Regarded as one of the greatest sweepers in soccer history, a funeral service for the former AC Milan captain was held at Milan’s Sant’Ambrogio Basilica.
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Legendary Italian defender Franco Baresi dies
The captain of AC Milan in the 1980s and 1990s when it won three European Cups and six Italian league titles was 66. Baresi is regarded as one of the greatest sweepers in history.
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Mancini wants Italy back to trophy-winning ways
Newly appointed Italy coach Roberto Mancini is dreaming of bagging a major trophy. The 61-year-old Mancini, who led Italy to the Euro 2020 title, arrives after the Azzurri missed out on the World Cup for the third straight tournament.
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Andrea Pirlo bitter over debate that cost him Italy coaching job
While Pirlo had a stellar playing career — including being a key member of the 2006 World Cup-winning side — his coaching CV is short on success.
A contract with a Russian betting firm had only added fuel to misgivings, with several Italian politicians saying over the weekend that his appointment would be inappropriate.
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Varane concussions motivate Como to ban heading in academy teams
Como is banning heading until the under-11 team after consultation from board member the former France star Raphael Varane. He retired in 2024 after a glittering career with Les Bleus, Real Madrid and Manchester United but suffered head injuries during his time as a player
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Amorim hails ‘ambitious’ AC Milan, promises to learn Italian
Former Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim embraced the challenge ahead of him on taking on the AC Milan hot-seat when he held his first press conference on Wednesday. Amorim spoke of his mistakes at United, and his delight with the atmosphere and ambition at seven-time European champions Milan. “It already feels like home,” said the […]
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World Cup A to Z: The fabulous history of soccer names, places and moments
Here’s a colorful way to catch up on the history of the previous 22 men’s World Cups as we brace for this summer’s thrills and drama.
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AC Milan sack coach Allegri after ‘unequivocal’ Champions League failure
AC Milan announced on Monday they had sacked coach Massimiliano Allegri and a host of senior club management after missing out on next season’s Champions League. The 19-time Serie A winners lost 2-1 at home to Cagliari on Sunday in the final game of the league game season denying them a return to European football’s […]
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Como, Roma reach Champions League, Milan, Juve miss out
Como qualified for the Champions League for the first time in their history on Sunday, the lakeside club being joined by Roma in the top four as giants AC Milan and Juve missed out on an eventful final day marred by fan violence. Como’s 4-1 win at Cremonese, who drop down to Serie B, and […]
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Turin derby starts hour late after trouble leaves fan in hospital
Juventus’s local derby at Torino on Sunday kicked off over an hour late for “public safety” after one of the Serie A giants’ fans was admitted to hospital following pre-match clashes with rival supporters. Luciano Spalletti’s side are one of four teams vying for the two remaining Champions League places, but the players were still […]