Serie A: Zlatan Ibrahimovic makes AC Milan return in goalless draw against Sampdoria; Romelu Lukaku, Cristiano Ronaldo on target
5 years ago

Serie A: Zlatan Ibrahimovic makes AC Milan return in goalless draw against Sampdoria; Romelu Lukaku, Cristiano Ronaldo on target

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The 38-year-old Ibrahimović, who helped Milan to their last Serie A title in 2011, has rejoined the club until the end of the season with an option for another year Zlatan Ibrahimović’s comeback appearance added much-needed urgency but little else for AC Milan as they were held by Sampdoria to 0-0 in Serie A on Monday. The 38-year-old Ibrahimović, who helped Milan to their last Serie A title in 2011, has rejoined the club until the end of the season with an option for another year. At the end we could have looked for him more, his physical prowess gives us an extra solution.” Around 60,000 fans flocked to San Siro for the return of Ibrahimović after nearly eight years, and there was a banner dedicated to him which read: “A new challenge to live together: welcome back Ibra.” However, another banner also recalled the embarrassment of AC Milan’s last match, their worst result in 21 years, as it simply read: “Atalanta-Milan 5-0.” Milan failed to score for the third successive match. Lukaku Brace Romelu Lukaku scored twice and Lautaro Martinez also was on target in Inter’s first win at Napoli’s San Paolo Stadium since 1997.

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Serie A: Napoli moves three points clear atop after win over Fiorentina
6 days, 6 hours ago

Serie A: Napoli moves three points clear atop after win over Fiorentina

The Hindu  

Napoli moved three points clear atop Serie A after winning at Fiorentina 3-0 on Saturday. David Neres, Romelu Lukaku and Scott McTominay scored for Antonio Conte’s side, which won its fourth straight following consecutive losses to Lazio a month ago in the Italian Cup and Serie A. Atalanta, which ended 2024 in first place level on points with Napoli, isn’t …

Serie A 2024-25: Fonseca confirms sacking after AC Milan plays out draw with Roma
1 week, 5 days ago

Serie A 2024-25: Fonseca confirms sacking after AC Milan plays out draw with Roma

The Hindu  

Paulo Fonseca confirmed that he has been fired by AC Milan after his side played out a 1-1 draw with Roma in the 2024-25 Serie A. I’m out,” Fonseca told reporters when he lowered his car window while leaving the San Siro after the match. … I did everything I could.” “AC Milan announces that Paulo Fonseca has been relieved …

Lautaro Martinez ends goal drought as Inter keep pressure on Serie A leaders
1 week, 6 days ago

Lautaro Martinez ends goal drought as Inter keep pressure on Serie A leaders

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Lautaro Martinez ended a near two-month goal drought …

Atalanta dominant again with 6-1 win over Cesena in Italian Cup, Roma routs Sampdoria
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Atalanta dominant again with 6-1 win over Cesena in Italian Cup, Roma routs Sampdoria

Associated Press  

MILAN — Serie A leader Atalanta continued its domination of domestic soccer this season with another hefty victory in the Italian Cup albeit against second-division Cesena. Fresh from a club record 10th straight league victory, Atalanta — which lost the cup final to Juventus last year — showed no signs of easing up, even against lower league opposition. Atalanta coach …

Serie A 2024-25 roundup: Atalanta stay on track for first Scudetto after win, Juventus struggles to beat Venezia
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Serie A 2024-25 roundup: Atalanta stay on track for first Scudetto after win, Juventus struggles to beat Venezia

The Hindu  

Atalanta’s bid for a first Serie A title continued on Saturday with a club-record 10th straight league win, 1-0 at Cagliari, as Dusan Vlahovic saved Juventus with a last-gasp penalty in a 2-2 draw with bottom club Venezia. Atalanta, which also struck the post through Ademola Lookman almost straight after Zaniolo’s winner, only came away with all three points thanks …

Serie A 2024-25: Reijnders brace at foggy San Siro helps Milan beat Empoli 3-0
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1 month, 1 week ago

