Milanello Corner

Milan takes a bad trend as the team lost out on their third friendly game this summer against CF America in Atlanta, USA. I'll rossoneri which is involved in this year's World Club Football Challenge in the states, fail to register a win in their first game as the Mexican club, takes them down in an pretty interesting and rough game. The first half, was started in a nice tempo, with the Mexican has more of the attacking intentions despite not making many clear cut chances except for one shoot from Cabanas that was easily pick up by the goal keeper. Nevertheless, Club America managed to test out Milan's defense that stud out pretty well with Allesandro Nesta seems set for this season. Despite not making lots of shots on goal, Milan had the better chances from the two in the first half with Antonini's shot which ballooned over after his nice run spotted by Ronaldinho, another best chance for the I'll Diavollo Rosso comes from Dinho's free kick which hits the bar. ...

The rumor mill about Milan's transfer is going stronger and wider each time as the latest news from the media suggested that the Rossoneri are planning to take either or maybe both Amantino Mancini or David Trezeguet. There are reports that Mancini could be brought as a loan deal with a buy out option as for Trezegol the media suggested that he could be swapped with Massimo Oddo. However both of the news remains uncertain as there are no official statement from Milan or either Inter and Juve as the two players current club. However, both Mancini and Trezeguet are being touted as the players that will leave their teams before the serie A resume in August. This rumors about the Italian most successful club in Europe keeps on emerging as the team is being considered not to buy a decent replacement yet for the departure of their talisman Ricky Kaka. Up till now, Milan has only bought Onyewu on a free transfer deal and getting back some of their loaned out talent such as Abate and Di Ge...

Arriving back to the Milan camp after an extra holiday given due to his participation for the Italian U-21 at the latest European U-21 championship, Ignazio Abate talked to Milan channel, revealing his excitement to play for Milan after series on loan experiences. Speaking about returning to Milan, Abate stated that "I've come here with great humility, I'll try to take my chances and put the coach in difficulty. I only have to think about working and being ready." Moreover Abate also added that he is confident that he will fit properly in Milan's new system as he claimed that Leo's new tactics is suitable to his playing characteristic. "The coach and my team mates know my characteristics, I'll try to use them to the fullest. Concerning the system, I think it's right for my characteristics, so I'll have more chances compared to previous years and as I said I have to be ready, " Abate said. Beside talking about his preparation, the 23 your ...

Milan's loaned out midfielder Yoan Gourcuff signaling that he would like another shot in serie A and a chance to prove his worth especially to Milan. The young French starlet who currently playing for Bordeaux revealed his wishes to the press recently saying that he is ready to play for a bigger club and would love to return in serie A. However Gourcuff did added that even if he won't be returning to Milan it would be a problem to him as long as he can play at a club as big as Milan. For me his statement would just be an invitation for Milan to get more serious in bringing him back, sort of saying if you want me come get me!!!

Milan has already announced the 20 players that will be available for the friendly match against Rangers tonight 20:45 Italian time. From the list it looks like we will finally see the performance of Mattioni the new Brazilian RB. Here is the players that Carletto will brought against Rangers: GOALKEEPERS: Dida, Donnarumma (n.50) - DEFENDERS: Antonini, Darmian, Jankulovski, Senderos, Thiago Silva (n.33), Mattioni (n.2), Albertazzi (n.56) - MIDFIELDERS: Beckham, Cardacio, Flamini, Pirlo, Strasser (n.51) - STRIKERS: Kakà, Inzaghi, Pato, Seedorf, Shevchenko, Ronaldinho. Stay tuned for the result and after match review written by Dewa Nugraha

Milan is known as a club that always give fair chances and amazing treatment to their players, those things that makes them one of the destination for many top soccer players. Even until these days, many ex-players loves the club for all the magnificent treatment they have had. Unfortunately a few days ago the pride of Milan have been injured by one of their ex-player, Alberto Gilardino, who said that the years he had in Milan was the worse years. It is a truly painful and disrespectful words for Milan especially to the fans that has been supporting him throughout those years. Why i considered Gila's words was inappropriate? Simple, what he considered as the worse years wast not all Milan's fault but most of it was his!!!! The club has payed a lot of money to take him Parma, they hope a lot of him, the club has given all the chances in the world, but he waste a lot of them. It is very obvious that his poor mentality was the main key for all the problems he had in Milan, he just...

The Serie A competition is having a break and will resume next year starting on January, all teams are set to prepare their squad right after the Christmas holiday with different purposes. The big three, Inter, Juve and Milan are definitely preparing themselves to win the Scudetto, while others are aiming for Champions League zone, UEFA spot and escaping relegation battle. Concerning the race for the Scudetto, though some pundits claim that the battle will only be between Inter and Juve, but never loose eyes on Milan as the Rossoneri would give a Shockwave for the two teams above them. Despite trailing 9 points behind Inter, Milan are only 3 points away from Juve and with many games still left to play, don't back them out as just yet. However, it won't be an easy ride for the 7 times Champions League winner to catch Inter as they will face a tough schedule after the break, which is playing Roma and Fiorentina. That's why, the Red and Black squad must do very well on their p...