MILAN (AP) -Rafa Benitez signed a two-year contract to become Inter Milan's new coach on Thursday, taking over a club that won three titles this year under Jose Mourinho.
Benitez, who left Liverpool last Thursday after six years at the English club, will be presented in Milan next Tuesday after agreeing to a contract with Inter until June 30, 2012.
"That's great - I hadn't heard that so I'm happy,'' midfielder Sulley Muntari told The Associated Press after being informed of the news while at the World Cup with Ghana.
"He is a top manager, he did a great job with Liverpool and I look forward to meeting him. We are very happy to have him.''
Mourinho left Inter to join Real Madrid last month after guiding the San Siro club to the Champions League, Serie A and Italian Cup titles this year.
"Mourinho is hard to follow - he did his thing and I wish him all the best,'' Muntari said. "We have a new manager now so we will follow him and do whatever he wants.''
Having started well at Liverpool by winning the 2005 Champions League and 2006 FA Cup, Benitez came under increasing pressure as the club failed to break its run without winning the domestic championship.
"It's most definitely important (he is a Champions League winner),'' Muntari said. "We will work hard with him to achieve our aims.''
Liverpool last won the English title in 1990 and in recent years has seen rival Manchester United equal its record of 18 championships.
Benitez also clashed with American owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett Jr. over a perceived lack of transfer funds. Having led Liverpool to second place in the league in 2009, the team finished seventh this season, spelling the end of his tenure.
Before joining Liverpool, Benitez won two Spanish titles and the 2004 UEFA Cup with Valencia.
AP Sports Writer Rob Harris in Sun City, South Africa contributed to this report.
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Thursday, June 10, 2010
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Lippi Eyes World Cup Encore "We know how to win"
And speaking about his future, the national team manager stressed: "Abete already knows what I'll be doing after South Africa." Ancelotti a candidate: the president of the Football Federation is pinning his hopes on the Chelsea manager now that that Prandelli is no longer in the frame. On the battle for the scudetto he commented: "This is what's great about football. Credit to Roma and Milan who have done an excellent job." A training camp for the Azzurri from 3-5 May
ROME, 29 March 2010 - "Italy don't go to the World Cup just to put on a good show. We go to win. We should not forget that we are the reigning champions: we should remember that not in a boastful way, but because we know how to win. We know what it takes to win." The national team manager Marcello Lippi is impatient, with just over two months to go before the World Cup begins in South Africa: "I can't wait to go." The concept of "outgoing champion" is not one our national coach likes much: "We've had two years of qualifying without any real highlights or lowlights, with some good matches and some not so good. But then when we're together for 30-40 days Italy always manages to do well, with players who are technically skilled and mentally strong, regardless of what has happened in the club sides," said the manager, interviewed on the "Politics in football" programme on GR Parlamento radio.
PREDICTIONS — Michel Platini, the UEFA president, sees three teams as the favourites: Spain, Brazil and England. "That's his assessment. All over the world people are backing Brazil. It was the same before the 2006 World Cup, but in Germany they went home before the quarter-finals. Spain are very strong, they won the European championship, they're in great form and they have an excellent group of players. But they have never won the World Cup. England have 10-12 very talented players and an excellent manager. But we don't see ourselves as inferior to anyone, and we're not going just to make up the numbers."
Future — Lippi - who has set aside 3-5 May for a training camp for the Azzurri, probably in Rome, at the Borghesiana - was a little more forthcoming than he had previously been when asked about the national team manager's job: "The president of the Federation already knows what I'll be doing after the World Cup. We have a lot of regard and respect for each other." Translated into terms that Italian fans can understand, that means that Lippi will end his time as coach in South Africa: his dream is to do it with the cup raised once again, as it was in Berlin. The head of the Italian Football Federation, Giancarlo Abete, reiterated that the future of the national manager's position will be determined in May, before the team leaves for Africa. At this stage, with the odds lengthening on Cesare Prandelli (he's being linked with Juventus and in any case seems set on staying with a club), Abete is looking at the options. He likes Ranieri, but getting him away from Roma at this point is impossible. And then there is the dream candidate: Carlo Ancelotti. He has done fairly well at Chelsea, but his position is far from secure. Should he be sacked he might be interested in coaching the Azzurri, a job he has never denied he would like one day.
SCUDETTO AND EUROPE — The national manager then spoke about the race for the scudetto: "Uncertainty, that's the beauty of football. We haven't had a title race this close since 2001-2002. Then it was Roma and Inter three years ago. In our competition you only have to ease off ever so slightly and someone will be snapping at your heels due to their own excellent work, and I'm talking about Roma and Milan here. These two teams are right there, one a point behind, and the other three points behind. It's great that the outcome is in doubt right to the end. The fans of these teams must be delighted - especially Inter's fans, as their team is in the running for the Coppa Italia and the Champions League title as well." And on the European competition: "I hope there's an Italian team in the final, and the only Italian team left is Inter. They will have to beat CSKA Moscow, then Barcelona or Arsenal. Let's hope Inter are in the final: if not, it will be Barcelona and Manchester United." Milan were knocked out of the Champions League:"Recently their problem has been having so many players out through injury." Finally, an observation: "If we slipped in the European rankings we would be behind Germany, and have one less team in the Champions League. But that's not the way to judge the quality of a country's football: such a judgement needs to be made overall, and the assessment should include, in particular, the national team."
