SOCCER: MILAN 'PRICELESS', BERLUSCONI

SOCCER: MILAN 'PRICELESS', BERLUSCONI

(ANSA) - Rome, November 3 - Silvio Berlusconi is so in love with AC Milan that no price would tempt him to sell it, the Italian premier says in an upcoming book.

''For someone in love, no figure is worth the sacrifice,'' Berlusconi tells the author, journalist Bruno Vespa, in the soon-to-be-released Donne di Cuori (Women of Hearts).

''The good of the beloved (must) prevail,'' he says.

Berlusconi adds that he has never discussed selling the club with his friend Roman Abramovich.

''I really think Chelsea is more than enough for him,'' he says.

Italian media have speculated that Berlusconi, who took over Milan in 1986 and made it Italy's most successful club in Europe, may be growing tired with it.

Milan has been forced to deny reports about possible Arab and Albanian bids. photo: Berlusconi with team after 4-1 friendly win over Juventus last year