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Gewiss Stadium forms the backdrop as Atalanta and Real Madrid go head-to-head in a mouth-watering UEFA Champions League contest

UEFA Champions League Preview: Atalanta vs Real Madrid – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction

December 9, 2024 Marko Vrakela Atalanta, Champions League, International Football, Real Madrid, Serie A

Gewiss Stadium forms the backdrop for one of the standout fixtures of UEFA Champions League Matchday 6 as Atalanta and Real Madrid go head-to-head in a mouth-watering contest. Plenty is at stake, considering both teams desperately need three points to consolidate their hopes of securing automatic knockout qualification

UEFA Nations League Preview: Italy vs France – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction

November 16, 2024 Marko Vrakela France, International Football, Italian Football, Italy, Nations League, Serie A, The Azzurri

Sunday is the day of reckoning in the UEFA Nations League top flight as Italy and France go head-to-head in Group A2's top-table six-pointer at Stadio San Siro. With both teams securing a berth in the quarter-finals with a game to spare, the stakes are significantly lower than when they met in the iconic 2006 FIFA World Cup final.

Milan had already let it be known informally that Rafael Leao wasn’t going anywhere this summer. CEO Giorgio Furlani doubled down on it.

Milan Talisman Still Ranks High on PSG Shortlist for Post-Mbappe Era

October 5, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Paris Saint Germain, Serie A, Transfer Market One comment

Milan talisman Rafael Leao reportedly remains high on Paris Saint-Germain's list of priorities for the 2025 summer transfer window. According to TEAMtalk's report, the Portuguese forward is among four potential candidates to take Kylian Mbappe's place at the Parc des Princes.

Preview: France vs Italy – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction

September 5, 2024 Marko Vrakela France, International Football, Italy, Nations League, Serie A, The Azzurri

Parc des Princes forms the backdrop for a mouth-watering UEFA Nations League encounter between eternal rivals France and Italy. Friday's showdown at Paris Saint-Germain's home venue serves to kick off proceedings in Group A/2 and offers both nations a chance to make amends for disappointing EURO 2024 campaigns.

The courtship by Napoli has broken through, but the Atalanta hierarchy will try to reel Gian Piero Gasperini in and convince him to stay.

Atalanta Manger Gasperini Laments Poor Finishing After Super Cup Loss

August 15, 2024 Marko Vrakela Atalanta, Real Madrid, Serie A

Atalanta didn't disappoint in their maiden UEFA Super Cup appearance, but Real Madrid still ran out 2-0 victors in Warsaw to scoop up the trophy. La Dea manager Gian Piero Gasperini delivered his verdict on the game in the post-match interview, admitting he believed in his team's chances to pull off an unlikely win at PGE Narodowy.

Atalanta Player Ratings vs Real Madrid: Personnel Woes Take Toll

August 15, 2024 Marko Vrakela Atalanta, International Football, Player Ratings, Real Madrid, Serie A One comment

Atalanta failed to upset the odds at PGE Narodowy in Warsaw as Real Madrid steamrolled to a 2-0 win to lift the UEFA Super Cup trophy. Devastated by several high-profile absences, La Dea couldn't cope with Carlo Ancelotti's star-studded line-up in their first-ever appearance in this fixture.

Preview: Real Madrid vs Atalanta – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction

August 14, 2024 Marko Vrakela Atalanta, International Football, Real Madrid, Serie A, UEFA

Warsaw's PGE Narodowy forms the backdrop for the 2024/25 UEFA Super Cup showpiece between Real Madrid and Atalanta. Wednesday's showdown in Poland pits La Dea against the 15-time Champions League winners in their first-ever appearance in this fixture.

Mike Maignan is facing an uncertain future due to a relatively short-term contract, a challenging negotiation, declining form, and a subpar Milan season.

Milan Goalkeeper Praised For ‘Incredible’ Euro 2024 Showings

July 6, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Euro 2024, France, Serie A

Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni praised his France teammate and Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan following a nerve-shredding win against Portugal on Friday. Didier Deschamps' side progressed into the EURO 2024 semi-finals on penalties after another tepid 0-0 draw.

Kylian Mbappé communicated his decision to leave at the end of the season to PSG yesterday. He’ll depart at the end of his contract.

Kylian Mbappe Dreams of Playing for Milan One Day

May 29, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, PSG, Real Madrid, Serie A, Transfer Market

Departing Paris Saint-Germain superstar Kylian Mbappe has shown his admiration for Serie A runners-up Milan. Ahead of his impending move to Real Madrid, the France international named the Rossoneri his childhood dream in an interview with Sky Sports.

PSG to Pursue Serie A Stars to Replace Outbound Mbappé

February 16, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Napoli, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Kylian Mbappé communicated his decision to leave at the end of the season to PSG yesterday. He’ll depart as his contract runs out, but the team will be well-armed with cash considering how much they’ll save. the French champions will target the top Serie A aces

Milan are in the early stages of the negotiation to renew the contract of Mike Maignan, and a few other sides are keeping an eye on it.

Serie A Shame: Milan’s Walkout Highlights Inability to Tackle Racism

January 21, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Serie A, Udinese

Racistic chants coming from the stands have become a frequent theme in Serie A in recent years, with the league proving terminally unable to address this issue. The latest incident occurred last night as Milan players walked off the pitch, only to return after a few minutes and claim an incredible 3-2 win at Udinese.

Kylian Mbappé had some choice words for how the Milan fans welcomed back Gianluca Donnarumma after his renewal saga and Bosman exit a couple of years ago.

Mbappé Critical of Milan Fans’ Treatment of Donnarumma

November 8, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Champions League, Italian Football, Ligue 1, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Kylian Mbappé had some choice words for how the Milan fans welcomed back Gianluca Donnarumma after his renewal saga and Bosman exit a couple of years ago. On top of loudly booing the goalkeeper at every touch, the Milan faithful showered him with fake money with his image on it before kickoff.

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