Milan play Hamburg in a friendly on January 6 (Tuesday). The game will be shown live on Mediaset and on delay on Milan Channel.
The current thought in Italy is that Beckham will play at least some part of this game.
Hamburg are a good side - their danger men are the two Croatian strikers (Petric and Olic) and midfielder Piotr Trochowski. Should be a good game.
(edited to indicate correct date)
Full Version: Milan-Hamburg -- 06 January 2009
This is just a match to flaunt Beckham i assume
I hope some of the kids get to play this match
I hope some of the kids get to play this match
Ah some Milan action is always good. I too hope to see some kids and I'm also interested in watching Beckham... I mean, after all he's a new signing...
It will be on January 6, will not it?
It sure will. Date changed.
Good, physical match up. 
And like Tennie said, keep an eye out for the Croats, particularly Olic. I'll create the Roma match thread later today, as that match is on 11 (my father's birthday!) Good luck for today, though.
And like Tennie said, keep an eye out for the Croats, particularly Olic. I'll create the Roma match thread later today, as that match is on 11 (my father's birthday!) Good luck for today, though.
QUOTE (Tennie @ Jan 4 2009, 11:58 AM) 
Milan play Hamburg in a friendly on January 6 (Tuesday). The game will be shown live on Mediaset and on delay on Milan Channel.
Just answered my own question, 4pm Italian time on Mediaset Premium - thought you meant either Canale 5, Rete 4 or Italia 1, got my hopes up for a minute.
Thiago Silva has gone back to Brazil or is training with the team in Dubai? Is he playing ?
^^
He was supposed to remain with the team.. to train and take part in friendlies. like Pato back in 2007.
They never show football games for free
He was supposed to remain with the team.. to train and take part in friendlies. like Pato back in 2007.
QUOTE (milanista1899 @ Jan 5 2009, 10:13 AM)
Just answered my own question, 4pm Italian time on Mediaset Premium - thought you meant either Canale 5, Rete 4 or Italia 1, got my hopes up for a minute.
They never show football games for free
Here is Carletto's prematch press conference, translation courtesy of acmilan.com's english page:
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DUBAI - These are the declarations of Carlo Ancelotti on the eve of the Milan-Hamburg friendly game scheduled for tomorrow: "It was without doubt an important week in which we have worked very well thanks to everyone's availability and also thanks to the favourable weather conditions. I'm convinced that in the second part of the league this very good work will have a certain weight. For us it's never easy, in Milan, to work for seven consecutive days. I saw an improvement in the athletic condition of various players, in particular that of Andriy Shevchenko. I think that in the second part of the season Sheva will have an important role. This first part of the season was not easy for him, but now he managed to get on the same level of his team-mates from the athletic point of view."
The Milan coach continued talking about tomorrow's game: "We want to show all of our best qualities, with the objetive of entertaining the public and winning. The only two unavailable players will be Bonera and Borriello. I know that there is a lot of curiosity around Beckham and I can easily say that the player is available and therefore he can play. During these day he worked very well and I noticed that he is very helpful and willing to work. Nine points behind Inter? They are a lot but in the first part of the season we had to face various injuries unfortunately, particularly in the defensive phase and the absence of Nesta and other players created us some problems. Our objective is that of recovering all our players in the best condition for the second part of the season, and I'm convinced that the squad will not disappoint."
The Milan coach continued talking about tomorrow's game: "We want to show all of our best qualities, with the objetive of entertaining the public and winning. The only two unavailable players will be Bonera and Borriello. I know that there is a lot of curiosity around Beckham and I can easily say that the player is available and therefore he can play. During these day he worked very well and I noticed that he is very helpful and willing to work. Nine points behind Inter? They are a lot but in the first part of the season we had to face various injuries unfortunately, particularly in the defensive phase and the absence of Nesta and other players created us some problems. Our objective is that of recovering all our players in the best condition for the second part of the season, and I'm convinced that the squad will not disappoint."
Quick note on morning training: it was mostly athletic work (no practice game). Bonera took part in most of the training with his teammates (yay!). Borriello continued his physical therapy. Kaka trained separately due to a muscle issue but is expected to play tomorrow.