Maurizio Nicita - Source Gazzetta.it
ROME, 29 March 2010 - "Italy don't go to the World Cup just to put on a good show. We go to win. We should not forget that we are the reigning champions: we should remember that not in a boastful way, but because we know how to win. We know what it takes to win." The national team manager Marcello Lippi is impatient, with just over two months to go before the World Cup begins in South Africa: "I can't wait to go." The concept of "outgoing champion" is not one our national coach likes much: "We've had two years of qualifying without any real highlights or lowlights, with some good matches and some not so good. But then when we're together for 30-40 days Italy always manages to do well, with players who are technically skilled and mentally strong, regardless of what has happened in the club sides," said the manager, interviewed on the "Politics in football" programme on GR Parlamento radio.
PREDICTIONS — Michel Platini, the UEFA president, sees three teams as the favourites: Spain, Brazil and England. "That's his assessment. All over the world people are backing Brazil. It was the same before the 2006 World Cup, but in Germany they went home before the quarter-finals. Spain are very strong, they won the European championship, they're in great form and they have an excellent group of players. But they have never won the World Cup. England have 10-12 very talented players and an excellent manager. But we don't see ourselves as inferior to anyone, and we're not going just to make up the numbers."
Future — Lippi - who has set aside 3-5 May for a training camp for the Azzurri, probably in Rome, at the Borghesiana - was a little more forthcoming than he had previously been when asked about the national team manager's job: "The president of the Federation already knows what I'll be doing after the World Cup. We have a lot of regard and respect for each other." Translated into terms that Italian fans can understand, that means that Lippi will end his time as coach in South Africa: his dream is to do it with the cup raised once again, as it was in Berlin. The head of the Italian Football Federation, Giancarlo Abete, reiterated that the future of the national manager's position will be determined in May, before the team leaves for Africa. At this stage, with the odds lengthening on Cesare Prandelli (he's being linked with Juventus and in any case seems set on staying with a club), Abete is looking at the options. He likes Ranieri, but getting him away from Roma at this point is impossible. And then there is the dream candidate: Carlo Ancelotti. He has done fairly well at Chelsea, but his position is far from secure. Should he be sacked he might be interested in coaching the Azzurri, a job he has never denied he would like one day.
SCUDETTO AND EUROPE — The national manager then spoke about the race for the scudetto: "Uncertainty, that's the beauty of football. We haven't had a title race this close since 2001-2002. Then it was Roma and Inter three years ago. In our competition you only have to ease off ever so slightly and someone will be snapping at your heels due to their own excellent work, and I'm talking about Roma and Milan here. These two teams are right there, one a point behind, and the other three points behind. It's great that the outcome is in doubt right to the end. The fans of these teams must be delighted - especially Inter's fans, as their team is in the running for the Coppa Italia and the Champions League title as well." And on the European competition: "I hope there's an Italian team in the final, and the only Italian team left is Inter. They will have to beat CSKA Moscow, then Barcelona or Arsenal. Let's hope Inter are in the final: if not, it will be Barcelona and Manchester United." Milan were knocked out of the Champions League:"Recently their problem has been having so many players out through injury." Finally, an observation: "If we slipped in the European rankings we would be behind Germany, and have one less team in the Champions League. But that's not the way to judge the quality of a country's football: such a judgement needs to be made overall, and the assessment should include, in particular, the national team."
Maurizio Nicita - Source Gazzetta.it
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Premier Sport Event and Scuola Calcio, Italian Soccer School Announce Partnership
USA, January 2010 – Scuola Calcio, Italian Premier Soccer School is proud to announce an exciting Partnership with Premier Sport Event from Malaysia.
Premier Sport Event, located in Labuan Malaysia, is one of the top youth soccer academy in South East Asia under the leadership of club’s Director Saifol Suffian Abdul. The extended partnership is a natural affiliation between two respected soccer academies.
“Scuola Calcio will be offering full technical support to coaches and players” said Antonio Saviano, Scuola Calcio North America Director.
Scuola Calcio, Italian Premier Soccer School is the global leader in soccer with soccer affiliations in Europe, Ghana and now Malaysia. "We are committed to developing and supporting all levels of Youth Soccer Players and their academies and we are proud to have Premier Sport Event as an affiliated academy and also as a point of reference for many youth soccer players in South East Asia”, said Mr. Saviano.
“Premier Sport Event is looking forward to work very close with Scuola Calcio Technical staff”, said Saifol Suffian Abdul, Premier Sport Event’s Director.
The program of affiliation provided by Scuola Calcio aims to support and offer the right technical assistance to both national and international youth soccer academies that intend to get exposure with professional teams. Professional teams usually are not able to stay in touch with hundreds of youth soccer academies, therefore Scuola Calcio, Italian Premier Soccer School will offer an opportunity for talented youth soccer players to be selected by professional teams.
This affiliation gives us an opportunity to work with well organized organization and a professional staff," said Mr. Abdul.
For more information visit Scuola Calcio web site: www.soccerkix.com or email info@soccerkix.com
About Scuola Calcio
Scuola Calcio, Italian Soccer School offers programs such as: All-Year Soccer Boarding School, Three weeks Soccer Camps in USA and Italy, Soccer Coaching Symposium, International Soccer Team Tour Travel, Monthly Professional Soccer Training, and much more are all offered to serious soccer players and coaches.
Premier Sport Event, located in Labuan Malaysia, is one of the top youth soccer academy in South East Asia under the leadership of club’s Director Saifol Suffian Abdul. The extended partnership is a natural affiliation between two respected soccer academies.
“Scuola Calcio will be offering full technical support to coaches and players” said Antonio Saviano, Scuola Calcio North America Director.
