MILAN, Italy -- Keisuke Honda always knew hed be playing in the Serie A and wearing a No. J. D. Martinez Red Sox Jersey . 10 shirt. The Japan forward was presented on Wednesday as an AC Milan player after signing a 3 1/2-year contract on a free transfer from CSKA Moscow. "I knew that one day my dream would be realized," Honda said. "When I was 12 I wrote in an essay that one day I would play in Serie A with the No. 10." Scores of Japanese journalists crowded in with local media at the presentation inside the San Siro. Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni, a former Milan manager, encouraged Hondas move to Italy. Mired in 11th place, Milan is hoping Honda can help the club to a second-half surge. Hell team with Kaka and Mario Balotelli in attack and will likely make his debut at Sassuolo on Sunday. "I dont think the squad is in such bad condition," said Honda, who watched Milans 3-0 win over Atalanta on Monday from the stands. "I saw the match the other day and we did pretty well. And we can probably still improve a lot." Hondas contract is reportedly worth 2.7 million euros ($3.7 million) per season. Honda was asked hed ever met a samurai. "Ive never met a samurai. But I do believe that Japanese people never give up. We have a strong mentality, were determined and we follow strict discipline," Honda said. "I think I have these characteristics and I want to show that on the field." Honda scored 28 goals in 127 matches with CSKA. He also has 20 goals in 52 appearances for Japan. Hell be the latest in a handful of Japanese players to appear in Serie A, following Hidetoshi Nakata, Shunsuke Nakamura and Yuto Nagatomo, a fullback currently with Milans city rival Inter. Bobby Doerr Red Sox Jersey . The start of the seasons fifth and final major was delayed two hours due to heavy rain in the area. The tournament eventually began, but with water on the greens and the rain persisting, players were called back to the clubhouse less than an hour after the first group teed off. Craig Kimbrel Red Sox Jersey .com) - A chant of Zeke reverberated around AT&T Stadium before Ezekiel Elliott powered into the end zone for his fourth and final touchdown. http://www.redsoxapparelsshop.com/carlton-fisk-jersey-c-19/ . Torres scored the first goal by an English team in the knockout phase of the Champions League this season when he met Cezar Azpilicuetas cutback in the ninth minute of their first leg match in the last 16. But Chelsea failed to make the most of its counterattacks and the Turkish champions equalized in the second half after gaining in confidence and cutting out their defensive mistakes.Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Michelle Payne appears to have escaped serious injury after she suffered a fall at Mildura racecourse. Payne complained of abdominal pains when she was unshipped from Dutch Courage, trained by her brother, Patrick, in a five-furlong sprint.The jockey was conscious and had full movement of her limbs before being taken by ambulance to Mildura Base Hospital for further observation. Payne will remain in hospital overnight but initial scans taken by medical staff have revealed no significant damage.State regulator Racing Victoria tweeted: Scans have cleared Michelle Payne of serious injury after todays fall and she will stay for observation at Mildura Base Hospital overnight.Earlier in the day she had ridden a double aboard Chamois Road and Matamanoa, both of whom are also trained by her brother.Payne, 30, created history lasst November when she became the first female jockey to win the Melbourne Cup - Australias most prestigious horse race - aboard Prince Of Penzance. David Ortiz Red Sox Jersey. Earlier this month she stated her intention to ride in Europe this summer and has been pencilled in to feature at Royal Ascot in June.Having already been recruited to ride at the Shergar Cup meeting at Ascot in August, she also expressed a desire to gain further experience in France and Ireland. Sky Racing Tickets Fast, secure racing tickets: Exclusive racing offers near you Also See: Live results service Full racecards Get Sky Sports Cheap Hockey Blackhawks Jerseys Cheap Hockey Avalanche Jerseys Cheap Hockey Stars Jerseys Cheap Hockey Wild Jerseys Cheap Hockey Predators Jerseys Cheap Hockey Blues Jerseys Cheap Hockey Jets Jerseys Cheap Hockey Ducks Jerseys Cheap Hockey Coyotes Jerseys Cheap Hockey Flames Jerseys Cheap Hockey Oilers Jerseys Cheap Hockey Kings Jerseys Cheap Hockey Sharks Jerseys Cheap Hockey Canucks Jerseys Cheap Hockey Golden Knights Jerseys Hockey Team Canada Jerseys ' ' '