Ancelotti Isn't Taking Any Chances

Looks like everybody is making the trip to Japan for Milan. Carlo Ancelotti will have a full squad at his disposal for the Club World Cup in December. Ronaldo is off the injured list (and presumably under 200 lbs.) and set to take part in the festivities.

Surprise inclusion: Kaka's younger brother, Digao, garnered himself an airline ticket. From what I can tell, he's yet to make an appearance for the Rossoneri.

Milan pick Intercontinental team [Channel 4]

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The Grab: 12.12

Curbs in negotiation with Hammers for $3.4M [Telegraph]

Things aren't looking up for Sheva, and will the Portugeezer go shopping in January? Of course, Arsene Wenger has something to say. [The Independent, Guardian Sports Blog, Times Online]

More Wenger: Foreign players? Great. Foreign owners? Not so great. [Sky Sports]

"We're happy to be here . . . now if you don't mind, can you just give us the Cup and we'll be on our way . . . " Rijkaard claims Club America have an advantage in the FIFA Club World Cup.
[24-7]

How many satirical Mastercard commericals are being created as I type? Ah, what the hell . . .
Match tickets to watch your team play a boring 4-5-1 in World Cup qualifying? Several thousands of dollars. Watching FIFA do its best to emulate the most corrupt of third world countries as it controls the largest arena for the world's largest sport? Priceless. [Yahoo Sports]

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