Coach Leonardo offered to quit Milan following Manchester United defeat

Published: 22 Feb 2010 - 01:45:17

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Coach Leonardo offered to quit Milan following Manchester United defeat

Leonardo has offered his resignation to AC Milan's board. Defeat in the Champions League at home to Manchester United has sparked speculation that Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi is unhappy with the Brazilian. The Brazilian coach responded to his bosswho on Wednesday claimed that: 'Milan would be much better if those incharge allowed the team to play.' Italian job! Leonardo shows his appreciation to Marco Borriello, who scored in AC Milan's win over Bari on Sunday 'Our agreement was very clear,' said Leonardo. 'The plans were laiddown and I have no problems. If the President wants, I will step aside.All I need is the word.' AC Milan responded to their defeat by United with a 2-0 win overBari on Sunday to leave them trailing Serie A table-toppers Inter, byseven points. The Benitez triangle: Real, Milan and Juve battle to land Liverpool bossRUUD GULLIT: Rooney is on the brink of greatness after AC Milan showFergie predicts Rooney will smash 30-goal barrier after Milan doubleAC Milan 2 Manchester United 3: Wayne Rooney looks a world-beater