Scuola Calcio, Italian Premier Soccer School is the global leader in soccer with soccer affiliations in Europe, Ghana and now Malaysia. "We are committed to developing and supporting all levels of Youth Soccer Players and their academies and we are proud to have Premier Sport Event as an affiliated academy and also as a point of reference for many youth soccer players in South East Asia”, said Mr. Saviano.
“Premier Sport Event is looking forward to work very close with Scuola Calcio Technical staff”, said Saifol Suffian Abdul, Premier Sport Event’s Director.
The program of affiliation provided by Scuola Calcio aims to support and offer the right technical assistance to both national and international youth soccer academies that intend to get exposure with professional teams. Professional teams usually are not able to stay in touch with hundreds of youth soccer academies, therefore Scuola Calcio, Italian Premier Soccer School will offer an opportunity for talented youth soccer players to be selected by professional teams.
This affiliation gives us an opportunity to work with well organized organization and a professional staff," said Mr. Abdul.
For more information visit Scuola Calcio web site: www.soccerkix.com or email info@soccerkix.com
About Scuola Calcio
Scuola Calcio, Italian Soccer School offers programs such as: All-Year Soccer Boarding School, Three weeks Soccer Camps in USA and Italy, Soccer Coaching Symposium, International Soccer Team Tour Travel, Monthly Professional Soccer Training, and much more are all offered to serious soccer players and coaches.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Onyewu: "It’s pretty amazing"
By Brooke Tunstall - ATLANTA, GA (Jul 22, 2009) USSoccerPlayers -- You know you’ve made it big time when folks are dropping money to watch you practice. That, and it seems like half of your new teammates have won the World Cup. Not played in it, won it.
So it goes for US National Team defender Oguchi Onyewu, who was formally introduced yesterday at the Georgia Dome as famed club AC Milan’s newest acquisition. Afterwards, he took the practice field with his new teammates, which include two players from Brazil’s 2002 World Cup championship team and six from Italy’s team that lifted the trophy in 2006.
“It’s pretty amazing and humbling to be playing alongside these guys you’ve watched on TV and read about for so long,” said Onyewu, who earned his 47th cap in a strong showing for the US at last month’s Confederations Cup. “But at the same time, we all worked just as hard to get here and when I go out on the field I’m not thinking about who they are or what they’ve done. We’re all equals and I know I’ve earned the right to be out there with them.”
Onyewu certainly didn’t look out of place training alongside the likes of two-time world player of the year Ronaldinho, Dutch superstar Clarence Seedorf, and Italian icons Gianluca Zambrotta, Filippo Inzaghi and Andrea Pirlo.
“It’s pretty cool,” he said of his new teammates. And while they drew a lot of the oohs and aahhs from the fans who had paid 20.00 to watch Milan train for tonight’s exhibition with Mexican power Club America, when Onyewu converted a couple of headers during finishing drills, there were collective chants of “Goooooch” and “USA, USA.”
Onyewu modestly tried to shrug off their applause while pondering the notion of people paying to watch him train. “I don’t think that’s ever happened before, he said. “I guess it shows I’ve come a long away. I’ve come a long way since France.”
France would be wear the 27-year old started his pro career with Metz, a modest side known as an elevator team because they frequently drop down to the second division only to be promoted back to the top flight the following year. Onyewu signed with Metz in 2002 after his sophomore season at Clemson but after only three appearances he was loaned out to Belgium’s La Louviere in 2003 and a year later purchased by Belgian side Standard Liege, where he won a pair of league titles and blossomed into one of the top centerback prospects in Europe and catching Milan’s eye.
“We have a very positive relationship with Standard Liege and Oguchi’s performance the last two seasons, helping them win two straight championships, was a sign of his potential,” explained Milan sporting director Umberto Gandini. “We knew he was a free agent and his strong performance in Confederations Cup confirmed he was an excellent prospect for our club."
Umberto made a point to say that Milan had defensive problems last year, something Onyewu’s signing was expected to help correct. That Milan’s defense was second-best in Italy last season – only cross town rival Inter gave up fewer goals than the 35 Milan allowed – speaks to the high standards and the pressure that comes with signing at a club like Milan.
They’ve won Serie A 17 times and been European champions seven and are owned by billionaire Silvio Berlisconi – who in his spare time is prime minister of Italy – who isn’t hesitant to buy the club all the high-priced talent they need.
While that’s flattering for Onyewu, it also means he’ll be in a battle for playing time with loads of pressure to succeed. “First off, it’s an honor to be at a club with this history,” he said. “I know there will be a lot of pressure. But I welcome that, I think any player would. I know that I’m not guaranteed playing time but I’ve started at zero before. I wasn’t expected to be a starter when I got to Liege. But, I think when I get out there and show them what I can do that I’ll earn playing time. If I didn’t, I wouldn’t be here.”
Onyewu also knows he’s in rarified air as an American at one of the world’s elite clubs and as the first US National Team player since Alexi Lalas in the pre-MLS days to play in Serie A.
“I hope I can do well and it opens up doors for other Americans and gives them the same kind of opportunities,” he said.
Lalas, who is here to call tonight’s game for ESPN, expects Onyewu to flourish. “It’s such a great opportunity, both on and off the field,” he said. “Serie A has changed a lot since I played there but I think Gooch has all the tools needed to succeed. In some ways, I think he’ll be tested more mentally than physically. Not on the field. I think he’ll do fine mentally on the field. But the pressures off the field, the expectations that come from being part of such a big club, I think that will be his biggest challenge.”
Onyewu is up for the challenge, noting the appropriateness of tonight’s game being a couple of hours south of where he played his college ball. “It’s like good karma or something,” he said. “To be so close to Clemson and then to be starting with Milan here. I’m excited. I want to help this team win a lot of trophies. That would be pretty amazing.”
