MILAN – Ignazio Abate is heading towards his 200th appearance for Milan. The full-back played his first match for the club in December 2003 in the Italian Cup at Sampdoria in a 1-0 win.

He has made 155 appearances in Serie A, 11 in the Italian Cup, 1 in the Super Cup and 32 in European competition.

MILAN – The club won two titles on this day May 6. in 1907 and then in 1979 in a goalless draw with Bologna at home which brought with it a star on the shirt. Nils Liedholm was coach and the day was dedicated to the legendary Nereo Rocco.

MILANELLO – Adriano Galliani met with Filippo Inzaghi after lunch in the gym at Milanello. The Milan CEO spoke with the coach and also with captain Riccardo Montolivo and then watched the end of the training session.