Ivory Coast midfielder Franck Kessie said the opportunity of playing under the guidance of manager Xavi Hernandez was crucial in his decision to join Barcelona on a free transfer after leaving AC Milan. “When a great coach like him calls you, you see that all your efforts are worth it," Kessie told a news conference on Wednesday after signing a …
AC Milan midfielder Franck Kessie converted one penalty and missed another as the Serie A leaders brushed aside Fiorentina 2-0 on Sunday, making light of the absence of Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Alessio Romagnoli put Milan ahead in the 17th minute and Kessie added a second goal from a penalty 11 minutes later following a foul on Alexis Saelemaekers. Milan, missing their …
The home of Fiorentina winger Franck Ribery was burglarized while he was playing an away match in the Italian league. “How can I/we feel good here today after that?” Ribery said soccer is his passion, but it’s not above his family. He said he spoke to Ribery by phone and in a statement offered support “to Franck and his wonderful …
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