Veteran sportswriter Brooke Tunstall is a freelance writer based in Charlotte, NC. He can be reached at BrookeTunstall@aim.com
So it goes for US National Team defender Oguchi Onyewu, who was formally introduced yesterday at the Georgia Dome as famed club AC Milan’s newest acquisition. Afterwards, he took the practice field with his new teammates, which include two players from Brazil’s 2002 World Cup championship team and six from Italy’s team that lifted the trophy in 2006.
“It’s pretty amazing and humbling to be playing alongside these guys you’ve watched on TV and read about for so long,” said Onyewu, who earned his 47th cap in a strong showing for the US at last month’s Confederations Cup. “But at the same time, we all worked just as hard to get here and when I go out on the field I’m not thinking about who they are or what they’ve done. We’re all equals and I know I’ve earned the right to be out there with them.”
Onyewu certainly didn’t look out of place training alongside the likes of two-time world player of the year Ronaldinho, Dutch superstar Clarence Seedorf, and Italian icons Gianluca Zambrotta, Filippo Inzaghi and Andrea Pirlo.
“It’s pretty cool,” he said of his new teammates. And while they drew a lot of the oohs and aahhs from the fans who had paid 20.00 to watch Milan train for tonight’s exhibition with Mexican power Club America, when Onyewu converted a couple of headers during finishing drills, there were collective chants of “Goooooch” and “USA, USA.”
Onyewu modestly tried to shrug off their applause while pondering the notion of people paying to watch him train. “I don’t think that’s ever happened before, he said. “I guess it shows I’ve come a long away. I’ve come a long way since France.”
France would be wear the 27-year old started his pro career with Metz, a modest side known as an elevator team because they frequently drop down to the second division only to be promoted back to the top flight the following year. Onyewu signed with Metz in 2002 after his sophomore season at Clemson but after only three appearances he was loaned out to Belgium’s La Louviere in 2003 and a year later purchased by Belgian side Standard Liege, where he won a pair of league titles and blossomed into one of the top centerback prospects in Europe and catching Milan’s eye.
“We have a very positive relationship with Standard Liege and Oguchi’s performance the last two seasons, helping them win two straight championships, was a sign of his potential,” explained Milan sporting director Umberto Gandini. “We knew he was a free agent and his strong performance in Confederations Cup confirmed he was an excellent prospect for our club."
Umberto made a point to say that Milan had defensive problems last year, something Onyewu’s signing was expected to help correct. That Milan’s defense was second-best in Italy last season – only cross town rival Inter gave up fewer goals than the 35 Milan allowed – speaks to the high standards and the pressure that comes with signing at a club like Milan.
They’ve won Serie A 17 times and been European champions seven and are owned by billionaire Silvio Berlisconi – who in his spare time is prime minister of Italy – who isn’t hesitant to buy the club all the high-priced talent they need.
While that’s flattering for Onyewu, it also means he’ll be in a battle for playing time with loads of pressure to succeed. “First off, it’s an honor to be at a club with this history,” he said. “I know there will be a lot of pressure. But I welcome that, I think any player would. I know that I’m not guaranteed playing time but I’ve started at zero before. I wasn’t expected to be a starter when I got to Liege. But, I think when I get out there and show them what I can do that I’ll earn playing time. If I didn’t, I wouldn’t be here.”
Onyewu also knows he’s in rarified air as an American at one of the world’s elite clubs and as the first US National Team player since Alexi Lalas in the pre-MLS days to play in Serie A.
“I hope I can do well and it opens up doors for other Americans and gives them the same kind of opportunities,” he said.
Lalas, who is here to call tonight’s game for ESPN, expects Onyewu to flourish. “It’s such a great opportunity, both on and off the field,” he said. “Serie A has changed a lot since I played there but I think Gooch has all the tools needed to succeed. In some ways, I think he’ll be tested more mentally than physically. Not on the field. I think he’ll do fine mentally on the field. But the pressures off the field, the expectations that come from being part of such a big club, I think that will be his biggest challenge.”
Onyewu is up for the challenge, noting the appropriateness of tonight’s game being a couple of hours south of where he played his college ball. “It’s like good karma or something,” he said. “To be so close to Clemson and then to be starting with Milan here. I’m excited. I want to help this team win a lot of trophies. That would be pretty amazing.”
Veteran sportswriter Brooke Tunstall is a freelance writer based in Charlotte, NC. He can be reached at BrookeTunstall@aim.com
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Rossi Eyes Return to Serie A
By Josh Allen - Giuseppe Rossi could be set for a return to Italy, according to his agent Federico Pastorello.
The 22 year old was one of the few players to come out of Italy's recent Confederations Cup (http://betting.betfair.com/international-football/internationals/confederations-cup-betting-a-dress-rehearsal-of-th-100609.html) campaign with any credit, scoring two impressive goals against the USA. He also has a good scoring record at current club Villarreal, where he has netted 26 times in 62 appearances.
Despite his young age, Rossi is already at his third club, following spells at Parma and Manchester United. Although he has played regularly at Villarreal, whom he joined in 2007, the forward could be on the move again.
Speaking to Radio Kiss Kiss, Rossi's agent Pastorello said: “Without a shadow of a doubt he is a player, who in the moment at which a call from a big club arrives he would respond as being ready, willing and able. “If this club were to be Italian, so much the better, because he feels Italian in every way”.
However Pastorello was also keen not to shut the door on his client's current employers. He said: “His [Rossi's] is a complicated situation. He is fine where he is. We are negotiating a contract renewal with Villarreal”.
