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By: Ben Dixon Subbing Rafael Leao against Hellas Verona has become a larger issue than Massimiliano Allegri would have hoped in this weekend’s AC Milan game. It is nothing new to not see Leao at the end of a game. In fact, it has been a trend of the season and it caused Leao to question the decision […] The post GdS: Allegri right and wrong to substitute Leao vs. Verona – the reasons why appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Ben Dixon There have been plenty of rumours about Massimiliano Allegri and his AC Milan future in recent months, with Real Madrid being one of the most suggested exits. It is nothing new for Allegri to be linked away from Milan at this stage. Indeed, the Italian has been linked here, there and everywhere since the January […] The post Bonucci compares Allegri to Ancelotti when discussing the Milan manager’s future: “See him at Real Madrid” appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Ben Dixon Coming into this season, it was clear that AC Milan needed a bit of a mentality reset. Last season it was questionable and the team looked like a group rather than a close squad. It was difficult to really associate the team last season as a proper team for most parts of the year. There […] The post Tuttosport: ‘Everyone votes for Max’ – Allegri has rekindled Milan squad’s spirit appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher Join Oli and Ben as they recap the narrow win over struggling Verona, preview the big clash with Juventus and discuss Rafael Leao’s future. This week’s topics include… ↳ Corto muso in Verona ↳ Back to the 3-5-2 ↳ Juventus (H) preview ↳ Leao, Pulisic and 2026-27 Want more Milan content? Check out our other podcasts, […] The post SempreMilan Podcast: Episode 410 – The Duke of Verona appeared first on SempreMilan.

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By: Ben Dixon Next season, the aims for AC Milan will be rather interesting. This season, it has very much been a case of qualifying for the Champions League again, but what is next? Massimiliano Allegri has not just banged the drum about Champions League football this season, no. Instead, he has torn it apart. It has been […] The post ‘Good management behind them’ – Cafu backs Milan to continue improving next season appeared first on SempreMilan.

LOS ANGELES, April 21 - Christian Pulisic believes the current United States team is the strongest he has been part of, with the AC Milan forward saying the squad's quality and depth should give Americans plenty of reason for optimism ahead of the 2026 World Cup on home soil.

By: Oliver Fisher Rafael Leao is the talk of the town once again when it comes to AC Milan, and not for his decisive assist against Hellas Verona. La Gazzetta dello Sport report that Leao’s afternoon in Verona epitomised his rollercoaster season. At the Bentegodi, he produced the game’s only bit of quality: the perfect assist for Rabiot, […] The post GdS: Ups, downs, doubts and concerns – why all parties are considering a Leao sale appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher AC Milan are one of the teams to look out for when it comes to the future of Lecce star Tiago Gabriel, Gianluca Di Marzio reports. Di Marzio has spoken this morning on Caffè Di Marzio (via MilanVibes), a podcast in collaboration between TuttoMercatoWeb.com and Gianlucadimarzio.com. He gave an update on the future of Gabriel, […] The post Di Marzio: Milan ‘one of the teams most interested’ in star Lecce defender appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher Ricardo Kaka has voiced his support for Santiago Gimenez, revealing his belief that he can still return to his best form with AC Milan. It has been a difficult campaign for Gimenez, who played for the first few weeks through pain in his ankle which then required surgery as a more long-term fix. He returned […] The post Kaka backing Gimenez despite ‘difficulties’ at Milan: “Allegri has faith in him” appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher Where will Robert Lewandowski play next season? That is the question everyone wants to know the answer to, with AC Milan in the running. His agent Pini Zahavi is working on several fronts. According to Sky Germany, the striker has an offer from Saudi Arabia and one from the MLS, while Milan and Juventus have […] The post Sky Germany: Lewandowski could snub Milan and others for Barcelona stay – the situation appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher The chances of Luka Modric remaining at AC Milan for another year appear to be on the up, at least if two people he knows well are to be believed. Modric joined Milan on a free transfer from Real Madrid last summer and has already made an enormous impact. Massimiliano Allegri opted to put him […] The post “Looking for an apartment” – Simic and Rakitic fuel rumours of Modric staying at Milan appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher Christian Pulisic had only experienced a similar crisis in his final year at Chelsea, and he is the symbol of a failing attacking unit. Corriere dello Sport write how Pulisic is no longer as effective as he was at the start of the season and is experiencing a very long goal drought, now approaching four […] The post CorSport: A ‘desperate picture’ – Milan’s attack remains in crisis regardless of combinations appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher AC Milan continue to win most of their games by a one-goal margin, meaning it is certainly now more than a coincidence. As La Gazzetta dello Sport recall, Milan have won eight times by a scoreline 1-0 – the highest number in the ‘top five’ European leagues – and 13 times by a single goal, […] The post GdS: The masters of ‘corto muso’ – how Milan keep winning by fine margins appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher The clock is ticking and Dusan Vlahovic is yet to renew with Juventus, giving AC Milan hope that they can yet land him. According to the latest from Calciomercato.com, both Vlahovic and Juventus have not yet been able to understand whether to extend their relationship together or whether to finally agree a divorce that – […] The post Reports: Milan remain at the window with Juventus-Vlahovic talks ‘frozen’ again appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher Ronaldinho has shed a bit of light on his decision to join AC Milan from Barcelona back in 2008 in his Netflix documentary. A player who needs very little introduction, Ronaldinho won the FIFA World Cup, the Champions League, then Copa Libertadores and the Ballon d’Or among many other honours. His style of play encapsulated […] The post Ronaldinho recalls ‘dream’ Milan move from Barcelona: “The Galacticos of Italy” appeared first on SempreMilan.

