:: May, 2004 ::


[05/31] Blokhin names squad for 100th UNT game

Ukrainian national team head coach Oleh Blokhin named 20 players who would prepare for friendly game against France.

Goalkeepers: Vitaliy Reva and Olexander Shovkovsky (both - Dynamo).

Defenders: Volodymyr Yezersky, Olexander Radchenko, Andriy Rusol (all - Dnipro), Andriy Nesmachny, Serhiy Fedorov (both - Dynamo), Mykhailo Starostiak (Shakhtar), Viacheslav Checher (Metalurh D).

Midfielders: Oleh Husiev (Dynamo), Serhiy Nazarenko, Ruslan Rotan, Olexander Rykun, Oleh Shelaiev (all - Dnipro), Anatoliy Tymoschuk (Shakhtar).

Forwards: Oleh Venhlynsky (Dnipro), Andriy Vorobei (Shakhtar), Olexander Kosyrin (Chornomorets), Serhiy Rebrov (Fenerbahce, Turkey), Andriy Shevchenko (Milan, Italy). (ukrainiansoccer.net)





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[05/29]PIERINO PRATI ABOUT SHEVA

'Tuttosport' reports Pierino Prati's opinion on Milan striker Andriy Shevchenko. He said: 'A player who comes to Italy and wins twice in six seasons the top scorer chart and once is second demonstrates to be an all-round striker. Shevchenko is strong on every point of view. He is a modern forward and as a class scorer, he lives to score. That's why he suffered last season when he was injured and couldn't take the pitch and especially couldn't score. In a role like his it is not enough to play well, you must score.' (acmilan.com)





[05/26] 119 Goals in 5 Years


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[05/26] Sheva's Press Conference

[click the pic for the video] Andriy Shevchenko held a press conference after afternoon training and the Ukrainian striker declared: 'I have to thank the club and president Berlusconi and Adriano Galliani. I could not but stay, considering these years, all of this and the environment, The negotiations have been very easy, we met yesterday morning and signed in the evening. There were no problems. It's wonderful to play in a Milan side with great aims. After winning the Champions League and the title, every season we must confirm ourselves as a top side.'

Andriy Shevchenko fielded a lot of questions on his contract extension and the striker said: 'This contract, apart from another five years at Milan, is very important. I am content to stay here until the end of my career. The five years have been wonderful. Now I have new motivations for the next five years.' The current contract expires on June 30, 2007: 'We have been talking about the new contract for a few months, first of all we wanted to finish the season well. I didn't want to think about anything else until the end of the championship. We have talked now because it was the right moment.'

On the possible arrival of Bernardo Corradi, Andriy answered: 'They have chosen that they know the club, now we have to think about playing. We have to trust the club in it's choices. Of the new arrivals, it is right to only speak about those who have officially arrived. Stam and Dhorasoo are very welcome as are all players who come to play at Milan.'

Here are the important themes Sheva covered during his press conference at Milanello.
EURO 2004: 'I will support Italy. I have a lot of friends in the team. I would like to see Italy finally win something on merit'.
GOLDEN BALL: 'It's difficult for me. I know this. It's important to play for a national side that qualifies for major tournaments'.
LESS FORTUNATE SEASONS: 'No, even in the most difficult periods I never thought of leaving Milan'. STAM: 'A great player. I played against him when Dynamo Kiev played PSV Eindhoven, we won but drew in Kiev. When I first saw him I was hit by his size. He is a real giant. Then when I saw him play I must say he is one of the strongest players in the world.'

Shevchenko closed the conference by saying: 'I have been at Milan for five years, an important period with a great club. They have been five wonderful years, I have won the Champions League, the title. I am happy to stay here as I have a lot of friends, things have gone well, I like the environment, I have a good rapport with the fans. I have settled well in Italy, I like the people, their mentality. It would be great to win the Champions League next season. However, before that there are new aims, we have to respond. I have spoken to my team-mates on international duty and a response is important. It was a stressful season and next will be even more so. We play a lot and we'll play even more.' (acmilan.com)





[05/26] Congratulations from Coaches and Teammates

Milan team manager Silvano Ramaccioni hails the news of Andriy Shevchenko's contract extension with the Rossoneri. He said: 'It is a beautiful news. I congratulate both Milan and Shevchenko. In this way speculation about an interest from [Chelsea owner Roman] Abramovich and other clubs have been finally silenced. It gives us a great joy, now I hope that Sheva finishes his career at Milan. Many complements to [Adriano] Galliani as well who clinched a great deal.'

Carlo Ancelotti spoke with the Milan Channel about Andriy Shevchenko's contract extension. The coach said: 'Now he'll have to pay for plenty of dinners. Joking aside, for Milan this choice is a sign of continuity with a first-rate striker in their team. Sheva will have the chance to show all his potential. We are all happy and I suppose the same is with the fans, as they can continue to admire this great star. In 2009 Sheva will be 33, but he has everything - stregth, phisyque, professionality -to go even beyond. I wish him to stay here until he is 40.'

Mauro Tassotti had his say about the news of the day, that is Andriy Shevchenko's contract extension with the Rossoneri. He said: 'Now Sheva can complete his career here at Milan. The club want to make him the standard-bearer even though he is already. He has always scored plenty of goals, impressing since his first days at the club. Today he knows our football better and has grown up phisically compared to his first spell here. That's why he can even improve.'

Speaking to the Milan Channel, Alessandro Costacurta commented on Andriy Shevchenko's contract extension and said: 'It confirms that we have found an extraordinary striker. Sheva has made a great contribution to Milan's successes in these years. We are keen on him not only as a player, but especially as a man.'

Alessandro Nesta has spoken to Gazzetta dello Sport about Andriy Shevchenko prolonging his contract at Milan until 2009. The defender said: 'Good for Sheva and good for Milan that they will be together for much longer, he's a guarantee of victory.'

Carlo Ancelotti spoke to the Milan Channel before leaving the Milan squad for Hong Kong and commented on Andriy Shevchenko's new contract has been extended until 2009. The coach said: 'Andriy is a standard-bearer for this Milan side after what he has shown on the pitch, now he has the opportunity to confirm at a high level in the shirt he loves. It's very positive for the whole environment and also for the coach who wants to work with great players. Milan always want to have those who have made a significant contribution to winning trophies, it is something the club has always done.'

