Tag: AC MILAN
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AC Milan equal 72-year-old Barca goal record
AC Milan’s superb form in Serie A this season has seen the club write themselves into the history books following their 3-2 victory against Lazio on Wednesday, as Stefano Pioli’s side continue to establish their serious Scudetto bona-fides. The Rossoneri have been among the pacesetters in the Italian top flight, with serious daylight already between…
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AC Milan forward scores fastest-ever Serie A goal
Rafael Leao scored the fastest goal in Serie A history as AC Milan netted after just six seconds of their game at Sassuolo on Sunday. The Portuguese forward, 21, took Hakan Calhanoglu’s pass in his stride to stroke the league leaders ahead virtually from the kick-off. Leao’s goal beat the record of 8.9 seconds set…
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‘Ibrahimovic is like an umbrella’ – AC Milan chief
Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is like an umbrella at AC Milan, according to CEO Ivan Gazidis – sheltering younger players from outside pressure and helping them develop. Ibrahimovic has had a transformative effect since returning to San Siro, with Milan top of the Serie A table as the New Year nears. Ibrahimovic is Milan’s top…
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AC Milan fight back again to salvage draw at Genoaa
AC Milan twice came from behind to salvage a 2-2 draw at relegation-battling Genoa on Wednesday and cling on to top spot in Serie A. Genoa striker Mattia Destro scored twice in the second half but on both occasions the hosts were soon pegged back, thanks to goals from Davide Calabria and Pierre Kalulu. Milan,…
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Serie A: How I managed to transform Milan mentality – Ibrahimovic
AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has spoken of how he has changed the mentality at San Siro. The Rossonero now sit top of the table, with Ibrahimovic a massive influence on the club’s revival since his January arrival from LA Galaxy. He told UEFA’s website: “The first question they asked me when I returned to…
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Ibrahimovic misses another penalty kick, but grabs equaliser in AC Milan draw
AC Milan forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic missed a penalty kick for the third time this season as his team struggled to draw 2-2 at home to Verona on Sunday. The Swede went on to score a stoppage time equaliser as the Serie A leaders hit back to draw. Beaten 3-0 by Lille in the Europa League…
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AC Milan striker, Ibrahimovic tests positive for Covid-19
AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has tested positive for coronavirus, the Serie A club have confirmed. The announcement comes just hours before Milan are due to take on Norwegian side FK Bodo/Glimt in the Europa League third qualifying round on Thursday. The club say that they have informed the “relevant authorities” and that Ibrahimovic will…
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La Liga: Hard to leave Madrid for AC Milan – Modric
Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modrid says he sees himself playing out his days at Santiago Bernabeu. The Ballon d’Or has been linked with a late career move to Italy, where AC Milan are keen. But Modri told Gazzetta dello Sport: “AC Milan? When you get to Real Madrid, it’s hard to think of going anywhere…
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Chelsea midfielder eye AC Milan return
Chelsea midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko fancies a return to AC Milan next season. The France international is currently on-loan with AS Monaco to the end of this campaign. However, Bakayoko faces returning to Chelsea this summer as Monaco aren’t expected to seek a permanent deal. Instead, Bakayoko will have to find himself a new club, with…
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Paolo Maldini’s son makes Serie A debut
Daniel Maldini, son of AC Milan legend Paolo and grandson of the similarly feted Cesare, made his Serie A debut in a 1-1 draw with Hellas Verona. Unlike his family predecessors, who were both defenders, 18-year-old Daniel is an attacking midfielder. Cesare won four Italian titles during his time as a player, then had two…