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8 gozotoday | FRIDAY • 15 MAY 2026 SPORTS Milan Camp returns to Gozo for a third time AC Milan is proud to announce the return of the Milan Camp to Malta in 2026, reaffirming its commitment to youth football development and its strong con‑ nection with the local communi‑ ty. Following the success of the 2024 and 2025 editions which involved more than 200 young players, the Club has renewed its collaboration with G&C Foot‑ ball Management, a key partner in the growth of Maltese foot‑ ball. The new camps will take place in Fgura from 29 June to 4 July, and in Gozo from 6 to 8 Ju‑ ly, continuing a project that has become a structured and stra‑ tegic point in the international expansion of the Milan Junior Camp programme. The camps are open to boys and girls aged 5 to 17, who will train according to AC Mi‑ lan's technical methodology. The programme is designed to develop both individual and collective skills, contribute to raising the overall quality of the local football movement and help identify promising young talents. Participants will be guided by an official AC Milan coach supported by a qualified team. Technical co‑ ordination will be ensured by a Technical Director holding a UEFA A/Pro licence and boast‑ ing extensive experience in the Club's youth and international programmes. The staff will also include a specialist goalkeep‑ ing coach and UEFA‑licensed coaches dedicated to applying the AC Milan Method. The training pathway will place particular emphasis on technical development, tacti‑ cal understanding and age‑ap‑ propriate physical preparation, alongside the transmission of the Club's core values – re‑ spect, passion, team spirit and determination – with the aim of strengthening both a sense of belonging and ties to the lo‑ cal community. The renewal of the project for 2026 underlines the shared desire to deliver a high‑level educational experi‑ ence and make a tangible con‑ tribution to the future of foot‑ ball in Malta. Daniele Massaro, Brand Am‑ bassador of AC Milan, com‑ mented: "The return of the Milan Camp project in Malta in 2026 is a concrete sign of the continuity and solidity of the work we are carrying out in this area. The previous editions showed us just how much en‑ thusiasm and passion there is among young Maltese players. With Milan Camp, we want to offer not only a high‑level technical experience, but al‑ so to pass on the values that have always defined our Club. Investing in young people and in coach education means making a real contribution to the growth and future of local football." Claude Chetcuti and Gi‑ useppe Cristaldi, partners at G&C Football Management, added: "We are delighted to bring the Milan Camp to Mal‑ ta once again. This collabora‑ tion will offer young Maltese players an international‑level training experience, while also supporting the development of local coaches through a shared methodology. Together, we will build even stronger foun‑ dations for the future of foot‑ ball in Malta." The new camps will take place in Fgura from 29 June to 4 July, and in Gozo from 6 to 8 July, continuing a project that has become a structured and strategic point in the international expansion of the Milan Junior Camp programme