Serie A 2024-25: Reijnders brace at foggy San Siro helps Milan beat Empoli 3-0

The Hindu  

Tijjani Reijnders scored twice and helped AC Milan get back to winning ways in Serie A by 3-0 against visiting Empoli on Saturday. The Netherlands midfielder netted either side of halftime at a foggy San Siro after Álvaro Morata opened the scoring. Milan doubled its tally on the stroke of halftime when a cross was flicked on by Christian Pulisic …

Reijnders shines through the fog at San Siro as Milan beats Empoli
1 month, 1 week ago

Reijnders shines through the fog at San Siro as Milan beats Empoli

Associated Press  

MILAN — Tijjani Reijnders scored twice and helped AC Milan get back to winning ways in Serie A by 3-0 against visiting Empoli on Saturday. Milan remained seventh, six points behind Atalanta, Inter Milan, Fiorentina and Lazio — who are all locked on 28 points — and seven below league leader Napoli. Milan doubled its tally on the stroke of …

UEFA Champions League 2024/25: Milan boss Fonseca unhappy with defending after 3-2 win over Slovan
1 month, 2 weeks ago

UEFA Champions League 2024/25: Milan boss Fonseca unhappy with defending after 3-2 win over Slovan

The Hindu  

AC Milan coach Paulo Fonseca said his side needed to improve its defending after it almost let its lead slip away in a 3-2 Champions League win over Slovan Bratislava on Tuesday. Milan secured a third consecutive Champions League win but had to hang on as the host pulled one goal back in the 88th minute and pushed for a …

Lukaku keeps Napoli top of Serie A with Roma winner
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Lukaku keeps Napoli top of Serie A with Roma winner

Deccan Chronicle  

Milan: Romelu Lukaku ensured Napoli maintained their one-point lead at the top of Serie A with the only goal in Sunday's 1-0 win over his old club Roma. Belgium striker Lukaku poked home his fifth Napoli goal from Giovanni Di Lorenzo's low cross seven minutes after half-time in Naples, handing veteran Claudio Ranieri a defeat on his return to management …

Serie A 2024-25: Romelu Lukaku keeps Napoli on top with 1-0 win over Roma
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Serie A 2024-25: Romelu Lukaku keeps Napoli on top with 1-0 win over Roma

The Hindu  

Napoli edged out AS Roma 1-0 at home on Sunday, with Romelu Lukaku’s second-half goal securing all three points and top spot in Serie A. It took 54 minutes for Napoli to break the deadlock, with Lukaku sliding in to meet Giovanni Di Lorenzo’s low cross from close range and score against the team he played for last season. Roma …

Lukaku scores against his former club and Napoli beats Roma 1-0 to reclaim Serie A lead
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Lukaku scores against his former club and Napoli beats Roma 1-0 to reclaim Serie A lead

Associated Press  

ROME — Romelu Lukaku scored against his former club and Napoli beat struggling Roma 1-0 on Sunday to reclaim the Serie A lead and spoil Claudio Ranieri’s debut with the Giallorossi. Lukaku redirected in a cross from Napoli captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo early in the second half at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. Lukaku played for Roma last season but …

Serie A 2024-25: Retegui fires for Atalanta against Parma to go top of standings ahead of Inter Milan
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Serie A 2024-25: Retegui fires for Atalanta against Parma to go top of standings ahead of Inter Milan

The Hindu  

Serie A’s leading scorer Mateo Retegui netted as Atalanta beat Parma 3-1 on Saturday to go top of Serie A on goal difference, overtaking Inter Milan despite the reigning champions’ rout of Verona. Retegui claimed his 12th league goal of the campaign after just four minutes for the visitor before Ederson and Ademola Lookman scored to send Atalanta above Inter, …

Serie A 2024-25: Milan held to 3-3 draw at Cagliari despite Leao double in thriller
2 months ago

Serie A 2024-25: Milan held to 3-3 draw at Cagliari despite Leao double in thriller

