Milan National Allievi striker Alex Pontons Paz has been called up by the Bolivian Under 17 national team for the 14th U-17 South American Championship organised by CONMEBOL. This year, the tournament will take place in Ecuador between March 15 and April 15.Born in Santa Cruz on 26 November 1994, Pontons Paz has already starred at international level as in 2009 he scored 3 goals (against Uruguay, Chile and Paraguay) in 5 matches at the Under 15 South American Championship.

MILAN - As reported by Parma’s official website, today the Gialloblu trained in the morning behind closed doors at the Collecchio Sports Centre. Palladino rejoined the group, as did Giovinco and Dzemaili, while Nwankwo was absent from the session. The next practice of Pasquale Marino’s team will take place at Collecchio tomorrow at 11.00 CET, behind closed doors.

MILAN - Parma’s official website has quoted Gialloblu president Tommaso Ghirardi: “I’m optimist about our game against Milan, because as opposed to what I’ve heard from certain people, it’s not true that we have nothing to lose. There are points at stake, so we have a lot to lose. We need points, therefore we’re going to the San Siro to get some”.

MILAN - As announced by the FIGC, the referees nominated for Round 25 of Serie A (games to be played at 15.00 CET, Sunday, otherwise noted) are the following: Bari-Genoa: Peruzzo; Brescia-Lazio: Giannoccaro; Cagliari-Chievo: Tozzi; Catania-Lecce: Romeo; Cesena-Udinese: Orsato; Juventus-Inter (20.45 CET): Valeri; Milan-Parma (Saturday, 18.00 CET): De Marco; Palermo-Fiorentina (12.30 CET): Russo; Roma-Napoli (Saturday, 20.45 CET): Bergonzi; Sampdoria-Bologna: Gervasoni.

MILAN - Andrea De Marco will be in charge of the Milan-Parma match at the San Siro Saturday evening, in Round 25 of Serie A. The referee will be assisted by Simone Ghiandai and Michele Giordano, while the fourth official will be Luca Banti.

MILAN - The Rossoneri are due to gather at Milanello at 15.00 CET this afternoon to begin training half an hour later, at 15.30 CET. Both the internationals and those who remained in Milan to train hard on Tuesday and yesterday, will go through a warm-down session.

MILAN - Ten Rossoneri have been called up for the upcoming friendlies of their respective national teams.Below are the fixtures:CASSANO: Germany-Italy, Dortmund, Wednesday, February 9, 20.45 CETTHIAGO SILVA, PATO AND ROBINHO: France-Brazil, Saint Denis, Wednesday, February 9, 21.00 CETIBRAHIMOVIC: Cyprus Cup: Cyprus-Sweden, Tuesday, February 8; Sweden-Ukraine/Romania, Wednesday, 9 FebruaryYEPES: Spain-Colombia, Madrid, Wednesday, February 9PAPASTATHOPOULOS: Greece-Canada, Larissa, Wednesday, February 9EMANUELSON AND VAN BOMMEL: Holland-Austria, Eindhoven, Wednesday, February 9, 20.30 CETDIDAC VILA': Spain-Denmark Under 21, Gauadalajara, Wednesday, February 9, 20.30 CET

MILAN - Antonio Cassano played 45 minutes in Italy’s 1-1 draw, away against Germany. Villarreal forward Giuseppe Rossi scored late in the second half for the Azzurri to cancel out Klose’s first half goal. Milan ace Cassano did well, twice coming close to scoring in the first half.

MILAN - France overcame Brazil 1-0 at San Denis as the South Americans had to play one man down for the best part of the game following Hernanes’ dismissal at the end of the first half. Thiago Silva was on the field for the whole 90 minutes, while Robinho and Pato were substituted late in the second half, in the 70th and 85th minute respectively. Meanwhile, Ibrahimovic’s Sweden drew 1-1 with Ukraine in Cyprus. The Milan star played one half.

MILAN - See below how Milan’s internationals fared yesterday evening:Cassano played 45 minutes in Italy-Germany (1-1);Robinho played 70, Pato 85, Thiago Silva the whole 90 minutes in France-Brazil (1-0);Ibrahimovic played 45 minutes in Sweden-Ukraine (5-6 after penalties);Van Bommel played the entire Holland-Austria game (3-1);Yepes played the entire Spain-Colombia game (1-0);Papastathopulos played the entire Greece-Canada match (1-0).

MILAN - Starting today and until 15.00 on February 17 acmilan.com will have an online charity auction of two particular Panini stickers, measuring 21.5 x 30 cm, signed by Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri and Rossoneri goalkeeper Christian Abbiati. The two stickers were presented on 4 February by Panini Italy Sticker and Card Marketing Director, Antonio Allegra, and two representatives of the Milan team to celebrate the Winter Champions 2010-11. All the proceeds from the auction will go to Alice for Children, the new fundraising project organised and sponsored by Radio Italy and Milan Foundation for the construction of a new home for 24 orphans in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. To participate in the auction, click here.

MILAN - This evening, on the occasion of the Milan - Lazio Serie A game, fans coming to the San Siro after completing “stadium check-in” through Facebook mobile will enjoy a discount of 15% on their purchases at the Milan Store, located in the square at the San Siro, in front of Gate 8. Click here for further information!

MILAN - Saturday evening, on the occasion of the Milan - Parma Serie A game, fans coming to the San Siro after completing “stadium check-in” using the 'Places' function on Facebook mobile will enjoy a discount of 15% on their purchases at the Milan Store, located in the square at the San Siro, in front of Gate 8. Click here for further information!

Tottenham still expect Gareth Bale to be fit for next week’s Champions League clash with AC Milan despite reports the winger had suffered a setback in his recovery from a back injury.