The last 24 hours have been particularly hectic for the 16 coaches heading to Euro 2012. They have been busy finalising their squads for the summer football festival and after having done so six Milan players have made the grade. As Sweden's captain, Zlatan Ibrahimovic is Milan's biggest name. He will wear the number ‘10' [.

National team coach Cesare Prandelli has made the Azzurri's roster official, and communicated his list to UEFA.

Compared his previous version, the manager has left out Andrea Ranocchia and Mattia Destro. Doubts remain on the eligibility of Leonardo Bonucci, currently under investigation in the massive betting scandal surrounding Italian soccer this week.

National team coach Cesare Prandelli has made the Azzurri's roster official, and communicated his list to UEFA.

Compared his previous version, the manager has left out Andrea Ranocchia and Mattia Destro. Doubts remain on the eligibility of Leonardo Bonucci, currently under investigation in the massive betting scandal surrounding Italian soccer this week.

National team coach Cesare Prandelli has made the Azzurri's roster official, and communicated his list to UEFA.

Compared his previous version, the manager has left out Andrea Ranocchia and Mattia Destro. Doubts remain on the eligibility of Leonardo Bonucci, currently under investigation in the massive betting scandal surrounding Italian soccer this week.

National team coach Cesare Prandelli has made the Azzurri's roster official, and communicated his list to UEFA.

Compared his previous version, the manager has left out Andrea Ranocchia and Mattia Destro. Doubts remain on the eligibility of Leonardo Bonucci, currently under investigation in the massive betting scandal surrounding Italian soccer this week.

National team coach Cesare Prandelli has made the Azzurri's roster official, and communicated his list to UEFA.

Compared his previous version, the manager has left out Andrea Ranocchia and Mattia Destro. Doubts remain on the eligibility of Leonardo Bonucci, currently under investigation in the massive betting scandal surrounding Italian soccer this week.

National team coach Cesare Prandelli has made the Azzurri's roster official, and communicated his list to UEFA.

Compared his previous version, the manager has left out Andrea Ranocchia and Mattia Destro. Doubts remain on the eligibility of Leonardo Bonucci, currently under investigation in the massive betting scandal surrounding Italian soccer this week.

Cesare Prandelli trimmed down his squad list from 32 to 25 players for the friendly against Luxembourg on Tuesday evening at Stadio Tardini of Parma. Those that didn't "make the cut" are goalkeeper Viviano, defenders Astori, Bocchetti, Criscito, and midfielders Cigarini, Schelotto, Verratti.

Cesare Prandelli trimmed down his squad list from 32 to 25 players for the friendly against Luxembourg on Tuesday evening at Stadio Tardini of Parma. Those that didn't "make the cut" are goalkeeper Viviano, defenders Astori, Bocchetti, Criscito, and midfielders Cigarini, Schelotto, Verratti.

This has been a fantastic season in Serie A where Juventus ended the season unbeaten winning their twenty eighth Scudetto. AC Milan and Udinese will be playing in the Champions League next season while Napoli, Lazio and Inter will be in the Europa. Novara, Cesena and Lecce were sadly relegated from Serie A to Serie B.

Serie A: Just Football's Team of the Season 2011-2012 is a post from: Just Football

by Nico H

In 4-3-3 formation....

GK: Gianluigi Buffon (Juventus)

A relatively easy call to make. 'Superman' has been back to his best form in Serie A this season and won his fair share of points for La Vecchia Signora with some outstanding personal performances.

You probably have seen a leaked image of what Milan will look like next season, but, here are the official images courtesy of Adidas.

We are in the final weeks of a compelling Serie A season and to top it off, we could see a big club get relegated this season to Serie B. Genoa have been in freefall and not have won in the league since early February. Genoa sit one point above the relegation zone and a rejuvenated Lecce side under Serse Cosmi are gunning for them.

AC Milan recently launched their new kits for the 2013 season with a campaign featuring Ibrahimovic, Kevin-Prince Boateng, Antonio Nocerino and Thiago Silva. Let's not forget Ambrosini, who was strategically positioned at the front because well, you all know how much Milan love their veterans!

