AC Milan — Italian Serie A club that sacked coach Massimiliano Allegri in 2026 after missing Champions League qualification.
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Italy icon Maldini gets key role with Italian FACitizen Digital
… Whether he wants to be the star of this team or not, we didn't see enough from him in this particular game and really the whole World Cup." Against Belgium, AC Milan winger Pulisic lost possession 11 times in the first half alone. …
When the hype met reality: Why the U.S. World Cup run ended against BelgiumThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeFormer Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim embraced the challenge ahead of him on taking on the AC Milan hot-seat when he held his first press conference on Wednesday. …
Amorim hails 'ambitious' AC Milan, promises to learn ItalianCitizen Digital
… Glasner had previously been linked to AC Milan, a role then filled by former Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim, and, more recently, the vacant Germany head coach role after Julian Nagelsmann stepped down following their World Cup exit. …
Forest appoint Glasner as new managerCitizen Digital
… Glasner had previously been linked to AC Milan, a role then filled by former Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim, and, more recently, the vacant Germany head coach role after Julian Nagelsmann stepped down following their World Cup exit. …
Forest appoint Glasner as new managerCitizen Digital
… sign Italy defender Palestra from Atalanta By AFP July 01, 2026 05:24 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Marco Palestra of Cagliari Calcio warms up prior to the Italian Serie A football match between AC Milan …
Chelsea sign Italy defender Palestra from AtalantaCitizen Digital
… The AC Milan striker immediately scored a hat-trick in a 6-1 demolition of Switzerland, but a 1-0 defeat to Morocco in the quarter-finals meant Ronaldo's time out of the side was short-lived and Santos was removed as coach. …
Ronaldo and Modric struggle to defy Father Time at World CupThe Standard
… After a slow start to the World Cup four years ago, Ronaldo was eventually dropped by Fernando Santos in favour of Goncalo Ramos.The AC Milan striker immediately scored a hat-trick in a 6-1 demolition of Switzerland, but a 1-0 defeat to Morocco in the quarter-finals meant Ronaldo …
Ronaldo and Modric struggle to defy Father Time at World CupCitizen Digital
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PSG in talks with Leipzig to buy Ivory Coast star DiomandeThe Standard
… After the match, Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic was asked about Modric's milestone international appearance, and whether the AC Milan midfielder was uncomfortable being the focus of adulation. …
Panama out of World Cup after defeat to CroatiaEx-Italian international Paolo Maldini has been appointed technical director of the national football federation (FIGC) to rebuild the Italian national team after it failed to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup. The 58-year-old will oversee the senior and youth national teams through the 2030 World Cup, working alongside former PSG sporting director Leonardo as his advisor.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ex-Italian international Paolo Maldini has been appointed technical director of the national football federation (FIGC) to rebuild the Italian national team after it failed to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup. The 58-year-old will oversee the senior and youth national teams through the 2030 World Cup, working alongside former PSG sporting director Leonardo as his advisor.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United States, co-hosts of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, were eliminated in the Round of 16 after a 4-1 defeat to Belgium. Despite widespread marketing hype and optimism, the analysis suggests the higher-ranked Belgian team was simply the better side on the day.
9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ruben Amorim, formerly of Manchester United, held his first press conference as AC Milan coach and expressed his enthusiasm for the role, saying the club "already feels like home" and pledging to learn Italian as a mark of respect for fans. He praised the club's ambition and the recruitment of striker Goncalo Ramos from Paris Saint-Germain.
9 July 2026 · The Standard →
Nottingham Forest hired former Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner as their new manager on Monday. Glasner left Palace after leading them to UEFA Conference League glory and winning the 2025 FA Cup final against Manchester City.
7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nottingham Forest hired former Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner on Monday. Glasner left Palace after leading them to UEFA Conference League glory and winning the 2025 FA Cup final against Manchester City.
7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chelsea have signed 21-year-old Italian defender Marco Palestra from Atalanta on a contract until 2033. British media reports the transfer is worth £43 million, with Palestra named Serie A Defender of the Year for the 2025/26 season.
1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric, both over 40, will meet for the first time as outfield players aged over 40 at a World Cup when Portugal face Croatia in the last-32 clash on Friday. Both players face questions about whether their veteran status benefits or burdens their teams' tournament hopes.
1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric will make history as the first two outfield players aged over 40 to face each other at a World Cup when Portugal take on Croatia in the last-32. Both players, once Real Madrid teammates, have shown their age despite their status as national heroes, though Ronaldo scored twice against Uzbekistan to become the first player to score at six World Cups.
1 July 2026 · The Standard →
PSG are in talks with RB Leipzig to buy Ivory Coast forward Yan Diomande, who has told the German club he wants to join Paris next season. The 19-year-old is contracted to Leipzig until 2030.
