The hard-working veteran has repeated he will not move on from San Siro, while praising Napoli’s Marek Hamsik and Inter’s new coach Gian Piero Gapserini
Monthly Archives: June 2011
Santos’ Ganso: I will not force my European dream move
The Brazilian talent is hoping to test himself across the pond, but will not fight his way out of the South American club and is focusing on national team duty at the moment
A.C. MILAN, Balance sheet for 2010 calender year available on site
MILAN - The balance sheet for 2010 is now available on line at acmilan.com. Click here to see 2010 and previous years
AC Milan chasing Torino’s Angelo Ogbonna – report
The highly-rated young centre-back is reportedly in the sights of the Italian champions as they look to boost their defensive ranks
Marek Hamsik would consider move but Napoli chief claims he is off the market
Slovakian international claims he is ‘happy’ in Naples, but insists he has a right to consider moving to a bigger club even though his boss has shown resistance to a sale
Denilson moving from Arsenal to AC Milan is just a rumour – agent
The Brazilian has been mentioned as a possible summer departure, but his representative denies that he is on his way to Italy and says talks with Arsene Wenger are ongoing
PIER SILVIO BERLUSCONI “ALLEGRI REMINDS ME OF SACCHI”
Milan – On the margins of Mediaset night for the presentation of the Autumn TV schedule, Pier Silvio wasn’t avoiding any football related questions. “Milan are looking more and more solid”. When asked about the Italian coaches for the big Italian sides. “They’re the right choice. That’s how big clubs are made. Sometimes they go for coaches who have won the most in the past which can also be risky. Allegri, not so much from a tactical point of view, but for the spirit that he gives to the team, reminds me of Sacchi.”
Thiago Motta wants to stay at Inter but will listen to offers – agent
Agent claims turning down other clubs would be detrimental to his client’s future if the former Italian champions decide to offload him this summer
Pier Silvio Berlusconi: AC Milan want to win the Champions League
Those with strong links to the Milanese side would rather see the European Cup return to San Siro as it takes precedence over the league, says the Italian Prime Minister’s son
Ibrahimovic, Van Bommel, Robinho – the list of Mino Raiola players that make Marek Hamsik’s move to AC Milan more possible
The infamous agent is the man allegedly behind the Slovakian’s recent claim that a Rossoneri move would enhance his career, and it bears the hallmarks of Raiola deals in the past
AC Milan’s Adriano Galliani suggests Arsenal’s Cesc Fabregas is close to joining Barcelona
The AC Milan CEO has made it clear that the Serie A champions will not sign Fabregas, Kaka or Hamsik this summer, but Santos’ Danilo is still an option
MILAN AT THE “SCIREA MEMORIAL”
The 14 year old players will be taking part in the 22 edition of the Scirea Memorial, a youth team competition organised by the Serenissima S. Pio X group in collaboration with the Cinisello Balsamo commune. After the success of the 2010 edition when Milan beat Roma 1-0 in the final with a goal from Davide Di Molfetta, the Rossoneri will be looking to repeat the feat this year in one of the most important competitions for players of this age group. Milan finished winners of the Scirea Memorial on five different occasions.: 1994, 1997, 2001, 2006, 2010.
ADRIANO GALLIANI: "I DON’T KNOW, WE WILL SEE"
MILAN - At the conclusion of the League meeting yesterday, Adriano Galliani also discussed some transfer issues: "Zero chance of Hamsik arriving and zero chance of Kaka. Fabregas? He will join another club. Danilo? I do not know, we will see …"
ADRIANO GALLIANI: "ALL ON HOLD"
MILAN - At the end of the extraordinary meeting of the League over TV rights, Adriano Galliani took note of the situation: "It's all on hold, it is a very delicate moment for Italian football, there is paralysis, no proposal can go through in this situation, it is all on hold and you cannot make poliitcal sports."
La Liga – Milan step aside in Cesc pursuit
AC Milan have ruled themselves out of the race to sign Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas, with the Spain international set to join Barcelona.
Premier League – Milan step aside in Cesc pursuit
AC Milan have ruled themselves out of the race to sign Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas, with the Spain international set to join Barcelona.
Serie A – Milan step aside in Cesc pursuit
AC Milan have ruled themselves out of the race to sign Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas, with the Spain international set to join Barcelona.
PATO: "ARGENTINA FAVOURITES, BUT BRAZIL ARE VERY STRONG"
MILAN - Pato also spoke at the press conference on the eve of the first Copa America game: "The tournament is Argentina's favorite because he plays at home and why has the support of all its fans, but Brazil is very strong and very well prepared."
Milan out of Fabregas race
AC Milan have ruled themselves out of the race to sign Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas, with the Spain international set to join Barcelona instead.
Roma are one of the favourites for Serie A title – Juan
The Brazilian defender is excited by all the changes at Stadio Olimpico and is confident his club can challenge for the league title once more
Werder Bremen close in on Genoa’s Sokratis Papastathopoulos, though Andreas Wolf move in doubt
Thomas Schaaf’s side are actively seeking defensive reinforcements and look set to loan the Greek defender, however the Nurnberg captain is keeping his options open
The time has come for me to shine for Brazil, says AC Milan’s Alexandre Pato
The young attacker is eagerly anticipating the upcoming Copa America and says he is proud to wear the no. 9 jersey that previously belonged to Ronaldo
Getafe sign AC Milan’s Michelangelo Albertazzi on loan
The Italy Under-20 international is looking for regular action in Spain, in order to garner more experience and improve as a footballer
THIAGO SILVA: BEST FORM OF MY LIFE
MILANO - On the eve of the Copa America in Argentina, click here, Thiago Silva spoke about being in the best form of his career. Brazil make their debut against Venezuela on July 3rd and in a press conference in Buenos Aires the Milan defender also spoke about the difficult period he went through in 2005 when he had Tuberculosis and risked never playing again when he was at Dynamo Moscow.
