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National Post
2 hours ago
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- National Post
Luka Modric signs with AC Milan after 13 seasons at Real Madrid
At age 39, Luka Modric is going to try and help restore seven-time European champion AC Milan to glory after one of the most disappointing Rossoneri seasons in recent memory Article content The 2018 Ballon d'Or winner signed a one-year contract with Milan on Monday after saying goodbye to Real Madrid following 13 highly successful seasons in Spain. The deal includes an option for another season. Article content Article content Article content Modric grew up supporting Milan because his idol and fellow Croat, Zvonimir Boban, played for the club in the 1990s. Article content Modric announced in May that he was leaving Madrid after helping the Spanish powerhouse to 28 titles: Six European Cups, six Club World Cups, five European Super Cups, four Spanish leagues, two Copas del Rey and five Spanish Super Cups. Article content Milan finished eighth in Serie A last season and missed out on a spot in Europe. Article content The Italian club rehired Massimiliano Allegri as coach after the season, replacing the fired Sergio Conceicao. Article content Allegri won the Italian league for the first time with Milan in 2011, then guided Juventus to five straight titles from 2015-19. Article content Allegri reportedly called former Madrid and Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti to ask about Modric's form. Then new Milan sporting director Igli Tare traveled to Croatia's training camp last month to seal the deal with Modric.
The Independent
10 hours ago
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- The Independent
Liverpool preseason friendlies 2025: Full fixture schedule and results
Liverpool have returned to action in preseason with the club still digesting the news of Diogo Jota's death. The Portugal international died in a car accident in Spain early in July, with Arne Slot delaying his squad's return to training following the sad incident. Once preparations for the new season have begun, Slot's side will start to think about the defence of their Premier League title having achieved domestic success in their first season under the Dutchman. Their opening friendly against Preston was an emotional occasion as the club paid tribute to Jota. When did Liverpool's preseason begin? Liverpool's preseason began on 13 July against Preston North End. A preseason tour of Asia, encompassing fixtures in Hong Kong and Japan, is scheduled for later in July. Liverpool preseason fixtures All kick-off times BST 13 July: Preston 1-3 Liverpool - Deepdale Stadium 26 July: AC Milan - Kai Tak Sports Park, Hong Kong, kick-off 12.30pm 30 July: Yokohama FM - Nissan Stadium, Yokohama, kick-off 11.30am 4 August: Athletic Bilbao (two games) - Anfield, Liverpool, kick-off 5pm and 8pm
Washington Post
11 hours ago
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- Washington Post
Luka Modric lands in Italy to sign with AC Milan after 13 seasons at Real Madrid
MILAN — At age 39, Luka Modric is going to try and help restore seven-time European champion AC Milan to glory after one of the most disappointing Rossoneri seasons in recent memory The 2018 Ballon d'Or winner landed in Italy on Monday for a medical with Milan after saying goodbye to Real Madrid following 13 highly successful seasons in Spain. He was expected to a sign a one-year contract later, with an option for a second season.
Al Arabiya
11 hours ago
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- Al Arabiya
Luka Modric lands in Italy to sign with AC Milan after 13 seasons at Real Madrid
At age 39, Luka Modrić is going to try and help restore seven-time European champion AC Milan to glory after one of the most disappointing Rossoneri seasons in recent memory. The 2018 Ballon d'Or winner landed in Italy on Monday for a medical with Milan after saying goodbye to Real Madrid following 13 highly successful seasons in Spain. He was expected to sign a one-year contract later with an option for a second season. Modrić grew up supporting Milan because his idol and fellow Croat Zvonimir Boban played for the club in the 1990s. Modrić announced in May that he was leaving Madrid after helping the Spanish powerhouse to 28 titles: six European Cups, six Club World Cups, five European Super Cups, four Spanish leagues, two Copas del Rey, and five Spanish Super Cups. Milan finished eighth in Serie A last season and missed out on a spot in Europe. The Italian club rehired Massimiliano Allegri as coach after the season, replacing the fired Sergio Conceicao. Allegri won the Italian league for the first time with Milan in 2011, then guided Juventus to five straight titles from 2015 to 2019. Allegri reportedly called former Madrid and Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti to ask about Modrić's form. Then new Milan sporting director Igli Tare traveled to Croatia's training camp last month to seal the deal with Modrić. The deal was made before the Club World Cup, but Modrić couldn't join his new club until he finished playing for Madrid at the tournament in the United States. Madrid was beaten 4-0 by Paris Saint-Germain in the semifinals in Modrić's final match with the club.
Yahoo
11 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Luka Modric lands in Italy to sign with AC Milan after 13 seasons at Real Madrid
MILAN (AP) — At age 39, Luka Modric is going to try and help restore seven-time European champion AC Milan to glory after one of the most disappointing Rossoneri seasons in recent memory The 2018 Ballon d'Or winner landed in Italy on Monday for a medical with Milan after saying goodbye to Real Madrid following 13 highly successful seasons in Spain. He was expected to a sign a one-year contract later, with an option for a second season. Advertisement Modric grew up supporting Milan because his idol and fellow Croat, Zvonimir Boban, played for the club in the 1990s. Modric announced in May that he was leaving Madrid after helping the Spanish powerhouse to 28 titles: six European Cups, six Club World Cups, five European Super Cups, four Spanish leagues, two Copas del Rey and five Spanish Super Cups. Milan finished eighth in Serie A last season and missed out on a spot in Europe. The Italian club rehired Massimiliano Allegri as coach after the season, replacing the fired Sergio Conceicao. Allegri won the Italian league for the first time with Milan in 2011, then guided Juventus to five straight titles from 2015 to 2019. Advertisement Allegri reportedly called former Madrid and Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti to ask about Modric's form. Then new Milan sporting director Igli Tare traveled to Croatia's training camp last month to seal the deal with Modric. The deal was made before the Club World Cup but Modric couldn't join his new club until he finished playing for Madrid at the tournament in the United States. Madrid was beaten 4-0 by Paris Saint-Germain in the semifinals in Modric's final match with the club. ___ AP soccer: The Associated Press