Paolo Maldini spoke exclusively with the Milan Channel before leaving for China. Here is the part related to Sheva:
Q: On Wednesday, Milan announced Andriy Shevchenko's contract extension until June 30, 2009. It has been defined a big deal but also a guarantee for the future. Milan always stick to their philosophy not to sell their stars.
A: 'I think it was right, Sheva deserves it and the club do well to trust in such players. As a club Milan have the strength and financial muscles to keep the big stars with them, the best players have never been sold since Silvio Berlusconi became president. This is a great certainty to continue to be successful.'
Q: Now we can think of Sheva as a new standard-bearer?
A: 'Yes, I believe so, as he joined Milan five years ago and will stay for five more years at least. I think he can become a standard-bearer.' (acmilan.com)





[05/26] Media reports on Sheva's new deal

Shevchenko agrees Milan extension

AC Milan striker Andriy Shevchenko has ended speculation about his future by signing a new contract with the Rossoneri until 2009.

Scoring success
The 27-year-old Ukrainian international topped the Italian scoring charts with 24 goals in 2003/04, helping Milan to their 17th Scudetto. Shevchenko moved to the San Siro from FC Dynamo Kyiv in 1999. He justified his ?26m fee by becoming the first foreigner to be crowned Serie A top scorer in his debut season with 24 goals. He claimed another 24 strikes the following term, and 14 in 2001/02.

Knee injury
In 2002/03 he suffered a knee injury, but recovered in time to hit the winning penalty in the UEFA Champions League final against Juventus FC. Shevchenko's previous contract was due to expire in 2006. (uefa.com)


Shev extends Milan deal

Chelsea?s hopes of signing Andriy Shevchenko look over after he extended his contract with Milan.

The Ukrainian has repeatedly said that he wants to end his career at the San Siro and that now looks set to occur.

Milan have today announced that the striker has signed a new contract that will keep him at the club until June 2009.

The news is significant as it comes just hours before Chelsea chief Roman Abramovich is set to meet officials from both Milan and Inter.

The Rossoneri had always maintained that Shev would not be sold, no matter what bid was tabled for the 28-year-old.

Shevchenko has just completed another wonderful campaign for the club as his 24 goals saw him crowned as Serie A?s top scorer.

The former Dynamo Kiev ace, who joined Milan in 1999, has now scored 91 goals in 151 League games for the outfit. (channel4.com)


Shevchenko Extends With Milan

Milan have announced that Andrij Shevchenko has extended his current contract with the rossoneri till 2009.

This comes on the eve of the meeting Roman Abramovich had with the Milan club, where he was expected to hand an offer for the Ukranian forward.

However now everything seems to indicate that Shevchenko will be ending his career in Italy with the rossoneri. (soccerage.com)


AC Milan tie up Shevchenko deal

The Ukranian international was Serie A's top-scorer this season with 24 goals and he played a vital part in their championship-winning campaign.

The 27-year-old's contract at the San Siro was due to run out in the summer of 2005, but the Italian giants have moved to secure the striker's services until June 2009.

A statement on the club's official website confirmed: "Shevchenko will remain at Milan until June 30, 2009."

Milan had insisted on Tuesday that Shevchenko was not for sale following reports that Chelsea had made an offer of ?20million to lure the forward to Stamford Bridge in the summer.

Blues owner Roman Abramovich is set to meet with Rossoneri vice-president Adriano Galliani at the Italian outfit's headquarters in Via Turati on Thursday and they will be delighted to have extended Shevchenko's deal in the wake of interest from the west Londoners who are funded by the Russian billionaire. (ITV.com)


Shevchenko signs new deal

Andriy Shevchenko has committed himself to AC Milan by agreeing a new four-year deal with the club.

The Ukranian was the top scorer in Serie A last season as Milan won the league title and he had attracted the interest of Premiership club Chelsea.

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich was thought to been on the verge of making an official offer for the striker.

But the 27-year-old Shevchenko, formerly of Dynamo Kiev, will now stay with the Italian giants until 2009. (bbc.com)


Shevchenko to remain with AC Milan until 2009

Ukrainian star striker Andriy Shevchenko will remain with Italian league champion AC Milan until June 2009, the team said Wednesday.

Shevchenko, the Serie A top scorer this season, signed a three-year extension to his contract, which would have expired in 2006, said Milan.

The extension came amid press reports that Chelsea's Russian owner Roman Abramovich was trying to secure Shevchenko's transfer to the London club.

The 27-year-old Shevchenko joined Milan in 1999. He helped the club clinch the title this year with 24 goals. (foxsportsworld.com)


Shevchenko signs four-year Milan deal

AC Milan's Ukrainian striker Andriy Shevchenko, top scorer in Serie A last season, has signed a new deal with the Italian champions which ties him to the club until at least 2009.

Milan said on Wednesday that Shevchenko, whose current contract was due to run out in July 2005, had signed a four-year extension to his deal.

The daily Gazzetta dello Sport on Wednesday said English club Chelsea were ready to make a serious offer for the 27-year-old former Dynamo Kiev striker who helped Milan to the 'scudetto' with 24 goals.

The paper said Chelsea's Russian owner Roman Abramovich planned to travel to Milan on Thursday to make his offer but that it was unlikely to have any success. (espn.com via Reuters)


Shevchenko signs new deal at AC Milan

The Ukranian striker Andriy Shevchenko is set to end his career with the Rossoneri of AC Milan, as he signed a contract which will keep him at that club until 2009.

Recently, Chelsea had been showing interest and the Russian tycoon Roman Abramovich was even in Italy to conquer the player, according to la Gazzetta dello Sport, but with the signing of the new contract, the Londoners will have to do without the goalgetter.

'Sheva' has been showing his value at Milan by scoring seventeen goals this year, with which he helped the club to win the 2003-2004 Scudetto.

