Stefano Pioli hails influence of Zlatan Ibrahimovic's ambition
4 years, 10 months ago

Stefano Pioli hails influence of Zlatan Ibrahimovic's ambition

The Hindu  

Zlatan Ibrahimovic's determination and ambition is having a positive impact on Milan, according to coach Stefano Pioli. Ibrahimovic has scored three times in eight appearances so far in his second spell, but Pioli believes he has brought more than just goals. "We are training well and that’s the truth, here you can breathe the positive air," said Pioli. "But I can't answer questions about my future on every press conference, let's focus on the present and see what will happen."

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AC Milan coach Pioli to leave at the end of the season, 2 years after leading club to Serie A title
7 months, 2 weeks ago

AC Milan coach Pioli to leave at the end of the season, 2 years after leading club to Serie A title

The Hindu  

AC Milan coach Stefano Pioli is leaving the Italian club at the end of the season after a near five-year stint that included the 2022 Serie A title. Pioli stepping down had been widely expected, with club great Zlatan Ibrahimovic — who has been given a front-office role by Milan's American owners — reportedly already involved in the search for …

Stefano Pioli will LEAVE AC Milan at the end of the season after five years in charge as Serie A giants prepare to finish nearly 20 points behind rivals Inter
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Stefano Pioli will LEAVE AC Milan at the end of the season after five years in charge as Serie A giants prepare to finish nearly 20 points behind rivals Inter

Daily Mail  

Stefano Pioli will leave his post as AC Milan manager at the end of the season despite still having a year left on his deal. Milan are guaranteed to finish second in Italy's top-tier but are a massive 19 points behind their bitter rivals Inter Milan going into the final match of the season. The club said in a statement: …

AC Milan coach Pioli leaving at the end of the season, 2 years after leading club to Serie A title
7 months, 2 weeks ago

AC Milan coach Pioli leaving at the end of the season, 2 years after leading club to Serie A title

Associated Press  

MILAN, Italy — AC Milan coach Stefano Pioli is leaving the Italian club at the end of the season after a near five-year stint that included the 2022 Serie A title. Pioli stepping down had been widely expected, with club great Zlatan Ibrahimovic — who has been given a front-office role by Milan’s American owners — reportedly already involved in …

Ibrahimović once again helping AC Milan mount improbable Serie A title challenge
11 months ago

Ibrahimović once again helping AC Milan mount improbable Serie A title challenge

Associated Press  

MILAN — Zlatan Ibrahimović could once again be helping AC Milan mount an improbable title challenge. AC Milan hosts defending champion Napoli this weekend while eight points behind Serie A leader Inter Milan, which has a game in hand. AC Milan’s title hopes appeared to have all but disappeared after a dismal October and November when it slipped from first …

Serie A 2023-24: Milan’s under pressure Pioli faces must-win game with Sassuolo
1 year ago

Serie A 2023-24: Milan’s under pressure Pioli faces must-win game with Sassuolo

The Hindu  

AC Milan’s Stefano Pioli is a manager under pressure after last weekend’s draw at Salernitana saw his side lose ground on league leaders Inter Milan, and it now faces a vital game against Sassuolo. A 90th minute Luka Jovic goal salvaged Milan a 2-2 draw at bottom-of-table Salernitana, leaving it 11 points adrift of Inter and seven off Juventus in …

Milan happy to focus on Newcastle after derby defeat, says Pioli
1 year, 3 months ago

Milan happy to focus on Newcastle after derby defeat, says Pioli

The Hindu  

AC Milan will look to put Saturday’s humiliating 5-1 derby defeat by Inter Milan behind it when it hosts Newcastle United in its opening group game of the Champions League on Tuesday. “It was a huge disappointment but we have the Champions League now, thankfully, because it’s the only way we can actually try and switch our focus.” Milan went …

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has RETIRED from football with immediate effect after leaving AC Milan
1 year, 7 months ago

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has RETIRED from football with immediate effect after leaving AC Milan

Daily Mail  

A tearful Zlatan Ibrahimovic surprised the sporting world on Sunday night by announcing his retirement from football with immediate effect after AC Milan's final match of the season. Zlatan Ibrahimovic fights back the tears as he announces his retirement on Sunday night The Swede says goodbye to the AC Milan faithful after two spells with the famous Italian club Ibrahimovic …

