MILAN & SOLBIATE ARNO STEEPED IN TRADITION

< ![CDATA[MILAN - A reminder that Milan’s first pre-season friendly is scheduled on the 16th of July at 18.00 against Lega Pro side Renate.The match is highly likely to be played at Solbiate Arno at the Felice Chinetti Stadium which is just a few kilometres from Milanello. It won’t be the first time for the rossoneri, having played other pre-season friendlies there against Solbiatese in the years 2002 and 2011.The other friendlies played at Solbiate Arno go back to 1999 when the rossoneri played three times at the Chinetti centre.On July 25th 1999 the classic opening game of pre-season training between Milan White and Milan Red finished 3-2 in a game that lasted 75 minutes. Goals for Milan Bianco came Weah and a brace from Bierhoff while Boban score two for Milan Red.On August 14th 1999 against Borgomanero, Milan won 7-2 while on August 18th the rossoneri face Athletico Madrid and won 3-2 with goals from Giunti, Rabito and Ganz from the penalty spot.]]>