Italian football club that hired Ruben Amorim as manager for the 2026-27 season aiming for a top-four Serie A finish after missing Champions League qualification.
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… The second round of the Serie A season opens Friday with AC Milan, for now restored to their role as Italy's biggest spenders, hosting smartly-dressed yoyo club Venezia. …
In shadow of Premier League, Serie A flexes financial muscleCitizen Digital
… They sold Yan Diomande to Real Madrid for 120 million euros and lack experience in their squad, despite bringing back Christopher Nkunku on a season-long loan from AC Milan.
Ruthless Bayern target treble as rivals reboot on Bundesliga returnCitizen Digital
… French forward Christopher Nkunku is returning to RB Leipzig on loan from AC Milan, the club announced on August 25, 2026. …
France's Nkunku returns to RB Leipzig on loanCitizen Digital
Amorim starts Serie A life with Milan win, Juve edge Frosinone By AFP August 24, 2026 12:10 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter AC Milan’s Portuguese coach Ruben Amorim gestures from the touchline during the It …
Amorim starts Serie A life with Milan win, Juve edge FrosinoneCitizen Digital
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Reijnders leaves Man City for Saudi's Al QadsiahCitizen Digital
Man Utd beaten by former boss Amorim's AC Milan in friendly finale By AFP August 16, 2026 05:36 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter AC Milan's Nigerian midfielder Samuel Chukwueze (C) celebrates with his teamma …
Man Utd beaten by former boss Amorim's AC Milan in friendly finaleCitizen Digital
… Reijnders only arrived from AC Milan for £46.5 million last year, but started just half of City's Premier League matches. …
Maresca uncertain over Rodri's future at Man CityCitizen Digital
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Como sign England defender Chalobah from ChelseaCitizen Digital
… There were some good signs there." United have two more friendly fixtures, against bitter rivals Leeds in Dublin on August 12 and AC Milan in the Polish city of Wroclaw three days later, before launching their Premier League campaign away to newly-promoted Hull on August 22.
Mount injury overshadows Man Utd draw with Paris Saint-GermainCitizen Digital
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Dimarco stars in Inter Milan's 2-1 friendly win over JuventusSerie A has outspent La Liga and Bundesliga this summer, with clubs spending more than one billion euros in transfers ahead of the September 1 window closure, cementing the league's position as Europe's second-biggest spender after the Premier League.
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Serie A has outspent La Liga and Bundesliga this summer, with clubs spending more than one billion euros in transfers ahead of the September 1 window closure, cementing the league's position as Europe's second-biggest spender after the Premier League.
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Bayern Munich, fresh off winning the double and scoring 122 Bundesliga goals in 2025-26, aim for the treble in the new season while rivals have undergone a reboot to close the gap. Kane, Olise and Diaz led Bayern's record-breaking campaign, which saw them lose just one of 40 domestic matches.
27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
French forward Christopher Nkunku has joined RB Leipzig on loan from AC Milan for the season. Nkunku previously spent four years at Leipzig, scoring 70 goals before moving to Chelsea in 2023 and then to Milan last summer.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Portuguese coach Ruben Amorim began his Serie A tenure with AC Milan, securing a 2-1 victory at Torino on Sunday. Alphadjo Cisse and Adrien Rabiot scored for Milan as they opened their campaign after the club finished fifth last season.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Dutch midfielder Tijjani Reijnders completed a move from Manchester City to Saudi Pro League side Al Qadsiah on Wednesday in a deal reportedly worth 61 million euros. Reijnders, who represented the Netherlands at the recent World Cup, has signed a contract until 2031.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United's pre-season campaign ended with a 4-2 defeat by Ruben Amorim's AC Milan in Wroclaw, Poland. United led twice through goals from Harry Maguire and Patrick Dorgu but conceded three goals from close range before Loftus-Cheek added a fourth for Milan.
16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca said "anything can happen" as Barcelona, the La Liga champions, have made a bid to sign World Cup winner Rodri. City are understood to have rejected an opening bid of £38.5 million from Barcelona for the midfielder, who has one season remaining on his Etihad contract.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Como have signed England centre-back Trevoh Chalobah from Chelsea for a reported 30 million euros on a five-year deal. The 27-year-old joins the Serie A club, who qualified for the Champions League for the first time this season.
