Football Genius: Carlos Bacca

Carlos Arturo Bacca Ahumada started playing football in amateur clubs in his native city of Barranquilla. What is favorite activity might be the boy of Colombian wilderness, if not football? He played for the region, with difficulty at times looking for money for new boots. This is not a metaphor. If not for the lucky break, so Bacca would never have hung chauffeur's cap on a nail, and on the Department of the championship would not be climbed.

Bacca's parents Eloise and Gilberto are still living in Puerto Colombia in the same house where their son was born. He suggested several times to move families to a big city, or even in a new home, but they agreed only to repair the old. Striker says that bear on them bored, and not a day goes by that he did not call home.

In 2007 he was noticed and invited to the main town of the team - Atletico Junior with which he signed his first professional contract. At first he played on loan at a local club Barranquilla (12 goals in 27 games) and the representative of the Venezuelan second division Minervene (12 goals in 29 matches), with whom he won a ticket to the examples. In 2009, in the Atlético Junior was the best scorer of the Cup of Colombia, and a year later became the champion and top scorer of the Colombian Apertura. In 2011, he repeated the two achievements.

Speech Bacca attracted the attention of many European clubs. Moscow Locomotive and Chievo was close to signing a contract with the Colombian, but the deal fell through. Carlos even declared that went to Russia, but Muscovites have purchased Felipe Caicedo.

In January 2012, Carlos Bacca moved to the Belgian club Brugge. transfers amounted to 2.5 million euro. He made his debut on January 21, coming on as a substitute for Lior Rafaelova 68 minutes into the match, lost the Mechelen with a score of 0:1. The first three months of fighting for a place in the starting lineup.

July 10, 2013 Bacca moved to Sevilla, signing a contract until 2018 with a compensation of 30 million euro. The first distinguished himself for his new club on July 26 in a match against FC Barcelona of Guayaquil as part of the Euro-American Cup. He made his debut in La Liga August 18 game with Atletico. September 25 scored twice in the gate Rayo Vallecano.

July 2, 2015 Carlos Bacca transferred to the AC Milan for 30 million euros. The first goal for the Milan scored in the match 29 August 2015 against the Empoli. First Cut issued September 19, 2015 in a match against Palermo.

Seedorf: Ancelotti doesn't like conflict

The ex-midfielder of AC Milan Clarence Seedorf believes that the management of the Munich Bavaria received correctly, making a bet on the former head coach of Rossoneri and Real Madrid Carlo Ancelotti. The Italian expert will head the German Grand at the end of the season and will replace Josep Guardiola.

«In the face of Ancelotti they get exactly what they see. This natural behavior Ancelotti is its great strength. This is the person who receives pleasure from life and allows you to enjoy it within professionalism and their wards. With Carletto is always room for ideas and emotions. Opinion of the leading players for him is very important. Ancelotti does not like conflict, which has its positive and negative sides. In the end, no one is perfect. In any case, he is able to find a common language with the stars of world level, being both a guarantee of titles» - said Seedorf.

AC Milan terminated the contract with De Jong

AC Milan has officially announced the termination of the contract with the midfielder Nigel de Jong. It is expected that the midfielder will join the Los Angeles Galaxy.

«The club announces cancellation of the contract with De Jong by mutual consent of the parties. We would like to thank the player for his commitment and professionalism demonstrated during the years spent in the AC Milan. We wish him every success in the future» - said in a message posted on the official website of Rossoneri.

AC Milan defeated Inter

As part of the 22th round of the Italian Serie A at the stadium San Siro was held on the famous Milanese derby. The victory with a score of 3:0 won AC Milan.

The first ball Inter missed in the 35th minute Alex locked filing by Keisuke Honda. After 70 minutes a black and blue was a great opportunity to level the score, but Mauro Icardi missed a penalty - after hitting the ball hit the post. And three minutes later, Carlos Bacca made the score 2:0. The final result on 77 minutes set Mbaye Niang.

Note that at the beginning of the second half, a mentor of Inter Roberto Mancini was removed from the coaching bench for arguing with the referee.

Inter for the first time in 13 years began Italian championship with three straight wins

Inter won AC Milan in the home match of the third round of the Italian Serie A (1:0), and single-handedly led the standings. Wards of Roberto Mancini won three victories in three games of the tournament. These kind of victories they have in the season-2002/03.

It is worth to note that in the results of the Italian Serie A season-2002/03 Juventus became the champion and Inter won the second place.

