Milanello Corner

As the Euro 2012 reaching its final stage, many clubs are soon ready to start their new season and some have already set dates for their friendly pre-season matches, including Ac Milan . Up till now, the red and black squad have been confirming several important dates, starting from their raduno (first training session) that starts on July 9, followed with some matches such as the annual Trofeo TIM , a friendly against Schalke along with the anticipated U.S. Tour .

Italia's success in reaching the Euro 2012 final next Sunday raises lots of beliefs not only for Azzurri's fans but partly Ac Milan's tifosi as they eventually witnessed the true potential of their players, mainly new signing, Riccardo Montolivo .  Although ex-Milan star, Andrea Pirlo, is still leading the pack but Montolivo's contribution in Cesare Prandelli's side last two matches have brighten up some of the ex-Fiorentina man's doubters.

Ac Milan 's primavera side advanced into their league competition's semifinal after beating their bitter rival, Juventus youngsters 2-0 in Gubbio on Sunday evening. Goals from Simone Andrea Ganz followed by Mattia Valoti , give Aldo Dolcetti side's a massive opportunity in challenging for this year's Scudetto although another tough match awaits them in the next round as Inter Milan will be Il Rossoneri's opponent.

While the senior team already ended their season, Ac Milan 's youth squad are far from finishing theirs as an important phase is just about to start for them. Rossoneri's primavera team will begin their bid in challenging for the Scudetto, which haven't been won by the fashion capital side in years of their participation. This Sunday Aldo Dolcetti's boys are set to face a tough battle against Juventus' youth squad in the competition's quarter final held in Gubbio.