Soccer: Berlusconi quits AC Milan

Silvio Berlusconi says he will step down as AC Milan soccer president when he starts his third stint as Italian prime minister.

"I will have to give up the presidency of Milan and this pains me. My new role is incompatible," said Berlusconi, who is expected to be sworn in early next month after winning last week's general election.

The move is unlikely to cause upheaval at the seven-times European champions as vice-president Adriano Galliani is in charge of the day-to-day running of the club.