AC Milan CEO Adriano Galliani says David Beckham loan from Los Angeles 'very probable'October 12th, 2009 AC Milan's Galliani says Beckham loan 'probable'MILAN — AC Milan CEO Adriano Galliani says it's likely David Beckham will join the club on loan from the Los Angeles Galaxy again in January. "It's very probable that Beckham will come to Milan on loan until June 30, but I don't consider anything done until there's a signature," Galliani said at a meeting in Monaco on Monday, according to the ANSA news agency.
Put me in coach: Americans Onyewu, Altidore fight for playing time with their European clubsOctober 10th, 2009 Onyewu, Altidore fight for playing time in EuropeSAN PEDRO SULA, Honduras — Oguchi Onyewu has played a grand total of 31 minutes in games that count with AC Milan since landing a contract with one of the largest and most prestigious clubs in the world. Jozy Altidore has done only slightly better at Hull, a team struggling to survive in the English Premier League, getting two starts and four substitute appearances in nine matches since his arrival.
Indians' Carrasco, Brantley to make major league debuts after promotions from Triple-ASeptember 1st, 2009 Indians' Carrasco to make MLB debut after callupsDETROIT — The Cleveland Indians promoted pitcher Carlos Carrasco and outfielder Michael Brantley from Triple-A on Tuesday and immediately put them in the lineup for their major league debuts. The right-handed Carrasco was set to start Tuesday night at Detroit.
Chelsea to pay 45 million pounds for PatoAugust 9th, 2009 LONDON - Chelsea FC coach Carlo Ancelotti will pay 45 million pounds for Brazilian star Alexandre Pato and then loan him back to A C Milan for a year!
If this deal goes through, Chelsea will smash the previous transfer record for a teenager -- 27.5 million pounds paid for Wayne Rooney by Manchester United. Ancelotti believes his former club will now do business after rejecting all of Chelsea's earlier approaches for the 19-year-old, tipped to be one of the world's best.
Barcelona's Rafael Marquez tears calf muscle, will likely miss US-Mexico World Cup qualifierAugust 6th, 2009 Barcelona's Marquez tears calf muscleSEATTLE — FC Barcelona defender Rafael Marquez has a torn muscle in his left calf and will be out for about 15 days, meaning the anchor of Mexico's defense is likely to miss El Tri's World Cup qualifier against the United States. Marquez suffered the injury during light training on Wednesday morning at the University of Washington before Barcelona's exhibition match with the Seattle Sounders FC.
Arsenal's Wenger keen to rope in Patrick Viera from Inter-MilanAugust 1st, 2009 LONDON - Arsenal FC manager Arsene Wenger has not ruled out the extraordinary prospect of bringing back former club captain Patrick Vieira, 33, from Inter Milan. Viera left Arsenal four years ago after a successful penalty in a shoot-out win over Manchester United at the Millennium Stadium.
Inter Milan beats intracity rival AC Milan 2-0, far from foggy San SiroJuly 27th, 2009 Far from home, Inter Milan tops rival AC Milan 2-0FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — They were 3,800 miles from foggy San Siro, and that's not all that was different for Inter Milan and AC Milan when they met outside of Italy for just the third time in 101 years.
Chelsea beats AC Milan 2-1, giving new coach Ancelotti a pleasing win over former teamJuly 25th, 2009 Zhirkov goal gives Chelsea 2-1 win over AC MilanBALTIMORE — It was a rare post-game news conference: Both coaches sitting at the same table after a game that both men treated with the utmost importance. Fortunately, Chelsea coach Carlo Ancelotti and Leonardo of AC Milan are anything but antagonistic.
David Beckham to make home debut for LA Galaxy against AC MilanJuly 19th, 2009 Beckham to make home debut against AC MilanCARSON, Calif. — Seven weeks after wearing AC Milan's jersey, David Beckham is ready to compete against the perennial Italian power with the MLS' Los Angeles Galaxy.
"Ronaldo can single-handedly turn a match", claims KakaJuly 12th, 2009 MADRID - Real Madrid's Kaka has welcomed Portuguese winger Cristiano Ronaldo into the 'Los Galacticos' confident that Ronaldo can single-handedly turn a match around. "Ronaldo's signing was a surprise because it happened so fast.
US defender Oguchi Onyewu joins AC Milan after strong Confederations CupJuly 7th, 2009 US defender Onyewu joins AC Milan
MILAN — United States defender Oguchi Onyewu has joined AC Milan on a three-year contract the club said Tuesday, becoming the first American to join Serie A in more than 10 years. Milan acquired Onyewu from Standard Liege in Belgium after some outstanding performances in the United States' run to the Confederations Cup final.
Real Madrid signs Kaka from AC MilanJune 9th, 2009 Madrid signs KakaMADRID, Spain — Real Madrid has announced the signing of Brazilian star Kaka from AC Milan. Madrid gave no financial details but reports on Monday said the Spanish club will pay Milan euro65 million ($92 million) for the attacking midfielder, making it one of the richest deals in soccer history.
Becks missed his family while playing for AC MilanJune 6th, 2009 LONDON - English footballer David Beckham has revealed that he missed his wife and children while he played for AC Milan. Beckham, 34, has been on loan to the Italian football club since January, and while he shifted to Italy, Victoria and their three sons have remained in the US.
Brazilian star Kaka reiterates desire to stay with AC Milan despite Real Madrid interestJune 2nd, 2009 Kaka reiterates desire to stay with AC MilanMILAN — Kaka has once again stated his desire to stay with AC Milan and pleaded for the constant speculation about his future to end. "I want to tell the millions of Milan fans that I have made my choice," Kaka said in La Gazzetta dello Sport on Tuesday.
Ancelotti quits as coach of AC Milan, seemingly paving way for him to take over at ChelseaMay 31st, 2009 Ancelotti quits as coach of AC MilanMILAN — Carlo Ancelotti has quit as coach of AC Milan, seemingly paving the way for him to take over at Premier League club Chelsea. Milan vice president Adriano Galliani said club director and former player Leonardo will replace Ancelotti.