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has no retirement plans despite playing four games for AC Milan this year
1 year, 7 months ago

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has no retirement plans despite playing four games for AC Milan this year

Daily Mail  

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has no plans to retire from football, despite being Serie A's oldest goalscorer at the age of 41. Ibrahimovic told the Stile supplement of La Gazzetta dello Sport: 'I’m not one to give up. Zlatan Ibrahimovic has no plans to retire from football, despite turning 41 last October The Swedish striker is coming to the end of his …

Champions League: Milan’s Pioli remains upbeat after bitter semifinal loss to Inter
1 year, 7 months ago

Champions League: Milan’s Pioli remains upbeat after bitter semifinal loss to Inter

The Hindu  

AC Milan manager Stefano Pioli remained optimistic despite a dispiriting 2-0 first-leg loss to Inter Milan in the Champions League semifinal on Wednesday which he put down to their opponent’s clinical finishing. “The reality is that Inter performed better in the first half, scoring two goals, while Milan showed improvement in the second half but failed to find the net,” …

Zlatan Ibrahimovic Could Miss Out on Coveted Champions League Medal
1 year, 8 months ago

Zlatan Ibrahimovic Could Miss Out on Coveted Champions League Medal

News 18  

AC Milan progressed to the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League after they saw off Serie A giants Napoli in a blockbuster quarter-final. However, Milan’s legendary striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic would not receive a Champions League winners’ medal even if the Rossoneri manage to go all the way. The veteran striker was not included in Milan’s Champions League squad in September …

Champions League: Stefano Pioli not thinking about Milan derby after Napoli triumph
1 year, 8 months ago

Champions League: Stefano Pioli not thinking about Milan derby after Napoli triumph

Firstpost  

Naples: Stefano Pioli said that he isn’t thinking about a potential Milan derby in the Champions League semi-finals after his AC Milan Champions League team got past Napoli in the last eight on Tuesday. Whoever we get it will be a great derby and Champions League semi-final.” Milan are in the last four of the Champions League for the first …

Champions League: Pioli not thinking about Milan derby after Napoli triumph
1 year, 8 months ago

Champions League: Pioli not thinking about Milan derby after Napoli triumph

The Hindu  

Stefano Pioli said that he isn’t thinking about a potential Milan derby in the Champions League semifinals after his AC Milan team got past Napoli in the last eight on Tuesday. Whoever we get it will be a great derby and Champions League semi-final.” Milan is in the last four of the Champions League for the first time since it …

Serie A: Zlatan Ibrahimovic Becomes Oldest Goal Scorer But AC Milan Fall to 3-1 Defeat at Udinese
1 year, 9 months ago

Serie A: Zlatan Ibrahimovic Becomes Oldest Goal Scorer But AC Milan Fall to 3-1 Defeat at Udinese

News 18  

Zlatan Ibrahimovic became the oldest goalscorer in the history of Serie A on Saturday but couldn’t stop AC Milan from falling to a 3-1 defeat at Udinese. Ibrahimovic, 41, was in Milan’s starting line-up for the first time since January last year and smashed home a penalty at the second attempt in first-half stoppage time to make the score 1-1 …

Milan has conceded too many goals, says Pioli
2 years, 4 months ago

Milan has conceded too many goals, says Pioli

The Hindu  

AC Milan has conceded too many goals but needs to improve all over the pitch, not just at the back, coach Stefano Pioli said on Friday. The defending Serie A champion fought back from a goal down to earn a 3-2 win over local rival Inter Milan last weekend, while on Tuesday it drew 1-1 at Austrian side Salzburg in …

Stefano Pioli urges AC Milan to focus on Atalanta game with title in sight
2 years, 7 months ago

Stefano Pioli urges AC Milan to focus on Atalanta game with title in sight

The Hindu  

AC Milan coach Stefano Pioli urged his players to focus on their home match against Atalanta on Sunday and not worry about Inter Milan's match, with the Serie A title within touching distance. Milan could become champion if it beats Atalanta on Sunday and rivals Inter Milan, which is second, drop points at Cagliari later the same day. READ | …

AC Milan's Pioli yet to decide between Ibrahimovic and Giroud for striker's role
3 years, 2 months ago

