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Porto vs Milan Player Ratings: Rossoneri Struggle

October 19, 2021 Ashlee Kiddell AC Milan, Champions League, International Football, Italian Football, Player Ratings, Porto, Serie A

The Rossoneri struggled at the Estadio do Dragao on Tuesday night as they suffered a 1-0 defeat to FC Porto in matchday three of the UEFA Champions League. Milan had lost their opening two games in their return to Champions League football this season, against Liverpool and Atletico Madrid respectively, and they have now made that three defeats out of three.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic just ended his experience as the co-host of the Festival di Sanremo and was praised for how natural he appeared on the stage

How Zlatan Ibrahimovic Turned Brashness into a Brand

March 8, 2021 Matteo Carnevale AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Tactical Trends

Over time, Zlatan Ibrahimovic has learned how to play his character. The young, arrogant bully from the Malmo dockyards has become a clever professional who knows how to market himself even outside of a football pitch. He has become his very own brand, turning brashness into a charismatic aura.

Ibrahimovic vs Lukaku: Comparing Derby Numbers Ahead of Milan – Inter

February 19, 2021 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Romelu Lukaku are arguably the two most terrifying strikers in Italy - at least if you take Cristiano Ronaldo out of the equation. On Sunday, the two giants will clash heads one again (hopefully not literally this time), when Milan ''host'' Inter in the Derby della Madonnina.

Milan had a reality check as, just after hoping to further distance Juventus along their ride towards the Scudetto, they shockingly fell 0-2 to Spezia

Nightmare Before Marakana as Spezia Annihilate Zero-Shooting Milan

February 13, 2021 Renato Boschetti AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Spezia

All dreams, sooner or later, come to an end. And tonight, Milan had a reality check as - just after hoping to further distance Juventus along their ride towards the Scudetto - the Rossoneri shockingly fell 0-2 to a magnificent Spezia in Serie A Round 22.

How Ibrahimovic Maintains Great Shape at 39? Milan Defender Reveals

February 12, 2021 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

In a recent article published by the Cult of Calcio, we revealed the best XI lineup consisted of players who are above the age of 35. Naturally, Zlatan Ibrahimovic was among the easiest choices in the formation, as the Milan striker has maintained an incredible physical shape at the age of 39.

Milan made it seem all easy on Sunday night as they crushed Giovanni Stroppa's Crotone with a 4-0 win powered by Ibrahimovic and Rebic

Milan Dismantle Crotone as Ibrahimovic and Rebic Bag Braces

February 7, 2021 Matteo Carnevale AC Milan, Crotone, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

It was difficult to imagine that Serie A's testacoda between top-placed Milan and bottom-ranked Crotone could have a different outcome, but the Rossoneri made it seem all easy on Sunday night as they crushed Giovanni Stroppa's Pitagorici with a convincing 4-0 win.

The Calcio Parody: Ibra and Lukaku Fight for the Milano HW Title

January 30, 2021 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, The Calcio Parody

The Calcio Parody is proudly making his 2021 debut! Not only that, but in this edition, Italian Football's biggest monsters - Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Romelu Lukaku - will meet face to face inside our newly established CCF (Calcio Cage Fighting). Which of the two giants will come out on top?

The Three Best and Worst Players in Milan Season So Far

December 29, 2020 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021 2 comments

Milan are currently sitting on top of the table much to the delight of their thirsty fanbase after the long sorrowful years. Stefano Pioli have successfully molded a young and dynamic side that is able to go all the way in the scudetto race against their historical rivals Inter and Juventus. So let's take a look at the tops and flops from the Rossoneri so far in the 2020-2021 season.

The Top XI Serie A Players in 2020: Who Will Join Ronaldo?

December 27, 2020 Michel Sakr Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Top 11

Even for the relatively high standards of Italian football, 2020 was such a crazy year for Calcio. The players and the fans all went through some unique emotional experiences. But throughout all the tears and pain, some players were still able to enjoy a successful year, and thus, it's time to recognize eleven of the best performers of the past 12 months , in our Serie A Top XI of the year 2020.

This tactical analysis will break down the key playing patters that had an impact on the final match outcome as Milan beat Napoli 2-1 at the San Paolo

Napoli – Milan Tactical Analysis: Clinical Ibra Made Napoli Pay

November 23, 2020 Paulius Kundzelevicius AC Milan, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Tactical Analysis One comment

In Serie A Round 8, league leaders Milan took another step in pursuit of their first Scudetto since 2011. On Sunday night, Stefano Pioli’s men cruised past other Serie A title contenders Napoli as Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored his fourth brace of the season to secure Milan a 3-1 win. This tactical analysis will break down the key playing patterns that had an impact on the match.

The Calcio Parody: An Exclusive Interview with Zlatan Ibrahimovic

November 23, 2020 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, The Calcio Parody

The Cult of Calcio unproudly welcomes you to the sixth edition of its exclusively confusing special feature, otherwise known as The Calcio Parody. After covering the violent International break in our last episode, actual football is mercifully back to our screens, and we'd like to celebrate the occasion with an exclusive interview with the legendary Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

There were a reduced number of goals in Serie A Round 8, but the quality was still there, and here is our top-five pick from match-day eight

Top 5 Goals from Serie A Round 8: Mkhitaryan Continues Volley Run

November 23, 2020 Awais Khan AC Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Roma, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Top 5, Udinese

The international fixtures for the 2020 calendar year came to an end in midweek, and Serie A returned for another exciting round. Both Milan and Sassuolo maintained their positions thanks to exciting goals from their attacking talismans. There were a reduced number of goals in Round 8. However, the quality was there, and here is our top-five pick from the latest match-day.

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