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	Demetrio Albertini - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Demetrio Albertini (born August 23, 1971 in Besana in Brianza) is an Italian football (soccer) midfielder, who currently is without team, (as August 31) after play for FC Barcelona of the Spanish Liga but spent most of his career with AC Milan of Serie A.
		Albertini was at Milan from 1988 to 2002, sharing in the club's multiple triumphs.
		After leaving Milan, Albertini has been bouncing around different teams; he spent 2002-03 with Atlético Madrid, 2003-04 with Lazio, and started 2004-05 with Atalanta before transferring to Barcelona in January.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Demetrio_Albertini (186 words)

	A special match for Albertini (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Demetrio Albertini is mostly associated with AC Milan but he also played 28 games, scoring 2 goals, for Atlético Madrid in the 2002-03 season.
		Albertini has some good memories of his time with the 'colchoneros': "It was a great bunch of lads that had just come up from the second division.
		Albertini has had a full week of training and is beginning to get to know his teammates: "The team was at a really high level before I arrived.
	www.fcbarcelona.com /eng/noticias/noticias/n05020501.shtml (300 words)

	Eurosoccer.com - News: Premiership, Bundesliga, Serie A, Euro Cups (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Scorers: AC Milan: Demetrio Albertini 25, 39, Jose Mari 45; Barcelona: Rivaldo 19, 43, 68.
		It was Demetrio Albertini who finally equalised for the 'rossoneri' on 25 minutes.
		Albertini stepped up to take the shot and blasted a right footed effort past keeper Dutruel for his second goal of the match.
	www.eurosoccer.com /news/00/1018/s4672.html (646 words)

	Albertini arrives in Barcelona (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Demetrio Albertini landed at 10.40 pm together with his agent Giovanni Branchinni to be received by a throng of fans and journalists.
		Albertini spoke to Barça TV and fcbarcelona.com immediately on his arrival: "I've been waiting for this day like a child.
		On Tuesday, Albertini will undergo his medical at the Hospital de Barcelona and the FC Barcelona Centre for Sports Medicine before signing a contract for the rest of the season.
	www.fcbarcelona.com /eng/noticias/noticias/n05012501.shtml (177 words)

	The Red&Black Forums - OFFICIAL: Albertini to Atletico
		Albertini, who made his Rossoneri debut back in 1989, has been told he is surplus to requirements at the San Siro.
		Albertini won five Italian titles and a European Cup while with Milan and has spent his entire career at the San Siro bar a year’s loan at Padova.
		Demetrio defines his career at Milan with an adjective: 'Exciting'.
	forum.acmilan-online.com /printthread.php?t=97 (1457 words)

	BBC SPORT \| EURO2000 \| SQUAD \| Demetrio Albertini
		Albertini is a wonderfully composed midfielder who has bags of experience having played with Milan and his country for many years.
		Apart from a loan spell with Padova Calcio in 1991 Albertini has spent his whole career with AC Milan, where he has picked up five League championship medals and won the European Cup in 1994.
		There are rumours his form may have dipped some what but despite his vast experience, he is still only 28 and should help Italy this summer with his composure and passing abilities.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/euro2000/teams/italy/squad/773619.stm (107 words)

	uefa.com - UEFA Champions League - News & Features (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Albertini last night flew into Barcelona, where he spoke of his joy at securing a "dream" move at the age of 33.
		Albertini, who won 78 caps for Italy, knows the Spanish top flight well having spent a year on loan at Club Atlético de Madrid in 2002/03, making 28 league appearances.
		Albertini returned to Milan after his loan spell had expired before being released to join S.S. Lazio in summer 2003 and then moving to Atalanta last July.
	www.uefa.com /competitions/UCL/news/Kind=1/newsId=274768.html (392 words)

	uefa.com - UEFA Champions League - Players - Albertini (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Demetrio Albertini was a constant presence in the AC Milan midfield for over a decade, and is a player who makes his team tick with intuitive passing from the centre of the field.
		He was part of the Italy side beaten on penalties by Brazil in the 1994 FIFA World Cup final and also featured at the finals in France four years later.
		Albertini spent part of the 1990/91 season on loan at Padova Calcio, but established himself in the Milan side in 1991/92 and went on to make almost 300 appearances for the club, claiming three successive Serie A titles between 1992 and 1994 and further league championships in 1996 and 1999.
	www.uefa.com /competitions/UCL/Players/Player=5521 (284 words)

	Maldini defends troubled Albertini
		Albertini played poorly in Italy's opening match against Chile and was replaced in the centre of midfield by AS Roma's Luigi Di Biagio for the second game against Cameroon.
		Albertini, seemingly a permanent fixture in the heart of the Italian side, was shunted sideways into the left midfield berth against the Africans and was substituted in the second half after another lacklustre display.
		Albertini's loss of form follows a difficult season at Milan, who slumped to a mid-table finish in the Italian League and failed toqualify for Europe.Milan's crisis appears to have cast something of a shadow over the club's Italian `Holy Trinity' -- Albertini, Maldini and centreback Alessandro Costacurta.
	www.expressindia.com /ie/daily/19980623/17450854.html (202 words)