AC Milan's Pioli yet to decide between Ibrahimovic and Giroud for striker's role

The Hindu  

AC Milan manager Stefano Pioli said on Friday that he was yet to decide between Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Olivier Giroud for the striker's spot for the trip to Bologna on Sunday, adding that it was currently difficult to start both of them together. Ibrahimovic has played three times this season -- all from the bench -- due to injury, with …

Pioli tells Milan to cut out errors in decisive games against Porto
3 years, 2 months ago

Pioli tells Milan to cut out errors in decisive games against Porto

The Hindu  

AC Milan must eliminate individual errors and improve its concentration to get its Champions League campaign back on track in two decisive games against Porto, coach Stefano Pioli said on Monday. The seven-time European champion suffered defeats by Liverpool and Atletico Madrid in its opening two games, leaving it at the bottom of Group B. We lost the first two …

Milan to make late call on Ibrahimovic for Verona clash, says Pioli
3 years, 2 months ago

Milan to make late call on Ibrahimovic for Verona clash, says Pioli

The Hindu  

AC Milan will make a late call on Zlatan Ibrahimovic's potential return for Saturday's Serie A match against Hellas Verona, manager Stefano Pioli said on Friday. READ: Guardiola unable to give Sterling assurances about game time Pioli added that veteran striker Olivier Giroud would be available after he sat out the Atalanta clash before the international break while Romanian goalkeeper …

Serie A: Pioli tells Milan to turn pain into positivity against Atalanta
3 years, 3 months ago

Serie A: Pioli tells Milan to turn pain into positivity against Atalanta

The Hindu  

AC Milan must transform the disappointment of its midweek defeat to Atletico Madrid into positive energy, coach Stefano Pioli said on Saturday ahead of his side’s Sunday night Serie A clash with Atalanta. "Last year Atalanta were second until the final day of the season, we have a lot of respect for them but also conviction in our quality," Pioli …

Ibrahimovic will play a part against Lazio: Pioli
3 years, 3 months ago

Ibrahimovic will play a part against Lazio: Pioli

Hindustan Times  

Zlatan Ibrahimovic will make his first AC Milan appearance for four months against Lazio in Serie A on Sunday, coach Stefano Pioli said. Tomorrow Zlatan can a part to get into better shape and be ready for the next matches.” Pioli said the clash with Roman club comes too soon for Olivier Giroud, who recovered from COVID-19 on Friday, but …

Serie A: Stefano Pioli calls for focus as AC Milan closes in on Champions League return
3 years, 7 months ago

Serie A: Stefano Pioli calls for focus as AC Milan closes in on Champions League return

The Hindu  

Stefano Pioli says mentality will be key for his AC Milan players when they try to clinch Champions League qualification for the first time in eight years by beating Cagliari in Serie A on Sunday. The Milanese club last graced European football’s top club competition in 2013/14, but is now one victory away from booking a place in the group …

Zlatan Ibrahimovic to miss two games of AC Milan, says Stefano Pioli
3 years, 7 months ago

Zlatan Ibrahimovic to miss two games of AC Milan, says Stefano Pioli

The Hindu  

AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic will miss at least two of his team's three remaining Serie A matches this season through injury, Stefano Pioli said on Tuesday. The 39-year-old, who has scored 15 league goals in 19 appearances this season, was hurt during Sunday’s 3-0 win at Juventus and will miss Wednesday’s trip to Torino and the home match against …

Juventus match most important of my managerial career, says Stefano Pioli
3 years, 8 months ago

Juventus match most important of my managerial career, says Stefano Pioli

The Hindu  

AC Milan coach Stefano Pioli said his side's game against Juventus on Sunday is the most important of his managerial career. "Whoever wins has a great chance of going to the Champions League," Pioli told a news conference on Saturday. Leading goalscorer Zlatan Ibrahimovic has found the net just once in his last nine appearances for Milan in all competitions, …

Serie A: Zlatan Ibrahimovic a doubt for Sassuolo clash due to injury, says AC Milan coach Stefano Pioli
3 years, 8 months ago

Serie A: Zlatan Ibrahimovic a doubt for Sassuolo clash due to injury, says AC Milan coach Stefano Pioli

