Luca Toni [Bayern München]

[Trim]

Bayern Munich striker Luca Toni has endorsed the popular opinion that Inter Milan will run away with the Scudetto.

The fomer Fiorentina striker believes it is still too early for Juventus to challenge for the title, and that Milan's lack of consistency will be their Achilles heel.

"I say that Inter will win it as they have the best squad - they are just superior," he told the Gazzetta dello Sport.

"Milan have top-class players too who can win big games, but they are less consistent.

"It’s too soon for Juve, the best that they can achieve is the Champions League zone."

He was also restless to get going in Germany ahead of the Bundesliga kick-off this weekend: "I feel at home and I want to get going."

The big number 9 also rubbished suggestions that he could find himself out of the Azzurri squad.

"Do I fear not being noticed by Roberto Donadoni? No, he has already shown that he takes foreign-based players into account and I play for Bayern, a famous side.

"If I play and I score, I’ll get the Italy call and I want to go to the friendly against Hungary on August 22. I’ve been working hard to recover from a calf injury and in a couple of days’ time I should be ready to play."

Goal.com - Inter Milan - Luca Toni Tips Inter For Scudetto

[Aladino]

I don't like Toni's opinion one bit. For the first time a will disagree with him. But I am sure he will get the call for Hungry if he is fot and injury free. Donadoni likes Toni, Donadoni will announce on the 18th who he has chosen for that game

[Oliver_Kahn]

Luca Toni with a great debut so far, scored Bayern's goal

[Aladino]

He scored? That is awesome! YAY! Both Italians are scoring on their debut's Toni and Bianchi! Great stuff for them, i am happy for them

[Trim]

Toni trifft für die Geschichtsbücher

Es hat 13 Minuten und ein paar Sekunden gedauert, dann hatte Luca Toni den FC Bayern im ersten Bundesligaspiel der Saison gegen Hansa Rostock in Führung geschossen - und gleich hatte sich der italienische Weltmeister in die Geschichtsbücher des Rekordmeisters eingetragen: mit dem 1.900. Heimtor des FC Bayern in der Bundesliga. Das erste Heimtor hatte fast auf den Tag genau vor 42 Jahren Rainer Ohlhauser erzielt. Am 21. August 1965 traf er beim 2:0-Sieg gegen Eintracht Frankfurt, damals noch im Grünwalder Stadion.

Among all doubts, just before the kick-off, Ottmar Hitzfeld decided to play Italian striker Luca Toni, who just returned from injury, from the 1st minute. Luca Toni even scored on his Bundesliga debut today, against Hansa Rostock, in the 14th minute, after an assist from Miro Klose.

Bravo Luca!

Toni's goal is actually Bayern's 1900th home goal in Bundesliga.

Btw, the first home goal in Bundesliga was scored by Rainer Ohlhauser, on 21st August 1965. Bayern beat Frankfurt that day, 2-0 was the score. Match was played in Grünwalder Stadion.

[Aladino]

THat is reat for Toni to get that record. Thanks Trim for informing us. BRAVO LUCA!

[Jager]

Originally Posted by Trim17

Among all doubts, just before the kick-off, Ottmar Hitzfeld decided to play Italian striker Luca Toni, who just returned from injury, from the 1st minute. Luca Toni even scored on his Bundesliga debut today, against Hansa Rostock, in the 14th minute, after an assist from Miro Klose.

Bravo Luca!

Toni's goal is actually Bayern's 1900th home goal in Bundesliga.

Btw, the first home goal in Bundesliga was scored by Rainer Ohlhauser, on 21st August 1965. Bayern beat Frankfurt that day, 2-0 was the score. Match was played in Grünwalder Stadion.

I need video if that goal if you have it? Post it here! Thanks. 8)

[Oliver_Kahn]

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[Jager]

Bayern-Rostock 1-0 toni
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[Jager]

He looks happy, I hope he destroys your league. And I don't have any doubt he will. As long as you guys supply with balls in that range, he will bury most if not all.

[Aladino]

I can't stop smiling for Toni

[Jager]

Toni: My perfect Bayern bow Sunday 12 August, 2007

Luca Toni admits his winning Bundesliga debut for Bayern Munich was “perfect” and will have impressed Italy Coach Roberto Donadoni.

“I really missed celebrating by holding my hand up to my ear. I hope to do that many more times,” said the 2006 Golden Shoe winner.

He took just 14 minutes to break the deadlock in the 3-0 win over Hansa Rostock – quite an achievement considering he was not even expected to play due to injury.

“I didn’t expect to take part, let alone play the whole game. I was out for a month and only started training with the squad again on Thursday and the Coach didn’t know whether to call me up,” he told the ‘Gazzetta dello Sport’.

“It all went brilliantly, though. A goal, a win and an exceptional atmosphere. It really was a perfect day.”

Italy boss Donadoni was watching the match on television, which no doubt helped Toni’s chances of being picked for the Euro 2008 qualifiers against France and Ukraine.

“There are no problems with the Coach. He calls me and keeps up to date on my condition, so I know he is following my progress.”

The former Fiorentina striker has struggled with recurring injuries over the past few months, but finally seems to have turned a corner.

“The more I play, the fitter I become, but this is just the start. I have a good rapport with Miroslav Klose. Neither of us are egotistical in the penalty area, so we combine well. I am here to win every time.”

Toni has not lost sight of his ‘old’ life in Serie A, though, and sent a message out to the Stadio Artemio Franchi.

“I thank everyone for their kind words and want to give a public ‘good luck’ for the season to my former Fiorentina teammates.”

channel4.com - Football Italia

[Trim]

Luca Toni scored another one today guys, as we thrashed Bremen away 4-0.

He was also fouled on the penalty zone, and ref rewarded us with a penalty, which Ribery converted into a goal.

Check the vid:
Werder Bremen 0-4 Bayern Munich - Dailymotion

[azzurri]

He also assisted the 3rd goal. He already seems settled.

[LaVecchiaSignora]

Ex-Fiorentina striker Luca Toni is delighted at his inclusion in Roberto Donadoni’s Italy squad for the August 22 friendly against Hungary.

Toni left the peninsula to join Bayern Munich this summer and there had been suggestions that leaving Italy may see him slip off Donadoni’s radar.

However, the giant ex-Palermo man has found the net in both his opening two games in the Bundesliga an