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Milan Agree Terms with Fofana, No Accord with Monaco

July 23, 2024 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Serie A Leave a comment

Milan’s pursuit of Youssouf Fofana has almost reached its climax, with the Rossoneri now needing to tackle negotiations with AS Monaco regarding the player’s valuation. However, the presence of Premier League giants Manchester United is bound to unsettle the Italians as the transfer market reaches a tipping point.

Inter and Juventus have inquired with Atletico Madrid concerning the conditions to onboard Alvaro Morata, thus joining Roma in the fray to capture him.

Milan Inch Closer to Morata as Atletico Talks Advance

July 16, 2024 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Milan have secured the signing of UEFA EURO 2024 winner Alvaro Morata on a permanent transfer, with the player reportedly already giving his yes to the Rossoneri before winning the championship on the weekend. The Spanish striker will leave Atletico Madrid, returning to Serie A after a two year hiatus in the Spanish capital.

Last Five Serie A Champions Ranked: Where Simone Inzaghi’s Inter Land?

May 1, 2024 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Inter Milan, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Tactical Trends

It's time to rank the last five sides to win the Serie A title based on how good they were during their championship-winning campaign. In other words, had they all been playing in one majestic fantasy league, which side would have been the favorite to come out on top?

Luis Alberto continues to be linked with a move to Spain, with Cadiz being the latest team trying to sign him, but Lazio have clear ideas about his future.

Lazio Player Ratings vs Milan: Red Mist Descends vs Rossoneri

March 1, 2024 Davide Kociu AC Milan, Italian Football, Lazio, Player Ratings, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Lazio - Milan opened the 27th matchday of Serie A this Friday night and the Rossoneri eventually overcame the capital outfit 0-1. Red mist descended for the home side in injury time as they finished the game with 8 players.

A Theo Hernandez flash in the middle of the first half lighted up the night at the San Siro and was enough for Milan to make a full score against Napoli

Milan vs Napoli 1-0: A Theo Hernandez Flash in the San Siro Night

February 11, 2024 Matteo Carnevale AC Milan, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

A Theo Hernandez flash in the middle of the first half lighted up the night at the San Siro and was enough for Milan to make a full score against Walter Mazzarri's Napoli. The Rossoneri took the lead on 25 minutes despite Napoli's aggressive start and managed to stay on top despite slowing down in the second part of the game.

This is the life and times of Alexandre Pato, how such a promising career at Milan turned into a great big disappointment

Serie A Fallen Stars: Alexandre Pato from Brazil to Milan and Back

January 25, 2024 Cillian Horan AC Milan, Fallen Stars, Serie A

From winning the Golden Boy award, being the darling of Milan and the San Siro, to playing in China and America and now being unemployed at 34. This is the life and times of Alexandre Pato, how such a promising career turned into a great big disappointment.

We are looking back at five times that famous Serie A icons went back to their old club as manager and seeing how they got on

Five Serie A Legends Who Coached Their Former Teams and How It Went

January 20, 2024 Cillian Horan AC Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Roma, Serie A, Tactical Trends

Considering the news that legendary Roma midfielder Daniele De Rossi has succeeded Jose Mourinho as the club’s manager, we’re looking back at five times that Serie A icons went back to their old club as manager and seeing how they got on.

Stefano Pioli maintained his non-losing record against Josè Mourinho as Milan beat Roma 3-1 at the San Siro on Sunday night

Milan vs Roma 3-1: Pioli Extends Non-Losing Record Against Mourinho

January 14, 2024 Matteo Carnevale AC Milan, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A

Stefano Pioli maintained his non-losing record against Josè Mourinho as Milan beat Roma 3-1 at the San Siro on Sunday night. At the end of a clash between two scorned sides who had both crashed out of the Coppa Italia earlier in the week, the Rossoneri consolidated their third place in the Serie A table with goals from Yacine Adli, Olivier Giroud and Theo Hernandez.

Milan were outclassed 1-3 by Borussia Dortmund but can still harbor some dim hopes of advancing to the next stage of the Champions League

Milan vs Dortmund 1-3: Qualification Chances Hang by a Thread

November 28, 2023 Matteo Carnevale AC Milan, Borussia Dortmund, Champions League, International Football, Italian Football, Serie A

With an ear to what was going on at the Parc des Princes between PSG and Newcastle United, Milan faced Borussia Dortmund at the San Siro in the penultimate Champions League Group Stage round. The Rossoneri were outclassed 1-3 but can still harbor some dim hopes of advancing to the next stage.

Milan came back to winning ways in Serie A after more than one month as a penalty kick by Theo Hernandez was enough to beat Fiorentina on Saturday night

Milan vs Fiorentina 1-0: Rossoneri Come Back to Winning Ways

November 25, 2023 Matteo Carnevale AC Milan, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

Milan came back to winning ways in Serie A after more than one month as a penalty kick by Theo Hernandez was enough to have the upper hand against Fiorentina on Saturday night. The Rossoneri desperately needed a convincing performance to get out of their negative streak but had to suffer until the end to take all three points on offer.

Milan expedited the negotiation to prolong the contract of Rafael Leao by taking the matter into their own hands as far as his legal troubles are concerned.

Lecce vs Milan 2-2: Rossoneri Relinquish Two Goal Lead as Winless Run Continues

November 11, 2023 Alex Waite AC Milan, Lecce, Serie A

Milan gave up a 2-0 leave and eventually drew 2-2 at Lecce. The stalemate means the Rossoneri are now winless in their last four Serie A matches and remain five points behind Inter.

Roma slumped to a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Slavia Praha at the Fortuna Arena in Preague, and Jose Mourinho was nothing less than furious after the game.

Roma Boss Mourinho Provides Fitness Update on Two First-Team Stars

November 4, 2023 Marko Vrakela Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Roma boss Jose Mourinho has delivered a fitness update on Renato Sanches and Paulo Dybala ahead of Sunday's home clash against Lecce. Both players have been dealing with injuries in recent weeks but are now back to the fold, though they've yet to regain optimal fitness.

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