In 2001, Real Madrid offered AC Milan no less than 160 Million Euros, one of the highest offers ever made for a player. The Italians refused to let him go however and Andriy himself dedicated his future to them. (soccerway.com)


Il Milan raddoppia su Sheva

L'ucraino, rossonero dal 1999, ha firmato fino al 2009: "Ringrazio il Milan, non potevo che restare. Ancelotti: "Gli auguro di restare fino a 40 anni".

Era arrivato in Italia nell'estate del 1999. E subito al Milan. Ora, a cinque anni di distanza, la società di via Turati lo ha confermato fino al 2009. Perché Andriy Shevchenko, 28 anni il prossimo 29 settembre, intanto si è laureato capocannoniere del campionato, ma soprattutto è diventato un icona del calcio rossonero.

La notizia del rinnovo è stata annunciata dalla società, attraverso un comunicato sul sito ufficiale, alla vigilia dell'annunciata "missione shopping" a Milano di Roman Abramovich per tentare di convincere Milan e Inter a cedere al suo Chelsea alcuni gioielli preziosi. Il più ambito, secondo le voci, era proprio Shevchenko, che ora il Milan ha messo in cassaforte con questo contratto pluriennale.

"Per questo prolungamento di contratto, ringrazio la società con in testa il presidente Berlusconi e Adriano Galliani", è il commento a caldo dell'ucraino, che racconta anche le modalità della trattativa. "Non potevo che rimanere, per come sono stato considerato in questi anni, da loro e da tutto l'ambiente. La trattativa è stata molto facile, ci siamo incontrati ieri mattina e in serata ho firmato. Non c'è stato nessun problema. E' bello poter giocare nel Milan perché ogni anno ci sono grandi obiettivi. Dopo aver conquistato la Champions League e lo scudetto, all'inizio di ogni stagione dobbiamo partire per confermarci al top".

Ma l'ucraino non è l'unico a esultare per il risultato conquistato: "Adesso Andriy dovrà pagare tante cene...", così Carlo Ancelotti alla notizia del prolungamento del contratto firmato da Shevchenko: "Battute a parte, la scelta del rinnovo è per il Milan un segno importante di continuità. Il nostro centravanti dimostrerà fino in fondo tutto il suo potenziale. Siamo contenti e immagino sia una sensazione comune anche ai tifosi. Nel 2009 avrà 33 anni, ma lui ha tutto, la potenza, la struttura e la professionalità per andare oltre. Gli auguro di rimanere qui al Milan fino a 40 anni".

Anche tra i compagni di squadra c'è soddisfazione per il lungo rinnovo del contratto del calciatore ucraino. "Questo prolungamento - ha aggiunto Alessandro Costacurta - è la conferma che abbiamo un attaccante straordinario. Shevchenko ha dato un contributo fondamentale per tutte le vittorie di questi anni, gli vogliamo bene non solo come giocatore, ma anche e soprattutto come persona". (Gazzetta.it)


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[05/26] SHEVA 2009!

AC Milan have announced the extension of Andriy Shevchenko's contract until June 30, 2009.

The news is one that gives everyone a big lift. It is the confirmation that it is beautiful to stay at Milan. A club who have always nutured good times and a correct way of doing things.

Andriy Shevchenko has five seasons behind him with Milan, he has won a great deal, he has scored as many goals as Marco Van Basten and has renewed his contract for the third time since signing in the summer of 1999. It has always happened without forcing the issue, without hesitation, without tactics or stalling. It is the atmosphere you can breathe at Milan. The chemical reaction, the instinct and the feelings are worth more than any amount of money at the Rossoneri club. This contract extension is very important news for the future of Milan. However, it was not anticipated by any statements or rumours, none of this. When there is mutual respect and the intentions are clear and transparent, a simple meeting and handshake are enough.

Andriy will celebrate his 28th birthday in September and he is going to become father. Not only that: he is the Serie A top scorer and newly-crowned Italian champion. He can add another strong indication to all these achievements: he is destined to follow in Paolo Maldini's and Billy Costacurta's footsteps and be one of the family at Milan, another standard-bearer. Under his number seven shirt a Rossonero heart beats. And it may be the reason why Sheva always scored in all the crucial matches which allowed Milan to win four important trophies in the last two seasons. He scored in the quarter-finals against Ajax, in the semi-finals against Inter, the penalty in Manchester, in the Italian Cup final at the Olympic stadium, in Monte Carlo against Porto, in both Serie A games against Roma this season. Thank you Andriy and thank you Milan, we are happy to see you going on like this. (acmilan.com)





[05/25] MILAN WARN CHELSEA OFF SHEVA

AC Milan have told Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich that they cannot be tempted into selling Ukrainian striker Andriy Shevchenko.

Russian Abramovich is travelling to Milan on Thursday to meet Rossoneri vice president Adriano Galliani, with the Italians having just won their 17th league title.

Shevchenko scored 24 goals in 32 league appearances for the club this season.

The 27-year-old was linked with a move to Spanish giants Real Madrid earlier this year but stayed put and Milan have refused to enter into negotiations with Chelsea, who reportedly submitted a ?20million offer for him earlier in the season.

"Milan will not sell their top players, thus, we will not sell Andriy Shevchenko," said a defiant Galliani on the club's official television channel.

"I have already let him (Abramovich) know that Shevchenko is not for sale. If he makes this request (Shevchenko) he will get only one answer.

"I will reiterate that Shevchenko is not on the market. I will receive Abramovich as a courtesy but we will speak about other things."

Gallian is set to meet Abramovich at the club's headquarters in Via Turati.

