Saturday, May 22, 2010

AC MILAN, THE FIRST AT MILANELLO

THE FIRST AT MILANELLO

5/20/2010 6:17:00 PM

After a few days off, Milan returned to work this afternoon at Milanello to prepare the American tour. The first session of the week saw the team involved in tactical work.

(on the archive photo: A MOMENT OF THE MATCH)
MILAN - After the end of the league, the team started preparing today for the three matches in USA and Canada. The first training of the week, in fact, saw the Rossoneri come together at 14.30 in the dressing rooms to start work at 15.00 on the lowered pitch at the Carnago sporting center.
After the first 15 minutes dedicated to warming up without the ball, the Rossoneri were involved in an exercise on ball possession by coach Mauro Tassotti.
After that the players played three eight-against-eight matches of 12 minutes each.
Bonera, Kaladze, Ambrosini and Roma did personalised work.
Also the eight players who will probably be involved in the World Cup adventure, to which Ronaldinho added himself, did personalised work.
Along with the Rossoneri, today also Gennaro Delvecchio, Davide Di Gennaro, Marcus Diniz Paixao, players who have been loaned for the American tour, worked, and tomorrow also Cristian Brocchi,, Roberto Colombo, Claudio Terzi and Manuele Blasi will join.
The session ended around 16.20. Tomorrow the team will have one training session. The reunion in the dressing rooms will be at 10.30 to start work at 11.00.

AC Milan President Silvio Berlusconi Launches Attack On Leonardo: "I Ought To Be The Coach"

Maverick billionaire believes he would do a great job at San Siro.

By Matt Monaghan

May 20, 2010 12:43:00 PM

Silvio Berlusconi - Milan (Getty Images)

AC Milan president and Prime Minister of Italy Silvio Berlusconi has launched a scathing attack on ex-boss Leonardo, saying "I ought to be the coach".

Leonardo and Milan parted by 'mutual consent' this month after he led the side to a distant third place finish in Serie A. Supporters criticized Berlusconi's decision to get rid of the Brazilian, along with his perceived lack of spending on a squad that has weakened in recent times.

Speaking to Milan Channel, Berlusconi blasted back at his critics.

“Milan need to focus on playing good football now and not drawing games like the one we were winning 2-0 against Napoli at the 90th minute," Berlusconi said.

“Nor should we fail to realize the danger posed by Douglas Maicon in the second derby against Inter. At times I really ought to be the Coach...

He added: “It is not true that I don’t spend money. In the last five seasons I’ve spent an average of £54m a year.

“To those fans who urge me to sell up the club, I reply that I love Milan and will never sell this club to someone who is unworthy or couldn’t make it even greater.

“The famous emirate who could make Milan better than it already is simply doesn’t exist. In times of economic crisis, it isn't even easy to imagine a buyer and I would never sell to the first person who came along.”

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World Cup 2010: Fabio Capello names 30-man England squad

Jamie Carragher and Ledley King are the surprise call-ups to England's provisional 30-man squad for World Cup 2010 - but there is no place for Manchester United's Owen Hargreaves.

By Telegraph staff
Published: 1:59PM BST 11 May 2010

In the frame: Jamie Carragher, Ledley King, Scott Parker and Darren Bent have been named in Fabio Capello's 30-man squad

Neither Carragher nor King have played a game for England under Capello, although the Tottenham centre-back was called into the squad for a double header against Slovakia and the Ukraine last year, only to be disgarded a couple of days later on fitness grounds.

