Author: Soccerhuz
Ahead of tonight’s derby, Milan and Inter have faced each other eight times in the Coppa Italia knockout stage before the final, with both teams advancing four times (the most recent in favor of the Nerazzurri in the 2021/22 semifinals). This will be the fifth time a Milan derby is played in a cup semifinal, following previous encounters in the Coppa Italia in 1984/85 and 2021/22, as well as in the UEFA Champions League in 2002/03 and 2022/23. After Milan progressed in the first two instances, Inter prevailed in the two most recent ones. Milan has scored only one goal…
AC Milan and Inter face off again at San Siro today for the first leg in their fourth derby of the season, but this time it’s in the Coppa Italia. Kick-off is at 7 p.m. Moroccan time (GMT), and fans can catch the action live on AD Sports Premium Milan’s season has been poor, but they have had the upper hand in derby games, winning two and drawing one. They clinched the Supercoppa Italiana with a stoppage-time goal, adding their 50th trophy. Sergio Conceicao is expected to leave at the end of the season but could still secure two trophies…
Manchester City outcast Jack Grealish has been told he would be a “superstar” at AC Milan alongside Kyle Walker and USMNT forward Christian Pulisic. The 29-year-old has made just six Premier League starts this term and speculation has mounted that this season may be his last at City. Now, ex-Tottenham and Aston Villa boss Sherwood believes the England international should “try something different” and potentially move to a team such as Milan. He told OLBG: “If Jack Grealish wants a change of scenery, then he moves away from the Premier League and tries something different. I think he’s capable of…
La Gazzetta dello Sport reports Roberto De Zerbi is the primary candidate for the Milan job, especially if Fabio Paratici is hired as a new sporting director: ‘He has a playing style in line with the club’s history and was raised at Milanello.’ Marseille coach De Zerbi has emerged as the primary option for the Milan job, especially if the Rossoneri pick Paratici as their new sporting director. CEO Giorgio Furlani met Paratici in London on Tuesday, and the two parties are believed to be nearing an agreement. Paratici already met De Zerbi’s agent in Milan last week, and Gazzetta…
AC Milan have reached a verbal agreement with Fabio Paratici which will see him become the new sporting director, if all goes to plan from here. According to Sky, after yesterday’s meeting in London, Milan have reached the basis of an agreement with Paratici over the vacant position. The talks were positive between the parties, and a handshake was reached in the last few hours. Now the ball is in the lawyers’ courts, who will have to prepare the contract. It will take some time because there are some important clauses to insert, the details of which have not yet…
AC Milan chief exec Giorgio Furlani is working on shaking up the club’s management team. TMW says Furlani has held a series of meetings with former Tottenham and Juventus sports director Fabio Paratici. As it stands, there is a confidence of an agreement with Paratici to join the Rossonero before the end of the season. It’s also suggested Paratici will have a say in the future of coach Sergio Conceicao. Defeat in the Coppa Italia semifinal against Inter Milan could see Conceicao pushed out by the end of the campaign. And it’s emerged Paratici has met with the agent of…
The Pittsburgh Steelers want Aaron Rodgers. They’re willing to wait for Aaron Rodgers. But they aren’t willing to wait past the point where it makes things too difficult, and they’re making that known. At the NFL League Meetings in Palm Beach, Florida, head coach Mike Tomlin, general manager Omar Khan and team president Art Rooney II all spoke to local media in small, personal scrums. Obviously, Aaron Rodgers was asked about. He was asked about more than anything else. The Steelers remained an optimistic outlook on the situation. Rooney said signs are pointing to Rodgers signing with Pittsburgh. Tomlin confirmed…
AC Milan continue to be linked with a move to bring Sandro Tonali back to the club, but Juventus seem to be the ones putting the wheels in motion. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, there are some similarities between Milan and Juventus in the sense that both sides are looking to build an Italian-led core heading into next season, and Tonali has all the directors in agreement. One thing that Juve could boast which the Rossoneri almost certainly will not be able to is qualification for the 2025-26 Champions League. That being said, Newcastle United are still going to…
As La Gazzetta dello Sport write, when Inter are not playing Milan they have averaged 2.43 points per game this season. Against Milan, they are at one point in three games: an average of 0.33. There must be something to it, and they have looked at five reasons. With Fonseca and Conceiçao, Milan played different games: more aggressive with the first Portuguese, more defensive with his replacement. In three games out of three, however, they deserved to win or draw, they played well, they had long periods in which they put Simone Inzaghi in difficulty. The first zoom is on…
In the world of basketball, the James name carries high expectations. While Bronny, LeBron’s eldest son, has captured most of the media attention, Bryce James, the youngest, has had a more complex journey filled with tough decisions and moments of self-reflection. Although Bryce showed talent early on, his high school career wasn’t as high-profile as his brother’s. At Sierra Canyon, a school known for its athletic achievements, opportunities were limited, which frustrated Bryce. However, things truly came to a head when his parents made decisions about his academic and athletic future. LeBron and Savannah, aware of the pressure their son…