Alessandro Nesta Thread

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Congo Powers said:

man, awesome...really!!!
any pictures per chance?

the MLS crowd completely ignorant of such a legend of the sport...shameful. i'm sure nesta appreciated meeting you...though probably not as much as you appreciated meeting him

ratzaroony

wait...so u met antonini and nesta this summer? good summer i'd say

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becoz Nesta is defender if he foward or mieldfieder and he will get attention as much as Henry or Beckham

Balthier said:

becoz Nesta is defender if he foward or mieldfieder and he will get attention as much as Henry or Beckham

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True that, but as someone mentioned Nesta was also a big figure for media back in his Lazio days where he became a captain very young and was regarded most gifted defender in the world. But Nesta never wanted to become a big public personality and so he is one of the most underrated defenders ever, because only big calcio fans are aware of his unmatchable talent.

Forza Sandro per sempre, will always be in our milanisti hearts

Frankee said:

True that, but as someone mentioned Nesta was also a big figure for media back in his Lazio days where he became a captain very young and was regarded most gifted defender in the world. But Nesta never wanted to become a big public personality and so he is one of the most underrated defenders ever, because only big calcio fans are aware of his unmatchable talent.

Forza Sandro per sempre, will always be in our milanisti hearts

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similiar to Ryan Giggs of MU? btw i never heard him talk about Lazio after he leaving us

Balthier said:

similiar to Ryan Giggs of MU? btw i never heard him talk about Lazio after he leaving us

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i thought he refused captaincy because he respected Lazio

milan nesta > lazio nesta

Retiring nesta > super hamster midget barcalooser

Congo Powers said:

milan nesta > lazio nesta

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and the conclusion is

Congo Powers said:

milan > lazio

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Nestafan said:

Apparently the media tried to make him a pin up boy, like Totti and Cannavaro, but he didn't want any of that kind of spotlight. Similair to Johnny Depp a bit.

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The first time I ever saw Sandro play the commentators mentioned he'd just been voted the sexiest man in Italian football. He might never have oiled up for a D&G underwear shoot but he was one of the most beautiful men ever to play the game.

Sandro, come back!!!

For what reason exactly did they let him go? He should have stayed for at least another 5 years. Fuck the youth bring him back next season.

Robinho7 said:

For what reason exactly did they let him go? He should have stayed for at least another 5 years. Fuck the youth bring him back next season.

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He was offered an extension but chose to leave. Some say he knew he wouldn't play regularly under Allegri. Sandro said himself that he wasn't up to Serie A demands anymore but still wanted to play regularly and enjoy football. He might not be the fastest runner and he might have wonky knees but he's still better than our current defenders on his worst day.

Congo Powers said:

milan nesta > lazio nesta

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Nesta joins us at 26 so it's natural though sarting 2006 onwards there's some major injures issues he definitely still great defender

look back milan able to buy expensive defender like him and now we can't afford Yanga Mbwia

Nesta's prime was before he joined Milan. Anyone who says otherwise haven't watched post 2003 calcio.

Lord, He is awful with Impact, MLS is way too fast for a slow defender

milan88 said:

Lord, He is awful with Impact, MLS is way too fast for a slow defender

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When people say he is slow, i just hope they know that in his prime, Nesta was a really fast defender. I hate to think people are remembering him, as always being a slow player.

Nestafan said:

When people say he is slow, i just hope they know that in his prime, Nesta was a really fast defender. I hate to think people are remembering him, as always being a slow player.

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I never thought speed was his thing. Honestly, I think he was exceptionally good at reading the game and opposing players' body language. He knew where they were going and what they were going to try before they did. And he was the master of precision tackles. I don't think he's done badly in the MLS but he can't carry the whole team.

How is my man doing?

Anguisette said:

I never thought speed was his thing. Honestly, I think he was exceptionally good at reading the game and opposing players' body language. He knew where they were going and what they were going to try before they did. And he was the master of precision tackles. I don't think he's done badly in the MLS but he can't carry the whole team.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1cUPaLbS0c


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-R64Sk9G10&feature=relmfu

Shows great pace in both these videos.

That's why he was the ultimate defender, great reader of the game, Fantatic tackle, big and strong too, and also had pace.

Something defenders like Cannavaro, Vidic, and Terry never had, despite how good they were. Ayala was ultra fast in his prime too though.

Missed the game. Montreal drew 0-0 with Kansas City.

Lisa said:

Missed the game. Montreal drew 0-0 with Kansas City.

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Well Alessandro did his job, helped his team keep a clean sheet

Enjoying life in Major League Soccer, Alessandro Nesta defends Milan boss Allegri

The legendary defender spoke to Goal.com about his former team, which finds itself in turmoil, as well as his adjustment to MLS and the Italian national side's potential

Alessandro Nesta is still adjusting to life in Major League Soccer, but that has not stopped him from following developments back home in his native Italy.

Once a legendary centre-back for AC Milan, Nesta has come to the defence of his former boss Massimiliano Allegri, who finds himself under increasing pressure.

Milan have started poorly, winning only one of their opening three matches. The Rossoneri's lacklustre performances on the pitch have led to increasing speculation that Allegri could be dismissed if the results do not improve.

Yet, Nesta does not believe Milan's head coach is the reason for the club's recent ineptitude. Instead, he points to the Serie A giants recent financial difficulties which forced them to sell Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Thiago Silva to Paris Saint-Germain and release several veteran players, including himself.

"It’s the reality of what’s going on in Europe. Milan is a reflection of the economic difficulties any business is going through in Europe," Nesta told Goal.com through a translator.

