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Matteo Gabbia feels that there should’ve been a red card during Milan’s Coppa Italia Final defeat to Bologna, but also admits they ‘didn’t do enough’ to win. The defender was on the losing side at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome this evening, as Dan Ndoye got the only goal at the 53rd minute. “We are disappointed with the way the game went and it’s difficult to find the right words,” Gabbia told Sport Mediaset. “There is disappointment, regret, because this is a negative season for us. It was a bad night that could’ve been wonderful if we’d just done better.…
AC Milan failed to soften the blow of an incredibly poor 2024-25 season, losing the Coppa Italia final to Bologna by the odd goal. Several players struggled to perform and the stars didn’t live up to expectations. Below are the ratings. If you haven’t already, make sure to check out how we decide the player ratings. From the scale to what affects the rating, we have compiled everything there. Starting XI Maignan (6): Given the big save in the first half, on the header, he did enough to get a pass here. He was usually good with his feet too…
Dan Ndoye scored the only goal in Rome’s Stadio Olimpico, latching on to a loose ball in the box before lashing a shot into the back of the net. It secures Bologna a place in next season’s Europa League, with Milan – who have not won the Italian Cup since 2003 – still uncertain of a European place. Bologna, captained by Scotland midfielder Lewis Ferguson, will feel they deserved their victory. Ex-Hamilton and Aberdeen man Ferguson fired a shot over the bar in the first half from outside the box. Milan thought they were going to take the lead before…
Tijjani Reijnders will be the big player to keep hold of this summer for AC Milan with Manchester City registering their interest. It seems that the Reijnders to City story will only continue to grow from this point, and despite the fact that he signed a new deal recently, there is a fear already of his departure. However, it is no shock. This season, the midfielder has established himself as one of the best out there, and Pep Guardiola is infatuated. Calciomercato.com report this afternoon that Pep Guardiola has the Dutchman as his ‘primary objective’ in midfield and the Spaniard…
Carlo Ancelotti is considering a reunion with former AC Milan and Real Madrid superstar Kaká at the Brazil national team, per CNN Brasil. Ancelotti, who only was officially named the next manager of the Seleção on May 12, reportedly has already contacted Kaká to join his coaching staff ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The midfielder previously helped Brazil win the 2002 FIFA World Cup and could now return as an assistant coach. Ancelotti and Kaká have a long history of success together. Under Ancelotti’s leadership, Kaká and AC Milan won five trophies, including two Champions League titles. The…
Sergio Conceicao said Wednesday that he wasn’t thinking about his future with AC Milan after a dismal season ended with defeat in the Italian Cup final. Dan Ndoye sunk Milan with the only goal of a tetchy game to give Bologna their first major trophy since 1974. Portuguese Conceicao signed a contract with Milan until the end of next season but there has been speculation that he might leave in the summer with Milan eighth in Serie A. He began at Milan by winning the Italian Super Cup after replacing sacked Paulo Fonseca but since then he has presided over…
Maignan 6 – Could do nothing to avoid Ndoye’s goal. Excellent distribution and long balls. Tomori 4.5 – Booked for a blatant foul on Ndoye, tricked by Ndoye for Bologna’s winner. (62′ Walker 6) Gabbia 5.5 – The best defender in the trio without doing much. Pavlovic 5 – Not entirely confident against Orsolini and Holm, so Theo tracked back before the break to return to a four-man defence. Jimenez 6 – He didn’t do anything out of this world, but at least he provided balance. (62′ Joao Felix 5) Fofana 5.5 – Started despite not being fully fit, and…
Bologna star Dan Ndoye opened the account in the Coppa Italia Final against Milan, finding the net with a right-footed finish at the top corner. Bologna took the lead at minute 53 in the Coppa Italia Final against Milan on Wednesday. Football Italia is among the accredited media. You can follow live updates here. Ndoye netted his ninth goal this season after winning the ball inside the box from a Theo Hernandez clearance and beat Milan keeper Theo Hernandez with a precise finish at the near post.
If the Los Angeles Lakers don’t complete an off-season trade for a big man after getting annihilated by Rudy Gobert in the postseason, their future will likely suffer. Athlon Sports’ Jonah Kubicek predicts the Lakers will acquire a highly skilled Sacramento Kings forward in a monster three-team summer deal. The Los Angeles Lakers, after their first-round exit, will likely look for a player who can both maximize the end of LeBron James’ prime and be Luka Doncic’s long-term running mate, and (Domantas) Sabonis fits the bill,” Kubicek wrote Wednesday. “He won’t come cheap, but a three-team trade could allow the…
In the high-stakes world of the NBA, where dreams are both made and shattered, the journey of Javaris Crittenton stands out as a poignant narrative of ambition, talent, and the unforeseen turns of fate. Drafted 19th overall by the Los Angeles Lakers in 2007, Crittenton stepped into the limelight, joining a team helmed by the legendary Kobe Bryant and the steadfast Derek Fisher. This was more than just a draft pick; it was the entry of a promising young star into a franchise valued at $7.1 billion, a testament to the grandeur and the pressures of professional basketball at its…