Real Madrid are currently picking through the wreckage of a disappointing season with seven games to go in the La Liga campaign. Despite still being in the title race, the focus is on next season, and where they can correct things to put up more of a fight against Barcelona and in the Champions League. […] The post Real Madrid believe they made a mistake letting player go – could impact decision on defender’s future appeared first on Football España.

By: Oliver Fisher AC Milan had the chance to sign Rayan Cherki before he became a star for Manchester City, but they walked away from the deal. As TMW recall, Cherki was the man who scored the goal which unlocked the game for City in their huge title six-pointer against Arsenal, with a solo run that was almost […] The post TMW: Milan could have signed Man City star Cherki for €2m – why the deal collapsed appeared first on SempreMilan.

Atletico Madrid forward Alexander Sorloth has again spent more of the season on the bench than he might have liked at the Metropolitano for the second year in a row. The Norwegian forward is expected to be in demand this summer though. Last week it emerged that Barcelona had made a surprise enquiry about Sorloth, […] The post Barcelona faced with competition for Atletico Madrid forward Alexander Sorloth appeared first on Football España.

Hakan Calhanoglu could stay at Inter Milan for another season even if he fails to sign a new contract in the coming months. According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, the 32-year-old remains one of the most important players in Cristian Chivu’s system. Hakan Calhanoglu emerged as a genuine target for Galatasaray last summer, with […] The post Report – Inter Milan Ready To Hold Onto Turkey Megastar For Another Season Despite Expiring Contract appeared first on SempreInter.com.

By: Oliver Fisher AC Milan are continuing their search for a new centre-forward, and another name has now entered the frame. As La Gazzetta dello Sport write this morning, the issues in attack have been exposed in the past few weeks leaving Milan with a great certainty: they must acquire a Champions League level striker in the summer, […] The post GdS: ‘The Sortloth plan’ – why the Atletico Madrid striker has overtaken Lewandowski appeared first on SempreMilan.

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L'ex allenatore rossonero dice la sua sul mercato per rinforzare la squadra di Allegri.

By: Ivan Stoev AC Milan didn’t make it pretty, but they managed to emerge from Verona with three crucial points on Sunday afternoon. Having been largely frustrated by their resolute hosts to that point, Milan broke the deadlock a few minutes before the break as Rafael Leao slid Adrien Rabiot through on goal, with the French midfielder slotting […] The post Hellas Verona 0-1 AC Milan: Five things we learned – Le Duc and the trusted formula appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher Mario Gila’s agent has seemingly denied any notion that there is an agreement in place with AC Milan, or that talks are advanced. Gila is set to be among the most talked-about defenders in the upcoming summer transfer window. His contract expires in 2027 and there seems to be no chance of a renewal with […] The post Gila’s agent denies Milan move is close: “I haven’t spoken to any Serie A team” appeared first on SempreMilan.

As the final whistle blew on Sunday 25th January there was relief, passion and a very happy fanbase. Genoa came back from 2-0 down at home to Bologna in a crazy game, Bologna had goalkeeper Lukasz Skorupski sent off for a final man challenge. That red card changed the complexion of the game. Just over… The post Genoa CFC Flourishing Under Daniele De Rossi first appeared on Breaking The Lines.

Paulo Fonseca arrived in Lyon after a negative experience at AC Milan, one that was not entirely his fault, but rather the fault of a nonexistent club, one of the worst in AC Milan’s history, and of a number of players who had never been with him from the start. Despite having proven himself a… The post How Paulo Fonseca got his groove back at Lyon first appeared on Breaking The Lines.

