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| Ambro apologises for Inter insult |
| Massimo Ambrosini has apologised for holding a banner insulting Inter as Milan staged a huge celebration at San Siro last night. More |
| Gallery: A Heroes' Welcome |
| Milan returned home to a parade through the city and spectacular celebration at San Siro. More |
| Moratti praises ‘lucky’ Milan |
| Inter chief Massimo Moratti has congratulated Milan for their Champions League success – even if he insists Liverpool were the better side on the night. More |
| Munich was key, says Ancelotti |
| Milan Coach Carlo Ancelotti believes the 2-0 win in Munich was the turning point in the club’s run towards the Champions League title. More |
| Inzaghi: It was a dream |
| Milan hero Filippo Inzaghi insists he fulfilled a childhood dream by scoring a brace in the Champions League Final. More |
| Gallery: Kings of Europe! |
| Milan triumphed 2-1 over Liverpool in the Champions League Final to lift the prestigious trophy in Athens. More |
| FIGC thanks triumphant Milan |
| The Italian Football Federation has thanked Milan for winning the Champions League Final in Athens. More |
| Nesta gives critics cold shoulder |
| Milan's Alessandro Nesta says he proved his doubters wrong in the Champions League Final after a long spell out with a shoulder injury. More |
| Kaladze crowns King Kaka |
| Kakha Kaladze believes teammate Kaka deserves to win this year’s Golden Ball after Milan’s Champions League win. More |
| Kuyt disappointed by defeat |
| Liverpool striker Dirk Kuyt admits that he was pleased to score against Milan but would have gladly swapped the goal for a win. More |
| Ambro makes up lost time |
| Massimo Ambrosini was thrilled after Milan claimed the Champions League trophy for a seventh time in Athens. “I was finally a protagonist.” More |
| Galliani enjoys 'special' night |
| Vice-President Adriano Galliani claims this is the "most enjoyable" of their Champions League wins after the long and tortuous journey to Athens. More |
| Seedorf admires Milan spirit |
| Clarence Seedorf has won his fourth Champions League and says the key was Milan beating Liverpool at their own game. More |
| Blatter praises Milan win |
| FIFA President Sepp Blatter hailed Milan’s “deserved victory” a year after Italy won the World Cup. More |
| Kaka: Istanbul was a fluke |
| Kaka insists Milan’s defeat to Liverpool in 2005 was a mere fluke and the right team won this evening. More |
| Gattuso: Italians do it better! |
| Gennaro Gattuso has won the World Cup and Champions League. “That’ll teach those who say Italian football is in crisis!” More |
| Benitez bows down to Milan |
| Rafa Benitez’s men had the luck of the draw in Istanbul and claims fortune turned on Liverpool this time around. More |
| Pippo's greatest moment |
| Brace hero Pippo Inzaghi has called his Athens heroics “the greatest game of my career” as he sunk Liverpool single-handed. More |
| Oddo: Turning point in Munich |
| Massimo Oddo reveals the moment Milan knew they were destined for this trophy – in Munich. More |
| Ancelotti: This was our destiny |
| Carlo Ancelotti believes it was in Milan’s destiny to win the Champions League at the end of “what could have been my last season.” More |
| Berlusconi hails Italian triumph |
| President Silvio Berlusconi says this win was “for Milan and Italy.” He also pledged summer reinforcements for the Champions of Europe. More |
| Maldini wants more! |
| Paolo Maldini insists he has no intention of retiring with this triumph. “I want to play the Intercontinental Cup and try to win the Champions League again.” More |
| Mil 2-1 Liv: Inzaghi the Athens avenger!!! |
| Pippo Inzaghi's brace has given Milan revenge over Liverpool with a 2-1 Champions League triumph in Athens! More |
| Inzaghi given Athens nod |
| Pippo Inzaghi and Paolo Maldini will start for Milan in Athens, while Liverpool pick Dirk Kuyt and Boudewijn Zenden. More |
| Mrs Shevchenko backs Milan move |
| Andriy Shevchenko’s agent may say he has no intention of returning to Milan, but a more important figure says otherwise – wife Kristen Pazik. More |
| Virdis just wants victory |
| Former Milan striker Pietro Paolo Virdis insists there is no need for the Rossoneri to convincingly beat Liverpool. “A 1-0 would be fine," he said. More |
| Maldini senior backs Milan |
| Cesare Maldini is confident that the strength of Carlo Ancelotti’s squad will make the difference in the Champions League Final against Liverpool. More |