HAMBURG-MILAN: THE ROSSONERI'S FORMATION
1/5/2009
MILAN - Here is the Rossoneri's official formation which will go on the pitch tomorrow in a friendly game against Hamburg: Abbiati; Zambrotta, Maldini, Kaladze, Jankulovski; Flamini, Pirlo, Ambrosini, Ronaldinho; Pato, Shevchenko.
acmilan.com
1/5/2009
MILAN - Here is the Rossoneri's official formation which will go on the pitch tomorrow in a friendly game against Hamburg: Abbiati; Zambrotta, Maldini, Kaladze, Jankulovski; Flamini, Pirlo, Ambrosini, Ronaldinho; Pato, Shevchenko.
acmilan.com
Did any of the Primavera players get called up for this match?
It's a friendly, whoarethepatriots. I imagine there'll be quite a few subs, hopefully including the kids. From the photos seen so far, we know Darmian and Strasser are there.
Note's from today's training session in the morning: there was alot of crossing practice with Favalli , Jankulovski , Antonini and Beckham !! , Kalac got hurt a little when a cross came in and went off the pitch and Abbiati replaced him in goal , but he was walking so im sure it was just a bruise.
guys is there any link for this game? pls
QUOTE (Tennie @ Jan 5 2009, 03:11 PM)
It's a friendly, whoarethepatriots. I imagine there'll be quite a few subs, hopefully including the kids. From the photos seen so far, we know Darmian and Strasser are there.
I would expect Darmian and Strasser to be there, but im talking about players like Pedrocchi, and maybe someone like Pasini or Albertazzi
I haven't picked any of those kids out in photos. Not sure they're there. The Primavera campionato starts up again on the 10th so some of 'em might've stayed back to train.
The Primavera campionato starts up again on the 10th so some of 'em might've stayed back to train.
QUOTE (Rivaldo @ Jan 5 2009, 08:01 PM)
Hamburg: Abbiati; Zambrotta, Maldini, Kaladze, Jankulovski; Flamini, Pirlo, Ambrosini, Ronaldinho; Pato, Shevchenko.
Whoopsie daisy! At first look, it sounded weird.
I thought Hamburg had bought all our players. Then I read the whole sentence.
QUOTE (Tennie @ Jan 5 2009, 03:44 PM)
I haven't picked any of those kids out in photos. Not sure they're there. The Primavera campionato starts up again on the 10th so some of 'em might've stayed back to train.
The Primavera campionato starts up again on the 10th so some of 'em might've stayed back to train.nope only Darmian and Cardacio are here...i think im not 100% sure but i dont think Strasser is here at all have'nt seen any pics of him training or seen him training both times i went but i think Darmian will get a start tomrow hopefully Carlo !
Beckham injured? 
I was thinking, what if he damaged a ligament and had to stay away from football for three months? wouldn't that make all this Beckham-to-Milan-mania a big fat joke? wouldn't the whole world laugh at us?
I was thinking, what if he damaged a ligament and had to stay away from football for three months? wouldn't that make all this Beckham-to-Milan-mania a big fat joke? wouldn't the whole world laugh at us?
This should be a very interesting match. Not only for the fact that it will serve us as a great practice for Werder Bremen..
QUOTE (Zed.D @ Jan 5 2009, 04:21 PM)
Beckham injured?
I was thinking, what if he damaged a ligament and had to stay away from football for three months? wouldn't that make all this Beckham-to-Milan-mania a big fat joke? wouldn't the whole world laugh at us?
I was thinking, what if he damaged a ligament and had to stay away from football for three months? wouldn't that make all this Beckham-to-Milan-mania a big fat joke? wouldn't the whole world laugh at us?
No just at him and we'd still sell T shirts
The Italian press is reporting that he has a muscular complaint as of the second training today and that he'll be a gameday decision.
I wish I could watch this one; Hamburg is one of the funner Bundesliga teams to watch. Fishdoll is a big fan of Ivica Olic; sadly, Olic is going to Bayern next season. Darnit.
I wish I could watch this one; Hamburg is one of the funner Bundesliga teams to watch. Fishdoll is a big fan of Ivica Olic; sadly, Olic is going to Bayern next season. Darnit.
^^
Wish Van de vart was still at Hamburg ....dam you real maquid!!
Wish Van de vart was still at Hamburg ....dam you real maquid!!
Rumor has it that he may not remain long at Madrid; he's been mentioned a couple of times as a barganing chip for various transfers (ie, VDV +$$$ for Ashley Young).
Gosh. they didn't even let VdV show what he's capable of! I'm not particularly a fan, but I think it's not all his fault.
