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The betting-related scandal that previously stopped at Sandro Tonali, Nicolò Fagioli, and Nicolò Zaniolo has expanded to a few more players.

Several Serie A Players Investigated for Illegal Betting

April 11, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Benfica, Fiorentina, Juventus, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Torino

The betting-related scandal that previously stopped at Sandro Tonali, Nicolò Fagioli, and Nicolò Zaniolo has expanded to a few more current and former Serie A players. Twelve of them are under investigation in Milan.

Milan are tending to the negotiations to renew the contracts of four linchpins and are confident they’ll be successful in each of them.

Milan Optimistic on Completing Four Contract Extensions

November 13, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Milan are tending to the negotiations to renew the contracts of four linchpins and are confident they’ll be successful in each of them, with different timing. The most advanced one concerns Matteo Gabbia, who should double his wages.

Milan have been after Emerson Royal for multiple weeks and have struck a deal on personal terms, but not yet with Tottenham.

Milan Concur to Long-Term Contract with Emerson Royal

July 4, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Barcelona, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Milan have been after Emerson Royal for multiple weeks and have struck a deal on personal terms, but not yet with Tottenham. There’s still a decent difference between the offer and the request. The fullback and the Rossoneri have agreed to a five-year deal.

Milan might receive some offers for Theo Hernandez but aren’t actively shopping him. In reality, they haven’t even set a price tag

Milan Aim to Keep Theo, Plotting Moves at Fullback

June 6, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bayern Munich, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Ligue 1, Lille, Premier League, Real Madrid, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Milan might receive some offers for Theo Hernandez but aren’t actively shopping him. In reality, they haven’t even set a price tag for him despite some rumors of that ilk. At this stage, there haven’t been tangible bids for him.

Milan once again fired blanks in the third match of the Champions League group stage. The Rossoneri have yet to score continentally.

Milan Player Ratings vs Genoa: Defensive Flaws Plague Rossoneri Again

May 5, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Player Ratings, Serie A

Milan failed to return to winning ways in Serie A as Genoa held Stefano Pioli’s side to an enthralling 3-3 draw at San Siro. Rossoneri conceded inside the opening five minutes but turned the game on its head, only to throw away the lead in the game’s dying embers.

Milan owner Cardinale promised sweeping changes to allow Milan to compete for the Scudetto. It’s easy to imagine Stefano Pioli will be the first to go.

Who Should Stay and Who Should Go as Milan Retool?

March 8, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Tactical Trends, Transfer Market

Milan owner Gerry Cardinale has promised sweeping changes to allow Milan to compete for the Scudetto. It’s easy to imagine Stefano Pioli will be the first to go, especially should they persuade a big-ticket coach to replace him.

The injury crisis is easing up at Milan, even though some essential pieces in the defense will stay on the mend for a while longer.

Rumored Timetables for Several Injured Milan Stars

January 16, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

The injury crisis is easing up at Milan, even though some essential pieces will stay on the mend for a while longer. Noah Okafor returned in the past game. The next ones will be Marco Pellegrino and backup goalie Marco Sportiello.

Alessandro Florenzi was quickly interrogated by the Turin DA’s office after being added to the list of persons under scrutiny in the ongoing inquiry.

Florenzi Denies Having Gambled Illegally on His Sport

November 17, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Alessandro Florenzi was quickly interrogated by the Turin DA’s office after being added to the list of persons under scrutiny in the ongoing inquiry about a racket of illicit gambling sites, which disclosed that a few footballers were partaking. The Milan veteran acknowledged using them but denied having bet on football matches.

Alessandro Florenzi is the latest footballer investigated by Turin’s DA office for illegal gambling. The findings led to Fagioli and Tonali’s plea bargains.

Milan Backup Florenzi Under Investigation for Gambling

November 16, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Alessandro Florenzi is the latest footballer investigated by Turin’s DA office for illegal gambling. The findings previously led to Nicolò Fagioli and Sandro Tonali’s plea bargains. Instead, Nicolò Zaniolo talked with the investigators but not with the sports authorities yet. He reportedly didn’t bet on his sport.

Rafael Leao left Saturday’s clash with Lazio in the early going due to a muscular problem. The injury isn’t severe, but he could miss Wednesday's game.

Milan to Make 5 Changes to Starting Lineup for Lazio Game

September 30, 2023 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Milan coach Stefano Pioli could make up to five changes to his starting lineup for Saturday's mouth-watering clash against Lazio. The Italian manager fielded a mixed XI in a come-from-behind 3-1 at Cagliari in midweek Serie A action.

Following the Rossonerri's crucial 2-0 victory over Lecce at the Stadio San Siro, Portuguese winger Rafael Leao touched upon his perspective of the fixture in a post-match interview.

Milan Ace Florenzi Praises Leao After Hellas Verona Win

September 23, 2023 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Hellas Verona, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Rafael Leao eased growing tensions at San Siro with an early goal to inspire out-of-form Milan to an ugly 1-0 win over Hellas Verona. Saturday's contest at a soaked surface in the Lombard capital was anything but an eventful affair, especially from the home side's point of view.

Milan have marched at a fast pace in 2024, which could help Stefano Pioli stay put for at least another campaign. He has some backers inside the club.

Inter and Milan Prepare Massive Rotations for Next Game

September 22, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Empoli, Hellas Verona, Inter Milan, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Inter and Milan are ready to exploit the depth of their rosters in the next two Serie A matches in rapid succession. Some key starters will partially rest versus Empoli and Verona. Despite some murmurs, that won’t be the case for Rafael Leao, who will be in the XI Saturday.

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