The new Milan uniforms were presented today: Ronaldinho chose his birth year as his shirt number. In the meantime, shirt sales boom: 11,000 sold since the arrival of the Brazilian. Galliani on Kakà: "We would sell him only if he wanted out"

MILAN, 21 July 2008 - Mystery solved. Click to continue reading...

Ronaldinho has promised to take AC Milan back to the top of World football.

The San Siro was almost half full to see the official presentation of the Rossoneri's latest signing and the Brazilian promised to bring the glory days back.

The 28-year-old said: "I am here to win, I am still young and I have arrived at the right moment. Click to continue reading...

The new Chelsea boss had said he was free to go, save any last minute changes of plan. A disappointed Frank accused him of being a "liar", adding, "I can't work with a coach who lies to me from Day 1." But Chelsea chief Keynon says, "Lampard's staying".

MILAN, 10 July 2008 - Frank Lampard is never one to shirk his responsibilities, both on pitch and off. Click to continue reading...

ROME (AP)—Marcello Lippi gave up a life of leisure to return as Italy's national team coach, less than two years after guiding the Azzurri to their fourth World Cup title.

"Naturally, I'm very happy to pick up where I left off. But picking up where I left off also means that the Euros didn't go so great, or I would still be on the beach in Viareggio," the well-tanned Lippi said at a news conference Tuesday, referring to his hometown on the Tuscan seaside. Click to continue reading...

The score was 1-1 in Zurich. A good Italy, that is not able to beat Romania despite dominating the field. Lobont, the Romanian goalkeeper, was able to save just about everything and in the final minutes Buffon was able to black a penalty kick by Mutu after a foul that only the referee saw, the same referee that in the first half had annulled a regular goal to Luca Toni. Click to continue reading...

Football players age 12 to 17 can still register for the Two Week Italian Soccer-Language Program to be conducted on Jekyll Island, GA from June 29th to July 14th, 2008. Camp Directors, Antonio Saviano and Dek Smith said.

According to Dek Smith, Georgia Coast FA Director who is coordination the camp said "the instructors, who come directly from Italy will provide proven teaching methods to our players around the clock to enhance their Italian Soccer Experience. Click to continue reading...

Italy have begun their European Championship after arriving at their Baden base in Austria.

Coach Roberto Donadoni and his 23-man squad immediately got down to business after an afternoon press conference with an evening training session at the Bundesstadion Sudstadt in Enzerdorf.

Italy are, of course, current World Cup holders and Donadoni said: "The final against France is in the past but we are here to continue the work we started two years ago. Click to continue reading...

Two weeks to Euro 2008. Let the insanity begin.

With the nations participating in the tournament having already named their provisional squads, they will complete those teams by the middle of next week at the latest.

Some surprises.

Italy named 24 players so they have one to cut. Click to continue reading...

Juventus flew out on their end-of-season tour of Asia and Australia on Tuesday.

The Bianconeri will play three matches over a nine-day period, with two games in China - against South China of Hong Kong and Shanghai, followed by a transfer to Australia to face Melbourne Victoria on May 30.

The party will be without Alessandro Del Piero, Gianluigi Buffon, Mauro Camoranesi and Giorgio Chiellini who are expected to join up with the Italy squad to prepare for the upcoming European championships. Click to continue reading...

Ricky Kaka will play as a striker next season for AC Milan according to Adriano Galliani.

The Brazilian was moved into a more advanced role at the beginning of this season and although the 26-year-old was initially reluctant to shift position, the Rossoneri vice-president revealed that the club top scorer's move to bolster the attack would be made permanent. Click to continue reading...

Scuola Calcio, Italian Premier Soccer School has become the leader in offering the best Italian soccer programs. Scuola Calcio offers players the opportunity to partecipate in two special Summer Programs located in Italy and USA.

Soccer Programs in Italy:
Scuola Calcio technical staff brings many years of coaching experience to the North America. Click to continue reading...

Ricardo Kaka is set to return for AC Milan's late push for a Champions League place.

The World Player of the Year has been sidelined with backache since March 19 to add to the long-term knee injury which has plagued the Brazilian's season.

However, the 25-year-old has been back training with his teammates and is ready to stake a claim for a starting place in the Game Day 32 fixture against Cagliari alongside Filippo Inzaghi, who has recovered from a hernia injury. Click to continue reading...

After the success achieved the last two years, Scuola Calcio, Italian Premier Soccer School in collaboration with Georgia Coast FA and Savannah International Soccer Academy (SISA), will once again be giving the opportunity to all youth soccer players to participate in the Italian Soccer-Language Program held on Jekyll Island, GA this coming June. Click to continue reading...

Alessandro Del Piero has not given up hope on making the Italy squad for 2008 despite being ignored by coach Roberto Donadoni once again.

The Juventus star will not feature when the Azzurri face Spain in a friendly on Wednesday despite turning back the clock to help tear the Inter defence apart in the 2-1 win on Saturday evening. Click to continue reading...

Alexandre Pato is already beginning to leave his mark at AC Milan.

The 18-year-old has played ten games and scored six goals so far this season to help earn the Rossoneri 23 points from a possible 30 available.

In fact, the San Siro giants have garlanded the same number of points over this period as the in-form AS Roma and two more than league leaders Inter. Click to continue reading...

Napoli produced a wonderful performance to defeat Inter 1-0 and end the champion's unbeaten league record.

The home side, roared on by a packed San Paolo stadium, took the lead within three minutes.

Inter goalkeeper Julio Cesar was forced to rush from his goal to make a hurried clearance but could only direct the ball to Marcelo Zalayeta who lobbed into the empty net. Click to continue reading...

Scuola Calcio - Italian Soccer School Announces 2008 Camp Locations.
The following are daily and residential soccer camps. Professional Italian soccer coaches will run all camps. Only Italian soccer development methodology will be used.

USA - Click here to go directly to the camp page! Click to continue reading...

For Immediate Press Release - October 2007

When the members of the '94 Wilmington N.C Cape Fear Beakers Boys Soccer Club departed for Perugia, Italy, they did not know what to expect. They did know, however, that they would be training and participating in an international tournament that included players from several European countries as well as the United States and Canada. Click to continue reading...

A Week-long Camp will Introduce European Style Soccer to Area Youth

(CARY, NORTH CAROLINA -May, 2007) - It is well-known in the world of soccer that Italy is a strong soccer country. They won the 2006 World Cup and are currently ranked first in the world by the FIFA organization. Click to continue reading...