AC Milan general spiel 2.0

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I'm not sure the 'player' gets the transfer fee, SP. Still, even among 17000 or whatever it would be, the wages wouldn't be unwelcome. The average age of the population is probably about right for Milan too.

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we already signed some brazilian kid named ely.

[San Paolo]

okay scratch that off then, i didnt know we had picked the kid up

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forza milan!

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http://af.reuters.com/article/sportsNew ... dChannel=0

Seedorf keen to play on despite charity work


MILAN (Reuters) - AC Milan midfielder Clarence Seedorf plans to continue playing at the highest level for as long as he can despite his burgeoning charity work.

The Dutchman, whose Champions for Children foundation plans to build 100 playgrounds worldwide and will open a facility in South Africa after the World Cup, dashed the hopes of any suitors by describing Milan as "home".

"As long as I perform well at the highest level I will continue on the pitch," the 34-year-old, who celebrated his birthday on Thursday, told Reuters in a telephone interview.

"My relationship with Italy and Milan has been strong, especially for the last 10 years, and I became ambassador for Expo 2015 so I'm very much involved with the city. It's home."

Seedorf joined Milan in 2002 and his contract runs out in 2011.

As well as fronting the city of Milan's hosting of the international Expo exhibition, Seedorf keeps himself busy with his humanitarian work and owning a restaurant among other business commitments.

The only man to win the Champions League title with three different clubs can also still sparkle on the field and his superb last-gasp strike at home to Chievo last month gave Milan their last victory.

The Rossoneri have since drawn two and lost one in Serie A but remain three points behind leaders Inter Milan in an exciting race for the scudetto with seven games left.


CHARITY GALA

Snatching an unlikely first title since 2004 would thrill Milan fans given owner Silvio Berlusconi's recent cost-cutting and would also boost Seedorf's charity.

"For the club it would be fantastic and there would be the effect on my charity work," the former Ajax, Real Madrid and Inter player said.

"That's what my position gives me. I need to use this situation to help the less fortunate through my fortune."

Seedorf will hold a international charity gala in Milan's sumptuous 14th century castle on April 8 to raise funds for his project, and make sure South African children can be using a new playground in the Cape Town township of Manenberg as soon as possible after the June 11-July 11 World Cup.

"We can give with joy and make others happy or help others in need. We can give them the opportunity to have instruments to create more self-esteem, dignity and growth through sports activities," added Seedorf, who has not played for the Netherlands since 2008 but plans to be present at the World Cup in any case.

Seedorf, who was nominated by former South Africa president Nelson Mandela as one of his five 'Legacy Champions' alongside the likes of Bill Gates, believes soccer cannot forget the country once the World Cup circus has been and gone.

"The playground will start as a tribute to Nelson Mandela. I will lead by example by making sure the project is in place shortly after the World Cup. We need to leave something behind."

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Ronaldinho has been told to shoot more often and rack up some goals by Milan, who want to see him rediscover his prolific goalscoring form, according to Il Corriere dello Sport.

Alexandre Pato's absence due to injury has seen Milan finding it difficult to put goals on the board.

And the Brazilian, who hasn't scored since January 17, has been encouraged to shoot more from distance.

Ronaldinho's lack of goals has caused concern at Milanello and Leonardo wants to see a quick improvement for the run-in.

Milan's hopes of the Scudetto hinge on winning the remainder of their fixtures, starting with this weekend's game against Catania.

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in other news, the club has asked abate to be maldini

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Milan patron Silvio Berlusconi has criticised Leonardo for not being able to make his side score goals.

The Rossoneri have found the net on just six occasions in their last seven games and three of those came away at Cagliari last Saturday.

Speaking at a meeting with some senators at Palazzo Grazioli on Wednesday evening, the Italian Prime Minister reportedly said: “Our strikers play too far away from the goal.

“How can we score goals playing like this?â€

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Milan and Leonardo are on course to split at the end of the season because the coach cannot take Silvio Berlusconi's pressure, according to Il Corriere dello Sport.

Berlusconi has expressed his displeasure with the way Milan have struggled to match Inter this season, and often the buck has stopped with Leonardo.

Berlusconi has also accused the Brazilian of dragging his feet, something that has led him to reconsider his future.

"If only those in charge of the team allowed it to play..." the Italian supremo said back in February.

However, on Friday Adriano Galliani rejected previous reports claiming his coach would quit the Rossoneri for Brazil.

"Leonardo is staying here," the Italian told the press.
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why cant Silvio keep his nose out and do his job and leave Leo to do his.

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here check this!

http://www.milannews.it/?action=read&idnotizia=22160

"Mandanda will go to Milan," a word of his "substitute"

Interviewed by the daily Le Buteur, goalkeeper of Setif and Algerian national, Faouzi Chaochi, said: "I am confident that Marseille is still following me. Also because I understand that I may be planning to replace Mandanda that will go to Milan." A real bomb, one launched from the far defender Africa, which, if confirmed, would open unexpected scenarios in the market.
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Thats some intresting stuff, Mandanda! this means we are spending money this summer Marseille will want €15 mil for him easily i would imagine.

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MILAN - Here are the official formations of Milan and Catania for today's match at San Siro:
MILAN: Dida; Abate, Thiago Silva, Favalli, Antonini; Pirlo, Ambrosini; Seedorf; Ronaldinho, Borriello, Huntelaar
CATANIA: Andujar; Alvarez, Spolli, Terlizzi, Capuano; Ricchiuti, Carboni, Biagianti; Izco, Lopez, Mascara