The Italian champions are keen to keep together the squad that has proved successful in recent years with Carlo Ancelotti's outfit clinching the Champions League title and the Coppa Italia last season as well as the Scudetto earlier this month. (sportinglife.com)





[05/21] NOT ONLY ANDRIY

Ninety-one Serie A goals in a Rossonero shirt just like Marco Van Basten. And not only that, as Andriy Shevchenko also reached another 'Swan of Utrecht' record. With his 24 strikes this season, Sheva has been crowned Serie A top scorer for the second time since arriving in the Italian league. Just like the Dutch striker. Andriy's first time was in the 1999-2000 season, his first one at Milan. A good achievement for one who lives on goals and who knows that goals are important to win and clinch success. Italian champions Milan have found one more reason to celebrate: the leadership in the top scorers' chart thanks to the 'Prince of the East'. First among all the other forwards, one goal ahead of the impressive Alberto Gilardino, four ahead of Francesco Totti and five over Ernesto Chevanton and then the rest. First with Milan as well, ahead of all the Serie A teams. But Sheva's personal achievement is nothing new for Milan. The Rossoneri have dominated through their strikers in the top scorers' chart 16 times in their history. Four times thanks to Sheva and Van Basten, as we said before, five times thanks to Gunnar Nordhal, three times thanks Aldo Boffi and then thanks to Josè Altafini, Gianni Rivera, Pietro Paolo Virdis and Pierino Prati, all of them being crowned once. This demonstrates that Milan have always counted on great strikers. Class scorers, keen on goals and on final touches. And the future will be up to this tradition: Sheva, Inzaghi, Tomasson. To go on dreaming. (acmilan.com)





[05/20] SIGNORI: 'An honour to play with Sheva'

'Tuttosport' spoke to Giuseppe Signori ahead of the striker joining Milan on their short tour of China. He said: 'I spoke to Braida and Galliani and they said they need a young attacker to try out, but joking apart the numbers show that me and Sheva are a good partnership (188 goals for Signori in Serie A, 91 for Shevchenko). It will be an honour to with a top player like him. I am looking forward to a positive and entertaining experience. We only hope they have time to add the 'Scudetto' to the shirt, it would be the first time for me.' (acmilan.com)





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[05/18] STAMP TO CELEBRATE MILAN TITLE WIN


A stamp to celebrate Milan's 17th Serie A title will go into circulation in Italy on May 22. The Italian Post Office have in the past produced stamps for the titles in 1988, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996 and 1999. The image on the stamp will show an action shot of a player wearing a Milan shirt emblazed with the 'scudetto' and club badge. (acmilan.com)





[05/18] Serie A Team Of The Season

Here's the Serie A Team Of The Season (4-2-3-1):

COACH: Ancelotti (Milan) ? He finally won his first Scudetto thanks to some excellent intuitions and risks which paid off in the end. It's not easy having a President interfering with your job, but Ancelotti always kept his calm and took the right decisions at the end of the day.

GK: Dida (Milan) ? Some of his saves this season have been highlight material. He's become more consistent and less mistake prone than before and his performances earn him the title of best keeper in Serie A.

DEF RB: Stam (Lazio) ? The Dutch giant has once again been an unbeatable defender both in central and right back position. The ease with which he stops opposing attackers, and also his forward runs, make him an excellent right back solution.

DEF LB: Zambrotta (Juventus) ? One of the few Juventus players who was always consistent throughout the season in a position which seems to have few quality players available in Serie A.

DEF CENTRE 1: Nesta (Milan) ? Class, quality and effectiveness all combined in one. He can anticipate an opponent's move like few others making him not just Serie A's best defender but probably also in the whole world.

DEF CENTRE 2: Samuel (Roma) ? One of the main reasons why Roma's defence was the least beaten in Serie A. Capello always played the Argentinean defender when he was available, even in Coppa Italia and Uefa Cup matches as he guarantees stability and security to the whole department.

DEF MIDFIELD 1: Pirlo (Milan) ? Improved considerably in his defensive duties but also retained his creativeness in launching inch perfect assists to the forwards. Some of his long distance goals from this season have awed the whole Serie A public.

DEF MIDFIELD 2: Emerson (Roma) ? The Brazilian captain will be one of the most sought players during the summer transfer period and that's because he can combine both quality and quantity. Had a great season with Roma and will be sorely missed by the giallorossi next season.

ATT MID RIGHT: Fiore (Lazio) ? Following Stankovic's departure from Lazio, Fiore took the team in his hands and guided them to an excellent second round thanks to his wonderful plays and goals.

ATT MID LEFT: Kaka (Milan) ? When the rossoneri bought this young Brazilian at the start of the season, few expected him to do so well in his first season, but Kaka proved everyone wrong with excellent performances and a maturity and experience which players at his age do not usually possess. A hot favourite for the next Golden Ball award.

ATT MID CENTRE: Totti (Roma) ? Another brilliant season by the giallorossi's captain who passed his own record of goals scored in a season. All Italian fans will be hoping that he repeats his performances with the national team to guide them to the Euro Cup final this June.

ATTACKER: Shevchenko (Milan) ? Serie A's top scorer and therefore rightfully deserves to be in the first eleven where he edges just slightly Gilardino. Always punctual with his goals through the season as his consistency in front of goal is impressing.


RESERVE 1: Peruzzi (Lazio) ? Muscle injuries did not plague him as much as in previous years and this helped him to play a good season which will probably earn him a call-up for the Azzurri as third goalkeeper during the Euro 2004.

RESERVE 2: Maldini (Milan) ? Despite of his age, he is still one of the best defenders around and it will be a huge loss for Italy during the Euro campaign as his qualities and experience would have been fundamental.

RESERVE 3: Chivu (Roma) ? Had an excellent start to the season but then decreased a bit in the second part, mostly because of some shoulder problems. Still he helped Roma have the least beaten defence of the whole Serie A.

RESERVE 4: Gattuso (Milan) ? Few players have his determination and even though his technical abilities are not top notch, he makes up for it with his fighting spirit and aggressiveness, thus not letting his opponents breathe or finding any space.

RESERVE 5: Mancini (Roma) ? Another Roma player who had an excellent start of the season but decreased in the final part of the campaign. He still was the best assist man of Serie A and this alone makes him deserve this position.

RESERVE 6: Baggio (Brescia) ? Baggio proves that quality and technical ability is eternal as he outclassed most of his younger opponents with his genius. Serie A and the whole football world lost one of a kind and it will take some time before anyone, if possible, can take his place.