10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United drew 1-1 with European champions Paris Saint-Germain in a Gothenburg friendly on Saturday, but the result was overshadowed by a foot injury to England midfielder Mason Mount, who lasted less than 20 minutes before being replaced by Tyler Fletcher.
9 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Federico Dimarco opened the scoring in the 20th minute and Andy Diouf doubled Inter Milan's advantage in a friendly match against Juventus in Perth on Saturday, with Inter winning 2-1 in front of 50,325 fans.
8 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso praised Mykhailo Mudryk's "emotional" return from a doping ban, with the Ukrainian winger playing for the first time in nearly two years as a substitute in a 1-0 friendly defeat to Juventus in Hong Kong. Mudryk had not played since November 2024 and won an appeal to resume his football career on Friday.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said no decision has been made on Mykhailo Mudryk's future after the winger was cleared to resume his football career following a four-year doping ban suspension. Mudryk, who has not played since November 2024, could participate in pre-season as the club assesses his situation.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso praised Mykhailo Mudryk's emotional return from a two-year doping ban, as the Ukrainian winger appeared as a substitute in a 1-0 friendly defeat to Juventus in Hong Kong. Mudryk had not played since November 2024 and won an appeal to resume his career on Friday.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
New AC Milan coach Ruben Amorim has pledged to honour the legacy of club legend Franco Baresi, who died last week, as he seeks to revive the Italian club's fortunes. Amorim, who was sacked by Manchester United in January, faces Inter Milan in a derby match in Perth on Wednesday, with an immediate target of a top-four Serie A finish after the club missed Champions League qualification on the final day of last season.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
New AC Milan coach Ruben Amorim has pledged to uphold the legacy of club legend Franco Baresi and aims for a top-four Serie A finish. Amorim, returning to coaching after his January sacking by Manchester United, faces Inter Milan in a derby in Perth on Wednesday and has secured veteran midfielder Luka Modric on a one-year extension.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
Enzo Maresca said he was "very happy" after his first game managing Manchester City, despite losing 3-1 on penalties to Inter Milan following a 1-1 draw in a pre-season friendly in Hong Kong. Maresca, who took over from Pep Guardiola in June, highlighted positive aspects of the performance and areas for improvement.
2 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Franco Baresi, AC Milan captain during the 1980s and 1990s when the club won three European Cups and six Italian league titles, has died at age 66, the club announced on Friday.
31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Franco Baresi, who captained AC Milan in the 1980s and 1990s when they won three European Cups and six Italian league titles, has died at the age of 66, the club announced on July 31, 2026.
31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Franco Baresi, AC Milan captain in the 1980s and 1990s who won three European Cups and six Italian league titles, has died aged 66. A World Cup winner with Italy in 1982 and finalist in 1994, Baresi is regarded as one of the greatest sweepers in football history.
31 July 2026 · The Standard →
Former Italy playmaker Andrea Pirlo, who was favoured for the national coaching post, expressed bitterness on Monday over the debate that has led to him no longer being a candidate. Pirlo had become the favourite to revive the national side after Italy failed to qualify for the World Cup for the third successive time.
27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Italy playmaker Andrea Pirlo said on Monday he learned he is no longer a candidate for the national coaching job, expressing bitterness over the debate surrounding his candidacy. Pirlo had been favoured for the post after Italy failed to qualify for the World Cup for the third successive time, but questions about his limited coaching success and a contract with a Russian betting firm reportedly contributed to his withdrawal.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Italian Football Federation has reached an agreement with former Italy midfielder Andrea Pirlo to become the national team's coach on a four-year deal, according to Italian daily La Repubblica. The 47-year-old, currently in charge of Dubai United, is replacing Pep Guardiola, who rejected the approach.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Croatian midfielder Luka Modric has extended his contract with Serie A club AC Milan by one season, committing until June 30, 2027. The 40-year-old joined Milan in 2025 and scored two goals in 37 matches last season.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Italy's technical director Paolo Maldini said on Thursday that the Italian Football Federation approached Carlo Ancelotti about the national team coaching job before discussing the role with Pep Guardiola. Italy has been searching for a new coach since Gennaro Gattuso stepped down in April after the team failed to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup.
24 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 →