The Hindu  

AC Milan had to settle for a 3-3 draw at Cagliari after Rafael Leao’s first-half brace was matched by Gabriele Zappa’s double for the host after the break in a Serie A thriller on Saturday. The high-paced match saw numerous chances from both sides, with Milan registering 16 shots and Cagliari 13, as the two teams had clear opportunities to …

Weah scores for Juventus in Turin derby win and Leao nets 2 in AC Milan draw at Cagliari
2 months ago

Weah scores for Juventus in Turin derby win and Leao nets 2 in AC Milan draw at Cagliari

Associated Press  

ROME — Timothy Weah’s first-half goal for Juventus in a 2-0 derby win over Torino on Saturday marked the United States international’s third goal in four Serie A matches. Leao scores 2 in AC Milan draw Rafael Leao took advantage of his spot in AC Milan’s lineup after surprisingly being benched lately, scoring twice and helping to set up a …

Atalanta Stuns Napoli 3-0, Climbs to Second Spot
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2 months, 1 week ago

Atalanta Stuns Napoli 3-0, Climbs to Second Spot

Associated Press  

Atalanta stunned Serie A leader Napoli 3-0 with a double strike from Ademola Lookman in the first half. Despite the absence of the league's top goalscorer, Retegui scored twice to inflict Napoli's second defeat of the season. The match also saw a surprising change in formation with Gasperini opting for Lookman and De Ketelaere over Retegui.

Milan Triumphs Over Monza in a Thrilling Encounter
2 months, 1 week ago

Milan Triumphs Over Monza in a Thrilling Encounter

The Hindu  

AC Milan secured a 1-0 win at Monza thanks to a first-half header from Tijjani Reijnders. The match was a thrilling encounter, with both teams creating numerous chances but failing to find the back of the net. Milan remains seventh in the table, while Monza is 18th. Reijnders' header was a crucial moment in the match, and Milan ultimately secured …

Stunning Goal by Lukaku Sends Napoli 2-0 at AC Milan
2 months, 1 week ago

Stunning Goal by Lukaku Sends Napoli 2-0 at AC Milan

The Hindu  

Napoli secured a 2-0 victory over AC Milan on Tuesday, extending their lead at the top of Serie A to seven points. The hosts struck first through Romelu Lukaku's fourth goal of the season in the fifth minute, finding a second goal two minutes later through Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. Milan fought hard to equalise but were unable to find an equaliser …

Five Goals in the First Half! Inter and Juventus Share the spoils in a Thrilling Thriller
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Five Goals in the First Half! Inter and Juventus Share the spoils in a Thrilling Thriller

The Hindu  

Inter and Juventus share spoils in an exhilarating 4-4 draw in Serie A. The match witnessed a high-intensity first half with five goals scored in the opening 25 minutes, marking the first time in Serie A history that five goals were scored in the first half between the two teams. Inter took the lead through Zielinski's penalty conversion, but Juventus …

AC Milan remains winless under Fonseca; Lukaku scores on debut in Napoli win
4 months, 1 week ago

AC Milan remains winless under Fonseca; Lukaku scores on debut in Napoli win

Associated Press  

ROME — New AC Milan coach Paulo Fonseca was hoping for a reaction when he dropped three key players for a visit to Lazio in Serie A. Taty Castellanos and Boulaye Dia scored second-half goals for Lazio to overturn an early opener from Strahinja Pavlovic, and the benched Rafael Leao came on to equalize for Milan in a 2-2 draw. …

Romelu Lukaku ends underwhelming second spell at Chelsea by joining Napoli for reported $33M
4 months, 1 week ago

Romelu Lukaku ends underwhelming second spell at Chelsea by joining Napoli for reported $33M

Associated Press  

NAPLES, Italy — Romelu Lukaku ended his underwhelming second spell at Chelsea by completing a move to Napoli on Thursday, with coach Antonio Conte saying the Belgium striker could play immediately. Napoli did not give any details of the deal, but Italian media reported Lukaku signed a three-year contract and the Serie A club paid Chelsea 30 million euros plus …

Former Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic mocks Manchester City as he asks 'Do you have any viewers for this?' on pre-match livestream ahead of friendly against AC Milan
5 months, 1 week ago