29 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Panama were knocked out of World Cup contention after Croatia defeated them 1-0, with Ante Budimir scoring in the 54th minute. Panama's coach Thomas Christiansen said his team was unable to convert chances, though he expressed pride in their performance against the higher-ranked side.
24 June 2026 · The Standard →
France's record goalscorer Olivier Giroud has extended his contract with Ligue 1 club Lille by one season. The 39-year-old former Arsenal, Chelsea and AC Milan striker scored decisive goals including four in the Europa League in his first season with the club.
9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Italy international Fabio Grosso, who resigned as Sassuolo coach, has signed a two-year contract with Serie A club Fiorentina. Grosso scored against Germany in the 2006 World Cup semi-finals and the decisive penalty in the final victory over France.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Belgium striker Divock Origi, who scored memorable goals for Liverpool including two in a 4-0 Champions League semi-final comeback against Barcelona and in the final win over Tottenham Hotspur, has announced his retirement from football at 31.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Fabio Grosso has resigned as coach of Serie A side Sassuolo after leading them back to the top flight last season, with Italian press reporting he is set to join Fiorentina as their next manager.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Italian Serie A runners-up Napoli confirmed that coach Antonio Conte will leave the club after two years, with former AC Milan manager Massimiliano Allegri tipped to take over. Conte guided Napoli to the Serie A title in the 2024/25 campaign.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Rasmus Hojlund has joined Napoli permanently from Manchester United following a successful loan spell, scoring 16 goals in 44 matches as Napoli finished second in Serie A. Napoli paid 44 million euros for the 23-year-old, who failed to settle in two seasons with United.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Davide Ancelotti, son of Carlo and currently Brazil's assistant coach, has been appointed head coach of French club Lille on a two-year contract, a week after Bruno Genesio's departure. The 36-year-old previously spent six months as head coach of Brazilian outfit Botafogo and will be taking his second spell in that role.
1 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jean-Philippe Mateta scored in the 51st minute as Crystal Palace defeated Rayo Vallecano 1-0 in the UEFA Conference League final in Leipzig, securing the club's first European trophy in their history. Coach Oliver Glasner departs after delivering a third trophy in two and a half years.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
AC Milan announced the sacking of coach Massimiliano Allegri and senior management after the club missed Champions League qualification following a 2-1 home loss to Cagliari in the final league game of the season.
25 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Juventus faces Sunday's derby against Torino in sixth place after a 2-0 home loss to Fiorentina, needing a win and help from other results to secure a top-four Champions League spot. Coach Luciano Spalletti's team, hired in October to achieve Champions League qualification, risks missing European football and its financial impact.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Roma defeated local rivals Lazio 2-0 in a derby match on Sunday, with defender Gianluca Mancini scoring two headers from corners. The victory moves Roma to fourth place and within reach of Champions League qualification, needing only a win against relegated Verona next weekend to secure a spot in Europe's elite competition.
17 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
David Beckham and his wife Victoria have reached an estimated combined wealth of £1.185 billion, according to the 2026 Sunday Times Rich List, making them Britain's wealthiest sportspeople after Bernie Ecclestone's family. Beckham's wealth comes largely from his co-ownership of Inter Miami and brand ambassador roles with companies including Adidas and Hugo Boss.
15 May 2026 · The Standard →
Bournemouth have dropped Spanish defender Alex Jimenez from their squad and launched an investigation into the alleged social media conduct of the right-back. The Premier League club confirmed he would not be part of the group for the trip to Fulham.
8 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Roma have improved their Champions League qualification prospects with 10 points from four recent matches, moving within one point of fourth-placed Juventus. With Milan only two points ahead in third, Roma's resurgence now threatens both clubs' hopes of finishing in Serie A's top four.
7 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Inter Milan secured their 21st Italian title and third Serie A championship in six seasons following a 2-0 win over Parma at San Siro on May 3, 2026, with goals from Marcus Thuram and Henrikh Mkhitaryan. The victory gave Inter a 12-point lead over reigning champions Napoli with three matches remaining.
4 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gor Mahia defeated Kakamega Homeboyz 1-0 through a 96th-minute own goal to extend their lead to nine points over second-placed AFC Leopards in the SportPesa Premier League title race. The record Kenyan champions sit top with 64 points and can be crowned champions when they face Kenya Police on Sunday if Leopards fail to win their next match.
4 May 2026 · The Standard →
Inter Milan could clinch their 21st league title this weekend against Parma, holding a 10-point lead over second-place Napoli with four matches remaining. A brewing refereeing scandal threatens the integrity of Italy's top flight.
30 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →