Tag: Milan

Eriksen at Last! Free Kick Masterpiece Wins Inter Coppa Italia Derby

AC Milan, Coppa Italia, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A
Who said that the Coppa Italia isn't interesting? Perhaps it was because a derby is always a derby, but Inter and Milan gave life to a dramatic battle on Wednesday night, whose outcome was decided by the most unexpected man. It was Christian Eriksen who pushed the Nerazzurri to the last four of the domestic cup with a magnificent free kick.
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Milan vs Atalanta Tactical Analysis: Tight Man-Marking

AC Milan, Atalanta, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Tactical Analysis
In Round 19 of Serie A, the high-flying Milan needed only a point to secure the Winter Champions’ crown as Stefano Pioli’s men took on Atalanta who were looking to extend their unbeaten domestic run to 11 matches. The following tactical analysis will break down the key playing patterns of both teams, explaining the intricacies of their game approach.
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Top 5 Stories from Serie A Round 19: Milan Crowned in Defeat

AC Milan, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Top 5 Stories
After 19 exhilarating rounds, Serie A has reached the halfway point of the season. Milan maintained the lead which they held since the start of the campaign despite a humbling loss against Atalanta. Their neighbors Inter had a golden chance to catch the Rossoneri, but they blew it in a draw against Udinese. So here are our Top 5 stories from Serie A round 19. 
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Atalanta Humble Milan as Rossoneri Cling to Winter Champions Title

AC Milan, Atalanta, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021
The only good piece of news for Milan is that they are Campioni d'Inverno ("Winter Champion") as they clung to the top spot of the Serie A table despite suffering a humiliating 0-3 defeat at the hands of their nemesis Atalanta. But maintaining the top place was only due to Inter failing to make a full score against Udinese.
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In Picture: Tomori Lands in Milan – The details of the Transfer Revealed

AC Milan, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market
Milan directors Paolo Maldini and Ricky Massara have been two very busy men during the ongoing January Transfer Market. The Rossoneri are currently finalizing the transfer of a defender who will bolster their backline. Chelsea's Fikayo Tomori has landed in Milan, and he should complete his medical tests in the upcoming hours.
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Assessing Milan’s 2020 Outgoing Transfer Market Session

AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, The Cult of Calcio Network, TheKop Curva CrossOver, Transfer Market
The summer transfer market in 2020 was a positive shift for Milan. Led by the duo of Paolo Maldini and Frederic Massara, the club was able to sell several fringe players for good money. Milan raised €44m from the sales of Suso and Paquetà. Lucas Biglia and Giacomo Bonaventura were allowed to leave at the end of their contracts.
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Top 5 Stories from Serie A Round 18: Inter Soar as Ibra Is Back!

AC Milan, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Top 5 Stories
Italian football offered its fans a real treat during an extended weekend. Lazio dominated the Derby della Capitale, when they comfortably put down their eternal rivals Roma in 3-0 thrashing. But the biggest clash of the weekend was reserved for Sunday night, when Antonio Conte's Inter shrugged aside Juventus in a commanding display. So here are our Top 5 stories from Serie A round 18.
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Milan Looking to Close the Deal for Chelsea Defender

AC Milan, Barcelona, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market
Milan want to complete the acquisition of Fikayo Tomori early in the week, but they are still negotiating with Chelsea about the option to buy. The 23-year-old defender would join on an initial loan, but the Italian club is trying to reduce the €30M fee asked by the Blues to eventually acquire him in the summer.
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