The performances of Rafael Leao since joining AC Milan have been quite disappointing thus proving Pioli’s decision to keep him on the bench is just. The bench against Juventus was a clear and precise signal; entering the pitch after 52 minutes, with AC Milan without a striker for over half an hour, it was even more so. Rafael Leao has to do more and he has to do better, because what has been seen this…
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With Ibrahimovic injured and suspended, coach Stefano Pioli has a tough decision to make in attack for Juventus vs Milan. On 12 June, Italian football resumes after some very difficult months for the entire country. The opening math will be the second leg of the Coppa Italia semi-final between Juventus and AC Milan. In the first match the Rossoneri offered a great performance unfortunately Cristiano Ronaldo equalized in the 91-st minute with a penalty kick….
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Sporting Lisbon are not pleased with the €16.5 million fine and will sue Rafael Leao again for an astronomical fee of €45.2 million. In March, the Court of Arbitration for Sport fined AC Milan striker Rafael Leao with a heavy fine of 16.5 million euros for terminating his contract with Sporting Lisbon unilaterally and joining French club Lille on a free transfer. However, the issue doesn’t end here. For Sporting Lisbon the game remains open….
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Only six AC Milan players are considered untouchables and no matter the tempting offers they will not be sold. AC Milan have only six untouchable players. Six players who, whatever happens, will not leave Milan for now. Not in this summer session. Among the various uncertainties of the moment, in fact, the Rossoneri can still count on some solid foundations regardless of tempting offers that may arrive. The six players in question are Alessio Romagnoli,…
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Rafael Leao is forced to pay Sporting Lisbon an astronomical fine of €16.5 million and AC Milan could be his only savior. As if the quarantine period and the championship stop were not enough, Rafael Leao recently had another rather strong blow. The AC Milan striker was fined by the Court of Arbitration for Sport to compensate Sporting Lisbon, his former team, with an astronomical figure of 16.5 million euros. The reason is Leao’s transfer to…
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic will certainly leave AC Milan at the end of the season but the Rossoneri already have his replacement. Now only confirmations arrive: the future of Zlatan Ibrahimovic will be far from the Rossoneri. The Swedish champion, whose contract expires on June, will most likely not stay at Milan. For various reasons. According to Sky Sport, it is all due to the club’s austerity choice. The Rossoneri are aiming to impose a wage cap…
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The Court of Appeal has upheld the decision of CAS forcing Rafael Leao to pay a huge fee of 16.5 million euros to Sporting Lisbon. Things have been going great for Rafael Leao this year but outside the pitch the situation is different. The Court of Appeal has upheld the verdict of the Court of Arbitration for Sport that hit Rafael Leao with an astronomical fee of 16.5 million euros to compensate Sporting Lisbon. But…
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After improving an entire squad, Stefano Pioli will have to try in some way to enhance even Rafael Leao and Lucas Paqueta, two players that have showed only glimpses of their talent. AC Milan are playing better than before but it may be too late to save the season. Champions League qualification is a mirage at this point but Europa League is well withing reach. New arrivals Ante Rebic and Ismael Bennacer have become key…
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Amid transfer rumors on Ibrahimovic’s potential arrival at AC Milan Rafael Leao posts a cryptic message on social media. After a bright start Rafael Leao has faded into anonymity. The Portuguese 20-year-old striker has lost his spot in Stefano Pioli’s starting eleven, a decision reportedly influenced by his weak commitment in training. However, last summer AC Milan invested €25 million to sign Leao from Lille making him the most expensive summer signing. On his Twitter profile…
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AC Milan striker Rafael Leao has decided to change his long-time representative Nelson Almeida and join powerful agent Jorge Mendes. Rafael Leao is undoubtedly the most positive aspect of this season’s start for AC Milan. Thanks to a spectacular goal against Fiorentina and many other good appearances he has earned the respect of the fans and the club. Paolo Maldini and Zvonimir Boban were convinced that they had signed a potential champion snatching him from…
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