Author: Soccerhuz
The derby is not only a game where the form book can often go out of the window but also one where it can provide a reset and a chance for players to stake a claim for a spot that they couldn’t against other opponents. As Calciomercato.com write, there were some big positives seen on the field, first of all the collective spirit and cohesion the team showed. This is a factor that then translated into a performance of great personality and to a reaction to the goal conceded by Dimarco with the many chances created in the second half. The Portuguese coach…
A report has revealed some more information on the team meeting that took place in the build-up to the derby between AC Milan and Inter on Sunday night, one which could have provided a turning point. La Gazzetta dello Sport recall the words of Fonseca, who revealed that a meeting had taken place involving him and the squad: “We talked a lot on Wednesday, almost an hour and a half.” With that, he made it clear to Milan fans that for him that was the key moment, in the best week of 2024. It was a face-to-face discussion…
Everton’s former chief Keith Wyness has claimed Man City won’t be hit with “expulsion” from every competition as punishment for 115 potential financial rule breaches. Speaking on the new edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, the 66-year-old – who served as CEO at Goodison Park between 2004 and 2009 and now runs a football consultancy advising elite clubs – insisted “relegation down a league or two” is now “likely” after what he has heard about the case. Man City and the Premier League started their face-off in secret in central London last week (16 September), with the hearing expected…
Lewis Hamilton said he fought to turn Mercedes away from splitting their strategies in Singapore, which saw him starting on soft tyres, a decision which left him “perplexed”. While qualifying has been an area of concern for Hamilton in F1 2024, he once more delivered over one lap at the Marina Bay Circuit to qualify P3, as Mercedes team-mate George Russell joined him on the front row. However, while the medium tyre was the compound of choice for most drivers at the start, Russell included, Mercedes insisted on the soft tyres for Hamilton, who claimed to have been advocating strongly…
Matteo Gabbia’s winning goal against Inter on Sunday night has been compared to Mark Hateley’s 40 years ago, and the striker sent a message to the new derby hero. As La Gazzetta dello Sport report, the ‘M-Attila Gabbia’ pun has taken off and it is the bridge between the fathers and the children who support Milan. Gabbia scored the winner in the derby against Inter by jumping and beating Frattesi in the air, in a gesture similar to that of Hateley. He was known to all as ‘Attila’ and he jumped over Fulvio Collovati in the 1984 derby. It was…
Tijjani Reijnders, who was chosen as the MVP after the victory in the derby last Sunday, is going through an important moment in his career so far. He is a hard worker in midfield with a great vision. He plays very well, especially when he is given more freedom to run forward and contribute to the offensive efforts of his teammates. Now, reports from England are speaking of interest from Premier League sides in the former AZ Alkmaar player. In fact, according to what has been reported by TeamTalk, Manchester City, amid the uncertainty surrounding star midfielder Rodri, are keen…
Nico Paz is rightly drawing a lot of praise for his performances with newly-promoted Como, and a report has claimed that AC Milan are among his admirers. As Calciomercato.com report, Paz had his footballing education as a young player at Real Madrid as he learned from Luka Modric and Toni Kroos, who are of course among the best to ever play the position of central midfielder. He studied their secrets and movements with great attention, convinced that sooner or later his moment would come. Last year he scored the decisive goal against Napoli in the Champions League while this year he decided…
Che Adams lifted the Derbyshire Senior Cup in front of 694 fans. Ten years ago a 17-year-old Adams helped Ilkeston beat Glossop North End 2-0, the striker winning a second-half penalty to claim the trophy. A decade later – a journey from the Northern Premier League to northern Italy via Sheffield, Birmingham and Southampton – he made his Serie A debut for Torino in a 2-2 draw with AC Milan at the San Siro. Two goals in five league games for his new club has helped the Granata to the top, immediately justifying his decision to swap St Mary’s for…
After six derby defeats in a row, AC Milan finally tasted victory against Inter on Sunday night at San Siro as Matteo Gabbia became the hero for the red half of the city. Paulo Fonseca made the bold decision to change formation and load up with a four-man front line, something that certainly drew a mixed reaction from the fanbase who pondered whether it was the right move against an Inter side who can move in transition at pace. Milan took the lead less than 10 minutes in when Christian Pulisic’s direct run took him between four opposing defenders and…
Toto Wolff has offered his thoughts on the driver swearing debate, suggesting that the use of swearing on the team radio should be ‘dimmed down’ but that the sport needs to have ‘raw moments’ in the heat of battle. These comments come amid the drama surrounding Max Verstappen, who was punished by the FIA at the Singapore Grand Prix for swearing during Thursday’s press conference. The three-time world champion was ordered to complete some community service after a trip to the stewards, sparking massive controversy in the paddock. In response to the punishment, Verstappen staged a protest in the post-qualifying press…