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Simon Kjaer is calling it a career a few months after leaving Milan at the end of his contract. He spent five seasons with the Rossoneri from 2020 to 2024.

Former Milan Defender Kjaer Announces His Retirement

January 13, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025

Simon Kjaer is calling it a career a few months after leaving Milan at the end of his contract. He spent five seasons with the Rossoneri from 2020 to 2024, accumulating 91 appearances. He was part of the squad that lifted the Scudetto in 2021/2021.

One of the many reasons why Lecce have been able to mount a stronghold on the Serie A table is due to their defense, manned on the left flank by Dorgu.

Lecce Starlet High on Juventus Director Giuntoli’s Agenda

November 3, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Juventus, Lecce, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market

Patrick Dorgu turned 19 last week, and while he dreams of moving to the Premier League to play at Chelsea, he could take a step closer to his aspiration by starring at Juventus first. The Bianconeri, led by sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli, are reportedly trailing the Lecce fullback.

Milan youngster Andreas Jungdal is set to star in Serie B for the near future, after recently-relegated Cremonese onboarded him on a free operation.

Prodigal Milan Goalie Jungdal to Continue Career at Cremonese

August 9, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Calciomercato, Cremonese, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan youngster Andreas Jungdal is headed to Serie B, at least for the near future, after recently-relegated Cremonese onboarded him on a free transfer operation. The Cremona-based outfit has closed the definitive transfer for the Primavera talent. The Rossoneri will get part of a future sale.

Milan are monitoring the progress of Galatasaray's Nelsson, as they prepare to bolster their squad in a window marked by several key departures.

Milan Left Spectating as Spurs Inch Closer to Nelsson Transfer

June 23, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Arsenal, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, Tottenham, Transfer Market, Turkey

Milan are monitoring the progress of Galatasaray defender Victor Nelsson, as they prepare to bolster their squad in a window marked by the departures of several key club figures

Lecce midfielder Morten Hjulmand leaves Italy to pursue his development in Portugal, as country giants Sporting Lisbon have signed him on a five-year deal.

Transfer Interest in Lecce Ace Hjulmand Intensifies

March 15, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lecce, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

It is no secret of Roma’s curiosity in Lecce midfielder Morten Hjulmand, with José Mourinho, in particular, taking a keen interest in the Danish talent. However, Roma are far from the only club in the race to sign the 23-year-old central midfielder, as Atalanta and Juventus are tracking him too.

The transfer involving Rasmus Højlund (from Strum Graz to Atalanta) has an uncanny resemblance to that of Enzo Fernández's move from Benfica to Chelsea

Milan Track Atalanta Starlet Højlund to Boost Aging Attack

February 13, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market

Dubbed the ‘Danish Haaland’, Atalanta striker Rasmus Højlund has been making waves in Serie A. Gian Piero Gasperini called his side’s latest 2-0 win against Lazio as their best performance of the season, and Højlund played a starring role in …

Australia reached the World Cup knockouts for the first time since 2006 as they beat Denmark 1-0 in the Group D final six-pointer

Australia vs Denmark 1-0: Socceroos Sneak Past Group Stage

November 30, 2022 The Cult of Calcio Australia, Denmark, Serie A, World Cup, World Cup 2022

Australia reached the World Cup knockouts for the first time since 2006 as they beat Denmark 1-0 in the Group D final six-pointer. The Socceroos could be happy with a tie as they already had a lead over the Danes coming into the game but were forced to win the moment that Tunisia unexpectedly put their heads ahead against France in the other group match.

Simon Kjaer Backs Olivier Giroud to Stay Put in Milan Colors

November 29, 2022 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Denmark, France, Italian Football, Serie A

Danish defender Simon Kjaer believes Giroud will be at Milan for the foreseeable future. France beat Denmark 2-1 to become the first team to progress to the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 stage, thanks to a brace by Kylian Mbappe.

The first team to book a ticket to the 2022 World Cup is, you guessed it, France. The defending champions overcame Denmark 2-1 with a Kylian Mbappe brace

France vs Denmark 2-1: Mbappe Double Disrupts Danish Plans

November 26, 2022 The Cult of Calcio Denmark, France, Serie A, World Cup, World Cup 2022

The first team to book a ticket to the 2022 World Cup is, you guessed it, France. The defending champions overcame Denmark 2-1 with a Kylian Mbappe brace at the Stadium 974 on Saturday afternoon. Six points out of two games put them comfortably out of the reach of the other participants in Group D.

Denmark succumbed to a 2-1 defeat to France in a mouth-watering round-two game of the 2022 World Cup Group D, throwing their progression hopes into doubt

Denmark Player Ratings vs France: Progression Now in Doubt

November 26, 2022 Marko Vrakela Denmark, France, Serie A, World Cup 2022

Denmark succumbed to a 2-1 defeat to France in a mouth-watering round-two fixture of the 2022 World Cup Group D, throwing their progression hopes into doubt. Another sub-par performance from the Danes means they need to beat Australia on the final group matchday to make it out of this section.

France claimed a 2-1 victory over Denmark in the second round of the 2022 World Cup Group D to lock down a place in the competition's knockout stages

France Player Ratings vs Denmark: Mbappe Too Hot to Handle

November 26, 2022 Marko Vrakela Denmark, France, Serie A, World Cup 2022

France claimed a hard-earned 2-1 victory over Denmark in the second round of the 2022 World Cup Group D to lock down a place in the competition's knockout stages. Kylian Mbappe soaked up the limelight as Les Bleus' headline performer at Stadium 974, notching up a second-half brace to get their progression over the line.

Saudi Arabia stunned the world with a come-from-behind victory over Argentina. So here are our Tops and Flops from the Day 3 of the World Cup 2022

Tops and Flops of World Cup Day 3: Arabia Deliver Historic Upset

November 23, 2022 Michel Sakr Argentina, Australia, Denmark, France, Iran, Mexico, Poland, Serie A, World Cup, World Cup 2022

In the first early kickoff of the tournament, Saudi Arabia stunned the world with a come-from-behind victory over Argentina. Australia threatened to replicate the morning's upset when they took the lead against France, but the defending champions punished them for the slight with four goals. So here are our Tops and Flops from the Day 3 of the World Cup 2022.

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