Firstpost  

Milan: Zlatan Ibrahimovic is a doubt for AC Milan’s midweek Serie A home game against Sassuolo, coach Stefano Pioli said on Tuesday. Ibrahimovic was suspended last weekend as Milan won at the San Siro for the first time in over two months against Genoa. Veteran Croatian forward Mario Mandzukic returned after a long injury layoff against Genoa. He will help …

Europa League: AC Milan's Zlatan Ibrahimovic to feature against former club Manchester United, says Stefano Pioli
3 years, 9 months ago

Europa League: AC Milan's Zlatan Ibrahimovic to feature against former club Manchester United, says Stefano Pioli

Firstpost  

Pioli said that forward Ibrahimovic and midfielder Ismael Bennacer are both fit to play a role on Thursday as Milan target the quarter-finals with the tie 1-1 after the first leg in Old Trafford. Milan: Zlatan Ibrahimovic will return from injury for AC Milan’s Europa League last 16, second-leg clash against the Swede’s former club Manchester United in the San …

Pioli hopes Ibrahimovic will be fit to face Manchester United in Europa League
3 years, 10 months ago

Pioli hopes Ibrahimovic will be fit to face Manchester United in Europa League

The Hindu  

AC Milan coach Stefano Pioli is hopeful that Zlatan Ibrahimovic will be fit to face his former side Manchester United in Thursday's Europa League last-16 first leg at Old Trafford. Ibrahimovic has missed Milan's last two matches with a muscle injury and watched on from the stands as his side earned a 2-0 win at Hellas Verona in Serie A …

Serie A: AC Milan's goal is to attain Champions League spot, says Pioli
3 years, 10 months ago

Serie A: AC Milan's goal is to attain Champions League spot, says Pioli

The Hindu  

AC Milan coach Stefano Pioli said that Champions League qualification remains his side's goal this season, and that missing out on that target would be a huge disappointment. Milan led the way in the Serie A standings for much of the season, but recent dropped points have let rivals Inter Milan open up a six-point lead at the top of …

Serie A: We are Not Capable of Winning Dirty, We Deserved to Lose, Says AC Milan boss Stefano Pioli
3 years, 10 months ago

Serie A: We are Not Capable of Winning Dirty, We Deserved to Lose, Says AC Milan boss Stefano Pioli

News 18  

AC Milan coach Stefano Pioli said his side got what they deserved as they slipped to a surprise 2-0 defeat at Spezia in Serie A on Saturday, admitting his team are not capable of winning dirty. League leaders Milan did not have a shot on goal all match as they were outplayed by Spezia, the first time Pioli’s side failed …

Zlatan Ibrahimovic hailed a champion after surpassing the 500-goal mark in his club career
3 years, 11 months ago

Zlatan Ibrahimovic hailed a champion after surpassing the 500-goal mark in his club career

Daily Mail  

AC Milan boss Stefano Pioli has spoken of his desire for Zlatan Ibrahimovic to extend his stay at the club after making yet more history on Sunday. Ibrahimovic surpassed the 500-goal mark in his illustrious club career as Milan remained at the summit of the Serie A table thanks to a 4-0 victory over Crotone at San Siro. Zlatan Ibrahimovic …

Ibrahimovic apologised for Milan derby red card - Pioli - Football News - Sportstar
3 years, 11 months ago

Ibrahimovic apologised for Milan derby red card - Pioli - Football News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

AC Milan coach Stefano Pioli said Zlatan Ibrahimovic had apologised after he was sent off during his side’s 2-1 defeat to rival Inter Milan in a fiery derby on Tuesday. The pressure from Inter was strong.” 'Very sorry' Inter came from behind to win the match, with a penalty from Lukaku and a 97th-minute winner from Christian Eriksen sending Antonio …

Stefano Pioli demands Milan improvement against Inter in Cup - Football News - Sportstar
3 years, 11 months ago

Stefano Pioli demands Milan improvement against Inter in Cup - Football News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

AC Milan coach Stefano Pioli has demanded a reaction from his team against Inter Milan in the Coppa Italia after spending a sleepless night reviewing its weekend defeat by Atalanta. Milan suffered its heaviest defeat of the season when it was thrashed 3-0 by the Bergamo club at San Siro on Saturday, but remains two points clear of Inter at …

Stefano Pioli calls on Milan to raise the bar - Football News - Sportstar
3 years, 11 months ago

