SINGAPORE : With seven European Cups in the trophy cabinet and
18 international club titles in all, AC Milan are one of the
biggest names in football.
In their 109—year history, the Italian giants have also produced
some of football’s biggest superstars, including Franco Baresi and
Paolo Maldini.
Now, the 17—time Serie A champions are believed to be keen on
establishing a foothold in Singapore.
TODAY has learnt that Milan plan to set up a football school in
Singapore. According to sources, the project — to be called AC
Milan Junior Camp — will be for youngsters aged between six and 18.
The camp will provide the highest quality of football coaching by
the club.
One of the parties involved is believed to be a local hotel
group and negotiations are currently ongoing.
When ready, it would be the first football camp in South—east
Asia established by the Italian giants, and one of two in Asia,
after the one in Japan. The club also have an official football
camp in the United States, and all are designed to enable
youngsters youths to pick up football skills and foster new
friendships.
According to sources, a delegation from Milan could be in
Singapore as early as next week to explore possible sites for the
camp and also to meet local officials. The Rossoneri could well
have the Champions League trophy in tow for the three—day visit,
tentatively scheduled from April 14—16.
Milan are the outgoing holders of the trophy, having beaten
Liverpool 2—1 in last year’s final in Athens. Last month, they were
eliminated at the first knock—out stage of this season’s
competition by Arsenal and the club, currently coached by Carlo
Ancelotti, are lying in fifth spot in Serie A, 20 points behind
city rivals Inter Milan. — TODAY/il
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