AC Milan hit two quickfire second-half goals to win 4-1 at Empoli and move second in Serie A. With Roma not in action until Sunday, the Rossoneri kept the pressure up on leaders Juventus, with Gianluca Lapadula grabbing a brace. Empoli, battling for points at the other end of the table, could have taken an early lead when Massimo Maccarone shot wide. Instead, the visitors went ahead on 15 min...Full Story »

Ignazio Abate and Andrea Bertolacci were both denied by the crossbar within seconds as AC Milan were denied a Serie A victory at Chievo. Defender Abate and midfielder Bertolacci struck the woodwork in quick succession 16 minutes from time at the Stadio Marc Antonio Bentegodi as Milan eventually had to make do with a 0-0 draw. The visitors went into the game looking to close the gap on the top ...Full Story »

AC Milan stars Ignazio Abate, Keisuke Honda, Mattia De Sciglio and Riccardo Montolivo have appeared in a new over-the-top advert for Toyo Tires Japan. The 2 minute 27 seconds commercial is more like a mini-movie, complete with impressive action scenes, a fast car, special effects, and a woman in a bikini. The storyline of the feature length advert centres on an AC Milan photo shoot being int...Full Story »

The players of Inter Milan and AC Milan have plenty of incentive to win Sunday's derby, despite the two teams being stuck in mid-table. Both sides have faint hopes of qualifying for the Europa League next season and beating their biggest rivals is always cause for celebration. "The derby is definitely not like it was a few years ago but motivation won't be lacking," said AC Milan defender Igna...Full Story »

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger looks set to move for AC Milan right-back Ignazio Abate, amid reports Bacaray Sagna could leave the club this summer. Defensive frailties have exposed the Gunners for years, arguably since their undefeated 2004 Premier League campaign, where they won the league with ease. Nine years later, Wenger's men are still trophy-less and trying to remove themselves from t...Full Story »

AC Milan right back Ignazio Abate has claimed the club's CEO, Adriano Galliani, turned down an offer from Zenit St Petersburg for his services. The 26-year-old insisted the Russian giants were interested in his signature during the January transfer window, but the club's vice-president rejected the bid without hesitating. "When Galliani informed me of Zenit’s offer he didn't even consid...Full Story »

The defender revealed that Adriano Galliani made it clear he wanted him to stay at San Siro, despite competition for places from the emerging Mattia de Sciglio AC Milan defender Ignazio Abate has revealed he has received offers from other clubs, but insists his priority is to play for the Rossoneri. The 26-year-old was heavily linked with a move to Zenit St Petersburg in the January transfer...Full Story »

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Ignazio Abate has warned his Italy team-mates of the threat posed by England striker Wayne Rooney ahead of their Euro 2012 quarter-final match on Sunday. The Italian admits that the Manchester United forward has the potential to create all kinds of trouble for the Azzurri back line. "England play a lot on the flanks, are quick on the counterattack and get to the other end of the pitch with r...Full Story »

Massimiliano Allegri has made it clear that AC Milan have not given up hope of winning the Serie A title, and added that injuries and suspensions are not an excuse for their poor form in recent weeks. Ignazio Abate admitted on Sunday that Milan are going through a difficult period at the moment, and blamed the absence of several key players for their dip in form after they were eliminated fro...Full Story »