Thousands
of Spanish and German fans are expected in Milan
for the final of the Champions League. Go to Milan
on May 23rd and celebrate soccer - European style.
Thousands
of fans are expected over the next few days in Milan
for the final of the Champions
League. A final which AC Milan had hoped
to be part of in celebration of their president's
predicted success in the general elections - there's
no prizes for guessing who we're talking about!
Not everything went according to plan and Milan
now plays host to Valencia and Bayern
Munich and their entourage of fans.
There's no trouble expected as both teams are united
by their common hatred of Real Madrid. So
don't worry if you haven't got a ticket for the
match - we can all meet in Galleria Vittorio
Emanuele (off Piazza Duomo in the centre of
Milan) to look at the match on the big screen. Enthusiasts
can then head for the Libreria
dello Sport (Via Carducci 9) which boasts a
selection of over 13,000 sports-related books and
1,500 videos.
Inter fans will
undoubtedly want to stop off at the club (in Via
Durini) in the hope of catching a rare glimpse of
Ronaldo before driving the 50 kms north of the city
to AC Milan's training centre at Milanello,
with its state-of-the-art sports complex.
While Valencia's fans are busy practising
their terrace
songs, why not pick up a souvenir jersey of
your favourite Serie A team? Order them on
the net from Longoni
(their outlet is on Via Arona) or Giacomelli
(both sites in Italian only).
And should any of our amigos feel the call
of nature then this accelerated
Italian course for Spaniards will come in useful.
But where have our German friends disappeared to
in all this? Chances are that you'll find some of
them at Roybeer
(in Via Plinio 63), one of Milan's best-stocked
beer outlets. No-one there? Then try Skunky
Pub (in Via Adelchi 5), where you're also sure
of a great homebrewed beer. (Both sites are in Italian
only, but the beer, we can guarantee, is international.)
If
you get to San Siro stadium in good time
go to Gate 4 where you can visit the Inter-Milan
Museum. It's full of photos and other memorabilia
celebrating the history of Milan's two rival teams.
Haven't got a ticket? You may have to settle for
watching the match on screen - even the touts are
empty-handed for this match.
Valencia
— All you need to know about the great Spanish team,
finalists for the second year running in Europe's
most prestigious competition. Bayern Munich
— The official site of the famous German team. The
Inter-Milan Museum — A journey into the glorious
past of Milan's rival teams. Inter — The official
site of Ronaldo's team. AC Milan —
The official site of Silvio's squad.
THE SURVIVOR'S 
Thousands
of fans are expected over the next few days in Milan
for the final of the 
If
you get to San Siro stadium in good time
go to Gate 4 where you can visit the 