RESERVE 7: Gilardino (Parma) ? If it wasn't for Shevchenko's consistency he would have made it in the first eleven. He started as a sub for Adriano, yet he nearly won the top scorer award. His goals are not casual as they are all different from each other thus earning comparisons with the likes of Paolo Rossi and Marco Van Basten. A future star. (soccerage.com)





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[05/16] Shevchenko - top Serie A goalscorer


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23(4) ??A.Gilardino (Parma)

20(6) ??F.Totti (Roma)

19(4) ??E.Chevanton (Lecce)

17(2) ??L.Adriano (Inter) (8 Parma)

16(1) ??D.Trezeguet (Juventus)

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[05/15] AWARD FOR ANDRIY SHEVCHENKO

The big party at the San Siro on Sunday promises to be a special occasion and Carlo Ancelotti, Andriy Shevchenko, Roberto Baggio and the 'curva Sud' section of the fans will all receive recognition.

AWARD FOR ANDRIY SHEVCHENKO:
The striker will receive the 'Silver Ball' for the player who has shown the best fair play this year as accorded by the Italian Press Union.

AWARD FOR ROBERTO BAGGIO:
The 'Divine Ponytail' will be playing his final game and will recieve an award from the Lombardy region for his services to football.

AWARD FOR MILAN:
The club will receive an award from the Lombardy region for their great season and for all the work the club has done to develop youth. Captain Paolo Maldini will pick up the award on behave of the club.

AWARD FOR CARLO ANCELOTTI AND MILAN FOUNDATION:
The province of Milan will award the coach for his results and the Foundation for their charity work.

AWARD FOR THE CURVA SUD:
Milan city mayor Gabriele Albertini will award the curva sud section where the fans gather for their support of the side throughout the season. (acmilan.com)





[05/12] SHEVA AWARDED 'THE SILVER BALL' ON SUNDAY

Before the kick-off of Milan-Brescia on Sunday at the San Siro, Andriy Shevchenko will be handed the '2004 Silver Ball' award, a press recognition for the fairest player in the league. (acmilan.com)





[05/12] 'I love my job'

The talk in La Repubblica' is of Andriy Shevchenko who said: 'I feel I have played a great deal. In four seasons in Serie A I have had an average 30 appearances. This has helped me to be consistent in my performance. The team and my head have done the rest. I'm always ready to play, even five-a-side, and train. I love my job: my secret, if we want to name one, is just this.' About his 90 goals in Serie A to reach Marco Van Basten's record Andriy added: 'My achievement this season has been the title, as it was the European Champion Cup Club last year. Of course, to equal Van Basten's record gives me a strange feeling, just like the the top goalscorer title and even a new personal record of 25 goals, if I manage to get them on Sunday. But records are a consequence of the team. Look at [Paolo] Maldini, he is beating records without realizing it.' (acmilan.com)





[05/12] Shev: Milan for life

Milan hotshot Andriy Shevchenko has stated that he wants to end his career wearing the Rossoneri shirt.

"I feel like a Milan player inside," he told La Repubblica in an interview. "This club has been a very important part of my life. I want to end my playing days with this outfit."

Shev has been linked with moves to the likes of Manchester United in the past but he insists he has no desire to leave the peninsula.

"Italian football has always been beautiful," added the international. "I have a dream though, I want it to become much more open and spectacular.

"I would say that only the top five or six clubs in Italy don?t have the tendency to just defend during games."

Shevchenko has been a key figure in the club?s championship success this term with the help of his 23 League goals.

But the former Dynamo Kiev star believes he knows exactly where the Scudetto was won.

"Our preparation ahead of the away game at Roma in January was very important," he explained.

"It was perfect. Just before that match we had lost the Intercontinental crown and then to Udinese. But we won in the capital and that was when we really won Lo Scudetto.

"As for my own personal form, I think that I have improved in front of goal. I used to make a lot more errors in the past.

"I?ve learnt how to move for this side and I?m on the same wavelength as boss Carlo Ancelotti, thanks to the fact that I feel more like an Italian and a Milanista." (channel4.com)





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[05/11] Sheva 90, Joins Van Basten

:: Serie A Record of Van Basten
:: Serie A Record of Sheva

Il bomber del Milan, con il gol numero 23 segnato a Reggio, ha raggiunto l'ex fuoriclasse olandese. Come l'"orange", tutti con la maglia rossonera.
Novanta gol come Marco Van Basten. Andriy Shevchenko, capocannoniere del campionato con 23 gol, con la prodezza di Reggio Calabria ha raggiunto il formidabile attaccante olandese. Stessa maglia, rossonera, due diversi modi di giocare, ma stessi obiettivi. La classe infinita di Marco, la potenza fulminante di Andriy.
Straordinario il film dell'ucraino, approdato al Milan nella stagione 1999/2000 e subito re dei bomber con 24 gol. L'anno successivo identico bottino, ma insufficente per replicare: Hernan Crespo ne segnò 26. Più contenuto nella stagione 2001/2002: "solo" 14 gol. Afflitto da una lunga serie di infortuni nel 2002/2003: 5 reti appena. Delusione cancellata dai due gol in Champions League: contro l'Inter nella semifinale e il rigore fondamentale dell'Old Trafford nella finale Champions. Due sigilli che hanno rigenerato l'ucraino. La resurrezione nell'anno del suo primo scudetto, con un primato personale da difendere, che Andriy potrebbe dilatare nell'ultimo turno di domenica contro il Brescia a San Siro. Probabile capocannoniere, quindi, e allo stesso tempo campione d'Italia: un binomio che raramente si è realizzato nella storia della serie A.
Novanta reti: 73 su azione, 17 su rigore (21 l'olandese). Come Van Basten, tutto il campionario possibile. Un numero raggiunto grazie alle 23 messe a segno nella stagione che sta per concludersi. Iniziata con una doppietta ad Ancona il primo settembre 2003 e culminata con il colpo di testa al Granillo. Campione d'Italia e probabile capocannoniere. Negli ultimi dieci è accaduta solo una volta l'accoppiata. Esattamente nella stagione 2001/2002, quando trionfò la Juventus e David Trezeguet conquistò la palma di bomber con 24 reti, insieme a Dario Hubner del Piacenza. "? un bel traguardo per lui - ha detto Carlo Ancelotti -. Van Basten era un grandissimo campione; anche Sheva lo è. Speriamo che prosegua su questa strada. Ha solo 27 anni; può fare ancora meglio". (Gazzetta.it)