"I don't feel that my job is at risk". These were the words of Max Allegri following his side's surprise defeat to Fiorentina on Saturday. The loss enabled Juventus – still unbeaten this season – to leapfrog the Rossoneri into first place. Consequently, and most predictably, the Milan tactician has come under pressure with his [.

Barcelona moved into the UEFA Champions League semifinals with a 3-1 second leg win (same score on aggregate) over AC Milan.

It was another great performance from Barca as Lionel Messi scored two goals and Andres Iniesta added one. There was a little cause of concern in the first half as Milan's Antonio Nocerino made it 1-1 (Milan would have advanced with a draw).

The road to recovery just got increasingly longer for Toronto FC goalkeeper Stefan Frei.

Toronto FC announced that Frei will be out 4-to-6 months after undergoing surgery for torn ligaments in his left ankle. The club originally had said that Frei would miss 10 weeks with a broken left fibula, which he suffered during a non-contact play in training.

Barcelona continue their attempt in defending their Champions League trophy after successfully beating Ac Milan 3-1 at Nou Camp as Lionel Messi scored a brace in the match, while Andres Iniesta sealing the victory over the Italian side.

It wasn't an easy game as at one point Milan did managed to make the scoreline 1-1 before the Catalan eventually edged out with a pretty lucky goals indeed, despite they did create several chances.

Barcelona and Bayern Munich swept into the Champions League semifinals as Lionel Messi became the competition's most prolific scorer in a single season.

Messi scored two first-half penalty kicks and Andres Iniesta added another goal after the break to give Barcelona a 3-1 victory over AC Milan following a 0-0 draw in Italy.

It was in the fourtieth minute of the game. It was one a piece to both sides, a score-line that would have put Milan through and Barcelona out. The Catalans had no doubt been the better side, but, they had not converted their possession into goals. Just like last week. Milan were on a high [...]

Lionel Messi scored twice from the penalty spot in the first half and Andres Iniesta added a third goal after the interval to guide Barcelona to a 3-1 win over AC Milan at Camp Nou, sealing a fifth consecutive semifinal berth for the Catalans.

The defending champions had expressed concerns over the aerial ability of Milan's in-form striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic but it was actually Antonio Nocerino who scored the visitors' only goal.

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Talking Tactics: What Barcelona can expect from Milan in San Siro is a post from: Just Football

by Sam Thompson

Barcelona travel to Italy this week in the Champions League to face Serie A leaders AC Milan, having scrapped through 4-3 on aggregate against Arsenal in the last sixteen.

Talking Tactics: What Barcelona can expect from Milan in San Siro is a post from: Just Football

by Sam Thompson

Barcelona travel to Italy this week in the Champions League to face Serie A leaders AC Milan, having scrapped through 4-3 on aggregate against Arsenal in the last sixteen.

Juventus snatched a late equaliser to remain unbeaten in all competitions this season and earn a place in the final of the Coppa Italia after defeat AC Milan 4-3 on aggregate.

Juve took the lead through club legend Alessandro Del Piero in the 28th minute before second half goals from Djamel Mesbah and Maxi Lopes made it 2-1 on the night and 3-3 on aggregate with just 9 minutes left to play.

TweetAC Milan moved four points clear of Juventus in Serie A after a 2-0 win over Lecce thanks to goals by Antonio Nocerino and a screamer from Zlatan Ibrahimovic Meanwhile, Juventus could only draw (yet again) to midtable Genoa leaving Milan four points clear and in pole position to retain their Scudetto crown.

Arsenal continued their good league from into the Champions League but can consider themselves a little bit unlucky not to execute a perfect fairy tale in Europe after 'only' managed to score three goals against Ac Milan.

Losing 4-0 in the first leg, those three goals obviously weren't good enough to take Arsene Wenger's team advancing but they can be confident with their current form in their attempt to grab the Champions League spot by the end of season.

By JOHN BOSCHINI

Despite the theatrics, the four-goal deficit was just too much for Arsenal to overcome.

