31/7/2002 TIM Tournee

Milan played two half times, one against Inter and a second against Juventus today in the now customary TIM Tournament. Inter beat Milan 2-0 in the first 45 minutes with Milan putting up a very good display of attacking / pressing football managing to create numerous chances, but failing in all. In the second match Milan beat Juventus 1-0 by the solitary Shevchenko goal in the 17th minute. The second encounter was marred by 3 expulsions. Davids and Contra were sent off for fighting whilst Dida was sent off for handling the ball just outside the area.

28/7/2002 Rangers 2 Milan 2

Milan drew 2-2 at Ibrox Park this afternoon in a freindly match which saw the home team take a 2-0 lead and saw Milan come back to draw. Scorers were De Boer after 15 minutes with Caniggia getting the second goal on the 43rd minute. Tomasson scored Milan 2-1 just before half time and Boriello scored the equaliser on the 80th minute mark.

RANGERS (4-4-2): Klos; Ricksen, Amoruso, Moore, Numan; R. De Boer (34' sh Latapy), B. Ferguson (28' sh Hughes), Arteta (11' sh Nerlinger), Lovenkrads (28' sh Flo); Caniggia (34' sh Ross), Arveladze. Manager: Mc Leish
MILAN (4-4-2): Abbiati; Contra (1' sh Simic), Domoraud, Maldini, Kaladze; Seedorf (1' sh Rui Costa), Gattuso (39' sh Kutuzov), Pirlo (29' sh Ba), Serginho (1' st Brocchi); Shevchenko (21' sh Borriello), Tomasson. Manager: Ancelotti.

Referee: Willy Young (Scotland)
Scorers: 15' fh R. De Boer (R), 42' fh Caniggia (R), 45' fh Tomasson (M), 35' sh Borriello (M)

Official - Rivaldo is a Milan player

It's now official. Rivaldo is a Milan player. The deal was signed yesterday night at 22:51 CET with Braida at Rivaldo's house. First press releases state that Rivaldo always seemed set to join Milan, but wanted the best deal possible. After all, he did join Milan on a free transfer, much like Tomasson earlier this year. Rivaldo is expected at Milano next Thursday for the customary medical checks.

Rangers - Milan

This is the staring line-up for today's friendly against Rangers at Ibrox Park in Glasgow. The match will start at 16:00 CET.

Abbiati; Contra, Domoraud, Maldini, Kaladze; Seedorf, Gattuso, Pirlo, Serginho; Shevchenko, Tomasson

27/7/2002 Rivaldo - all set for Milan

Milan through Ariedo Braida have concluded the signing of Brazilian world champion Rivaldo. For sanctioning the deal the formaility of the signature remains, but this is to be concluded Saturday. The player will get the highest pay possible at Milan which currently stands at 4.5 million Euros a season plus a villa outside Milano.

26/7/2002 Milan - Slovan Leberec

Milan have drawn Czech champions Slovan Leberec in the preliminary round of the Champions League. Milan will play the first leg at home at the San Siro stadium on the 14th August at 20:30.

22/7/2002 Rivaldo, Roque Junior and Concenciao

Milan are currently in the midst of a massive transfer operation. Roque Junior is wanted by both Real Madrid and Leeds United, who after the departure of Rio Ferdinand are seeking the signature of the world champion as a replacement. Real Madrid are also after the Brasilian. If Roque Junior leaves the money will be moved on to sign Fabio Cannavaro who seems intent on joining the rossoneri. If Roque Junior signs for Real Madrid, Milan will get Flavio Concenciao. If he signs for Leeds United Milan will get cash.

On the attacking front Rivaldo is without a contract. Milan immediately made an offer of 3 million euros a year for Rivaldo's signature.

21/7/2002 Milan beat Pro Patria

Milan continued their preparation for the season with a 4-1 win against Pro Patria. Scorers for Milan were Shevchenko, after just 16 seconds with a tremendous shot from outside the area, Rui Costa, who intercepted a defensive blunder, Inzaghi and Boriello. Matteini scored the colsolation goal for the home side.

20/7/2002 Cannavaro closer

Cannavaro is now closer to signing a deal with Milan. The rossoneri have decided to pay cash if the deal with Roque Junior heading towards Real Madrid goes through. Milan will hand over the cash from the Roque deal to Parma plus a loan contract whereby Donati would move to Parma.

15/7/2002 Milan after Bialkevich

Milan are again chasing Georgian Bialkevich according to certain press reports. The 29 year old midfielder could be lured to milan to fill in some gaps in the Milan midfield since the rossoneri have numerous games this season.

Milan option Atalanta duo

Milan have concluded an option on two Atalanta youngsters. Defender Bellini and striker Rossini can now be considered Milan players. Bellini might be brought to Milanello immediately whilst Rossini will be left to mature at Atalanta for another season.

13/7/2002 Milan beat Solbiatese

Milan's first outing saw the rossoneri beat Solbaitese with a 3-0 scoreline matured in the first half. Milan fielded a 4-4-2 Fiori; Ba, Donati, Domoraud, Kaladze; Brocchi, Pirlo, Seedorf, Serginho; Shevchenko, Borriello. Scorers where Shevchenko. Serginho and Boriello.

8/7/2002 Dalla Bona finally

Sam Dalla Bona is finally a Milan player. The player who's saga has lasted well over a year has finally had his wish come true. Milan have signed a contract with the player till 2007 and have not given Chelsea any players in exchange. Donadel therefore remains with Milan for now.

Sytchev

Milan seem to have concluded a deal with Spartak Moscow for world cup revelation Dmitri Sytchev. The player will remain with the Russian team for the next season and will join Milan in June 2003. In the meantime Milan are trying to sign Carsten Jancker from bayern Munich to top up the attackers list.

Redondo go ahead

Redondo has recieved a much needed go ahead from Doctor Saillant. The Argentine does not need another operation and his leg is recovering well. This is certainly good news for Milan who had feared that the player might have to retire.

3/7/2002 Albertini to Atletico ??

Demetrio Albertini could be moving on to Atletico Madrid in the next few days. Seems that Carlo Anceloti has convinced him to move. It all seems that the player will be given a free transfer and not a loan deal. If this rumour is true there will only be one player left from the old guard and that is captain Paolo Maldini. This move will have two effects. One is the reduction in Milan's wages, sicne Albertini is one of the high paid players. Secondly he will make space for the likes of Dalla Bona and the other midfielders like Rui Costa.

1/7/2002 Milan start training

Milan today commenced their pre season training schedule. Not in the team for the first time after a good number of years, the old guard players Costacurta and Rossi, whose contracts were not renewed. Also without a contract is orlandini who has been given a free transfer. New players showed up like Sedorf, who was impressed with the facilities at Milanello. redondo also showed up and trained normally with the squad. In the first "partitella" the firstgoal of the season was scored by newcomer Boriello who beat Aldegani.

Galliani explained the impossibility of signing Nesta deeming the signature way too expensive and that Milan cannot permit themselves such luxury at the present moment.