Unhappy fans protest outside AC Milan training base

ROME: AC Milan began pre-season training at their Milanello base just outside the city on Monday with jeers rather than cheers ringing in their ears.

A group of about 300 of the club's ultras - the most hardcore supporters - gathered outside the training base to vent their fury at the club's officials.

The supporters are angry that star player and 2007 World Player of the Year Kaka was sold to Real Madrid while no big name signings have arrived, despite the club banking 67 million euros over the sale of the Brazilian.