[05/11] MALDINI SPOKE ON SHEVA

Paolo Maldini spoke on certain themes: 'The final at Manchester convinced us we were really strong. The club have made a number of top signings.'
On Andriy Shevchenko drawing level with Van Basten in Serie A goals scored: 'They are two incredible finishers. They are different in technical quality, but both are at the highest level.'
Comparisons with Milan: 'It was quite absurd that at the start of the season Milan were not considered amongst the favourites for the title but we knew we were stronger than the others.' (acmilan.com)





[05/11] 'Contented to be held in esteem'

MILAN - 'Gazzetta dello Sport' have covered an interview with Andriy Shevchenko. After winning his first title, the Ukrainian has turned his attention to the top goalscorer charts and said: 'I am telling the truth, first of all I never thought about it as we had better things to do. But now, I cannot but take into consideration the fact that I can become top scorer for the second time in five years. It would be a great way to thank for the team who have set me up with plenty of chances.' Sheva now has 90 league goals for the Rossoneri to go level with [Marco] Van Basten and the striker added: 'I thought about it some years ago and think about it now: I will never be able to equal Van Basten therefore it is useless to be fixed on this number for what it means. Milan have plenty of symbols and I am pleased to be one of these. I am contented to feel important for this side and know that there are people that hold me in esteem.' (acmilan.com)





[05/10] Sheva still the best

In the first half of the game at Reggina Andriy Shevchenko struggled to find good balls up front, looking for the best position inside the Calabrian defence. At the restart, instead, as the Ukrainian star met Kahka Kaladze's cross, he immediately headed home to score his 23rd goal in the league. In the day of Reggina's celebrations for the survival in Serie A, Sheva was the best of his side, according to the Italian press: he added one more goal to his already impressive tally, beating another record and equalling a certain Dutch star. (acmilan.com)





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[05/09] ANCELOTTI: 'Sheva is the same class with Van Basten'

Just after the final whistle at the 'Granillo' stadium, Carlo Ancelotti dealt with different subjects in an interview with the Milan Channel. He said: 'It was a minor defeat. We really wanted to remain unbeaten away, but unfortunately we didn't manage because Reggina started strongly and scored an early goal, even a wonderful one. We didn't manage to complete our fight back, although we improved our pace during the game. However, better to lose this game than others!'

Ancelotti also hailed Andriy Shevchenko's 23rd goal in the league this season, a strike that enabled him to equal Marco Van Basten's record for Milan. He said: 'It is a good achievement for him. Van Basten is a great star, and Sheva is the same class. I hope he'll go on this way, he can even further improve.' (acmilan.com)





[05/09] SHEVA JOINS VAN BASTEN

In the warm glow of the post-title Sunday, Andriy Shevchenko's star shone brighter and brighter. He always scores, in every manner, on every occasion, against every opposition. He has one for everyone, Sheva, regular scorer, a striker of crystalline class, power, precision, efficacy and a kind-hearted man. Because the stars are great on and off the pitch. Against Roma last week he clinched the victory he wanted most of all, that of the group, conquering his first title, a much-sought after one, one he really wanted. But now that the Scudetto is a part of his honours, Andriy sees another target within reach. A personal one, so less important for him, but at the same time prestigious. The leadership in the Serie A top scorers' table. The beautiful goal past Reggina goalkeeper Emanuele Belardi was Sheva's 23rd this season, three more than Francesco Totti, four more than Alberto Gilardino, five more than Ernesto Chevanton. A lead that he holds with one game to play. But the 23rd goal for the 'Black Sea Phenomenon' has even a more special meaning. Because his goals in Serie A for Milan are up to 90. Just like Marco Van Basten. Not just anybody, but one of the best strikers, one of the much-loved ever. Sheva, once in Milan, met him, hugged him, looking at him with admiration and perhaps a bit of uneasiness. Marco has been a model, an example that Sheva has followed to the letter. Ninety goals in Serie A, a total of 117. Figures that speak for themselves, statistics in front of which Andriy himself is almost embarassed. We can just applaude the 'Prince from East' and join him in hoping that his goals are always useful to win, convince and smile. Thank you, Andriy! (acmilan.com)





[05/09] 'A satisfaction for me, but important is the team'

Andriy Shevchenko, who today at Reggina scored his 23rd goal this season and equalled Marco Van Basten's record of 90 strikes for Milan in Serie A, spoke with the Milan Channel during the journey back from Calabria. He said: 'I'm happy to have scored, this target is a great satisfaction. It would be great to beat my personal record of 24 goals. But the team comes first above every other thing to me. Moreover, I must thank my team-mates who have allowed me to score so many strikes.'

This has been a great season in Serie A for the Ukrainian star and for the Rossonero club as well: the year after the Champions League success, Milan have clinched their 17th title. Sheva commented: 'It has been a great season in the league, both for me and the team. We played really well. It is thanks to the club, the coaching staff, the team and the fans if we have won the Scudetto. Only remaining compact, we have managed to achieve this success. Now we have the last game to play, then we can enjoy our holidays. Next season we will think of what we can win, because the club always aim to the heights.' At his return after a long absence due to injury, Kahkaber Kaladze has been crucial, supplying 'the Black Sea Phenomenon' with the final pass to inspire his goal. Andriy said: 'Kala did very well, it was a difficult return for him, he lost many games due to injury, I hope he can resume well.'