By: Oliver Fisher AC Milan defender Davide Bartesaghi has named Theo Hernandez among the full-backs he looks up to, and praised Massimiliano Allegri. It has been a whirlwind season for Bartesaghi, who expected to be the back-up to Theo before he was sold to Al-Hilal, and then became the deputy to new signing Pervis Estupinan. That was until […] The post Bartesaghi discusses ‘fundamental’ Allegri, looking up to Theo and season finale appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher Massimiliano Allegri has all of his forwards fit and available, yet none of them seem to be able to get firing in the season finale. As La Gazzetta dello Sport write, the last goal scored by a Milan forward was on March 1 in the win against Cremonese, with Rafael Leao tapping in from Christopher […] The post GdS: Everyone available, nobody scoring – Milan’s attack a puzzle with Inter 30 goals ahead appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher The agent of Moris Valincic has claimed that AC Milan are interesting in signing the Dinamo Zagreb defender this summer. Valincic signed for Dinamo last summer from NK Istra, in the same window that Ismael Bennacer made the move from Milan to Croatia. He has played 28 times this season with three assists to his […] The post Agent of Dinamo Zagreb defender reveals Milan interest and asking price appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher Massimiliano Allegri has confirmed that he and the AC Milan management are in the planning phase for next season and beyond. The past few days have been dominated by media headlines suggesting that Allegri is tempted by the idea of taking the Italy job if it is offered to him, due to apparent disagreements with […] The post Allegri confirms he is planning for the future with Milan: “Talking for several months” appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher AC Milan will pause and consider the deal that they have with PUMA to be the official kit supplier, a report claims. La Gazzetta dello Sport (seen below) dedicated a space in their double-page spread on Milan to an off-field discussion that could gain momentum in the coming months. Milan must consider both player contracts […] The post GdS: Milan to evaluate €30m/yr PUMA deal as Nike and Adidas circle appeared first on SempreMilan.

Juventus is plotting a substantial retool of their midfield, and making the top four would allow them to execute their strategy without selling players they’d like to keep, for instance, Khephren Thuram. The brass would much rather part ways with Teun Koopmeiners, who has fallen off the radar again. The post Juventus Keen on Napoli and Atalanta Centerpieces appeared first on The Cult of Calcio.

By: Oliver Fisher AC Milan can start planning for a 2026-27 season which will almost certainly feature European football, with a striker being the big signing planned. The win over Verona on Sunday saw Milan take a big step towards a return to the Champions League, with the gap to fifth place having been widened to eight points […] The post CorFiorentino: Milan’s concerns about Fiorentina star Kean grow for two reasons appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher Matteo Gabbia went back into the side on Sunday afternoon as AC Milan won and kept a clean sheet against Hellas Verona. Milan returned to winning ways at the Stadio Bentegodi after two defeats in a row against Napoli and Udinese, with zero goals scored and four conceded. The three points earned coincided with the […] The post The Gabbia factor: Numbers highlight talismanic presence of Italian defender appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher Manuel Akanji has confirmed that he could have joined AC Milan in the summer, but opted to join their rivals Inter instead. In the summer both Milanese clubs were chasing a centre-back and both went in for Akanji. Milan were the first to make their interest known, but the Swiss apparently rejected the chance to […] The post Akanji revisits snubbing AC Milan to join Inter from Man City: “The choice worked out” appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher Massimiliano Allegri made some interesting statements after AC Milan’s win over Hellas Verona, which are a message to those above him. Milan took an important step towards locking up a Champions League place as they beat struggling Hellas Verona 1-0 on Sunday afternoon. It was not a vintage performance nor spectacle, but Adrien Rabiot got […] The post “I would always wait” – Sky journalist gives take on Allegri’s comments after ‘perfect’ week appeared first on SempreMilan.

Manuel Akanji insisted Inter’s lead at the Serie A summit will not help them ahead of their Coppa Italia semi-final second leg against Como. Inter are on the brink of winning the Italian top-flight this season, sitting eight points clear of rivals AC Milan with five games to go. However, it is still all to […] The post Akanji: Serie A lead will not help Inter in the Coppa Italia appeared first on Soccer News.

By: Oliver Fisher Mario Gila went from AC Milan’s nemesis in the Stadio Olimpico defeat last month to giving them a helping hand versus Napoli. As Calciomercato.com recall, Lazio secured a rather shock win at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona over Napoli, allowing Milan to jump back into second. Cancellieri and Basic decided the match, and the former […] The post CM: Gila the ‘animal’ dominates Hojlund – Milan smile with €25m agreement close appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher There is some concern about Youssouf Fofana’s condition after he limped off during the second half of AC Milan’s win over Verona. After sprinting after the ball down the left wing alongside Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro, Fofana touched his thigh, collapsing to the ground and asking to be substituted. In his place, the Rossoneri coach brought […] The post Milan await news on Fofana’s condition after he ‘grimaced’ – the midfielder’s words appeared first on SempreMilan.

