Fire to host A.C. Milan in May exhibition match

Posted April 20, 2010 11:00 pm

The Chicago Fire will play an international friendly against seven-time European Champions A.C. Milan at Toyota Park next month.

Tickets for the 7:30 p.m. Sunday, May 30, friendly are available through the Fire Front Office, and included in the Season Ticket and Ten Game packages.

Fans that purchase tickets for Saturday's Fire match against the Houston Dynamo will receive a special pre-sale ticket link to purchase single game tickets for the international match on April 30 from moon to 6 p.m.

Single game tickets for this match will go on-sale May 1 at 10 a.m. via Ticketmaster. To reserve your seats today call 1-888-MLS-FIRE (657-3473) or visit the club's website at www.Chicago-Fire.com.

"As one of the world's most storied clubs, A.C. Milan will guarantee an exciting, passionate match for fans of the Fire and the world's game in their own backyard at Tyota Park," said Fire President Dave Greeley. "It allows us to showcase Chicago as the world-class city it is and our supporters as the best in MLS."

Since its founding in 1899, A.C. Milan has been one of the most recognizable clubs in Italy, winning 17 Serie A championships, five Coppa Italia and five Supercoppa Italiana. Internationally, the Rossoneri are one of the most successful teams in the world, capturing 18 officially recognized UEFA and FIFA international titles, including seven UEFA Champions League trophies, five UEFA Super Cups, three Intercontinental Cups, one FIFA Club World Cup and two UEFA Cups.

A.C. Milan will bring a number of high-profile players for its friendly against the Fire. Scheduled to represent the Milan side will be legendary midfielders Ronaldinho of Brazil and Holland's Clarence Seedorf.

Brazilian forward Alexandre Pato is set to make his first trip to Toyota Park. The 20-year-old forward has tallied 36 goals in 74 appearances since joining the San Siro outfit in 2007.

Current World Cup champion Filippo Inzaghi, who has appeared in 184 matches for the Rossoneri and A.C. Milan captain Massimo Ambrosini will also participate in the match against the Fire.

A.C. Milan is committed to fielding all of its star players against the Fire who are not obligated to World Cup duties.

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