Sheva's first sensation as an Italian champion? He said: 'Tiredness! After the match with Roma I slept a great deal because I was really exhausted; then tiredness was replaced by an immense joy which I want to share with our fans on Sunday.' (acmilan.com)





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[05/07] LIEDHOLM: 'Sheva scores incredible goals'

'Corriere della Sera' has published a survey entitled THE MILAN OF THE GIANTS: past and present, five questions for 13 titles.
Thirteen Rossonero legends, one per each title won since the post-war period, talk about the great Milan.
Below are the headlines of each paragraph:
LIEDHOLM: 'Sheva scores incredible goals'
CESARE MALDINI: 'The bunker-like defence'
ZAGATTI: 'Strength lies in friendship'
DANOVA: 'The technique makes him great'
DAVID: 'Ancelotti, what grit!'
RIVERA: 'Maldini is consistency'
NOVELLINO: 'Pirlo is the catalyst'
VIRDIS: 'The ability to tire the others'
MASSARO: 'Pancaro and Tomasson, two discoveries'
DONADONI: 'Rivera would suit'
BARESI: 'We can't forget Berlusconi'
SAVICEVIC: 'Thirteen extraordinary men'
BOBAN: 'I would see well Van Basten' (acmilan.com)





[05/07] 'I don't want to be compared with anyone'


Andriy Shevchenko had an interview with 'Gazzetta dello Sport'. He said: 'In Italy I have a good relationship with the crowds, I keep in my heart what they give me and I hope I can leave something in theirs as well. But I don't want to be compared with anyone, I want to be myself. There has been [Marco] Van Basten, but also [Franco] Baresi, [Paolo] Maldini, [Gianni] Rivera, [Gunnar] Nordahl, [Ruud] Gullit; legends. Sooner or later I hope to become a legend myself. well, what is the greatness of a player? You cannot compare one writer with another, you can't compare two actors or two players. We are artists, we are under the gaze of our spectators. Our value comes from the audience.'. (acmilan.com)





[05/06] SHEVA PLEDGE


[click the pic for the video] Andriy Shevchenko could be forgiven for still being in a state of euphoria as he returned to training on Thursday. The Ukrianian star, however, has had time to let the win over Roma which guaranteed Milan the title, to sink in and ever the professional, was already looking ahead. There are still two league games to go and the team are very much focused on them. Sheva said: 'President Berlusconi has been very clear with us: Milan have to honour in the best way possible the next two encounters. There has been plenty to celebrate after winning the title but we must face the end of the campaign in the correct manner so not to belittle the championship.'

Andriy also has the added motivation of ending the season as Serie A topscorer but the forward claimed: 'To tell you the truth it is not an objective even if it would be a personal success to finish top and I certainly won't turn it down. Much depends on the next games and if I succeed it will be down to my team-mates not just me.' Nothwithstanding a look into the future, Andriy also thought back to the title victory, a triumph he has waited a long time for and said: 'I am really very happy for this success. The victory over Roma on January 6 was fundamental to this championship. Everyone thought we would lose, we were missing a lot of players and Roma were convinced they would be winter champions. Instead, Milan on that evening demonstrated their great strength, overcoming all predictions and convincing everyone of their strength. After Manchester it was a different joy, maybe because we suffered more. The league is longer and more difficult than a one-off game.' (acmilan.com)





[05/06] 'Win in Rome was turning point'

The Ukrainian star was, of course, still celebrating the title triumph and cited January 6 as the salient moment of the Rossoneri charge to the top. He said: 'The victory over Roma on January 6 was fundamental to this championship. Everyone thought we would lose, we were missing a lot of players and Roma were convinced they would be winter champions. Instead, Milan on that evening demonstrated their great strength, overcoming all predictions and convincing everyone of their strength.' (acmilan.com)





[05/06] 'Top goalscorer does not interest me'

The Ukrainian star was, of course, still celebrating the title triumph and cited January 6 as the salient moment of the Rossoneri charge to the top. He said: 'The victory over Roma on January 6 was fundamental to this championship. Everyone thought we would lose, we were missing a lot of players and Roma were convinced they would be winter champions. Instead, Milan on that evening demonstrated their great strength, overcoming all predictions and convincing everyone of their strength.' (acmilan.com)





[05/06] Shev makes Totti call

Andriy Shevchenko has told Roma captain Francesco Totti to come and join him at champions Milan.

"I've been wanting to play alongside him for some time," he told Novastadio. "He is a great champion.

"He is a player that Milan could really benefit from if he signed for us. He is a brilliant player who can still improve."

The Ukrainian is already spoilt for assists with Brazilian sensation Kaka playing just behind him. Yet he believes the two men could co-exist.

"Kaka has been great for us this year," he added. "But I like Totti too as he is someone that is hungry to score goals. I think he would fit in well here."

Totti himself raised question marks over his future earlier this week but Shev has no doubts about his career.

"I would love to end my playing days with this club," he continued. "It is a dream of every player to be considered as a symbol of one particular team.

"Men such as Paolo Maldini, Billy Costacurta and Franco Baresi have managed to do that here.

"Unfortunately I didn't start to play football here but for the little I have done, I feel a bit like those legends." (channel4)





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[05/04] HEADLINES ABOUT THE SCUDETTO DAY

Newspaper:

LA GAZZETTA DELLO SPORT has published on the front page a photograph of Carlo Ancelotti crowded by his players. The headline reads: MILAN IN THE SKY - They defeat Roma and clinch their 17th title. Other headlines: 'Kaka is the key man'; 'Over-deserved title'. On page 2: 'HERE ARE THE FLAGS, THEY ARE RED-AND-BLACK'; On page 5: 'SHEVCHENKO, A LIGHTNING'; On page 11: IT STILL RAINS, BUT ANCELOTTI LAUGHS.

IL CORRIERE DELLO SPORT writes on page 2 'ROMA KO, MILAN TRIUMPH', on page 3 'ANCELOTTI: ME, JUST A WINNER'. On page 9: 'SCUDETTO SAMBA IN MILAN - Kaka wrapped up in a Brazilian flag, piazza Duomo drunk with joy: what a celebration'

TUTTOSPORT reports the Milan-Roma ratings under the headline 'NESTA-COSTACURTA BULWARK'. The coverage of the Milan triumphal march continues on page 2: 'From Ancona to the San Siro, all the stages of a memorable march - MILAN, HERE IS THE 17TH SYMPHONY - Shevchenko's goals and Kaka's magical moves have extolled Ancelotti's group.'

IL CORRIERE DELLA SERA suggests three headlines on the front page: 'Milan champions, it is party time'; 'Ancelotti's formula', 'The title of the city' by the mayor of Milan, Gabriele Albertini.