	CNNSI.com - Euro2000
		After a poor season for AC Milan, Albertini is struggling to impress national coach Dino Zoff.
		Albertini is known for his dependability rather than his creativity but he has always played a crucial role helping to keep things ticking over in midfield.
		A vastly experienced player, Albertini won his fifth Serie A title with Milan in 1999, and was also a European Cup winner against Barcelona in 1994.
	sportsillustrated.cnn.com /soccer/world/2000/euro2000/players/demetrioalbertini.html (142 words)

	Madrid Sport
		Jan 26: Former Italy and AC Milan midfielder Demetrio Albertini has joined Barcelona for the rest of the season after passing a medical on Tuesday.
		BARCELONA (AP) - Italian midfielder Demetrio Albertini said signing with FC Barcelona was "a dream at the age of 33" when he was introduced at the Camp Nou Stadium on Wednesday.
		Demetrio Albertini, the former AC Milan midfielder, was to have a medical on Tuesday prior t...
	archive.wn.com /2005/01/27/1400/madridsport (532 words)

	soccerway.com - News - 21 July 2004 - Atalanta snap up Demetrio Albertini
		The adventure of Albertini at Lazio reached its end as the contract with the club was terminated by mutual consent.
		The news was confirmed by Lazio's offial website which reported that "SS Lazio thanks Albertini for his professional behaviour and wish him all the best for his career".
		Albertini, 32, Italy midfielder in the era of coaches Sacchi and Maldini, spent most of his professional career with Milan: 293 appareances and 21 goals.
	www.soccerway.com /news/2004/july/21/atalanta-snap-up-demetrio-albertini (192 words)

	sport.iafrica.com \| today's news Barca to sign Italian veteran
		Veteran former Italian international midfielder Demetrio Albertini is to sign for Spanish title leaders Barcelona on Tuesday, the Catalan club revealed on its website.
		Albertini, who won five Italian titles and the 1994 European Cup during a 14-year stint with AC Milan where he was a team-mate of Barca coach Frank Rijkaard, has already had one spell in Spain with Atletico Madrid in the 2002/03 season.
		Albertini, who played in the Euro 2000 final where Italy lost 2-1 to France, is Barcelona's first recruit of the transfer window.
	sport.iafrica.com /news/405971.htm (201 words)

	The Sports Network - International Soccer (Italy)
		Milan, Italy (Sports Network) - Lazio midfielder Demetrio Albertini said he is relishing the opportunity to return to his old haunt -- the San Siro -- as Lazio visits AC Milan Sunday in the Serie A highlight match of the weekend.
		Albertini, who came up through the ranks of the Rossoneri's youth system, was a key member of Milan's highly-successful sides of the late 1980's and early 1990's when the club captured five Serie A crowns, a Champions League title and a European Supercup trophy.
		Last season, however, Albertini was loan out to Spanish outfit Atletico Madrid while he watched Paolo Maldini and Alessandro Costacurta lead Milan to the heights of Europe again.
	www.sportsnetwork.com /?c=sportsnetwork&page=soc-ita/news/chn2850701.htm (345 words)

	uefa.com - Magazine (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		After making his debut for AC Milan as a 17-year-old in 1989, Demetrio Albertini might have been expected to finish his career with the club.
		Albertini accepts that, as it did at Lazio, big money could bring big rewards on the pitch for Claudio Ranieri's team.
		That was not the case in 1993/94, however, when Albertini's Milan side were the best in Europe and proved it by winning a European Champion Clubs' Cup and Serie A double which many in Italy believe would be impossible in the more congested fixture list of this century.
	www.uefagames.com /magazine/news/Kind=4/newsId=121362.html (605 words)

	Sport
		Albertini is a man who seems a theoretical paradox, a very skilful player always playing in the midst of the battle, having to put up with harsh words and tones.
		Demetrio had already felt the emotion of playing in front of the Pope.
		Another little peculiarity that marks Demetrio's past is the example given by his brother Alessio, who is a priest in a small town in the Padua province, and who has always been a reference for the champion playing with Milan.
	www.cesil.com /sportlm/es110003.htm (623 words)

	Xtratime Community - Albertini!
		Boban and Albertini in their late years at Milan, didn't have the mentality nor the physical capabilities to fight for major trophies; something that requires consistency, so, as a Milan fan I see no reason to complain about the decision to clear out a bit, renew the squad.
		Albertini being sent away wasn't surprising, it was logical and had to be done.
		Albertini had not been up to the standard for some time, still having some moments of brilliancy but for the most part underperforming and being inconsistent.
	www.xtratime.org /forum/printthread.php?t=136970&pp=40 (6312 words)