Should Rossi leave, his most likely destination would be Juventus. The Turin giants have been impressed by the forward's recent performances and according to reports are already in talks with Villarreal.
Moving in the other direction could be striker David Trezeguet. The Frenchman has been at Juventus for over nine years but has recently falling out of favour and chairman Giovanni Cobolli Gigli says a swap deal is possible if: “Villarreal are able to reciprocate Trezeguet's salary.”
Rossi would represent the second major summer signing (http://betting.betfair.com/football/premiership/) for Juventus, who have already spent 25 million euros on Brazil international Diego.
The 22 year old was one of the few players to come out of Italy's recent Confederations Cup (http://betting.betfair.com/international-football/internationals/confederations-cup-betting-a-dress-rehearsal-of-th-100609.html) campaign with any credit, scoring two impressive goals against the USA. He also has a good scoring record at current club Villarreal, where he has netted 26 times in 62 appearances.
Despite his young age, Rossi is already at his third club, following spells at Parma and Manchester United. Although he has played regularly at Villarreal, whom he joined in 2007, the forward could be on the move again.
Speaking to Radio Kiss Kiss, Rossi's agent Pastorello said: “Without a shadow of a doubt he is a player, who in the moment at which a call from a big club arrives he would respond as being ready, willing and able. “If this club were to be Italian, so much the better, because he feels Italian in every way”.
However Pastorello was also keen not to shut the door on his client's current employers. He said: “His [Rossi's] is a complicated situation. He is fine where he is. We are negotiating a contract renewal with Villarreal”.
Should Rossi leave, his most likely destination would be Juventus. The Turin giants have been impressed by the forward's recent performances and according to reports are already in talks with Villarreal.
Moving in the other direction could be striker David Trezeguet. The Frenchman has been at Juventus for over nine years but has recently falling out of favour and chairman Giovanni Cobolli Gigli says a swap deal is possible if: “Villarreal are able to reciprocate Trezeguet's salary.”
Rossi would represent the second major summer signing (http://betting.betfair.com/football/premiership/) for Juventus, who have already spent 25 million euros on Brazil international Diego.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
All About Italian Soccer Boarding School
Wilmington, NC - (May 27th, 09) - The All Year Scuola Calcio, Italian Soccer Boarding School will help improve player’s technical and tactical skills while studying in a different country.
Young soccer players from North America and around the world can improve their technical and tactical soccer skills by attending one of the best and one of the most affordable soccer boarding schools in the world. Scuola Calcio, Italian Premier Soccer School offers soccer players age 14 and up the opportunity of a lifetime.
Players can attend a full year or half year academic soccer school in Italy. Players can attend High School or University in the morning and in the afternoon train with Italian professional soccer coaches, and have a chance not only to learn a new language but also immerse themselves in the daily cultural lifestyle.
Students who attend the Scuola Calcio, Italian Premier Soccer Boarding school program get the chance to see how it really is to live in a country where soccer is the number one sport. “Not only do players improve technically and tactically but they have the opportunity to experience and be part of another culture, from speaking a new language to what they eat. Students learn to be a part of a team outside of their families” said Antonio Saviano, Scuola Calcio North America Coordinator.
Mr. Saviano added” “We kept the tuition fees for this program more affordable compared to other programs alike because we understand how important it is for serious soccer players that want to attend. This gives them a chance to afford to go. We have not raised our tuition fees for the last four years”.
“Players currently attending the Scuola Calcio Program not only receive quality soccer training but the Highs School subjects they study are exactly what they need for to graduate when and if they decide to come back to the US" said Mr. Saviano.
The Scuola Calcio Boarding School is located in the beautiful city of Perugia. Perugia is located nearly at the center of Italy. It is the capital of the Umbria region, known as the "Green Heart of Italy". Perugia is a lively medieval walled hill town with many historic buildings, people-filled squares, and modern shops. It's home to a university and a large Italian language school for foreigners.
The Scuola Calcio Programs are designed for competitive soccer players, both male and female who aspire towards playing collegiate and/or professional levels of soccer. The boarding schools are for both high school and university level students between the ages of 14 and 24.
Scuola Calcio, Italian Premier Soccer School will help all participating students and their families through the process of enrolling, from paper work to applying for the student visa. Scuola Calcio provides full guidance for participating players.
This program will help prepare students for the competitive environment of international soccer. Students train four to five days of the week. Throughout the year, players have also the opportunity to be seen and scouted during specific oriented soccer activities.
Registration is now open for the Italian Soccer Boarding School Program. You can get more information by visiting our website at www.soccerkix.com or by calling 800-954-7086 or by email: info@soccerkix.com
About Scuola Calcio, Italian Premier Soccer School:
The Scuola Calcio (soccer school) program represents a unique opportunity for the young soccer student to grow in an environment filled with talent. The main goal is to always improve the technical and tactical aspects of the game of soccer but with an emphasis on developing players that will be better people on and off the field. The program is administered by some of the most qualified instructors in the world, with the objective of being one of the best systems in the world, the Scuola Calcio has opened affiliates in many different parts of the world.
Young soccer players from North America and around the world can improve their technical and tactical soccer skills by attending one of the best and one of the most affordable soccer boarding schools in the world. Scuola Calcio, Italian Premier Soccer School offers soccer players age 14 and up the opportunity of a lifetime.
Players can attend a full year or half year academic soccer school in Italy. Players can attend High School or University in the morning and in the afternoon train with Italian professional soccer coaches, and have a chance not only to learn a new language but also immerse themselves in the daily cultural lifestyle.