Former Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic mocks Manchester City as he asks 'Do you have any viewers for this?' on pre-match livestream ahead of friendly against AC Milan

Daily Mail  

Zlatan Ibrahimovic brutally mocked Manchester City ahead of their friendly against AC Milan. Ibrahimovic, who played Manchester United between 2016 and 2018, appeared on City's livestream ahead of the game and asked 'Do you have any viewers for this?'. during Man City's live stream Ibrahimovic played for United between 2016 and 2018, scoring 29 goals for the club Zlatan on …

Juventus win 15th Italian Cup, extend Atalanta's trophy drought
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Juventus win 15th Italian Cup, extend Atalanta's trophy drought

Firstpost  

The win ended a three-year trophy drought for Juventus, Italy’s most successful and widely-supported club Dusan Vlahovic shot Juventus to the Italian Cup with the only goal in Wednesday’s final against Atalanta who were denied a first trophy in six decades. Wednesday’s win ended a three-year trophy drought for Juventus, Italy’s most successful and widely-supported club who have been overshadowed …

Inter celebrates Serie A title with an open-air bus parade; Abraham secures Roma a draw at Napoli
8 months, 1 week ago

Inter celebrates Serie A title with an open-air bus parade; Abraham secures Roma a draw at Napoli

The Hindu  

Thousands of fans lined the streets on Sunday as Inter Milan was paraded in an open-air bus from the San Siro stadium to the city cathedral to celebrate the Nerazzurri’s 20th Italian league title. The celebration followed a 2-0 home win over Torino on Sunday, which came six days after Inter sealed the title in memorable fashion with a derby …

Miserable runs continue for Juventus and injury-hit Milan in 0-0 draw in Serie A
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Miserable runs continue for Juventus and injury-hit Milan in 0-0 draw in Serie A

Associated Press  

MILAN — AC Milan and Juventus prolonged mediocre runs as they played out a 0-0 draw in Serie A on Saturday. Lazio moved into sixth and within three points of fifth-placed Roma — which plays Napoli on Sunday — with a 1-0 win over relegation-threatened Hellas Verona. Behind the decimated defense, stand-in Marco Sportiello was definitely the busier of the …

Pulisic achieves personal best scoring season as he puts AC Milan on path to win
9 months ago

Pulisic achieves personal best scoring season as he puts AC Milan on path to win

Associated Press  

MILAN — United States standout Christian Pulisic reached double figures in goals for the first time in a league season after his sublime strike began AC Milan’s 3-0 win over 10-man Lecce in Serie A on Saturday. Milan could even afford to ring the changes in the second half with Thursday’s Europa League quarterfinal against Roma in mind. Hernandez also …

Pulisic shoots Milan second as Juve stalls again
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Pulisic shoots Milan second as Juve stalls again

China Daily  

AC Milan's Olivier Giroud heads the ball under pressure from Empoli's Sebastian Walukiewicz during a Serie A match at the San Siro on Sunday. AP MILAN — Christian Pulisic fired AC Milan up to second in Serie A with the only goal in Sunday's 1-0 win over lowly Empoli while Juve was held to an entertaining 2-2 home draw by …

Serie A leader Inter beats Bologna to go 18 points clear. Sassuolo, Cagliari win relegation fights
10 months ago

Serie A leader Inter beats Bologna to go 18 points clear. Sassuolo, Cagliari win relegation fights

Associated Press  

MILAN — Inter Milan continued its impressive run in 2024 with a 1-0 win at Bologna to move 18 points clear at the top of Serie A on Saturday but lost Marko Arnautović to another serious-looking injury. Star Inter forward Lautaro Martínez was given a rare rest ahead of the second leg of the Champions League round of 16 on …

Napoli rediscovers the form that took it to the Serie A title. The southern club beat Juventus 2-1
10 months, 1 week ago

Napoli rediscovers the form that took it to the Serie A title. The southern club beat Juventus 2-1

