THE “EL FARAONE” EFFECT

(IN THE PHOTO: the arrival of Stephan yesterday evening at Crema)MILAN - Stephan El Shaarawy was awarded the “Giorgio Giavazzi-Stella di Dossena” Prize at Crema yesterday on the day in which the 38th edition of the Angelo Dossena Trophy was presented. The international youth sector competition will see the Milan Primavera side in action this June. Here is a list of the side’s fixtures: Friday 13 June, 21.00 at Lodi, Milan-HB Koge, Saturday 14 June, 21.00 at Offanengo, Udinese-Milan, Sunday 15 June, 18.00 at Quinzano, Milan-Torino.At the ceremony yesterday this is what El Shaarawy had to say after being awarded a prize which is given to a player who has taken part in the Angelo Dossena Trophy and later reached the highest levels of the professional game: "I’m really happy to be back again. We’re disappointed about the defeat as a European finish is further out of reach, but to be back out on the pitch again was really satisfying. Balotelli for me is a great friend, we’ve experienced a lot together. I’ve always believed in going to the World Cup. In the past months, I’ve given my all to get back as soon as possible and show I’m well. I hope to go and I’ve always believed. If I don’t get a call-up, I would go about it in a calm way. I would try and get back on track right away with Milan next season. We have the objective of the Scudetto and we will focus on that."