AC Milan rescued a 2-2 derby draw against Inter with the last kick of the match as they dealt a blow to their city rivals European hopes.
First-half goals from Antonio Candreva and Mauro Icardi had looked set to give Stefano Pioli s men a much-needed win in their Europa League chase but Alessio Romagnoli and Cristian Zapata salvaged a draw with goals in the 83rd and 97th minutes.
Pressure has been mounting on Pioli, while the mood in the Milan camp has been one of positivity following six victories in their last nine and the long-awaited completion of the €740million takeover by Chinese investors this week.
Milan started brightly at a packed San Siro, with tifos and smoke grenades covering the stands, but Candreva followed up his goal in the 2-2 derby draw in …
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The second coming of Italian football has been fascinating to see over the course of the last few years and now, we re in a position whereby four or five clubs can claim to be on or around the same level as former kings Juventus. It s a healthy position for Serie A to be in, especially in the wake of Euro 2020, and it s showing no signs of slowing down.
This weekend, we ll see another collection of fascinating fixtures with one of them being Roma vs AC Milan in a top four battle.
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Romelu Lukaku took a giant step towards joining Inter after his agent confirmed the Manchester United striker is en route to Milan.
Lukaku s future has been one of the biggest sagas this off-season amid interest from Inter and Serie A champions Juventus.
Initially linked to Inter, Lukaku reportedly agreed a deal with Juventus until Paulo Dybala s reluctance to move in the opposite direction scuppered a transfer to Turin.
However, Inter head coach Antonio Conte – who missed out on signing Lukaku to United in 2017 during his time as Chelsea boss – is now finally set to get his man for a reported €75.9million (£70m) plus add-ons.
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Manchester United want to sign Ruben Neves from Premier League rivals Wolverhampton Wanderers in the January transfer window, according to . It has been reported by the British tabloid that United are determined to bring the 24-year-old Portugal international midfielder to Old Trafford this month.
The agent of Neves, Jorge Mendes, has been in touch with United over a potential move for the midfielder since the summer of 2021. The Red Devils could make a bid of £35 million for Neves, but Premier League rivals Wolves are looking for more than £40 million to sell the 24-year-old this month.
Neves has made 16 starts and two substitute appearances in the Premier League for Wolves so far this season, scoring one goal and providing one assist in the process. The Wolves no. 8…
Vincent Aboubakar scored two penalties as Cameroon came from behind to beat Burkina Faso 2-1 in the opening match of the delayed 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.
After twice being moved due to climate issues and COVID-19, the tournament finally got under way at Olembe Stadum in Yaounde on Sunday.
Burkina Faso took the lead in the first game in Group A, which also includes Ethiopia and Cape Verde, thanks to Gustavo Sangare s back-post volley after 24 minutes.
Bertrand Traore had a header cleared off the line in the build-up to that opening goal, but he gave away a penalty for a trip on Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa at the other end.
Aboubakar converted following a long VAR review and the Cameroon captain was on target again from the spot eight minutes later af…
Watford boss Gianfranco Zola has insisted he is committed to the club, despite being linked with the vacant managerial role at Sunderland.
The Premier League outfit parted company with Paolo Di Canio on Sunday, after a poor start to the season left them stranded rock-bottom of the English top-flight with one point from five games.
But, while Zola is reportedly one of the names under consideration for the Stadium of Light post, the 47-year-old says he is keen to finish his work at Watford.
Of course I am flattered that I have been considered but I am really happy over here and like what I am doing, he told Sky Sports News.
I think my growth as a manager has been massive and so I want to fulfil this task.
Zola started his managerial career at West Ham in 200…
Carlo Ancelotti was unbothered by Real Madrid s failed attempt to defend a three-goal lead against Villarreal, instead focusing on avoiding injuries and keeping their rhythm.
A double from Arda Guler, as well as goals from Joselu and Lucas Vazquez, had Madrid in control at 4-1 up away to Villarreal on Sunday.
Yet Alexander Sorloth, who pulled a goal back earlier on, managed three goals in eight minutes to salvage a 4-4 draw for the hosts against the LaLiga champions.
Despite faltering to a late comeback, Ancelotti was more than pleased with his side s efforts, ahead of the upcoming Champions League final with Borussia Dortmund on June 1 at Wembley Stadium.
The target was not the points because we don t need them, the target was to play a good game with r…
Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos claims Tottenham winger Gareth Bale is not very expensive to sign.
The Spanish giants have made no secret of their desire to sign Bale and some media reports claim Real are rumoured to be preparing a bid in the region of £100 million for the Welshman.
That figure would break the world record for a transfer fee – which Real currently hold after splashing out £80 million on Cristiano Ronaldo in 2009 – but Ramos believes the move would be worth it.
The 27-year-old is aware of the need for the club to sign young Spanish players, but says they can make an exception for a player of Bale s obvious talent.
The price of players is determined by the market. He s not very expensive from my point of view, Ramos told Real Madrid s offic…
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer begins his tenure as Cardiff City manager with a difficult trip to Newcastle United in the FA Cup third round.
The Norwegian was confirmed on Thursday as the successor to Malky Mackay, who departed Cardiff last month following a long-running dispute with club owner Vincent Tan.
Solskjaer who enjoyed an 11-year stint at Manchester United during his playing career has forged a strong reputation in Norway, steering Molde to two Tippeligaen titles.
One of his first tasks will be to stop Cardiff shipping goals late in games, with the Welsh outfit having dropped points in each of their last two league matches through conceding in the closing stages.
The Premier League s bottom club, Sunderland, scored twice in the last 10 minutes on December 28 to …
Inter have no plans to replace Roberto Mancini with Diego Simeone, despite the Atletico Madrid coach s desire to return to San Siro.
Simeone recently outlined his desire to return to the Nerazzurri as coach, having enjoyed a successful two-year spell at San Siro as a player.
The Argentine has transformed Atletico into title challengers in Spain and Europe since returning to the Vicente Calderon.
Nevertheless, Inter vice-president Zanetti has insisted Inter are still fully behind Mancini.
I know that Simeone would like to coach Inter at some point, Zanetti told RMC.
But we already have Mancini, who is a great coach.
Simeone won the UEFA Cup with Inter in 1997-98, but eventually left the Nerazzurri for Lazio in 1999.
He has been i…