"You have to cut and find ways to save money or bring in more money, and that’s what Milan did. Selling those two players [Ibrahimovic and Silva] was an economic decision, but losing two players like that, will be hard to replace."

Nesta hopes that fans of Milan will be patient with the club coach as the team goes through a period of transition.

"As for Allegri, the criticism is unfair. I think fans are smart enough to realise the team is new and needs time to gel, but also selling two key players like Ibra and Silva will hurt the team," he stated.

While Nesta continues to follow and support his former club, his focus is now on new employers Montreal Impact. Once considered to be one of the world's top defenders, the 36-year-old hopes that his experience will help the new MLS side. Montreal have won three out of the five games that he's started, proving that his leadership in the backline has been effective.

Nesta explains that he is still adjusting to physical nature of MLS but is happy with life in his new city.

"It’s been a great experience so far," Nesta said. "The city is beautiful, the fans have been great and the team is treating me well. The level of soccer in MLS is growing, so there will be some growing pains. It’s not at the level it is in Italy or Spain, but it is definitely getting better.

"It’s also very different than my previous experiences. It’s more physical."

In their first season in MLS, Montreal has not been short of ambition. In addition to signing Nesta, they also added fellow Italian, striker Marco Di Vaio and pursued high-profile stars like Nicolas Anelka and Alessandro Del Piero. Still, the team currently sit five points adrift from a playoff spot held by fifth-seeded D.C. United.

Nesta says that due to all of the additions to the squad, the team only recently started to gel. He has not given up on the playoffs yet, but it appears as if he's waiting for a full season to show what the Impact can really do.

"It’s going to be tough to make the playoffs," Nesta explained. "We had a loaded schedule earlier on, which meant we played a lot of games before the team really came together. And other teams ahead of us have games in hand, so it will be difficult, but we won’t give up. We will just take it one game at a time."

Despite still adjusting to life in MLS, Nesta still follows the Italian national team with great interest. He was part of the 2006 World Cup winning side and believes that Italy could be back on its way to being a contender after a strong showing in the Euro 2012 tournament. Nesta argues that Spain's recent success is not unlike the triumph of previous World Cup winners and believes that Italy is beginning to show their potential.

"Every few years, a new crop of players comes out for a national team and dominates for a little while," Nesta said. "Spain is in that situation now. But Italy is young and with some time to gel, can continue progressing from its runner-up position at the Euros this year."

Mario Balotelli is one of the players who proved himself during last summer's tournament and many insist that Italy should build its attack around the Manchester City star. Nesta hopes that Balotelli will continue to score for the Azzurri but expects the striker's team-mates to share the scoring load as well.

"All Balotelli has to worry about is scoring goals," Nesta said. "That’s his job and that’s what he must concern himself with. Attacking is the responsibility of the entire team, he just has to bury his chances when he gets them."
http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/3353...e-soccer-alessandro-nesta?source=breakingnews

Lisa said:

"As for Allegri, the criticism is unfair. I think fans are smart enough to realise the team is new and needs time to gel, but also selling two key players like Ibra and Silva will hurt the team," he stated.

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Aww, he's so cute when he overstimate fans.


Miss him .

“If what I read happened between the two then it was childish,” the veteran defender, who left the club after a decade this summer, stated. “They acted like kids.”

The Rossoneri have undergone some major squad surgery this summer and it hasn’t come without consequences.

In four League games so far this term, the Diavolo have lost to Sampdoria, Atalanta and now Udinese. Such results have cast doubts over the future of Allegri.

“Milan have started seasons poorly in the past, but we were then still able to have excellent campaigns,” the Montreal Impact man noted.

“Sacking Allegri? I don’t know who could be an alternative for him…”




Wise words from the legend as always

Nesta about why he left Milan: http://sulia.com/source/S-7200611/f/cbc2d05a-fc19-4b62-965d-e7fa78fb3631/

"I still follow Milan closely. I get disappointed when they lose and happy when they win. I only wish the best for Milan this season".

"Milan will overcome their crisis. The European economy is currently not too strong, and the development at Milan is like a metaphor for the situation in Europe. But president Berlusconi is very attached to the club, and I'm convinced that he will find a solution".

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this is a man

Canada got cool.

They don't deserve him, No one does, only us and Lazio fans. He's like a property to us, something we own.

Why did you leave :'/

"INZAGHI ALLEGRI ARE TWO CHILDREN" Nesta judges from Canada so the "lite" 24/09/12

"INZAGHI ALLEGRI AND TWO CHILDREN"
Nesta judges from Canada so the "lite"

"The dispute between Allegri and Inzaghi? If it went as I read it was a childish. They acted like two children." He says, with a smile, Alessandro Nesta about the dispute and the subsequent peace "forced" between the two coaches.

A few words as the defender of the Montreal Impact , but that leave their mark, and perhaps testify indirectly, for a player remained in Milan 10 years, the difficulties of changing the Rossoneri.

Nesta also spoke of the crisis of Milan : "Other years we had a bad start but we managed to make good seasons. Allegri? I do not know what is the alternative."

"The Juve is favored. It was before and it is even more so now that has been going on. I think it's difficult to pick it up because it is a team that plays together a long time, "said the middle of the progress of the season .

Finally a joke about Zdenek Zeman : "It 'a great coach. Each player must expect to be coached by him because he teaches football and it's the best."

It's better he left, same for Seedorf, Inzaghi.
Now when we think of Sandro in a couple of years, only sweet memories will be there.

A 55 year old Nesta will still only bring joy into our lives.