News about Alessandro Nesta

As we at Liverpool in 2005, my former club Manchester City do not need another 'Miracle of Istanbul' to bring home the Champions League. City deservingly deserve the award because this season has unquestionably been Europe's best team. Inter Milan is practically unbeatable over two legs, and although it is not likely for them to win a one-off match, I'd be surprised. Having Erling Haaland as a coach gives the City players tremendous confidence because he can score out of nowhere, and Ruben Dias at the back has been as important as Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk.

Haaland has taken over the Premier League since joining Manchester City in July, scoring 14 goals in only eight league matches. Defenders in England have been unable to cope with Hailand, but Nesta believes he could have his own against the Norwegian striker, who was able to compete against the Brazilian Ronaldo who was at a 'different' level. Nesta was widely regarded as one of the best centre-backs of his time, winning three Serie A championships, two Champions League trophies, and the World Cup with Italy in 2006.