Saturday, December 18, 2010

Boateng performs Michael Jackson songs in Milan dressing room



Kevin-Prince Boateng is one of the key additions to AC Milan that has it atop the Serie A table right now. And while Antonio Cassano seems set to become the latest Wild Card added to the mix, there is one thing Boateng has that none of the others do -- a wicked Michael Jackson tribute act.

The Ghanaian international has been delighting his teammates with performances in the dressing room recently and it apparently goes beyond mere inappropriate crotch grabs and a belief that he's Peter Pan.

From La Gazzetta dello Sport:

"He sings a cappella and always in English. He's good, even a layman understands that Boateng has a very beautiful voice. So far he has appeared only in the locker room, but it is very nice," says Massimo Oddo. Mario Yepes confirms: "Kevin sings well, he loves Jackson and also knows how to dance." In the footsteps of Michael, in addition to singing, Kevin's specialty is the "Moonwalk", the famous dance step reworked and made eternal by Jackson.

Between Ibrahimovic going around kicking people and Boateng impersonating Michael Jackson in the dressing room -- plus the possible addition of Cassano and all his madness -- not to mention Ronaldinho the party animal and Robinho the Robinho, Milan really needs a behind-the-scenes reality show. Seriously, this needs to happen.

Friday, December 17, 2010

Harry Redknapp happy with AC Milan draw



Despite finishing top of their group, Tottenham will still take on one of Europe's biggest names after being paired with the Italian giants.

But having already taken on their neighbours Inter this season, Spurs boss Redknapp insists his team will have no fears.

He said: "It's a great draw. Whoever you draw is going to be tough but it's an exciting game to play and look forward to.

"AC Milan have won the trophy seven times and are leading the league. They are a fantastic team.

"They're the top team in Italy with great players. It's a fantastic game to look forward to.

"It's a great challenge for us. They've got some real quality, fantastic players.

"I said before I wouldn't mind playing them. You want to play the top teams in the world and that is what people want to see.

"It's a great chance to bring them to White Hart Lane for a great game, hopefully.


Champions League: Milan draw Tottenham!



AC MILAN will be against the Spurs in the next round of the Champions League.

The Champions League draw for the last 16 stage has taken place on Friday, and there are some interesting ties, for all the Italian teams.

AC Milan have drawn Tottenham Hotspur. The first match will be held at Stadio San Siro, where Gareth Bale scored a hat-trick against Inter, and the second leg will be played at White Hart Lane.

Massimiliano Allegri is not too unhappy about this draw: Tottenham are definitely a great team, but at the same time they were among the teams less strong on paper. In any case, at this stage of the competition every team is solid,” he said.

As for the other Italian teams – A.S. Roma got Ukraine side Shakhtar Donetsk, while the Nerazzurri have a great match ahead of them, as they will face Bayern Munich, as they did last year – in the Champions League final.

Sunday, October 3, 2010

AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri pleased with Serie A top spot following Parma win



Massimiliano Allegri praised his side's 1-0 victory against Parma on Saturday evening and has expressed his delight at topping Serie A.

A stunning strike from Andrea Pirlo midway through the first half sealed the tie, but AC Milan enjoyed a comfortable victory over a side who now hover close to the relegation zone.

“It’s nice to see my side top of the league,” Allegri told SkySport.

“We played a great first half this evening and deserved our lead at the break.

“In the second period, Parma came fighting back and I think we dropped the tempo a little at times.

“Overall I was happy with the manner in which the boys regained control in the dying minutes. It was understandable that we wouldn’t be able to keep up our early pace for the entire 90 minutes but we need to learn to close out games.

“I was pleased with the way my side utilised the diamond [formation] this evening and given that it led to our first win on the road this term, it certainly worked for us on the night.”

Monday, September 20, 2010

AC Milan lining up January bid for Fulham defender Hangeland


AC Milan plan to stiffen their defence in January with Fulham centre-half Brede Hangeland.

Itasportpress.it says Milan are lining up a winter market offer for the Norway international.

The Rossoneri are keen to find quality cover for first-choice pairing Alessandro Nesta and Thiago Silva.

Milan believe they can convince Fulham to sell for £6 million, though Hangeland committed himself to a new contract earlier this year.

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Manchester City's Robinho Arrives In Italy For Milan Medical



Milan are on the verge of pulling off their second major transfer in less than a week as Robinho arrives for his medical.

Sky Sport Italia claims the Brazilian landed at Malpensa airport just after 12:20 CET and he was whisked away to the Gallarate hospital where he will have a medical in the presence of Armando Gozzini - a medic working on Milan's behalf.

And, should he pass his tests, Milan will then finalise a deal with Manchester City, who have asked for €15million for a permanent transfer. Milan chief Adriano Galliani is expected to lower that demand.

However, regardless of Robinho's medical and City's asking price, the deal is hinging on whether Marco Borriello leaves the club.

The latest so far is that the striker is deciding whether to accept a proposal from Juventus. Roma are also said to be pressing for Borriello.

Milan sources have told Sky Sport Italia that Robinho cannot arrive unless Borriello leaves. Should that happen, the Rossoneri will try for Robinho in January.

In anycase, they still have until 18:00 CET to help Borriello make a decision and sign Robinho whose medical suggests the move is likely to go through.

Monday, August 30, 2010

Juventus And Milan Agree Deal For Marco Borriello



Milan striker Marco Borriello is expected to complete a move to Juventus by the end of the transfer window after the clubs agreed a deal on Monday, according to Il Corriere dello Sport.

The Bianconeri started their Serie A campaign with a 1-0 loss to Bari on Sunday, looking short of firepower. Meanwhile, Borriello is said to be considering his future after Zlatan Ibrahimovic's arrival at San Siro from Barcelona.

The two Italian giants have reach an accord, with the player initially moving to Turin on loan with the option to purchase at the end of the season, although no details on a potential transfer fee have been released.

Now all that remains is for the 28-year-old to agree personal terms with the Bianconeri in order for the move to be completed.

Borriello scored 14 goals in Serie A last season, finishing the club's top goalscorer in Serie A.