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AC Milan announced that they will be playing in the International Champions Cup this summer, meaning that they will likely play friendlies in North America and possibly Asia or Australia.
We’re excited to announce we will be taking part in the @IntChampionsCup this summer! ⚽
— AC Milan (@acmilan) April 11, 2018
Learn more https://t.co/C6mxAXXF7v #ICC2018 #ChampionsMeetHere pic.twitter.com/Uvi25xkVvT
It was already confirmed that Milan would be playing Tottenham Hotspur in Minnesota this summer, so this doesn’t come as much of a surprise. Still, for North American Milan fans, it will be a thrill to see their favorite team live in person.
On to the links.
AC Milan and Italian Football Links
Cristiano Ronaldo converted a stoppage time penalty as Real Madrid advanced past Juventus to the semi-finals of the Champions League. You might have heard something about it. [Managing Madrid]
Gianluigi Buffon wasn’t very happy with the referee after the match. [The Independent]
AS Roma president Jim Pallotta has donated €230,000 to fix a fountain in Rome after jumping in one after Roma came from behind to beat Barcelona. [Football-Italia.net]
Roma reportedly met with Mino Raiola to discuss a deal for Milan’s Giacomo Bonaventura. [Football-Italia.net]
World Football Links
Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane had a goal “awarded” to him after appeal, and people think it’s pretty stupid. [BBC.com]
Wolverhampton moved two points from sealing promotion to the Premier League after beating Derby County 2-0 last night. [BBC.com]
Mick McCarthy had worn out his welcome at Ipswich Town. [Sky Sports]
In the “other” Champions League match from yesterday, Bayern Munich advanced after drawing 0-0 with Sevilla. [Bavarian Football Works]