Inflation
With the silly season inching ever closer I can’t help but look at the rumors and wonder how much farther this downward spiral of inflated player values can go. Soon the going rate for any old player will be 100M and only two teams on Earth can buy them, and it is those two teams that have turned the business of transfers on it’s head. Now I am not saying what the Club’s are doing is wrong, frankly there are no rules against it, and if a Club is foolish enough to pay exorbitant transfer fees, buyout clauses, and wages then they only have themselves to blame.
It is no secret, the two Clubs in question for me are Real Madrid and Manchester City, with Barcelona a close third. While there are still Clubs who do business proper, such as Manchester United, Arsenal, and even our very own Milan. It is the big teams with seemingly infinite supplies of money that are ruining it for the rest of us. Take the case of one Emanuel Adebayor, rumored to come to Milan in 2008 for around 15M Euros. He decides instead on a move to Manchester City, for 30M Euros, and incredible wages, can you blame him? Well yes, because first and foremost he hasn’t played a meaningful minute in what seems like ages, and there is no way he was worth double what Arsenal were asking for. The problem though isn’t the seller but the buyer, if Man City were foolish enough to over value Adebayor, what do you say? No, sorry, you are making a mistake just give me half of what you offered. Not to mention the wages are so high they can’t even find a team willing to take the guy on loan, and in the process have created a completely unsustainable system of buying and selling. Now they are stuck with a guy who is worth a generous 12M Euros, they paid 30M, they want 18M and it just plain isn’t going to happen.
Unless these teams with piles of funny money (and debt, looking at you La Liga) correct these actions things are only going to get worse. I mean is Alexi Sanchez really worth 40M, Pastore at 50M or the most audacious yet of Cavani at 100M? None of them are actually worth that price, but if Man City or Real Madrid comes in and writes the check the smart guy suddenly becomes the crazy owner who over valued his player and got close to what he was asking for. I mean even if Cavani helps you win the CL, mind you he has never played in the CL, will you really get a return on your dollar?
I also can’t seem to fathom a team’s willingness to pay very high dollars for relatively young talent. There was a time when you paid big money for actual talent, ie Zidane or even CRON, but now a guy like Neymar is being rumored to Chelsea at 40M pounds!? I mean here is a guy who probably weighs less in kilos than the amount he is being transferred for! A guy like Vidic or Dawson tackles that guy and he breaks into a million tiny little pieces, still not enough pieces to cover the transfer. What has Neymar done or accomplished to warrant that sort of value, star in a youtube video and a Nike commercial!? Are we paying actors or footballers? I wouldn’t pay a dime over 12M for Neymar, and even then the risk is still high. Even Milan are seemingly falling into this trap with Ganso, coming off a rough knee injury yet still being valued at around 20M Euros with the Club still asking for more. Paying this high a price for young talent is a risk, but it creates a slide rule effect making real talent all that more expensive, not to mention setting a level of expectations for a 20 year old at levels beyond achievement. Will that player ever equal the investment, especially one who has a chance of failure equal to if not greater than a chance at success? Bad business all around…
So as the silly season comes upon us, read the over inflated player values with a bit of skepticism, because they aren’t true. But if Clubs are willing to pay the only people left chuckling are the Clubs with the big checks in hand!
Massimiliano Allegri holds Marek Hamsik in high regard – AC Milan’s Massimo Oddo
The former Lazio player admits the Italian club have an interest in the highly-rated midfielder just 24 hours after De Laurentiis said he was open to negotiate a sale
BCD CAMAPAIGN IN MILAN
MILANO - In order to promote the BCD campaign against diabetes (a campaign promoted by Milan Foundation) a mobile ambulance was set up outside of the new Lombardy Region headquarters yesterday to screen test for diabetes. Daniele Massaro was there to represent Milan Foundation and the president of the Region Roberto Formigoni was also present. For more information click here
BCD CAMPAIGN STOPS OFF AT LOMBARDY REGION HEADQUARTERS
The BCD Campaign (aimed at promoting awareness for diabetes) stopped off in Milan this week. The campaign works to improve awareness, testing and prevention of diabetes in all the major businesses and institutions around Italy. Today was the turn of the Lombardy Region and president of the region, Roberto Formigoni, said: "There are already over a thousand people who have subscribed to the initiative in this region. These people will be regularly screened for diabetes and they will also receive advice on how to improve their lifestyle."
Milan Foundation is a big promoter of this initiative and Daniele Massaro was also present to explain their involvement. "We are proud to be involved with this project because we are able to give people who suffer from diabetes, especially children, the chance to do sport just like everyone else, to grow normally and to reach certain goals."
The campaign is backed up by all the major associations involved with the disease - the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), Diabetes Italy, the Medical Association for Diabetes, the Italian Society for Diabetes and many others. All those who sign up and undergo a screening test will be handed a BCD booklet explaining how to control diabetes, getting to know the disease better and what can be done to improve your health. The aim of the campaign is to encourage the people to be more active in the fight against diabetes, so that awareness and prevention is kept at a premium, in accordance with the indications of the Internation Diabetes Federation.
YOUTH SECTOR: UNDER 15′S OFF TO MEMORIAL SCIREA
MILANO - From August 26th to September 4th, the Milan Under 15's will be playing in the 2011 edition of the Memorial Gaetano Scirea tournament at cinisello Balsamo, Milan.
Official: Sporting Lisbon sign AC Milan’s Oguchi Onyewu
The American defender is keen on claiming a first-team role in order to kick-start his career