12:13 PM ET Relegation-battling Genoa moved out of the Serie A drop zone thanks to a surprise 2-1 win over AC Milan at an empty San Siro on Sunday. The visitors raced into a two-goal lead before half-time after Goran Pandev and Francesco Cassata both turned in crosses from close range. – Stream live Serie
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Gab Marcotti shares his thoughts on the decision to postpone Juventus-Milan less than 24 hours before kickoff. AC Milan have confirmed the sacking of Chief Football Officer Zvonimir Boban after his public spat with the Serie A club’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Ivan Gazidis. The Croatian, who played for Milan between 1991 and 2001, has
The Coppa Italia semifinal second-leg matches between Juventus and AC Milan in Turin and Napoli-Inter Milan in Naples have been postponed indefinitely due to the coronavirus outbreak in Italy, Serie A have announced. The game between Juve and Milan had been scheduled to be played in a partially closed Allianz Stadium on Wednesday, with fans
Gab Marcotti says the match between Juve and Inter carries even more importance after Lazio’s win over Bologna. Gab Marcotti examines Maurizio Sarri’s standing at Juventus ahead of a clash with Inter Milan. Juventus manager Maurizio Sarri has said Cristiano Ronaldo is doubtful for Wednesday’s Coppa Italia semifinal return leg against AC Milan as he
Shaka Hislop says Zlatan’s team accomplishments should be considered when comparing him to Ronaldo. Craig Burley says Antonio Conte’s ability to get a reaction from players is the reason Inter is atop Serie A. Shaka Hislop doesn’t understand why Antonio Conte decided against starting Christian Eriksen vs. Lazio. AC Milan chief executive Ivan Gazidis has
MILAN, Italy — It will come as scant consolation to Milan, a quantum of solace to help them as they prepare for Thursday’s Coppa Italia semifinal against Juventus. (Stream in U.S.: 2:45 p.m. ET, ESPN+) “We were in great difficulty in the first half,” Inter coach Antonio Conte said in reflection following Sunday’s Derby della
Missed any of the action around Europe this weekend? Have no fear: Gab Marcotti is here to catch you up with all the talking points in the latest Monday Musings. Jump to: Milan derby a classic | Bayern vs. Leipzig lessons | Barca back to winning | What’s wrong with Juve? | Praise for Everton
5:00 PM ET Inter Milan went top of Serie A on Sunday after completing a remarkable second half comeback to overturn a two-goal deficit and beat AC Milan 4-2. Zlatan Ibrahimovic set up Ante Rebic‘s opener before scoring with a header, as Milan held a deserved 2-0 lead at the break. But a Marcelo Brozovic
11:09 AM ET AC Milan, missing forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic with a bout of flu, were held 1-1 at home by Verona as Daniel Maldini, the son of club legend Paolo Maldini, made his Rossoneri debut. Davide Faraoni volleyed in Mattia Zaccagni‘s cross at the far post to give Verona a 13th minute lead at San
After all the fun in England on Jan. 31 and the variety of winners and losers around the Premier League this winter, it’s time to rate the teams that met their needs around Europe and those who fell far short of expectations. WINNERS Borussia Dortmund Seven goals, 133 minutes… and just £17 million (€22.5m). Dortmund
Steve Nicol contends Oleksandr Zinchenko did more for Tottenham in Spurs’ 2-0 win than anyone else. Steve Nicol says Tottenham were by far the worse side before Zinchenko was sent off for Man City. Steve Nicol and Gab Marcotti analyse Juve’s win over Fiorentina behind Cristiano Ronaldo’s goals. Ale Moreno praises Barcelona for their strong
5:38 PM ET Hakan Calhanoglu scored twice and was instrumental as AC Milan came from behind to beat visitors Torino 4-2 after extra time and reach the semifinals of the Coppa Italia on Tuesday. Turkey midfielder Calhanoglu netted a stoppage-time equaliser before giving the Rossoneri a 3-2 lead in extra time as the home side
Ale Moreno says there’s a lot of work to be done before the United States can be called a soccer powerhouse. Gregg Berhalter explains his approach to recruiting dual nationals as Uly Llanez trains with the USMNT. Alejandro Bedoya opens up to ESPN about the state of the USMNT and whether there has been progress
Gab Marcotti explains how Hertha Berlin may win the battle for Krzysztof Piatek this January. Stewart Robson doesn’t see why Tottenham would sign Krzysztof Piatek as a temporary replacement for Harry Kane. Coppa Italia: Krzysztof Piatek (20′) AC Milan 1-0 SPAL. Watch Coppa Italia on ESPN+. Hertha Berlin have signed Krzysztof Piatek from AC Milan,
AC Milan pay their respects to Kobe Bryant, who was an avid fan of the Rossoneri, in a pre-match ceremony. AC Milan players and fans paid tribute to NBA basketball legend Kobe Bryant ahead of their Coppa Italia match against Torino on Tuesday at the San Siro. The team had black armbands and fans in