England's 30-man provisional squad for World Cup 2010:

Goalkeepers: Joe Hart, David James, Robert Green.
Defenders: Leighton Baines, Jamie Carragher, Ashley Cole, Michael Dawson, Rio Ferdinand, Glen Johnson, Ledley King, John Terry, Matthew Upson, Stephen Warnock.
Midfielders: Gareth Barry, Michael Carrick, Joe Cole, Steven Gerrard, Tom Huddlestone, Adam Johnson, Frank Lampard, Aaron Lennon, James Milner, Scott Parker, Theo Walcott, Shaun Wright-Phillips.
Forwards: Darren Bent, Peter Crouch, Jermain Defoe, Emile Heskey, Wayne Rooney.
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With doubts over Rio Ferdinand and John Terry, and Wes Brown and Joleon Lescott ruled out through injury, Capello has talked Carragher out of retirement and will have a look at the Liverpool defender, plus King, who has just played four games in 15 days, before finalising his 23-man squad for South Africa.
With Gareth Barry selected, despite on-going concerns over the ankle injury he suffered during Manchester City's defeat to Tottenham last week, Capello has decided not to call on Hargreaves, as had been predicted even though the midfielder has played only one minute of senior football since Oct 2008.
Instead, West Ham's Scott Parker is included in a midfield also containing Joe Cole, who has not been involved since the sensational win over Croatia in September 2008.
Manchester City's Adam Johnson is one of two uncapped players in Capello's squad, the other being Tottenham defender Michael Dawson.
Only three goalkeepers - David James, Robert Green and Joe Hart - have been named, whilst attempts to talk Wayne Bridge out of making himself unavailable have been less successful than Capello's efforts with Carragher.
Amongst the players who were mentioned as candidates but did not receive a call were Gary Neville, who was an outside bet anyway, Stewart Downing and Carlton Cole.
In addition, as first reported by Telegraph Sport, the injury to Bobby Zamora saw him fail to secure a place amongst the final 30 despite his outstanding contribution to Fulham's excellent season.

Royal Bafokeng Stadium, Rustenburg: World Cup 2010 stadium guide

Royal Bafokeng Stadium, Rustenburg: A guide to Royal Bafokeng Stadium for the Fifa World Cup 2010 in South Africa, from June 11, 2010.

Published: 1:37PM GMT 19 Nov 2009

Royal Bafokeng Stadium - Rustenburg Photo: AFP

Located in the village of Phokeng, about 10 miles outside Rustenburg, the stadium is named after the Bafokeng people who live in the area. In 1999, the Bafokeng won a legal battle which entitled them to 20 per cent of the platinum which is mined on their historical land.

Opened in 1999, the stadium - built in a saddle shape to reflect its natural surroundings - has undergone only minor improvements for the Fifa World Cup including the installation of 4,000 extra seats, floodlights, electronic scoreboards and a new PA system.

The stadium is only a 25 minute drive to Sun City and 30 minutes to the Pilansberg Game reserve, while Johannesburg is 90 minutes away by road.
Built: 1999
Capacity: 42,000
Also known as: The Royal Bafokeng Sports Palace.
Famous moment in sporting history: South Africa's September 2006 21-20 defeat of New Zealand's All Blacks; 2009 Confederations Cup venue.
Home of: Platinum Stars FC.
World Cup 2010 games: five group games, one second round game.

Peter Mokaba Stadium, Polokwane: World Cup 2010 stadium guide

Peter Mokaba Stadium, Polokwane: A guide to Peter Mokaba Stadium for the Fifa World Cup 2010 in South Africa, from June 11, 2010.

Published: 1:37PM GMT 19 Nov 2009

Peter Mokaba Stadium - Polokwane Photo: GETTY IMAGES

Situated in Polokwane, the capital of football-mad province Limpopo, the Peter Mokaba Stadium is another newly-built venue for the Fifa World Cup, replacing the old Peter Mokaba Stadium after initial upgrade plans were abandoned in favour of a new construction.

The stadium holds an important place in South African history, as it is named after Peter Mokaba, one of the renowned sons of the struggle and emancipation of the country against the apartheid regime. Mokaba was born and raised in Polokwane (formerly known as Pietersburg) and was famed for his fighting spirit and leadership skills.

The design of the new Peter Mokaba Stadium is based upon the iconic Baobab tree with each corner of the edifice supported by enormous 'trunks', where the steel structure holding up the roof is anchored. The stadium will officially be opened in January 2010.
Built: 2010
Capacity: 46,000
Also known as: n/a
Famous moment in sporting history: Didier Drogba made international Ivory Coast debut at old Peter Mokaba stadium in 2002 in an CAF African Cup of Nations qualifier which South Africa won 2-1.
Home of: n/a
World Cup 2010 games: four group games.

Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth: World Cup 2010 stadium guide

Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth: A guide to Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium for the Fifa World Cup 2010 in South Africa, from June 11, 2010.

Published: 2:42PM GMT 19 Nov 2009

Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium - Port Elizabeth Photo: GETTY IMAGES

Built on the shores of the North End Lake, the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium is the first football-dedicated stadium in Port Elizabeth or the surrounding area.

With the Indian Ocean just over one mile away the eye-catching roof was specially designed with the notoriously strong local winds, and will seat almost 50,000 spectators during the Fifa World Cup.

One of its first major test events was the Soweto Derby between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs - a game that attracts capacity crowds in South Africa.
Named after South African's most famous politician, former President Mandela, the stadium was the first of the five new stadiums being built for the World Cup to be completed, and hosted its first international friendly on Nov 14 0 a goalless draw between South Africa and 2002 World Cup hosts Japan.
The Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium will host the third-place play-off, and a quarter-final amid a total of eight matches during the World Cup.
Built: 2009
Capacity: 48,000
Also known as: n/a
Famous moment in sporting history: Southern Kings v British & Irish Lions (June 2009).
Home of (to be confirmed): Bay United FC; Southern Kings (rugby).
World Cup 2010 games: five group games, one second-round game, one quarter-final, 3rd/4th place play-off.

Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit: World Cup 2010 stadium guide

Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit: A guide to the Mbombela Stadium for the Fifa World Cup 2010 in South Africa, from June 11, 2010.

Published: 1:38PM GMT 19 Nov 2009

Mbombela Stadium - Nelspruit Photo: GETTY IMAGES

Work finished earlier this year on this newly-built stadium, which is located about five miles outside the town of Nelspruit, in Mpumalanga Province.

The signature feature of the Mbombela Stadium are the 18 roof supports that resemble giraffes, deliberately chosen because of the venue's proximity to South Africa's most famous game park - the Kruger - which fans can visit when not supporting their team. Most of the country's avocados and citrus fruits are grown here in an area of outstanding beauty.

Stadium construction was overshadowed by ongoing protests and clashes between police and locals upset at the failure to build new schools to replace two displaced by the stadium.
The name 'Mbombela' is a word in siSwati (one of South Africa's 11 official languages) meaning 'many people together in one place'.
Built: 2009
Capacity: 46,000
Also known as: n/a
Famous moment in sporting history: n/a
Home of: n/a
World Cup 2010 games: four group games.

Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria: World Cup 2010 stadium guid

Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria: World Cup 2010 stadium guide

Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria: A guide to the Loftus Versfeld Stadium for the Fifa World Cup 2010 in South Africa, from June 11, 2010.

Published: 1:38PM GMT 19 Nov 2009

Loftus Versfeld Stadium - Pretoria Photo: GETTY IMAGES

Built in 1906 as the Eastern Sports Ground, the stadium was renamed after Robert Owen Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria's founder of organised sports, following his death in May 1932.

Lying around three miles from the centre of Pretoria, the basic facilities were first improved after the All Blacks's tour of 1928 when a profit was made allowing the construction of changing rooms and toilets. Its last upgrade was completed in 2008 with improvements made to the floodlights, PA system, scoreboard and roof for the Fifa World Cup

The stadium - one of the oldest in South Africa - has been used for both rugby and football matches and is home to one of the country's best rugby teams, the Blue Bulls, as well as the Mamelodi Sundowns, a Premier League football side nicknamed The Brazilians, because their home and away kits echo those of the five-time World Cup winners. Former Bulgarian international Hristo Stoichkov coaches the Sundowns.
Built: 1906
Capacity: 50,000
Also known as: Loftus
Famous moment in sporting history: South Africa defeated a European nation (Sweden) at football for the first time in 1999 at Loftus Versfeld; 2009 South Africa v British & Irish Lions (second Test).
Home of: Blue Bulls (rugby), Sundowns FC.
World Cup 2010 games: five group games, one second-round game

Green Point Stadium, Cape Town: World Cup 2010 stadium guide

Green Point Stadium, Cape Town: A guide to the Green Point Stadium for the Fifa World Cup 2010 in South Africa, from June 11, 2010.