Stefano Pioli calls on Milan to raise the bar - Football News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Stefano Pioli called on his AC Milan players to raise their game after his side was crowned winter champion in Serie A despite suffering a crushing defeat to Atalanta on Saturday. We're aware of our strengths and weaknesses and we can still improve.” Milan is two points clear of Inter Milan at the summit, but the 3-0 humbling at home …

'Demanding' Zlatan Ibrahimovic Boosts Diogo Dalot at AC Milan
3 years, 11 months ago

'Demanding' Zlatan Ibrahimovic Boosts Diogo Dalot at AC Milan

News 18  

When Diogo Dalot signed for Manchester United, the excitement was mixed with regret at missing out on the chance to play with Zlatan Ibrahimovic. The veteran striker had departed for what appeared to be a career swan song at the Los Angeles Galaxy just before a teenage Dalot arrived at Old Trafford three years ago. ‘You’re not doing good enough …

Andrea Pirlo relishing special title tussle with AC Milan - Football News - Sportstar
4 years ago

Andrea Pirlo relishing special title tussle with AC Milan - Football News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Juventus coach Andrea Pirlo said on Tuesday he is relishing what will be a special clash with AC Milan, the side he made more than 400 appearances for as a player, as he looks to revitalise the champions’ hopes of making it 10 Serie A titles in a row. Juventus travels to league leader Milan on Wednesday, with Pirlo’s side …

Serie A: Ibrahimovic nears return as tiring AC Milan looks to cling on at the top
4 years ago

Serie A: Ibrahimovic nears return as tiring AC Milan looks to cling on at the top

The Hindu  

Fatigue has become a dominant theme of the season, with the late start creating a demanding schedule for teams with European commitments, but until recently, AC Milan had put on a good show of being unaffected by its own relentless run. The draws kept Milan's unbeaten run intact but allowed rival Inter Milan to cut the gap at the top …

Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Stefano Pioli have AC Milan dreaming of supremacy again
4 years ago

Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Stefano Pioli have AC Milan dreaming of supremacy again

Daily Mail  

Four teams in Europe's top five leagues can crown themselves unbeaten heading towards Christmas. Zlatan Ibrahimovic has lifted the standards and his charisma has rubbed off on team-mates Yes, he's made big contributions this season, match-winning contributions to beat Inter Milan and Napoli. Jens Petter Hauge has been one of the stars of the season of AC Milan's young guns …

Ibrahimovic helps Milan to first Serie A win against Napoli in more than ten years - Football News
4 years, 1 month ago

Ibrahimovic helps Milan to first Serie A win against Napoli in more than ten years - Football News

The Hindu  

Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored twice before picking up an injury as Serie A leader AC Milan beat 10-man Napoli 3-1 on Sunday to record its first league win in Naples for more than 10 years. Dries Mertens pulled one back for the home side to give them hope, but a clumsy challenge by Tiemoue Bakayoko earned the Napoli midfielder a second …

Zlatan Ibrahimovic 'in talks' over new one-year AC Milan contract
4 years, 2 months ago

Zlatan Ibrahimovic 'in talks' over new one-year AC Milan contract

Daily Mail  

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is already looking to extend his AC Milan contract for another year, which would stretch his playing career into his forties, according to reports. Zlatan Ibrahimovic is already looking to extend his AC Milan contract for another season Saturday night's win was Milan's first city derby victory in the league in over four years He initially rejoined the …

Pioli wants AC Milan to get off to a winning start
4 years, 3 months ago

Pioli wants AC Milan to get off to a winning start

The Hindu  

AC Milan has lost its opening Serie A match in each of the last two seasons and coach Stefano Pioli says the side needs to kick that habit when it hosts Bologna on Monday. Pioli said Milan, sixth last season, was targeting a top-four finish, which would get it back into the Champions League for the first time since 2013-14, …

Serie A: Stefano Pioli Tells AC Milan They Need A Winning Start This Time
4 years, 3 months ago

Serie A: Stefano Pioli Tells AC Milan They Need A Winning Start This Time

News 18  

AC Milan have lost their opening Serie A match in each of the last two seasons and coach Stefano Pioli says they need to kick that habit when they host Bologna on Monday. Pioli said Milan, sixth last season, were targeting a top four finish, which would get them back into the Champions League for the first time since 2013-14, …