Students who attend the Scuola Calcio, Italian Premier Soccer Boarding school program get the chance to see how it really is to live in a country where soccer is the number one sport. “Not only do players improve technically and tactically but they have the opportunity to experience and be part of another culture, from speaking a new language to what they eat. Students learn to be a part of a team outside of their families” said Antonio Saviano, Scuola Calcio North America Coordinator.
Mr. Saviano added” “We kept the tuition fees for this program more affordable compared to other programs alike because we understand how important it is for serious soccer players that want to attend. This gives them a chance to afford to go. We have not raised our tuition fees for the last four years”.
“Players currently attending the Scuola Calcio Program not only receive quality soccer training but the Highs School subjects they study are exactly what they need for to graduate when and if they decide to come back to the US" said Mr. Saviano.
The Scuola Calcio Boarding School is located in the beautiful city of Perugia. Perugia is located nearly at the center of Italy. It is the capital of the Umbria region, known as the "Green Heart of Italy". Perugia is a lively medieval walled hill town with many historic buildings, people-filled squares, and modern shops. It's home to a university and a large Italian language school for foreigners.
The Scuola Calcio Programs are designed for competitive soccer players, both male and female who aspire towards playing collegiate and/or professional levels of soccer. The boarding schools are for both high school and university level students between the ages of 14 and 24.
Scuola Calcio, Italian Premier Soccer School will help all participating students and their families through the process of enrolling, from paper work to applying for the student visa. Scuola Calcio provides full guidance for participating players.
This program will help prepare students for the competitive environment of international soccer. Students train four to five days of the week. Throughout the year, players have also the opportunity to be seen and scouted during specific oriented soccer activities.
Registration is now open for the Italian Soccer Boarding School Program. You can get more information by visiting our website at www.soccerkix.com or by calling 800-954-7086 or by email: info@soccerkix.com
About Scuola Calcio, Italian Premier Soccer School:
The Scuola Calcio (soccer school) program represents a unique opportunity for the young soccer student to grow in an environment filled with talent. The main goal is to always improve the technical and tactical aspects of the game of soccer but with an emphasis on developing players that will be better people on and off the field. The program is administered by some of the most qualified instructors in the world, with the objective of being one of the best systems in the world, the Scuola Calcio has opened affiliates in many different parts of the world.
Sunday, May 4, 2008
Derby Delight for AC Milan
AC Milan came out 2-1 winners over Inter in a pulsating derby win.
The Rossoneri dominated the first half and Filippo Inzaghi had two opportunities to break the deadlock.
The first came when the striker evaded the offside trap on Ricky Kaka's adroit pass but goalkeeper Julio Cesar blocked the firm effort.
Then the pair linked again and this time the frontman sent a diving header just past the post.
The 34-year-old finally got on the scoresheet in the 52nd minute and this time the Italy international had the simple task of heading home at the near post following Kaka's curling delivery from the byline.
Four minutes later and the San Siro was on its feet again as Massimo Ambrosini harried Patrick Vieira into a loose pass and Kaka raced on to the ball to finish coolly under Julio Cesar.
A stunned Inter finally found some momentum coming forward and were rewarded for their efforts in the 76th minute when Julio Ricardo Cruz curled home a delightful free-kick.
A hectic final period saw the Nerazzurri press for the equaliser and a free-kick from Cristian Chivu brought out a flying save from goalkeeper Zeljko Kalac.
This article was featured on SereA.tv. Click here to go directly to the site.
The Rossoneri dominated the first half and Filippo Inzaghi had two opportunities to break the deadlock.
The first came when the striker evaded the offside trap on Ricky Kaka's adroit pass but goalkeeper Julio Cesar blocked the firm effort.
Then the pair linked again and this time the frontman sent a diving header just past the post.
The 34-year-old finally got on the scoresheet in the 52nd minute and this time the Italy international had the simple task of heading home at the near post following Kaka's curling delivery from the byline.
Four minutes later and the San Siro was on its feet again as Massimo Ambrosini harried Patrick Vieira into a loose pass and Kaka raced on to the ball to finish coolly under Julio Cesar.
A stunned Inter finally found some momentum coming forward and were rewarded for their efforts in the 76th minute when Julio Ricardo Cruz curled home a delightful free-kick.
A hectic final period saw the Nerazzurri press for the equaliser and a free-kick from Cristian Chivu brought out a flying save from goalkeeper Zeljko Kalac.
This article was featured on SereA.tv. Click here to go directly to the site.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Italian Soccer School by Scuola Calcio, Italian Premier Soccer School
Scuola Calcio, Italian Premier Soccer School has become the leader in offering the best Italian soccer programs. Scuola Calcio offers players the opportunity to partecipate in two special Summer Programs located in Italy and USA.
Soccer Programs in Italy:
Scuola Calcio technical staff brings many years of coaching experience to the North America. Their experience will show players why this Italian Soccer-Language Program is one of the best in and around North America. The Italian Soccer Coaches will test players using their their youth development program system, the same system that youth players use in Italy to help them launch their professional career.
The Italian soccer coaching sessions will be taught in Italian Coaching style starting with technical drills, skill exercises, and finishing with game situations and small sided games. All Italian coaches have UEFA (Europe Soccer Governing Body) coaching licenses from "A" to "C" and also licenses from the FGCI (Italian Soccer Federation).
Scuola Calcio Programs in USA (North America)
Scuola Calcio, Italian Premier Soccer School is pleased to announce and present the 2008 Italian Soccer School program on Jekyll Island, GA.