The agent of Dinamo Zagreb star Moris Valincic confirmed his client could continue his career in Serie A amid mounting interest from Inter Milan. Speaking to Croatian outlet Jutarnji List via FCInterNews, Adrian Aliaj discussed the right-back’s potential move to Italy’s top flight. Moris Valincic emerged as a potential target for the Nerazzurri in the […] The post Agent Of Dinamo Zagreb Right-Back Confirms “All The Italian Giants Want Him” Amid Inter Milan Interest appeared first on SempreInter.com.

By: Oliver Fisher Massimiliano Allegri looks set to steer AC Milan to their goal of a top four finish, which is step one of his second spell at the club. As La Gazzetta dello Sport (via MilanNews) write this morning, yesterday afternoon’s victory over Hellas Verona brought his Milan team significantly closer to qualifying for next season’s Champions […] The post GdS: Allegri makes four requests to Milan management with Champions League place close appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher Clubs are beginning to express an interest in signing Christian Comotto, but AC Milan have already made their stance clear. Comotto is undoubtedly one of the most exciting talents around. The teenager is spending the season on loan with Spezia and has made 25 appearances for them in Serie B, and despite the Ligurian club’s […] The post MN: Bologna begin talks with Comotto’s agents after scouting mission – Milan’s stance clear appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher AC Milan did not produce a vintage performance at the Stadio Bentegodi on Sunday, however they emerged with three important points. Many fans expected a bit more of a convincing showing given that Verona are joint-bottom of the table and heading back to Serie B barring a miracle in the final few games. Yet, there […] The post Few impress as attack remains in crisis: Player ratings for Verona-Milan from Italian papers appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher AC Milan were far from their best on Sunday at the Stadio Bentegodi, but they emerged with the win they so badly needed. The winner came from Adrien Rabiot in the 41st minute, with the Frenchman slotting home after Rafael Leao’s through ball. There wasn’t much quality aside from that though, with Milan leaving the result open […] The post Watch: Rabiot and Leao link up as Milan edge past Verona – the highlights appeared first on SempreMilan.

Inter Milan defender Manuel Akanji couldn’t hide his excitement about the prospect of winning a domestic double in his first season at San Siro. Speaking to Sport Mediaset via FCInterNews, Akanji also admitted he had held talks with AC Milan before joining the Nerazzurri. Manuel Akanji joined Inter from Manchester City on loan in the […] The post Inter Milan & Swiss Center-Back Delivers Verdict On Potential Domestic Double: “It Would Be Great” appeared first on SempreInter.com.

By: Oliver Fisher Rafael Leao set up the winning moment against Hellas Verona on Sunday, but his afternoon was far from smooth again. As La Gazzetta dello Sport recall, it was another unwelcome substitution in another goalless match and a mixed performance, saved only by the assist for Adrien Rabiot. Leao didn’t shine at the Bentegodi, failing to […] The post GdS: ‘Without peace’ – Leao struggles again despite assist with substitution reaction highlighted appeared first on SempreMilan.

Runaway Serie A leaders Inter Milan are reportedly preparing for a midfield overhaul, with Nicolo Barella set to remain the focal point. According to Tuttosport via FCInterNews, the diminutive Italian star is the only Nerazzurri midfielder with a guaranteed spot in the team. Despite having several ups and downs this season, Nicolo Barella has been […] The post Report – Inter Milan Bracing For Major Midfield Overhaul With Italy Superstar The Only Certainty appeared first on SempreInter.com.

By: Oliver Fisher AC Milan were far from fully convincing in their win over Hellas Verona on Sunday, but they got the three points they badly needed. As Corriere della Sera (via MilanNews) write this morning, it had to be a victory and it was. Without dazzling and with great difficulty at times, Milan returned to winning ways […] The post CorSera: A win without dazzling – attack still an issue as Milan secure eighth 1-0 appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher AC Milan took a big step towards securing Champions League qualification with a 1-0 win against Hellas Verona on Sunday. La Gazzetta dello Sport (seen below) write that Milan did what they had to do: they won against a Verona side that are struggling and regained second place from Napoli, albeit on goal difference. It […] The post GdS: Rabiot the only quality – how Milan secured a big three points in Verona appeared first on SempreMilan.