| Feature: Meet the players – Liverpool |
| One of Liverpool’s strengths is the depth of their squad. We give you a run down of the 18 players likely to be present in Athens. More |
| Feature: Meet the players – Milan |
| With so much European experience in the Milan squad, we take a closer look at the Rossoneri stars gunning for glory in Athens. More |
| Feature: They said what? |
| What has the rest of the football world made of Milan and Liverpool's Champions League campaigns? More |
| Feature: Mad Max |
| Massimo Ambrosini missed out on the Final two years ago through injury, but he’s keen to make up for it in Athens. More |
| Capitano crowns golden Kaka |
| Milan captain Paolo Maldini has proposed teammate Kaka as the "ideal candidate" to win the Ballon d'Or. More |
| Ancelotti: Forget Istanbul |
| Carlo Ancelotti insists there is no desire to avenge Istanbul when Milan face Liverpool again. "This is a whole other game." More |
| Benitez won't set Kaka trap |
| Liverpool Coach Rafael Benitez insists that he will not change their tactics. "There will be no man-to-man marking on Kaka." More |
| Gerrard: Anything can happen… |
| Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard insists that Milan are not favourites for Champions League glory on Wednesday night. More |
| Savicevic fears revenge mission |
| Former Milan legend Dejan Savicevic has urged the Rossoneri to forget about Istanbul 2005 revenge. More |
| Lippi worried by Benitez factor |
| Marcello Lippi is confident that Milan can succeed in Athens despite the ability of Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez. More |
| Not a final Final for Maldini |
| Paolo Maldini insists he will play on for one more season – even if he wins another Champions League title with Milan on Wednesday. More |
| Kaka eyes Cup glory |
| Milan star Kaka can’t wait to take on Liverpool in the Champions League Final. “I want to get my hands on that trophy,” he underlined. More |
| Berlusconi predicts Milan win |
| President Silvio Berlusconi is certain that his classy Milan side will win the Champions League Final on Wednesday. More |
| Feature: Road to Athens |
| Milan and Liverpool have had to overcome the odds on numerous occasions to reach the Champions League Final. More |
| Feature: Scouse Italian |
| With kick-off in Athens edging ever closer, Serafino Ingardia of Calcio Italia magazine provides an insight into the atmosphere surrounding Liverpool. More |
| Feature: Seventh Heaven |
| Paolo Maldini is in line to make his eighth appearance in a European Cup Final – if he shakes off injury in time to face Liverpool. More |
| No doubts for Carletto |
| Carlo Ancelotti has stated that he already knows who to field in the Champions League Final with Liverpool. “The formation is ready.” More |
| Feature: Question Time |
| Football Italia tests your knowledge on Milan and Liverpool’s record in club football’s biggest competition. More |
| Feature: 'Keeping the faith |
| Richard Godden of Calcio Italia magazine analyses the role the two custodians will have to play in Athens. More |
| Feature: Greece Lightning |
| The last time a European Cup Final was held in Athens, Milan delivered a footballing masterclass. More |
| Kaka: We are calm |
| Milan star Kaka believes the Rossoneri are in a perfect state of mind ahead of the Champions League Final with Liverpool. More |
| Berlusconi picks supersub Pippo |
| Milan President Silvio Berlusconi suggested starting the Champions League Final with Alberto Gilardino, bringing on Pippo Inzaghi for the late push. More |
| Pele puts his money on Milan |
| The countdown to the Champions League Final continues and Pele has tipped Milan to take the trophy thanks to Kaka and Clarence Seedorf. More |
| Ancelotti explains his choices |
| Carlo Ancelotti explains why he chose Alessandro Costacurta as his assistant manager and gave hints as to who will start against Liverpool. More |
| Benitez: I'm not boring! |
| Rafael Benitez spoke to the ‘Gazzetta dello Sport’ about Liverpool’s European chances, insisting his team is “not boring.” More |
| Eriksson: Milan are favourites |
| Sven Goran Eriksson has experience of both Italian and English football, but he is backing Milan to lift the Champions League. More |
| Rui Costa cheering on Milan |
| Manuel Rui Costa has urged his former Milan teammates to beat Liverpool in the Champions League Final. “Do it for me too!” More |
| Feature: Golden boy |