Published: 1:39PM GMT 19 Nov 2009

Green Point Stadium - World Cup 2010 stadium guide: Green Point Stadium, Cape Town in pictures

Spectacular backdrop: the stadium is located near Table Mountain and cost developers around £220 million Photo: AP

Due to be completed in December 2009, the Green Point Stadium will be an all-weather, multi-purpose stadium for ball sports, major events and concerts located at the visually dramatic location where Table Mountain overlooks the Atlantic Ocean on Africa's Southern tip.

Green Point replaces an 18,000 seat stadium in South Africa's legislative capital of Cape Town. The Green Point common on which the new stadium is being built was originally known as "de Waterplaats" by Dutch settlers in the 18th century, and hosted sailing regattas before being reclaimed from the ocean in the early 1900s.

The stadium was deliberately designed with a sweeping silhouette, ensuring it does not compete with Table Mountain and cost approximately £220 million. The stadium has a noise-reducing cladding covering the exterior.
Built: 2009
Capacity: 70,000
Also known as: Cape Town Stadium; African Renaissance Stadium.
Famous moment in sporting history: n/a
Home of: Ajax Cape Town FC; Santos FC (TBC)
World Cup 2010 games: five group games, one second-round game, one quarter-final, one semi-final.

Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein: World Cup 2010 stadium guide

Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein: A guide to Free State Stadium for the Fifa World Cup 2010 in South Africa, from June 11, 2010.

Published: 1:55PM GMT 19 Nov 2009

Free State Stadium - Bloemfontein Photo: GETTY IMAGES

Upgraded from 38,000 to 45,000 capacity for the 2009 Confederations Cup with the addition of a second tier to the main grandstand on the ground's western side, Free State Stadium has hosted rugby and football matches since it opened in 1952.

The first major event at the Free State Stadium was the Currie Cup final with Pierre Spies scoring a try to win the match and cup for Northern Transvaal against Orange Free State in 1975. Current occupants Free State Cheetahs (formerly Northern Transvaal) won three consecutive Currie Cups between 2005 and 2007.

A new stadium was built on the site for the 1995 Rugby World Cup, and it hosted the British & Irish Lions in 2009 when they played Free State on their tour of South Africa.
Built: 1952
Capacity: 48,000
Also known as: Vodacom Park Stadium.
Famous moment in sporting history: 2009 Confederations Cup when US beat Spain 2-0; New Zealand beat Japan 145-17 in the 1995 Rugby World Cup.
Home of: Bloemfontein Celtic (football); Free State Cheetahs (Super 14 rugby)
World Cup 2010 games: five group games, one second-round game.

Soccer City Stadium, Johannesburg: World Cup 2010 stadium guide

Soccer City Stadium, Johannesburg: A guide to Soccer City Stadium for the Fifa World Cup 2010 in South Africa, from June 11, 2010.

Published: 1:30PM GMT 19 Nov 2009

Soccer City Stadium - Johannesburg Photo: REUTERS

Awarded the honour of staging both the opening and the final match of the Fifa World Cup 2010, Soccer City in Johannesburg is Africa's biggest football stadium with a capacity of 94,700.

Built in 1987, the stadium is near to the Soweto township, where 40 per cent of Johannesburg's population live. The stadium is being reconstructed for the World Cup, with a new design based upon traditional African pottery.