Associated Press  

ROME — Ten months and three coaches later, Napoli may have finally rediscovered the form that took it to the Serie A title. Thiago Motta’s team produced a 2-1 comeback win at Atalanta to strengthen its hold on fourth place and weaken the hopes of a direct rival for a spot in the top European club competition. “All we’re thinking …

Rampant Inter inexorably marches toward to title glory
10 months, 1 week ago

Rampant Inter inexorably marches toward to title glory

China Daily  

Lautaro Martinez celebrates scoring Inter Milan's second goal in a 4-0 Serie A victory over Atalanta on Wednesday. MILAN — Inter Milan continued its march toward the Serie A title with Wednesday's 4-0 thumping of Atalanta which extended its league lead to 12 points, while Victor Osimhen and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia netted five of Napoli's six goals at Sassuolo. A convincing …

Rugani scores late as Juventus ends winless run with 3-2 victory over Frosinone. Inter routs Lecce
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Rugani scores late as Juventus ends winless run with 3-2 victory over Frosinone. Inter routs Lecce

Associated Press  

MILAN — Daniele Rugani scored deep into stoppage time to help Juventus end its winless run with a 3-2 victory over lowly Frosinone — and avoid league leader Inter Milan extending its already considerable advantage on Sunday. The in-form Dušan Vlahović had already scored twice in the first half, thanks to two assists from United States international Weston McKennie, and …

Overcoming an injury to Thuram could be one of Inter’s last big challenges in Serie A title pursuit
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Overcoming an injury to Thuram could be one of Inter’s last big challenges in Serie A title pursuit

Associated Press  

ROME — Overcoming an injury to forward Marcus Thuram might be one of the last major challenges that Inter Milan faces in pursuit of a 20th Serie A title. Thuram injured a muscle in his right leg during Inter’s 1-0 victory over Atletico Madrid in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 on Tuesday. Another option to …

'Advantage, Inter': Marko Arnautovic's Clutch Goal Puts Inter In Command Of UCL Tie Against Atletico Madrid - WATCH
10 months, 2 weeks ago

'Advantage, Inter': Marko Arnautovic's Clutch Goal Puts Inter In Command Of UCL Tie Against Atletico Madrid - WATCH

ABP News  

UEFA Champions League 2023/24: Inter Milan hard-fought 1-0 win against Atletico Madrid came via a brilliant clutch goal from Austrian forward, Marko Arnautovic, in the 79th minute, as the goal ensures that the Nerazzurri stay in control of their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 tie against La Liga giants, Atletico Madrid. pic.twitter.com/yMPEeI12CX — EPL Bible February 21, 2024 The …

Arnautovic gives Inter slender Champions League advantage over Atletico
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Arnautovic gives Inter slender Champions League advantage over Atletico

New Indian Express  

MILAN, ITALY: Marko Arnautovic gave Inter Milan a single-goal advantage in their Champions League last-16 tie with Atletico Madrid after netting the only goal in Tuesday's hard-fought 1-0 win. Austria striker Arnautovic replaced Marcus Thuram at half-time and rammed home Inter's winner with 11 minutes left at the San Siro after Jan Oblak failed to hold Lautaro Martinez's shot. Arnautovic …

Juventus’ Serie A title hopes fading after draw. Napoli winless in 5 matches with Barca next
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Juventus’ Serie A title hopes fading after draw. Napoli winless in 5 matches with Barca next

Associated Press  

ROME — Juventus’ chances of catching Serie A leader Inter Milan have been fading match by match over the last month. The Turin club’s winless streak in the league extended to four matches on Saturday when it twice had to come back from a goal down to draw at relegation-threatened Hellas Verona 2-2. NAPOLI DRAW Defending champion Napoli needed a …

Serie A: Inter go Seven Points Clear at Table Top With Win at Roma
11 months ago

Serie A: Inter go Seven Points Clear at Table Top With Win at Roma

News 18  

Inter Milan continued their march to the Serie A title on Saturday after battling back to beat Roma 4-2 and extending their league lead to seven points. Marcus Thuram was key to Inter’s win at a soaking Stadio Olimpico in Rome as, with his team trailing at half-time, the France attacker made it two goals each shortly after the break …