Academy Directors feel very confident that 2008 will be even better than our very successful 2007 & 2006 programs.
"We have built our itinerary on player and parent recommendations to continually improve our program and offer you a true 100% Italian soccer and cultural learning experience" said Antonio Saviano. He went on to say "All our coaches and teaches arrive direct from Italy to deliver the best Italian soccer/cultural day by day learning program in America."
The instructors and teaches are always in attendance throughout this 16 day Italian summer program, here in the USA.
Player will stay and train at the soccer complex on beautiful Jekyll Island at one of the famous barrier Island’s along the Georgia coastline. www.jekyllisland.com
Scuola Calcio promotes many other soccer programs. The Italian All-Year (High School) Boarding Soccer Schools is a world-renowned and enjoyed by students all over the world.
About Scuola Calcio:
Scuola Calcio, Italian Premier Soccer School offers various soccer programs. From the all-year boarding soccer school (high school), University all year program, monthly training in Italy and summer soccer programs. Scuola Calcio has a great relationship with many Italian Professional Youth Soccer clubs. Check out our official web page: www.soccerkix.com or email us at info@soccerkix.com for more information .
Soccer Programs in Italy:
Scuola Calcio technical staff brings many years of coaching experience to the North America. Their experience will show players why this Italian Soccer-Language Program is one of the best in and around North America. The Italian Soccer Coaches will test players using their their youth development program system, the same system that youth players use in Italy to help them launch their professional career.
The Italian soccer coaching sessions will be taught in Italian Coaching style starting with technical drills, skill exercises, and finishing with game situations and small sided games. All Italian coaches have UEFA (Europe Soccer Governing Body) coaching licenses from "A" to "C" and also licenses from the FGCI (Italian Soccer Federation).
Scuola Calcio Programs in USA (North America)
Scuola Calcio, Italian Premier Soccer School is pleased to announce and present the 2008 Italian Soccer School program on Jekyll Island, GA.
Academy Directors feel very confident that 2008 will be even better than our very successful 2007 & 2006 programs.
"We have built our itinerary on player and parent recommendations to continually improve our program and offer you a true 100% Italian soccer and cultural learning experience" said Antonio Saviano. He went on to say "All our coaches and teaches arrive direct from Italy to deliver the best Italian soccer/cultural day by day learning program in America."
The instructors and teaches are always in attendance throughout this 16 day Italian summer program, here in the USA.
Player will stay and train at the soccer complex on beautiful Jekyll Island at one of the famous barrier Island’s along the Georgia coastline. www.jekyllisland.com
Scuola Calcio promotes many other soccer programs. The Italian All-Year (High School) Boarding Soccer Schools is a world-renowned and enjoyed by students all over the world.
About Scuola Calcio:
Scuola Calcio, Italian Premier Soccer School offers various soccer programs. From the all-year boarding soccer school (high school), University all year program, monthly training in Italy and summer soccer programs. Scuola Calcio has a great relationship with many Italian Professional Youth Soccer clubs. Check out our official web page: www.soccerkix.com or email us at info@soccerkix.com for more information .
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Soccer Camp Programs Offered by Scuola Calcio, Italian Premier Soccer School
For Immediate Press Release – June 2007 - Scuola Calcio, Italian Premier Soccer School is the leader in offering the best European soccer camps and soccer schools. Scuola Calcio offers participants the opportunity to discover two special Summer Soccer camps located in Italy and USA.
Coming directly from Italy:
Ascoli Soccer Academy and IFA (Italian Football Academy): Ascoli Soccer Academy and IFA will bring many years of coaching experience to the USA. Their Professional Italian Coaching staff will show participants why this Italian Soccer-Language Program is one of the best in and around north America. The Italian Soccer Coaches will test participants with their youth development program system, the same systme that youth players use in Italy to help them launch their professional career.
The Italian soccer coaching sessions will be taught in Italian Coaching style starting with technical drills, skill exercises, and finishing with game situations and small sided games. All Italian coaches have UEFA (Europe Soccer Governing Body) coaching licenses from "A" to "C" and also licenses from the FGCI (Italian Soccer Federation).
Scuola Calcio promotes many other soccer programs. The Italian All-Year (High School) Boarding Soccer Schools is a world-renowned and enjoyed by students all over the world.
About Scuola Calcio:
Scuola Calcio, Italian Premier Soccer School offers various soccer programs. From the all-year boarding soccer school (high school), University all year program, monthly training in Italy and summer soccer programs. Scuola Calcio has a great relationship with many Italian Professional Youth Soccer clubs. Check out our official web page: www.soccerkix.com or email us at info@soccerkix.com for more information
Coming directly from Italy:
Ascoli Soccer Academy and IFA (Italian Football Academy): Ascoli Soccer Academy and IFA will bring many years of coaching experience to the USA. Their Professional Italian Coaching staff will show participants why this Italian Soccer-Language Program is one of the best in and around north America. The Italian Soccer Coaches will test participants with their youth development program system, the same systme that youth players use in Italy to help them launch their professional career.
The Italian soccer coaching sessions will be taught in Italian Coaching style starting with technical drills, skill exercises, and finishing with game situations and small sided games. All Italian coaches have UEFA (Europe Soccer Governing Body) coaching licenses from "A" to "C" and also licenses from the FGCI (Italian Soccer Federation).
Scuola Calcio promotes many other soccer programs. The Italian All-Year (High School) Boarding Soccer Schools is a world-renowned and enjoyed by students all over the world.
