Milan's Leonardo goads Berlusconi over future

Milan coach Leonardo has invited club owner Silvio Berlusconi to sack him if he is unhappy with the team's form. "I am always very calm. I have no problem; if the president wants me to leave, one word from him is enough," the Brazilian rookie told a...

Milan coach Leonardo has invited club owner Silvio Berlusconi to sack him if he is unhappy with the team's form.

"I am always very calm. I have no problem; if the president wants me to leave, one word from him is enough," the Brazilian rookie told a news conference on Saturday after reports that the Italian prime minister had criticised his tactics.

Milan lost 3-2 at home to Manchester United in Tuesday's Champions League last-16 second leg and lie third in Serie A after an inconsistent season.

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