Montolivo: Today Balotelli showed the football, which we all wanted to see

Midfielder of AC Milan Riccardo Montolivo shared his opinion on the outcome of the match with Inter (0:1) in the framework of the 3rd round of the championship in Italy. Midfielder believes that his team had a slight advantage, and could count at least a draw.

“If anyone deserved to win this match, it is Milan. In general, the meeting was equal, and this even more offensive. At the same time, this match gives us confidence about the future of Milan.

Today Balotelli showed the football, which we all wanted to see. Before judging Mario we should give him time to adapt,” - said Montolivo.

Inter won AC Milan and alone led the Italian championship

Inter won AC Milan in the match of the 3rd round of the Italian Serie A. The meeting was held in Milan at the stadium San Siro - Giuseppe Meazza and ended with the score 1:0. The Nerazzurri won a third victory in the tournament in a row.

At the end of the play Freddy Guarin ran to the counter, he moved to the penalty area and shot by his left foot twisted kick into the bottom corner.

At the moment, Inter took sole for the first place in the Italian Serie A with nine points in the asset. Milan, who collected three points, is on the 12th place in the charter.

Mancini: I would have signed a transfer for Balotelli on the last day of the transfer window

Head coach of Inter Roberto Mancini said he wanted to see their team striker Mario Balotelli, who recently moved on loan from the Liverpool in the AC Milan. Nerazzurri has worked with 25-year-old striker of Inter and Manchester City.

“I would have signed a transfer for Balotelli on the last day of the transfer window. However, the Milan ahead of us” - said Mancini.

Balotelli can play against Inter on Sunday, 13th of September when the time of derby comes.

Capello: I recognize myself in the work of Mihajlovic

Former head coach of Russia Fabio Capello praised the work of the new coach of AC Milan Sinisa Mihajlovic.

“Certainly, Mihajlovic - the coach, in whom I find myself, at least in Italy. Not so long ago we had a conversation about his football ideas when we met in Dubai, while he still headed the Serbian national team.

Mihajlovic requires professionalism and serious attitude from his players. He always said to them that there are people who get up every day at six in the morning and go to work in factories, while we work three hours a day. Therefore, he requires a proper attitude towards his work.

Prandelli: It seems that Bolotelli became older

Former Italy coach Cesare Prandelli shared his expectations from AC Milan and the game of the striker Mario Balotelli.

“The Milanese club has a real revolution in the composition. It will be very interesting to observe the tactical resistance between coaches. They know each other, both are winners. I think that many goals will be scored.

Balotelli? I’ve always had warm feelings towards him. It seems he has matured. I liked the words which he said upon his return to AC Milan. His words sounded like an adult’s speech. I believe he is realizing his potential,” – said Prandelli.

Kaka: Bolotelli needs motivation to use the talent for the good of Milan

Former AC Milan midfielder Kaka, now plays for the MLS Orlando city, expressed the hope that striker Mario Balotelli, who returned to Milan, will help the Club to compete in the new season.

“Mario is a very talented player, there is no doubt. But he must understand that now is not the best time, and find the motivation to use his talent for the good of the team. He refers to the type of players who can change the course of the meeting any time, and I hope it will help AC Milan in this season,” - said Kaka.

Nesta has been appointed in the position of head coach for Miami

Miami announced the name of the head coach of the Club. It was the legendary AC Milan’s defender Alessandro Nesta.

Miami starting from 2016 will begin performances in NASL, the second division after MLS. Nesta has already had experience in North America: after leaving Milan, the defender from 2012 to 2013 year played for Montreal.

Bacca: Balotelli should work hard in Milan

AC Milan’s striker Carlos Bacca noted that with the return of Mario Balotelli to AC Milan the competition in the attack will become very intensive. The Rossoneri have rented Balotelli from Liverpool.

“The arrival of Balotelli will bring the team a favor. Mario is trained in Milan just a couple of days and still he has to work hard there. Well, what about the tactical scheme the coach should decide it. Only Mikhailovich can decide will we play two or three strikers in the same time,” - said Bacca.

Representative of Witsel: Axel is ready to move to AC Milan

Francesco Marsella, a representative of Zenit’s midfielder Axel Witsel spoke out about the latest news related to the possible transfer of Axel to AC Milan.

“We can confirm that we have lately had contacts with AC Milan representatives and now all depends from Milan. Witsel talked with the President of Zenit, and he gave the nod to his departure from the Club. Axel wants to move to Milan and is ready even tomorrow to wear the t-shirt of the Club, if the Rossoneri decide so.

Terms of the deal? It can be the rent of the player for € 3 million, with a commitment to repurchase him by € 22 -23 million if the player will hold at least 20 matches with AC Milan. I hope that there will be a deal before the closure of the transfer window,” – said Marsella.

