla defender Antonio Puerta. However, the match went on as planned, and both our tifosi and our players paid a fitting tribute to the man :thumbsup: As for the match itself, it provides a perfect example of the genius that is Andrea Pirlo. He was carving up the defense with his brilliant passes all game long, but the long ball to Jankulovski for the second goal was just sublime It was a fantastic display of football and class by our side.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnW9b7EGC3A

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Pippo's European Record

When it comes to the Champions League, no man does it better than Pippo Inzaghi. On December 4, 2007 he made it official. A typical right place, right time tap in against Celtic took him above Gerd Müller and into football immortality, despite the accusations of 'no talent.' Talentless he may be, but he knows how to score.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zN9dKSVVxac

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Pallone d'Oro

Our golden boy got rewarder for his magic in the road to Athens with the ultimate prize for an individual player, the Golden Ball. Following in the footsteps of Gianni Rivera, Marco van Basten, and George Weah, Ricky is well on his way to becoming a rossonero legend.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STOSoyUm7Y4

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FIFA Club World Cup, or Operation Revenge continued

From the screams of 'Andiamo a Tokyo' heard right out side of the stadium in Athens, I could not stop thinking about Japan. After Liverpool was taken care of, a unique opportunity for revenge presented itself for the second time in a year, this time against our 2003 Intercontinental Cup opponents Boca Juniors. After getting past Urawa in the Semifinals, which was no easy task, Kaka and company put on a show in the final, and Il Capitano finally got a chance to lift the trophy that he missed out on four years prior. Oh, and Pippo scored his 5th goal in three finals.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JKbwFn5llM

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The Debut of Pato

After the incredible amount of hype surrounding the 18 year old Brazilian who looks like he should still be in school, we were all excepting something special that night against Napoli. He promised a goal, and he delivered. A fantastic first touch to get away from the defender, and a calm finish under the goalie. With 9 goals in 17 appearances, he looks like the real deal.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3okADx0lAE

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The Debut of Paloschi

Although not quite as hyped up as Pato, his goal was just as incredible. With two goals in the Coppa Italia already, Alberto came on as a substitute against Siena. At 18 years of age, in the 18th minute of the second half, and after 18 seconds, he drilled a half-volley past a helpless Manninger!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dB4Jq6IdNys

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Pippo's Scoring Run

After not scoring in Serie A for over a year, Pippo responded to the critics by scoring a last-minute goal against Palermo, and then going on an incredible scoring run to close out the season. 10 goals in the last 7 matches, including a hat trick against Livorno and a crucial goal in the derby. Superpippo has shown us that he still has is, provided that he can stay healthy, that is. Which unfortunately is not often, but this is a positive thread!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZeQbJFJ8AcI

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Derby della Madonnina

With the last derby victory coming in 2006, and the possibility that Inter would win Lo Scudetto and celebrate in front of our faces, this was a must-win. A fantastic performance on the field, with goals from Pippo and Kaka, as well as the first derby choreography since the first derby of 06, made for an all-around aweseome match. "Anche nell'anno del centenario, sempre il solito scenario!"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pg9hfE89ZEg

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Feel free to add you own.


We'll be back next year, UEFA Cup or wherever. Sempre Milan