Milan

Following Stefano Pioli's exit after the 2023-24 Serie A season, Milan has snagged Paulo Fonseca as the new skipper of the ship. At San Siro, Fonseca, fresh from his stint at Lille, signed up for a three-year adventure. Last week, Fonseca ditched Ligue 1 after rumors swirled about Milan courting him. The 51-year-old has a rich coaching portfolio, having steered teams like Porto, Braga, Shakhtar Donetsk, and Roma. Milan rolled out the red carpet for Fonseca three weeks following their announcement of Pioli's upcoming…

Amidst persistent sapping injury woes, Ronald Koeman turned to Joshua Zirkzee to beef up the Dutch lineup for Euro 2024. Koeman suffers a spate of losses, bidding adieu to Frenkie de Jong and Teun Koopmeiners. Marten de Roon also won't feature due to fitness concerns. Barcelona's management of De Jong’s ailment didn’t sit well with Koeman, who aired his grievances publicly. Koopmeiners' exclusion soon followed. With Ajax ace Brian Brobbey also on the limp, the Oranje had no choice but to scramble for reinforcements. By…

Nicolo Barella has squashed all rumors by clenching a new agreement with Inter. This Italian ace, originally signed through 2026, will now sport the Nerazzurri jersey until 2029. Despite whispers of a potential exodus to the Premier League, with Manchester United, Liverpool, and Newcastle all reportedly keen, Barella remains in Milan. Since transitioning from Cagliari in mid-2019, Barella has totaled 235 caps for Inter, snagging Serie A and Coppa Italia honors, and reaching the finals of the 2019-20 Europa League and the…

After leading Lille to Ligue 1's upper echelons, Paulo Fonseca bids adieu, paving the way for Bruno Genesio to take the reins, with the Milan head coach position beckoning. Last year saw Fonseca step into Lille, following managerial stints with Porto, Braga, Shakhtar Donetsk, and Roma. He spurred Lille to claim a top-four slot, securing a spot in the Champions League after finishing fifth the previous season. Whispers of Fonseca's departure swirled as Serie A's Milan sought his expertise to fill Stefano Pioli's shoes.…

Milan and Stefano Pioli bid farewell after a fruitful five-year partnership, marking the end of an era. Pioli expressed gratitude for the fans' unparalleled support during his tenure with the Rossoneri. Despite the disappointment of finishing second to city rivals Inter, Pioli noted the special moments shared with fans that will forever hold a place in his heart. The Rossoneri clinched their first league title in a decade under Pioli's guidance in 2022, but have struggled to maintain a competitive edge in subsequent seasons.…

Stefano Pioli failed to close his Milan chapter with a win, as Salernitana fought back on Saturday, denying them victory. Milan's Serie A season wrapped up with a 3-3 draw against Salernitana, disappointing despite their strong start. The Rossoneri seemed destined for a win after Davide Calabria scored their third goal at the 77-minute mark at San Siro. The game went well for Milan when Rafael Leao put them ahead by taking advantage of a mistake from Salernitana goalkeeper Vincenzo Fiorillo. Olivier Giroud extended Milan's…

Milan has officially announced that Stefano Pioli will no longer be their head coach. The team achieved the Serie A title in the 2021-22 season under Pioli's leadership. Although they couldn't defend their title this season, they finished second in the league, albeit 19 points behind Inter. Pioli's final game in charge will be against Salernitana, ending his four-and-a-half-year tenure as head coach. The club expressed gratitude to Pioli and his staff for their contributions over the past five years, including a memorable…

A US investment fund has assumed control of Serie A champions Inter due to the owners missing a €395million payment. Oaktree Capital Management took over ownership granting a loan in 2021 guaranteed by the club's majority shareholder. Oaktree, known for helping struggling companies, now has the potential to take over Inter in the event of a default. The fund plans to collaborate with Inter's current management and league to ensure success both on and off the field. Despite the recent Serie A win, Inter's ownership…

Milan's Simon Kjaer will bid farewell to the club when his contract ends this season. The 35-year-old Danish defender, who captained Denmark, joined Milan in January 2020 on loan from Sevilla, eventually making the deal permanent after the season. In a video posted on Milan's social media platform, Kjaer expressed his deep connection to the club, calling it his home that brought him immense joy and fulfillment in his career and life. While winning the Serie A title in 2022, Kjaer faced injury challenges this season and…

Milan endured a disappointing loss to Torino in Serie A, conceding three goals due to a sluggish first-half performance. Torino dominated the initial 45 minutes, scoring twice with headers before Ricardo Rodriguez added a stunning third goal. Although Ismael Bennacer converted a penalty for Milan, they failed to make a comeback, seemingly saving energy for their last game against relegated Salernitana. Torino, with 53 points, secured a ninth-place finish, while Milan settled for second place behind local rivals Inter.…