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 …

Late Vlahovic goal earns Juventus narrow win at 10-man Salernitana
1 year ago

Late Vlahovic goal earns Juventus narrow win at 10-man Salernitana

The Hindu  

A stoppage-time header by Dusan Vlahovic helped Juventus come from behind to grab a 2-1 win at Salernitana in Serie A on Sunday after the hosts were reduced to 10 men early in the second half. The win allowed Juventus to keep pace with leader Inter Milan in the title race as it reached the halfway mark in the campaign …

Juventus overcomes early deficit to rout Salernitana 6-1 and reach Italian Cup quarterfinals
1 year ago

Juventus overcomes early deficit to rout Salernitana 6-1 and reach Italian Cup quarterfinals

Associated Press  

TURIN, Italy — Juventus overcame an early error and came back from a goal down to rout last-placed Serie A club Salernitana 6-1 on Thursday and reach the Italian Cup quarterfinals. The Bianconeri then struck back with scores from Fabio Miretti, Andrea Cambiaso, Daniele Rugani, Kenan Yildiz and Timothy Weah — plus an own goal from Salernitana defender Dylan Bronn. …

Jović continues scoring streak as AC Milan beats Cagliari 4-1 to reach Italian Cup quarterfinals
1 year ago

Jović continues scoring streak as AC Milan beats Cagliari 4-1 to reach Italian Cup quarterfinals

Associated Press  

MILAN — Luka Jović scored two goals to help AC Milan beat Cagliari 4-1 in the Italian Cup on Tuesday. Milan has won the Italian Cup five times but it last lifted the trophy in 2003 and hasn’t reached the final since 2018. The Rossoneri also had a lengthy injury list and rested a number of star players — starting …

Serie A: Adrien Rabiot pushes Juventus to within two points of leaders Inter Milan
1 year ago

Serie A: Adrien Rabiot pushes Juventus to within two points of leaders Inter Milan

Firstpost  

Juventus’ 1-0 win over AS Roma leaves them on 43 points, just two behind Inter Milan, who were held to a 1-1 draw by Genoa Adrien Rabiot scored to hand Juventus a 1-0 victory over Roma on Saturday that saw the Turin club move within two points of Serie A leaders Inter Milan. The victory leaves Juve on 43 points, …

Serie A: Juventus beats Roma to close on leader Inter; Pulisic helps Milan win
1 year ago

Serie A: Juventus beats Roma to close on leader Inter; Pulisic helps Milan win

The Hindu  

Juventus ended a troubled year on a positive note after beating Roma 1-0 to close in on Serie A leader Inter Milan on Saturday. Former Juventus striker Paulo Dybala recovered from injury to surprisingly start and his team almost took an early lead but Bryan Cristante’s shot came off the right post. SURPRISE LOSS ALSO | Voting lines now open …

AC Milan late goal rescues draw at bottom club Salernitana; Fiorentina, Lazio, Genoa win
1 year ago

AC Milan late goal rescues draw at bottom club Salernitana; Fiorentina, Lazio, Genoa win

The Hindu  

Fiorentina moved up to fourth in Serie A after winning at Monza 1-0, while Lazio climbed into the top half of the table with a comfortable 2-0 victory at struggling Empoli on Friday. AC Milan needed a late goal to salvage a point at bottom club Salernitana and Genoa came from behind to beat Sassuolo 2-1. Fikayo Tomori put Milan …

Those two again: Lautaro and Thuram score as Inter opens up a 4-point lead atop Serie A
1 year ago

Those two again: Lautaro and Thuram score as Inter opens up a 4-point lead atop Serie A

Associated Press  

ROME — What a luxury for Inter Milan midfielder Nicolò Barella. Lautaro and Thuram have taken over from Napoli’s Victor Osimhen and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia as Serie A’s most dangerous strike pairing — and they’re a big reason why Inter is starting to open up a gap at the top of the Italian league standings. “It’s an honor to be here.” …