About Scuola Calcio:
Scuola Calcio, Italian Premier Soccer School offers various soccer programs. From the all-year boarding soccer school (high school), University all year program, monthly training in Italy and summer soccer programs. Scuola Calcio has a great relationship with many Italian Professional Youth Soccer clubs. Check out our official web page: www.soccerkix.com or email us at info@soccerkix.com for more information
Wednesday, May 2, 2007
All About Soccerkix & Scuola Calcio - Italian Premier Soccer School
Our Phylosphy -
Soccerkix believes in one very simple principle; if we take care of our students, everything else will fall into place. We keep three key main objectives in mind:
Students/Players –
Every aspect of our soccer programs is motivated by putting the players first. This is our number one priority for our coaches and is at the heart of what we do. The objective is to provide our players with the very best soccer training and services available by providing an unmatched level of instructions. Anything less is failure from our point of view. Our professional staff have the mindset, knowledge, experience, and commitment to develop the players to the highest level.
Coaches –
Our coaching staff are highly valued and motivated individuals. The dynamic work environment fosters personal and professional development which enables them to provide the ultimate in "Youth Soccer Player Development Methodology". The diverse professional soccer background of our coaching staff, promotes the kind of innovation that can only come from the interaction of unique and varied perspectives. We are honored to work with coaches that take pride in what they do.
Parents –
A key element to our success is our relationship with the parents of our students. By providing them with all the information and customer support necessary, they are assured that their son or daughter is, without any doubt in great company and therefore they are "worry-free".
We offer: Soccer Camp in Italy, Soccer Camp in Brazil, Soccer Tours in Italy, Soccer Tours in Brazil, All-Year Soccer Boarding School, Monthly Soccer Training, Soccer Coaching Symposium, and Soccer Try-outs!
Soccer Boarding School -
Our boarding schools offer a total professional soccer environment in Europe, the heart of Soccer. Our soccer boarding school in Italy provides the perfect opportunity for every player to advance to the next level of his professional soccer career. This is only for serious players, so if you are serious about improving your soccer career and enjoy being in a professional soccer environment come and join our professional soccer academy in Italy now! Click here!
Soccer Coaching -
Our coaching staff comes directly from Italy and have an extensive professional background both as players on the European professional level, but also as instructors.
Soccer Camps -
Soccerkix staff travels to your location to conduct incredibly enjoyable and motivating camps and training sessions. Players get creative, age-tailored instruction, in fundamental skills as well as great tactical instruction. Our camps are designed to give you a great summer while learning more about soccer than you could have imagined. Just think what your friends will say when you get back and meet them on the field!
Soccer Tours -
Explore the world with us. For the last few years we have taken players and team to to Italy and to Brazil. You and your team get an experience that you just can't get in the USA. Once you've experienced soccer in Italy or Brazil, you will certainly have a new and deeper understanding of the game. Soccerkix and Scuola Calcio are about soccer for life. We love the game and have dedicated ourselves to it.
You will have a great time at our camps and tours and will recieve the best coaching possible.You will be a better player - count on it! - Feel free to browse our website www.soccerkix.com for more information on our programs!
Soccerkix believes in one very simple principle; if we take care of our students, everything else will fall into place. We keep three key main objectives in mind:
Students/Players –
Every aspect of our soccer programs is motivated by putting the players first. This is our number one priority for our coaches and is at the heart of what we do. The objective is to provide our players with the very best soccer training and services available by providing an unmatched level of instructions. Anything less is failure from our point of view. Our professional staff have the mindset, knowledge, experience, and commitment to develop the players to the highest level.
Coaches –
Our coaching staff are highly valued and motivated individuals. The dynamic work environment fosters personal and professional development which enables them to provide the ultimate in "Youth Soccer Player Development Methodology". The diverse professional soccer background of our coaching staff, promotes the kind of innovation that can only come from the interaction of unique and varied perspectives. We are honored to work with coaches that take pride in what they do.
Parents –
A key element to our success is our relationship with the parents of our students. By providing them with all the information and customer support necessary, they are assured that their son or daughter is, without any doubt in great company and therefore they are "worry-free".
We offer: Soccer Camp in Italy, Soccer Camp in Brazil, Soccer Tours in Italy, Soccer Tours in Brazil, All-Year Soccer Boarding School, Monthly Soccer Training, Soccer Coaching Symposium, and Soccer Try-outs!
Soccer Boarding School -
Our boarding schools offer a total professional soccer environment in Europe, the heart of Soccer. Our soccer boarding school in Italy provides the perfect opportunity for every player to advance to the next level of his professional soccer career. This is only for serious players, so if you are serious about improving your soccer career and enjoy being in a professional soccer environment come and join our professional soccer academy in Italy now! Click here!
Soccer Coaching -
Our coaching staff comes directly from Italy and have an extensive professional background both as players on the European professional level, but also as instructors.
Soccer Camps -
Soccerkix staff travels to your location to conduct incredibly enjoyable and motivating camps and training sessions. Players get creative, age-tailored instruction, in fundamental skills as well as great tactical instruction. Our camps are designed to give you a great summer while learning more about soccer than you could have imagined. Just think what your friends will say when you get back and meet them on the field!
Soccer Tours -
Explore the world with us. For the last few years we have taken players and team to to Italy and to Brazil. You and your team get an experience that you just can't get in the USA. Once you've experienced soccer in Italy or Brazil, you will certainly have a new and deeper understanding of the game. Soccerkix and Scuola Calcio are about soccer for life. We love the game and have dedicated ourselves to it.
You will have a great time at our camps and tours and will recieve the best coaching possible.You will be a better player - count on it! - Feel free to browse our website www.soccerkix.com for more information on our programs!
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