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Europa League Knockout Stage Draw: Milan Face Rennes; Roma Take On Feyenoord
18 Dec

Europa League Knockout Stage Draw: Milan Face Rennes; Roma Take On Feyenoord

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The draw for the 2023/24 Europa League knockout round play-off has been finalised, with teams dropping down from the Champions League to continue their quest for continental glory. AC Milan, who finished behind Borussia Dortmund and Paris Saint-Germain in their Champions League group, will take on French outfit Rennes for a spot in the last 16 of this competition. The seven-time European champions have never won this competition. Elsewhere, Jose Mourinho’s Roma will take on Dutch giants Feyenoord in European competition for a third season running. The Portuguese tactician won this prize with Manchester United in 2016/17 and led his…
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic Returns To AC Milan As Adviser To Owners
12 Dec

Zlatan Ibrahimovic Returns To AC Milan As Adviser To Owners

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Former AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has returned to the club as a senior adviser to the club’s ownership and management. The Swede, 42, returns to the club for a third time, six months after ending his playing career. Ibrahimovic had an illustrious 24-year career at clubs including Juventus, Inter Milan, Barcelona, Paris St-Germain and Manchester United. He won leagues in four countries and is Sweden’s all-time leading goalscorer. AC Milan’s owners, American investment firm RedBird, who bought the Serie A club for £1bn in August 2022, have appointed Ibrahimovic as an operating partner across its sports, media and entertainment investment…
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Pulisic To AC Milan Confirmed! Loftus-Cheek Leaks News
11 Jul

Pulisic To AC Milan Confirmed! Loftus-Cheek Leaks News

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AC Milan's new signing Ruben Loftus-Cheek has confirmed that ex-Chelsea team-mate Christian Pulisic will join him at San Siro this week. Pulisic to join Milan in €20m move USMNT star expected in Italy this week Loftus-Cheek confirmed imminent arrival WHAT HAPPENED? United States international Pulisic has been linked with a move to the Serie A side for some time and a €20 million (£17m/$22m) transfer appears close to completion. Loftus-Cheek, who recently joined the Rossoneri from Chelsea, says he has already spoken to Pulisic and expects him to shine in Italy. WHAT THEY SAID: "Christian Pulisic will arrive in Milan…
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Pulisic Heading To AC Milan In €20m Transfer
07 Jul

Pulisic Heading To AC Milan In €20m Transfer

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Christian Pulisic is set to complete a transfer to AC Milan after the Serie A side reached an agreement over a transfer fee with Chelsea. Chelsea and AC Milan agree fee Pulisic already had deal with Serie A side USMNT star set for medical WHAT HAPPENED? The United States international will make the move in a deal worth a reported €20 million (£17m/$22m) plus add-ons, Gianluca Di Marzio reports. Milan are in the process of arranging his travel to Italy so he can complete a medical at the club - he is currently on holiday after helping the USMNT win…
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05 Jun

Zlatan Ibrahimovic Ends Football Career At 41

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AC Milan’s Zlatan Ibrahimovic has retired from football at the age of 41, bringing to an end one of the modern era’s most glittering careers. “I say goodbye to football but not to you,” the Swede told the San Siro crowd after Sunday’s last game of the season. Ibrahimovic had already announced he would leave the Italian club. He scored 511 goals for clubs including Paris St-Germain, Manchester United and both AC and Inter Milan, winning league titles in four countries. Ibrahimovic began his second spell with AC Milan in early 2020, having won the Scudetto with them in 2011,…
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Rafael Leao Agrees Terms Over New Milan Contract
10 May

Rafael Leao Agrees Terms Over New Milan Contract

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Rafael Leao has agreed terms over a new long-term contract with AC Milan, sources have told 90min. The Portugal forward's deal was due to expire at the end of the 2023/24 season and talks between the two parties have long been ongoing over a fresh one. And 90min understands Leao has now agreed a new five-year contract at San Siro, with the player's representatives informing interested parties of the decision. Chelsea had long courted Leao and have spent lavishly in the Todd Boehly era, while Manchester City had been keeping a watchful eye on his contract negotiations with Milan. There…
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Giroud Double Helps AC Milan Secure Last-16 Place
03 Nov

Giroud Double Helps AC Milan Secure Last-16 Place

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Olivier Giroud scored twice and created another goal as AC Milan beat Red Bull Salzburg at the San Siro to progress to the Champions League knockout stage for the first time in eight years. The Italians needed to avoid defeat in their final Group E game to reach the last 16, while Salzburg needed to win. Giroud headed in an early opener before assisting Rade Krunic to score. Veteran striker Giroud drilled in his second and Junio Messias wrapped it up with a solo goal in stoppage time. The win meant Milan secured second spot in Group E behind Chelsea.…
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Ibrahimovic Handed One-Match Ban For Insulting Referee As Misunderstanding Claim Falls On Deaf Ears
13 Apr

Ibrahimovic Handed One-Match Ban For Insulting Referee As Misunderstanding Claim Falls On Deaf Ears

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The enigmatic Swedish striker was sent off on his last outing for the Rossoneri and will not figure in the club's next game against Genoa Zlatan Ibrahimovic will not figure in AC Milan's next game after collecting a red card in their last, with claims of misunderstanding on the part of match officials falling on deaf ears as a one-match ban has been handed out. An enigmatic Swedish frontman was dismissed during a 3-1 victory for the Rossoneri over Parma, with it alleged that the 39-year-old had insulted referee Fabio Maresca. Ibrahimovic insisted that was not the case, as he…
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‘A Day Without Milan Is Like A Day Without My Children’ – Ibrahimovic Eager To Extend Stay At San Siro
08 Mar

‘A Day Without Milan Is Like A Day Without My Children’ – Ibrahimovic Eager To Extend Stay At San Siro

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The veteran striker has revealed that he wants to remain on the Rossoneri's books beyond the end of the current season Zlatan Ibrahimovic says he is eager to extend his stay at San Siro because a day without his AC Milan team-mates "is like one without my children". Ibrahimovic has been a talismanic figure in Stefano Pioli's squad since returning to Milan on a free transfer in January 2020, but only has a few months left to run on his current contract. The Swedish frontman, who missed the Rossoneri's latest win against Hellas Verona through injury, claims to be in…
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Ibrahimovic Doubtful For Man Utd Reunion With AC Milan Striker Suffering Thigh Injury Ahead Of Europa League Clash
02 Mar

Ibrahimovic Doubtful For Man Utd Reunion With AC Milan Striker Suffering Thigh Injury Ahead Of Europa League Clash

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The Swedish forward picked up a knock in the Serie A clash with Roma at the weekend and could now miss the game against his old club Zlatan Ibrahimovic is set to miss the Europa League clash with his former club Manchester United, after the AC Milan striker suffered a thigh muscle injury during their Serie A clash with Roma at the weekend. The Swedish forward underwent tests after coming off during the 2-1 victory in Rome, with those confirming that he is suffering from an adductor issue. Ibrahimovic will now miss the first leg of the round-of-16 tie against…
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