Muriel’s last-gasp strike gives Atalanta 3-2 home win over Milan
1 year, 1 month ago

Muriel’s last-gasp strike gives Atalanta 3-2 home win over Milan

The Hindu  

Atalanta snatched a 3-2 victory at home to AC Milan thanks to a goal in added time from substitute Luis Muriel after a double from striker Ademola Lookman in Serie A on Saturday. Muriel struck in the 95th minute after Milan defender Davide Calabria was dismissed for a second booking two minutes earlier. Milan remains third on 29 points, seven …

Juventus back on top of Serie A after clinical win against wasteful Napoli
1 year, 1 month ago

Juventus back on top of Serie A after clinical win against wasteful Napoli

The Hindu  

Juventus delivered an efficient performance as it moved back to provisional top spot in Serie A on Friday, securing a 1-0 home win against a wasteful Napoli thanks to a header from Federico Gatti. Napoli had numerous opportunities but Khvicha Kvaratskhelia missed a huge chance, while Juventus goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny made several saves to thwart the visitor’s clear scoring chances. …

Serie A round-up: Juventus and Inter Milan share spoils in top-of-the-table clash; Dybala fires Roma to 5th
1 year, 1 month ago

Serie A round-up: Juventus and Inter Milan share spoils in top-of-the-table clash; Dybala fires Roma to 5th

Hindustan Times  

Lautaro Martinez ensured that Inter Milan kept hold of their two-point lead at the top of Serie A as he struck in Sunday's scrappy 1-1 draw at closest rivals Juventus. Inter Milan's Stefan de Vrij and Lautaro Martinez applaud fans after the match Argentina forward Martinez swept home Marcus Thuram's low cross in the 33rd minute following great play down …

Victor Osimhen Returns from Injury as Napoli Beat Atalanta 2-1 in Coach Walter Mazzarri's Debut
1 year, 1 month ago

Victor Osimhen Returns from Injury as Napoli Beat Atalanta 2-1 in Coach Walter Mazzarri's Debut

News 18  

Victor Osimhen is back and so might be Napoli under new coach Walter Mazzarri. Mazzarri, who also coached Napoli a decade ago, was hired to replace the fired Rudi Garcia after Napoli lost to Empoli before the international break — the Partenopei’s third home loss this campaign after dropping only two all of last season. Napoli moved up to third …

Inter Milan and Juventus in battle for top spot, Walter Mazzarri begins second Napoli reign
1 year, 1 month ago

Inter Milan and Juventus in battle for top spot, Walter Mazzarri begins second Napoli reign

Hindustan Times  

Inter Milan and Juventus face off on Sunday in a clash between Serie A's two title favourites and historic rivals, as Walter Mazzarri begins his second reign at troubled Napoli. With Milan and champions Napoli both faltering Juve are Inter's closest challengers and have the benefit, thanks to last season's accounting controversies, of having no European football clogging up their …

AC Milan again wastes a two-goal lead after 2-2 draw at Lecce. Juventus beats Cagliari to go top
1 year, 1 month ago

AC Milan again wastes a two-goal lead after 2-2 draw at Lecce. Juventus beats Cagliari to go top

Associated Press  

MILAN — AC Milan wasted a two-goal lead for the second time in three league matches and also lost key player Rafael Leão to injury in a drama-filled 2-2 draw at Lecce in Serie A on Saturday. Milan appeared to be heading for its first league win in more than a month following goals from Olivier Giroud and Tijjani Reijnders …

Serie A roundup: Martinez scores as Inter wins 2-1 at Atalanta; AC Milan loses to Udinese
1 year, 2 months ago

Serie A roundup: Martinez scores as Inter wins 2-1 at Atalanta; AC Milan loses to Udinese

The Hindu  

Inter Milan consolidated its position at the top of Serie A and Lautaro Martínez boosted his lead in the scoring charts as the Nerazzurri won 2-1 at Atalanta on Saturday. It was Martínez’s 12th league goal this season, double that of his nearest challengers — AC Milan forward Olivier Giroud and Napoli’s Victor Osimhen. Inter moved five points clear of …

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