Pioli puts Milan on the right track yet future uncertain
4 years, 6 months ago

Pioli puts Milan on the right track yet future uncertain

The Hindu  

Unbeaten since the restart of the season and with its players finally performing to their potential, AC Milan seem to be on the right track -- yet the coach who has sparked the revival still faces an uncertain future. “I don't know what the future holds for the squad and for me but we're working very well as we have …

Ibrahimovic set to return to Milan squad
4 years, 6 months ago

Ibrahimovic set to return to Milan squad

The Hindu  

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is set to return to the AC Milan squad following a calf muscle injury which has kept him out since the season resumed, coach Stefano Pioli said on Tuesday. Pioli said that Ibrahimovic, who returned for a second stint in January and injured himself in training in late May during the coronavirus stoppage, was likely to be included …

Ibrahimovic compared to Federer by Milan boss Pioli
4 years, 8 months ago

Ibrahimovic compared to Federer by Milan boss Pioli

The Hindu  

AC Milan head coach Stefano Pioli compared star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic to tennis legend Roger Federer. READ | A title winner with Milan, Inter Milan, Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United and Ajax, Ibrahimovic had scored four goals across all competitions in his second coming at San Siro following his arrival from LA Galaxy. Amid doubts over Ibrahimovic's future at Milan …

Stefano Pioli pleased AC Milan embracing his football ideas
4 years, 10 months ago

Stefano Pioli pleased AC Milan embracing his football ideas

The Hindu  

AC Milan head coach Stefano Pioli claimed his players have started to embrace his football philosophy but was coy on their hopes of securing a Champions League place. The Rossoneri moved up to eighth place in Serie A after a 1-0 win over Torino on Monday thanks to Croatia forward Ante Rebic's first-half strike. Pioli, 54, has regularly faced scrutiny …

Milan know how to suffer - Pioli pleased with Brescia win
4 years, 11 months ago

Milan know how to suffer - Pioli pleased with Brescia win

The Hindu  

Milan boss Stefano Pioli praised the character of his players for digging deep to keep its winning run going with a 1-0 victory at Brescia. "It was not a beautiful Milan performance," he told Sky Sport Italia. Milan has kept four clean sheets in five unbeaten matches in 2020 and Donnarumma is now eyeing fourth-place Roma, which is seven points …

Ibrahimovic has been a 'godsend' for Milan, says Pioli
4 years, 11 months ago

Ibrahimovic has been a 'godsend' for Milan, says Pioli

The Hindu  

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has proven to be a "godsend" for Milan, says Stefano Pioli. Ibrahimovic signed for Milan as a free agent after leaving Major League Soccer side LA Galaxy, returning to the club where he spent two seasons between 2010 and 2012 before leaving for Paris Saint-Germain. It did not take long for the 38-year-old to make an impact, with …

Zlatan Ibrahimovic scores on first start as AC Milan beats Cagliari
4 years, 11 months ago

Zlatan Ibrahimovic scores on first start as AC Milan beats Cagliari

The Hindu  

Zlatan Ibrahimovic inspired Milan to victory on his first start since returning to the club, netting in a 2-0 Serie A win at Cagliari. Milan almost broke through when Ibrahimovic's header was touched onto the upright by Olsen and it came close again from the resulting corner, which was flicked on by Alessio Romagnoli to a stretching Leao, who could …

Stefano Pioli bemoans lack of service for Zlatan Ibrahimovic
5 years ago

Stefano Pioli bemoans lack of service for Zlatan Ibrahimovic

The Hindu  

Stefano Pioli was pleased with Zlatan Ibrahimovic's performance but was frustrated AC Milan did not make better use of him in the 0-0 draw with Sampdoria. Ibrahimovic, who returned for a second spell at the club this week, made his first Serie A performance in 2974 days as a second-half substitute at San Siro. The 38-year-old saw a header saved …

Zlatan brings a winning mentality to Milan, says Ranieri
5 years ago

Zlatan brings a winning mentality to Milan, says Ranieri

The Hindu  

Zlatan Ibrahimovic will bring a winning mentality back to AC Milan, according to Sampdoria coach Claudio Ranieri. The 38-year-old spent 18 months with the Galaxy, scoring 53 Major League Soccer goals, and was linked to numerous clubs before settling on a return to San Siro, with Milan languishing in 11th place. Bologna was one of the other Serie A sides …

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