LA REPUBBLICA headlines its sports section 'Fireworks and missiles over Dida's head - Roma risk to be fined again'. Other headlines: 'Ancelotti triumphing at the San Siro, a boundless revenge'. On the Milan pages: 'RED AND BLACK ARE THE COLOURS OF THE CITY - Thousands of fans filled the streets and gathered in front of the Duomo until late in the evening to celebrate Milan's 17th Scudetto'

IL GIORNALE focuses on Milan's title from the front page: Roma defeated - Milan champions, Sheva gives the 17th Scudetto. Celebrations spoilt by the hooligans on TV worldwide.' In the Milanese section: 'THE SCUDETTO COLOURS MILAN IN RED AND BLACK - Cars moving through the city's streets displaying scarves, banners and hats, thousands of fans in piazza Duomo to celebrate the 17th title - Just after the victory over Roma there was an eruption of joy by the Rossonero crowds.

Website:

SOCCERAGE Headline 'Shevchenko Leads Milan To Their 17th Scudetto' - An Andrij Shevchenko goal after just 2 minutes was all that Milan needed to clinch their 17th Scudetto over a disappointing Roma side.

CHANNEL4 Headline 'Milan are the Champions!' - Milan are crowned the Champions of Italy thanks to Andriy Shevchenko's early header, but the Scudetto party was spoiled by Roma hooligans.

GAZZETTA Headline 'Lampo Sheva, poi è festa Milan' - I rossoneri battono la Roma 1-0 e vincono il loro 17° scudetto grazie a un gol di testa dell'ucraino dopo due minuti.' - AC Milan secured their 17th Italian title after a 1-0 home win over second-placed AS Roma. Andriy Shevchenko's second-minute header gave Milan the victory, which leaves them nine points clear of Roma with just two games remaining.

ESPN Headline 'Milan clinches 17th Scudetto' - AC Milan won their 17th Italian title as they lifted the Serie A crown for the first time since 1999 with a 1-0 win over second-placed AS Roma on Sunday. A second-minute header from Ukraine striker Andriy Shevchenko gave Milan the victory, which leaves them with a nine point advantage over Roma and just two games remaining.

VIRGILIO Headline 'Shevchenko firma lo Scudetto rossonero' - Il Milan batte per 1-0 la Roma a San Siro con gol di Shevchenko e conquista matematicamente il suo 17° Scudetto con due giornate di anticipo. I rossoneri coronano così un campionato fantastico, nel quale hanno raccolto 79 punti in trentadue partite, con una sola sconfitta, patita in casa contro l?Udinese.

CORRIERE Headline 'Milan campione, Roma battuta: è lo scudetto n.17' - Il Milan è campione d'Italia. Battendo a San Siro 1-0 la Roma, i rossoneri hanno conquistato il titolo con due giornate d'anticipo al termine di una partita tesa e difficile.

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[05/04] THE WONDER BOYS


The videoclip has remained at its place, bolted at the top of the videogallery: The Wonder Boys. The idea sprang to mind after Milan's victory away to Juventus: the Wonder Boys. After the Immortals, after the Invincibles. But we had not allowed for the unexpected defeat at La Coruna after which some Rossonero fans asked us through messages to the club official site and TV to stop with the new-found nickname for the moment. Football is like this, you know, anything can happen and everyone is always questioning things. To continue to be called the 'Wonder Boys' after such a 4-0 crash was not easy at all. However, just in those days when Milan were back from the Riazor, the team started their slow but relentless reconstruction. Mature and compact in their attuitude, brilliant and wonderful in the passing, the pace and the build-up. Step-by-step, brick laid on brick, Milan have returned to be the 'Wonder Boys' just in time for the big clash against challengers Roma. This does not mean to be a sort of 'we knew it', neither 'we were right'. It is simply a thank you to the team for giving sense to the choice, a risky one in a world like football where anything can always happen, to leave there the video about the 'Wonder Boys'. Something welcomed today, we assume, even by those fans who claimed a lower profile after the slip-up at La Coruna. But Milan have always been Milan, apart from the bad evening at the Riazor, faithful to their nature and their technique. It is not a coincidence that the season set-off and came to an end with the same technical move. In Monte Carlo, a cross from Manuel Rui Costa, at the San Siro against Roma one from Kaka, and on both occasions Sheva finding the back of the net. Enchanting. Or better, wonderful. (acmilan.com)





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[05/02] Shevchenko: A Great Win

One of the main heroes of this Scudetto is definitely Andrij Shevchenko who with his goals guided the rossoneri to a deserved 17th Scudetto.

The Ukranian forward stated right after the match: "I'm happy for all of us; a great win, a great match, I'm happy for the group. This Scudetto means a lot to me, but the top scorer list doesn't interest me." (soccerage.com)





[05/01] Shev to complete 'perfect year'


Andriy Shevchenko believes that winning the Scudetto on Sunday would make this the happiest year of his life.

?I have never been so close to the title,? exclaimed the Milan star, ?and now it is there within touching distance. It?d be the perfect ending after five years of waiting.?

The Ukrainian has played a major part in their record-breaking Serie A campaign with 21 goals, but despite winning the Capocannoniere charts before he has never conquered the Italian Championship.

?It?s not over yet,? he told the ?Corriere della Sera? newspaper, ?but we are at the crossroads. It?s all too easy to tumble from joy to disappointment.?

With Pippo Inzaghi?s on-going injury worries, Shevchenko has taken the burden of netting goals for Milan this season.

Yet he will have another more important reason to celebrate if his team does seal up the title on Sunday - reports that his model girlfriend Kristen Pazik is pregnant.

?This has probably been the happiest year of my life and I can hardly believe it?s real.? (channel4.com)





[05/01] 'I've been chasing the title for 5 years, now it is close'

Andriy Shevchenko expresses his feeling on the eve of the big clash with Roma, speaking to Corriere della sera. The Ukrainian star could finally clinch a Scudetto he has been dreaming for a long time. He said: 'I've never been so close to the target, it is within reach, we just need one point or something more after what has been a neverending season. The way is long but now we are there. I'm very happy and I hardly believe it, this is probably the best year of my life. Now it is early to compromise oneself, the step from joy to disappointment is a short one, nothing has been realised yet.' (acmilan.com)