QUOTE (Tennie @ Jan 5 2009, 09:41 PM)
I wish I could watch this one; Hamburg is one of the funner Bundesliga teams to watch. Fishdoll is a big fan of Ivica Olic; sadly, Olic is going to Bayern next season. Darnit.
Olic looks a lot like Danial Craig.
As a matter of fact, the first time I saw him, I thought I was watching James Bond playing. Unfortunately, he wasn't that influential in the Euros 2008. Can't wait to see him later today, though!
QUOTE (Zed.D @ Jan 5 2009, 06:53 PM)
Gosh. they didn't even let VdV show what he's capable of! I'm not particularly a fan, but I think it's not all his fault.
See? Madrid are evil!!
Ancelotti:
Yay!
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"I saw an improvement in the athletic condition of various players, in particular that of Andriy Shevchenko. I think that in the second part of the season Sheva will have an important role. This first part of the season was not easy for him, but now he managed to get on the same level of his team-mates from the athletic point of view."
Yay!
Most recurring rumor is VdV swap with Diego.
QUOTE (Ry4n @ Jan 5 2009, 10:18 PM)
^^
but i thought Real wanted to form the Dutch national team
but i thought Real wanted to form the Dutch national team
Madrid dont know what to do
Those who want to watch this game .. It will be broadcasted FREE on Dubai sports. If any of you guys have Nilesat or Arabsat already configured on your reciever then you'll most likely have this channel already programed.
Forza Milan
Forza Milan
If it's the same channel that broadcasted our game in Dubai last season then it's also on Hotbird.
QUOTE (dst @ Jan 6 2009, 02:03 AM)
If it's the same channel that broadcasted our game in Dubai last season then it's also on Hotbird.
Are you sure??
You're clearly very unhappy to hear that, zd. Poor thing. If he weren't on strike, Fishdoll'd give you a cookie.
Poor thing. If he weren't on strike, Fishdoll'd give you a cookie.
QUOTE (Zed.D @ Jan 5 2009, 11:47 PM)
Are you sure??
Yes and it's not encrypted. But only if it's the same channel that broadcasted our game last season. I think that was the name of it but I'm not 100% sure.
Ok im off to the game in a couple of hours its free seating so its probably best to leave extra early and with the security it will probably take longer to get in...should be a good game ill post the pics ASAP!!
FORZA MILAN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
FORZA MILAN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Slightly revised starting lineup this morning on acmilan.com:
Dida; Zambrotta, Maldini, Kaladze, Jankulovski; Beckham, Pirlo, Flamini; Ronaldinho; Pato, Shevchenko.
Abbiati pulled a muscle in the morning training session and is out; Beckham is starting instead of Ambro.
Dida; Zambrotta, Maldini, Kaladze, Jankulovski; Beckham, Pirlo, Flamini; Ronaldinho; Pato, Shevchenko.
Abbiati pulled a muscle in the morning training session and is out; Beckham is starting instead of Ambro.
Only Flam can be helpful to defense in this formation. Is it new Carletto's style?))
btw when does the game start??
@Riv: I don't think anything has changed. It's just that he's got Pirlo back, so he doesn't need say Ambro to play that box to box role. I think Beckham will play it.
Flamini needs to play more. He's not played a lot since that injury of his. I'm more interested in seeing Sheva and Beckham combine. I hope it will work. Was also looking to see Favalli. Damn!
Flamini needs to play more. He's not played a lot since that injury of his. I'm more interested in seeing Sheva and Beckham combine. I hope it will work. Was also looking to see Favalli. Damn!
I think the Free to air channel was Dubai sports . Uncrypted on Hotbird , but i have no program guide of the channel to see what they are showing.
http://www.dmi.ae/dubaisports/newsDetail.a...amp;NewsID=6275
looks like they will show it , any translation ?
looks like they will show it , any translation ?
is the game in half hour
QUOTE (CrazyMilanFan @ Jan 6 2009, 07:29 PM)
is the game in half hour
Very much!
Rivaldo, I believe will be on air anytime with the links.
Good starting lineup, looks like it's gonna be an entertaining game.
Wish I could watch this one, darnit. For what it's worth, Gazzetta is providing text commentary in Italian and the HSV website is offering text commentary in German.
For what it's worth, Gazzetta is providing text commentary in Italian and the HSV website is offering text commentary in German.
Match just started FORZA MILAN !!!
Becks with his long range pass, inches away from Shevchenko
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