Comments on: Berlusconi Wants A Brazilian Fiesta in Milan! (Or at Least the Rumor Mill Hopes He Does.)

By: Martha

Martha — Sat, 10 Feb 2007 13:55:06 +0000

Thanks for the info about Ronaldo, dahri, and for the definition of a “year” for the non-EU player rule.

Last time I checked, Ukraine was not in the EU — I bet the European Championship was going on before the EU was even created. That’s a continental term, not an economic one.

By: dahri

dahri — Sat, 10 Feb 2007 12:10:16 +0000

Milan has one slot and it’s already taken by Oliveira.
Ronaldo has spanish as his second nationality that is. I think may be he gained it by staying 5 years in Spain.
And about Shevchenko, Ukraine is participating in EURO Championship, so I think he’s EU player.
The ‘year’ is actually the season.

By: Martha

Martha — Fri, 09 Feb 2007 11:07:52 +0000

Well, the dream Ronaldiho move wouldn’t come until the summer, so he wouldn’t be added to this season’s total.

Now that you mention it, though, I’m confused about Ronaldo, too, since the non-EU thing was a potential issue with Sheva’s return. I wonder if he has citizenship somewhere in Europe also, or something? Either that, or maybe the “year” is actually a calendar year and not the season — in that case, Ronaldo would be the first non-EU transfer of 2007. Maybe?

By: Ashley

Ashley — Fri, 09 Feb 2007 04:08:40 +0000

I recall hearing the same thing, so if I understood correctly I think with Ronaldo coming, Oliveira is not being included in the team… I guess

By: Gina

Gina — Fri, 09 Feb 2007 00:49:19 +0000

I’m confused how many slots are available for Non-Eu players at Milan? because I thought it was already filled when Oliveira came to Milan because of Sheva being sold to Chelsea. and now Ronaldo is there and Oliveira is still there. so how many are still available or are they planning on getting rid of someone?