Inzaghi argued with the players of AC Milan after the defeat of Udinese

Head coach of AC Milan Filippo Inzaghi and football team fought after the crush of the guest match in Udinese with a score of 1:2 in the 32th round of the championship in Italy, according to Corriere della Sera.

The incident happened in the bus on the way back to Milan. Inzaghi asked the vice-president Adriano Galliani to leave for making possible him to talk privately with the team. During the conversation, Inzaghi said that the players are not worthy to wear the shirt of Milan. In response, one man, whose identity was unknown, said to the coach: "We are, perhaps, not worthy, but you are not worthy to be a coach of Milan.

In addition, the president of Milan Silvio Berlusconi was so angered by the result that he was going to dismiss Inzaghi, but later he changed his mind after a phone conversation with Galliani.

Milan suffered a ninth defeat of the season and is placed at the 10th place in the standings in Serie A.

Ancelotti: It is easier to work with Real Madrid’s players than AC Milan’s

Head coach of Real Madrid Carlo Ancelotti spoke about the professionalism of the players of Blancos and said that it is easier to influence on the players of Real Madrid than on the players of AC Milan.

“I was very lucky, because in Real Madrid I have an incredibly strong line-up. Not only that, all the players cool, there are also professionals who take my decisions. I found it is more difficult to work with Pirlo, Rui Costa, Seedorf and Rivaldo than with Isco, James Rodríguez and Kroos.

In Real Madrid the first time I have made a change in its football philosophy. This season for me it is a little bit easier because of the success in last season, the right path have been already laid” - said Ancelotti.

Berlusconi: Menez goal for Milan was wonderful

Owner of AC Milan Silvio Berlusconi said his team a draw in a match with Inter in a match of the 12th round of Serie A, which took place on 23 November and ended with the score 1:1.

“You are not allowed Inter to play, stopped Kovacic, so my compliments to Essien. Menez goal was wonderful. It was a good match; you fought with strength, passion and enthusiasm. Now every game we need to take a step forward. I want to replace the coach did, that none of the teams did not feel deprived of playing time and the players always want to continue to sacrifice something and keep themself in shape all the time” – said Berlusconi.

Mexes: The club acquired new players to get rid of me

Defender of AC Milan Philippe Mexes said he was not going to leave the club at the end of the season. The head coach of Rossoneri Filippo Inzaghi from the beginning of the season gave preference to other players, but in the last two matches of the championship in Italy French footballer, whose contract ends in 2015, went on the field in the starting lineup and played the full 90 minutes.

“I do not know if I did not go out on the field because the summer refused to move to another team. But some special offers have been made. Of course, the club acquired new players to get rid of me. Inzaghi from the beginning gave me to understand that I will have less chance of match practice, as there were many more young central defenders. But I see myself in the future of AC Milan.” - said Mexes.

Nesta will play again in India

The former defender of AC Milan and the Italian international Alessandro Nesta decided to resume his playing career and signed a contract until the end of the season with an Indian club Chennai. 38-year-old Italian is intended to replace a part of an extended period of retired defender John Mendoza. It is noteworthy that the head coach is a former partner of Nesta, Italian national team’s defender Marco Materazzi. The nowadays team there are such known in European football players as: Elano, Mikael Silvestre and Eric Djemba-Djemba. It is possible that Nesta will appear on the field already on 5 of December.

Nesta’s last team was MLS (Montreal Impact) in October 2013 The defender announced about his retirement.

Inzaghi: Disappointed that AC Milan could not beat Inter

Head coach of AC Milan Filippo Inzaghi commented on the game of his players in the match of the 12th round of Serie A against the Inter, which ended with the score of 1:1. For Inzaghi it was the first Milan derby as a coach, and for his colleague Roberto Mancini - the first game with the rank of chief coach of Inter after returning to coaching bridge Nerazzurri.

“It is disappointing that we led in the account, had a good time, but did not win. However, my team completely surrendered the game, it was a balanced game in which Inter was also very good. Inter made pressure, but did not create situations. They scored after our mistakes. We know we need to grow, but I think that the team spirit and hunger for victory today was good. Derby has shown that there are two teams that are working on progress and who will still be ups and downs.

Inter changed the coach, which gave the team an extra enthusiasm. Perhaps we should feel sorry that did not create enough moments to score. But now we do not have to look at the table, we must look at the nature and determination of this team. First of all we need to deal with injuries, as at full strength we will be competitive. I am happy that the team has such a spirit "- said Inzaghi.