The shell of the stadium is designed to have the appearance of an African pot, known as a 'calabash', which sits on the top of a 'pit of fire'.
The outside of the building is a mosaic of fire and earth illuminated from below by a ring of lights representing the fire under the pot.
Soccer City also hosted the first mass rally of Nelson Mandela after his release from prison in 1990. Thousands of mourners lamented Chris Hani's assassination at the stadium in 1993.
Built: 1987.
Capacity: 94,700.
Also known as: FNB Stadium.
Famous moment in sporting history: South Africa's victory in 1996 Africa Cup of Nations.
Home of: South African national football team.
World Cup 2010 games: five group games, one second-round game, one quarter-final, final.

Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg: World Cup 2010 stadium guide

Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg: A guide to Ellis Park Stadium for the Fifa World Cup 2010 in South Africa, from June 11, 2010.

Published: 1:53PM GMT 19 Nov 2009

Ellis Park Stadium - Johannesburg Photo: GETTY IMAGES

Possibly the most famous of South African sporting venues, Ellis Park in Johannesburg was originally built in 1928, but underwent a major face-lift in time for the 2009 Confederations Cup.

Ellis Park holds a special place in South African hearts after the 1995 Rugby World Cup final when the host nation beat favourites New Zealand 15-12 in extra-time, soon after the country's readmission to international competition following the end of apartheid. The iconic image of South Africa president Nelson Mandela, dressed in a Springboks rugby jersey, handing the trophy to Francois Pienaar signalled the reawakening of a sporting giant.

Built as a rugby union stadium for Transvaal (now known as the Golden Lions), Ellis Park has also staged cricket matches, while also being the home ground of Premier League football side Orlando Pirates.
It was demolished and rebuilt in 1982 before undergoing upgrades to increase capacity to 62,000 for last summer.
Built: 1982.
Capacity: 62,000.
Also known as: Coca-Cola Park.
Famous moment in sporting history: 1995 Rugby World Cup final between South Africa and New Zealand; 2009 Confederations Cup final between Brazil and USA.
Home of: Orlando Pirates FC; Golden Lions and Lions (rugby).
World Cup 2010 games: Five group games, one second-round game, one quarter-final game.

World Cup 2010: Fernando Torres and Cesc Fabregas named in Spain squad

Fernando Torres and Cesc Fabregas have both been included in Spain's final 23-man squad for the World Cup, along with uncapped trio Victor Valdes, Pedro Rodriguez and Javi Martinez.

By Telegraph staff and agencies
Published: 2:52PM BST 20 May 2010

Liverpool striker Torres (knee) and Arsenal midfielder Fabregas (lower leg) are recovering from injuries that forced them to miss the end of the Premier League season, but both will go to the World Cup in South Africa with Spain this summer.

Valdes got the third goalkeeping spot behind Iker Casillas and Jose Reina while his Barcelona team-mate, winger Pedro, was also included following a fine season with the Primera Division champions.

Athletic Bilbao midfielder Martinez is the other newcomer in a squad that has many of the same faces that won Euro 2008.
Of Del Bosque's 30-man provisional squad for the World Cup, the men to miss out are goalkeepers Diego Lopez and David De Gea, defender Cesar Azpilicueta, midfielders Marcos Senna and Santi Cazorla, plus forwards Dani Guiza and Alvaro Negredo.
Spain have been drawn against Switzerland, Chile and Honduras in Group H in South Africa.

Spain squad for World Cup:
Iker Casillas (Real Madrid), Jose Reina (Liverpool), Victor Valdes (Barcelona); Raul Albiol (Real Madrid, Alvaro Arbeloa (Real Madrid), Joan Capdevila (Villarreal), Carlos Marchena (Valencia), Gerard Pique (Barcelona), Carles Puyol (Barcelona), Sergio Ramos (Real Madrid); Xabi Alonso (Real Madrid), Sergi Busquets (Barcelona), Cesc Fabregas (Arsenal), Andres Iniesta (Barcelona), Javi Martinez (Athletic Bilbao), David Silva (Valencia), Xavi (Barcelona); Jesus Navas (Sevilla), Juan Manuel Mata (Valencia), Pedro Rodriguez (Barcelona), Fernando Llorente (Athletic Bilbao), Fernando Torres (Liverpool), David Villa (Valencia).

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