The Gunners fell just short of a would-be historic UEFA Champions League effort, defeating AC Milan 3-0 but still finishing a goal shy of the Italians over the course of both legs, as Milan advanced to the quarterfinals on a 4-3 aggregate.

This past Saturday's match between Milan and Juventus at the San Siro had been billed as the decisive battle for the top spot on the Serie A table; however, the match ended in a 1-1 draw thanks to goals from Antonio Nocerino in the 14th minute for Milan and from Alessandro Matri in the 83rd minute for Juventus.

Juventus escaped with a 1-1 draw yet the performance at the San Siro left a lot to be desired. The Bianconeri looked out of sorts and lacked composure during the first 45 minutes against the hosts. Juve only took charge once Milan's players appeared to slow down and suffer from fatigue. Without taking away credit from the Rossoneri who were in control for around 60 minutes, Juve lacked energy early on and were undone by Leonardo Bonucci's mistakes which allowed Antonio Nocerino to strike first.

By Chris Wright

In which AC Milan midfielder Antonio Nocerino scores a hugely deflected goal against his former club during Saturday's controversial (more on that in a second) 1-1 draw against Juventus a fairly unimpressive goal that still manages to send the partisan Milan TV commentator into some kind of apoplectic rage.

League leaders Milan were dominant during the first-half and the early stages of the second period against their rivals Juventus. The Rossoneri scored after another mistake by Leonardo Bonucci. The Juve centre-back committed two mistakes leading to Milan's goal scored by former Juve midfielder Antonio Nocerino.

By JOHN BOSCHINI

One wouldn't expect one of the games of the season to come out of the Carling Cup but that's exactly what happened when Liverpool edged Cardiff City via penalties in a thrilling final at Wembley.

Liverpool seemed to have dispatched the Championship side when Dirk Kuyt scored a wonderful goal in the 108th minute but Cardiff refused to give up.

Italy's national squad is Balotelli free but this man finds a place

Cesare Prandelli named a 23 man squad which was top heavy with Juve talent. In form striker Alessandro Matri joins compatriots, Ginaluigi Buffon, Giorgio Chiellini, Andrea Barzagli, Leonardo Bonucci, Claudio Marchisio and Andrea Pirlo.

One of the biggest matches played this weekend between the two top teams. Milan is leading but Juventus has a game in hand. Antonio Nocerino gave the Rossoneri the lead. It could have been worse as Sulley Muntari's header clearly broke the line before Buffon gathered the ball but it was declared offside.

It all started according to plan. Milan took the initiative from the beginning against Juventus, dominating possession and going ahead thanks to another strike from our free scoring midfielder, Antonio Nocerino. Ten minutes later it should have been two. But, it was not. Roberto Romagnoli, the assistant referee, somehow failed to see how Sulley Muntari's [.

Veteran playmaker Andrea Pirlo, legendary goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon and red-hot Juventus teammate Alessandro Matri headline the 23-man squad chosen by Italy to face the U.S. Men's National Team on Wednesday in Genoa.

Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli was left off the squad by Italy manager Cesar Prandelli, who still questions the star forward's maturity.

Buffon (gold), seen here in the USA's match with Italy at the 2006 FIFA World Cup, could make make his 113th appearance for the Azzurri on Wednesday.

Four-time World Cup champion Italy named its 23-man roster as the squad hosts the U.S. Men's National Team on Wednesday in Genoa.

Ten minutes after Antonio Nocerino gave Milan a 1-0 lead in the first half of their battle for first place against Juventus, Sulley Muntari headed in a second goal for Milan and even though the ball was well past the goal line, it was not counted.

Of course, this could be yet another example of why goal line technology is necessary, but being Serie A, there's always that chance the officials had reason to conveniently not see a bright yellow ball bounce a couple of feet into the goal before being pulled back out.

A sublime individual effort from Kevin-Prince Boateng and a fine link-up play between Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Robinho has propelled AC Milan to a 2-0 lead over the visiting Arsenal at San Siro.

In the first leg of the highly anticipated Round of 16 clash between the Gunners and the Italian champions, the latter outfit has so far been in complete control at half-time.