| Kaka’s profile has shot up around the globe in the last year – could the Champions League Final see him crowned as the world’s best? More |
| Feature: Strike out |
| Milan and Liverpool may have goal threats from midfield, but when it comes to their strikers the English club have the edge. More |
| Feature: Cat Fight |
| Who’s afraid of the big bad kitten? Steven Gerrard says he’s not, but Susy Campanale insists Gennaro Gattuso’s got claws. More |
| Feature: On the spot |
| When it comes to penalties it has been a case of hit and miss for Milan, while Liverpool have a near flawless record. More |
| Feature: Tale of Two Cities |
| Milan and Liverpool may have more in common than fans realise, as Steve Wilson reveals the two teams are each nation’s mirror image. More |
| Inzaghi-Gila Thunderdome |
| Pippo Inzaghi and Alberto Gilardino are duelling to start against Liverpool in Athens, but both hope to be decisive for a Milan triumph. More |
| Ancelotti's Athens dilemma |
| Milan Coach Carlo Ancelotti does not know whether Alberto Gilardino or Pippo Inzaghi will play the Champions League Final against Liverpool. More |
| Riise banking on Benitez |
| John Arne Riise expects Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez to outwit Milan’s Carlo Ancelotti in the Champions League Final. More |
| Kaka eyes place in history |
| Milan star Kaka says he wants to win the Champions League and the Golden Ball. “I want a place in the club’s history.” More |
| Ambrosini ready for action |
| Milan midfielder Massimo Ambrosini is looking forward to the Champions League Final with Liverpool after missing out in 2005. More |
| Gattuso slams Liverpool liars |
| Gennaro Gattuso responded to Steven Gerrard's description of him as "a kitten" and lambasted Liverpool for their "lies" and "irritating" style of play. More |
| Ancelotti can't wait to meet 'Pool |
| Carlo Ancelotti believes Milan are in a completely different state of mind to how they approached the 2005 Champions League Final with Liverpool. More |
| Maldini set to play on |
| Paolo Maldini has admitted that he won’t retire at the end of the season – even if he has denied claims that he’s already signed a Milan extension. More |
| Maldini starts Final countdown |
| Milan captain Paolo Maldini will only feature in the Champions League Final against Liverpool on May 23 if he is 100 per cent fit. More |
| Ambro explains his revival |
| Massimo Ambrosini is overjoyed at renewing his contract and is convinced Milan can lift the Champions League. More |
| Nesta charmed in Athens |
| Alessandro Nesta has had good fortune in Athens and hopes that lucky charm continues when Milan face Liverpool on May 23. More |
| Cafu: We’ll erase Istanbul |
| Marcos Cafu is certain that Milan will make up for their painful 2005 defeat to Liverpool when the two teams meet in the Champions League Final. More |
| Seedorf eyes Liverpool revenge |
| Milan midfielder Clarence Seedorf has admitted that he wants revenge when he comes face to face with Liverpool in the Champions League Final. More |
| Milan make Final offer |
| Milan season ticket holders will be given a priority purchase option for the Champions League Final, confirmed the club on Tuesday. More |
| Ambro: Liverpool in my destiny |
| Massimo Ambrosini sees the hand of fate giving Milan the opportunity to avenge their 2005 defeat to Liverpool. More |
| Seedorf's tears of joy |
| Clarence Seedorf cried as Milan reached the Champions League Final and demands Inter President Massimo Moratti give them some respect. More |
| All white on the night |
| Milan have opted to wear their white away shirts in the Champions League Final against Liverpool later this month. More |
| Gattuso to put record straight |
| Gennaro Gattuso is confident that Milan will get the revenge they are so desperate for in the Champions League Final against Liverpool. More |
| Benitez wary of Milan |
| Liverpool Coach Rafael Benitez is aware that the Champions League Final with Milan will be a difficult match. “They are better than two years ago.” More |
| History: European Cup Roll of Honour |
| Milan and Liverpool have won the European Cup a combined 11 times. Only Real Madrid have a better record in the competition. Roll of Honour |
| Results: Champions League 2007-08 |
| For a rundown of every result – and match report concerning an Italian club – in this season’s UEFA Champions League. More |
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