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Ibrahimovic faces backlash for taking a Fox Sports punditry gig during AC Milan’s leadership vacuum, with critics calling his analysis awkward and insufficient. The Athletic suggested Fox should feature less Zlatan and less Lalas, highlighting his perceived lack of knowledge compared to peers, while Milan remain without a head coach, sporting director, or CEO ahead of the transfer window.
AC Milan are reportedly in talks with Mauricio Pochettino for the head coach role, offering incentives and a plan to heavily invest in youth and the squad, with Conte and other candidates also considered; Pochettino signaled via his representatives that talks are ongoing as his US duties wrap up.
Mauricio Pochettino has had initial talks with AC Milan about becoming their next manager after Massimiliano Allegri was sacked. The Argentina coach, currently preparing for the World Cup with the United States, could return to club football later this year as Milan eye a fresh start following a season that failed to qualify for the Champions League.
U.S. men's national team coach Mauricio Pochettino insisted his commitment to the U.S. through the World Cup remains intact amid reports he or his reps discussed AC Milan’s vacant coaching job. He said any conversations involved his representatives and did not indicate an imminent move, noting his contract runs through July after the World Cup. U.S. Soccer chief JT Batson likewise said Pochettino is fully focused on the tournament, emphasizing transparency throughout the process and the potential for a future extension if both sides agree.
RedBird Capital Partners announced an immediate overhaul of AC Milan's football operations after a disappointing season, parting ways with CEO Giorgio Furlani, Sporting Director Igli Tare, Head Coach Massimiliano Allegri and Technical Director Geoffrey Moncada, with new leadership appointments expected before the next season.
AC Milan’s hopes of closing in on a Champions League spot suffered a setback with a 2-0 loss to Sassuolo at the Mapei Stadium. Fikayo Tomori was sent off early in the first half, and a Jashari error helped spark the visitors’ opener, leaving Milan unable to recover as Allegri’ssystem came under heavy critique and Leao squandered a key early chance—the result leaves Milan’s top-four bid more precarious.
AC Milan edged Inter 1-0 in the Derby della Madonnina, sealing the season’s double as Estupinan finished off a clever setup by Fofana. The win highlighted Milan’s disciplined defense and midfield control, with solid contributions from Pavlovic, De Winter and Modric, while Inter failed to carve out meaningful chances.
AC Milan beat Cremonese 2-0 away, with Pavlovic opening the scoring and Fofana delivering a standout all-round display; Leao and Pulisic missed clear chances as Milan dominated (xG ~3.5) but still needed a late goal to seal it, prompting debate over Allegri’s attacking setup.
Crystal Palace's move for Jean-Philippe Mateta to AC Milan collapsed after medical issues, while Palace moved to sign Wolves forward Jorgen Strand Larsen for about £48m before the transfer deadline; Mateta had been eager to leave and other clubs had shown interest.
AC Milan is frustrated with the US National Team's handling of Christian Pulisic's injury during the international break, as he was risked to play and subsequently injured, leading to concerns over his management and a potential month-long absence from the team.
AC Milan's Christian Pulisic suffered a potentially serious ankle injury during a friendly, with recovery time unknown and concerns about a lengthy absence.
AC Milan is concerned about Christian Pulisic's fitness after he missed training due to an unspecified issue, which may affect his participation in upcoming friendlies and the match against Fiorentina, despite his strong start to the season.
Robert Lewandowski's potential move to AC Milan is uncertain, with over a 50% chance he might leave Barcelona on a free transfer due to contract and salary constraints, despite his strong performance and Milan's interest.
AC Milan's 4-1 preseason loss to Chelsea highlighted key issues, notably the urgent need for defensive reinforcements due to potential departures and injuries, while also showcasing promising attacking performances and raising concerns about midfield depth ahead of the season.
AC Milan suffered a 4-1 defeat to Chelsea in their final pre-season friendly, with Coubis and Tomori notably struggling, while other players showed mixed performances. The match highlighted defensive issues and individual errors, especially from Coubis who received a red card, impacting the team's overall display.