	ESPN.com Soccernet WorldCup: News - Albertini ruled out of World Cup
		Albertini, who has won 79 caps for Italy, suffered the injury during Sunday's 1-0 Serie A defeat at Juventus.
		Albertini had a knee operation last May that kept him out for six months and although he returned to action in September his progress was frequently restricted by injuries.
		A cultured central midfielder, Albertini was part of the successful Milan side of the early 1990's that dominated Italian and European competition.
	www.soccernet.com /worldcup/news/2002/0415/20020415itaalbertini.html (342 words)

	soccerway.com - News - 24 January 2005 - Barcelona set to sign Demetrio Albertini
		The current La Liga leaders are looking to bolster their defence to cover for the loss of star players such as Edmilson and Thiago Motta, both of whom are currently out with serious knee injuries.
		The move for Albertini, who is now 33, seemed somewhat out of the ordinary for such a large and illustrious club.
		Albertini, who is no stranger to La Liga after having spent a successful year at Atletico Madrid, is reported to be earning in the region of £190,000 at Barça over the period leading up to the end of the season, and should complete his move to the Catalan club over the next 48 hours.
	www.soccerway.com /news/2005/january/24/barcelona-set-to-sign-demetrio-albertini (223 words)

	The Daily Star Web Edition Vol. 5 Num 240 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Veteran midfielder Demetrio Albertini has completed his free transfer move from struggling Serie A side Atalanta to Barcelona, the Spanish league leaders confirmed Tuesday.
		Albertini, who won five Italian titles and the 1994 Champions League during his time with AC Milan, has already had one spell in Spain with Atletico Madrid in the 2002/03 season.
		Atalanta, currently bottom of Serie A, were reluctant to let Albertini go, but didn't want to stand in the way of his dream move.
	www.thedailystar.net /2005/01/27/d50127041846.htm (245 words)

	ATL World Cup Soccer. All the top world soccer news daily. News from international soccer. Euro 2004, champion's ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		AC Milan midfielder Demetrio Albertini has begun light training after spending the last 4 months recovering from surgery to his injured knee.
		Milan hope Albertini will return to full training next week to stand a chance of playing in their pre-season buildup.
		Albertini has been a regular in the Milan side for 13 seasons and will hope to guide the club to European success in the UEFA Cup this season.
	www.wldcup.com /news/2001Aug/20010817_9790_demetrio_albertini.html (234 words)

	Spanish Football News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Atalanta president and major shareholder Ivan Ruggeri has said Barça target Demetrio Albertini will stay with the Serie A club until the end of the season.
		His contract runs out in 2006 and, at least until next June, he will contribute to trying to save Atalanta," said a determined Ruggeri, whose side lie ten points adrift of safety at the bottom of the table.
		It would be like paving the way to Serie B. "I can understand Barcelona's need to reinforce their midfield, but I must fight to save my club.
	www.maltasport.com /International_Football/Spanish/spanish_jan19.html (193 words)

	Albertini: "I want to see 'Puyi' lifting the league trophy" - My Football Forum - The Original Football Forum (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Demetrio Albertini is a born winner and he couldn't make his case any clearer.
		Albertini tells us the players are "hungry" for the title but that nobody's in a hurry.
		After some difficult months with Serie A minnows Atalanta, Demetrio Albertini decided to forego another year of contract to sign for top-of-the-table Barca in January.
	www.myfootballforum.com /showthread.php?t=11677 (405 words)

	Demetrio Albertini -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Demetrio Albertini -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article
		During his tenure there, the club won the scudetto five times and the (additional info and facts about European Cup) European Cup three times.
		For the (additional info and facts about Italian national team) Italian national team, Albertini has been capped 79 times.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/d/de/demetrio_albertini.htm (110 words)

	Betting Zomi: Albertini braces for San Siro return
		Former AC Milan mainstay Demetrio Albertini never thought the day would come when he would face the squad as a member of the opposition.
		After 14 seasons with the club, however, Albertini transferred before last season to Spain's Atletico Madrid and then went to Lazio, which plays away at Milan on Sunday night in the featured matchup of Round 6 in the Italian league.
		After developing in Milan's youth program, Albertini made his Serie A debut with Milan in 1989 and went on to win five league titles, three Italian Supercups, one Champions Cup and one European Supercup with the club.
	www.betting.zomi.net /article85.htm (782 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Albertini is one of a group of older players who were able to bounce back after two disappointing campaigns.
		Demetrio has always been a Milan player, having come up through the ranks, save for a spell at Padova in season 1990-91.
		He is married and he has a brother who is a priest.
	olymp.wu-wien.ac.at /usr/h97a/h9750032/albertie.html (166 words)

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