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23-05-2025
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Conceiçao's sad Milan farewell: banned and silent
Sergio Conceiçao won't hold a pre-match press conference today and is unlikely to talk to the media after Milan's home game against Monza, his last one in charge of the Rossoneri. La Gazzetta dello Sport describes Conceiçao's final Milan match as a 'sad farewell', given that the Portuguese coach will serve a one-game ban against Monza at San Siro tomorrow and won't talk to the media before or after the match. Advertisement In fact, Conceiçao has not scheduled a classic pre-match press conference on the eve of the game, and according to Gazzetta, he's unlikely to reply to questions from the media after the match on Saturday night. The pink paper claims that Conceiçao's assistant João Costa will likely attend post-match media activities tomorrow. ROME, ITALY – MAY 14: Sergio Conceicao, Head Coach of AC Milan, walks past the Coppa Italia trophy after the team's defeat in the Coppa Italia Final match between AC Milan and Bologna at Stadio Olimpico on May 14, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by) Conceiçao signed a contract until June 2026 this past December, but Milan have an option to terminate the agreement at the end of the current campaign. The Rossoneri will announce Igli Tare as their new sporting director next week, and the former Lazio executive will get a new coach for 2025-25. Advertisement Conceiçao replaced his compatriot Paulo Fonseca in December 2024. Although he won the Supercoppa Italiana in January, Conceiçao also faced elimination in the Champions League knockout playoff against Feyenoord, lost the Coppa Italia Final against Bologna and failed to qualify for European competitions. Conceiçao won 15 games from 30 at Milan, drawing five times and losing ten times.
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01-05-2025
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Tuttosport: The ‘great dream' and the 10% chance – head coach role remains a puzzle for Milan
There are two issues that AC Milan's leadership must resolve in the coming weeks: the new sporting director and, subsequently, the head coach. As Tuttosport (via MilanNews) report this morning, these two things are obviously linked to each other because until there is a new director there will be no news regarding who will be in the dugout in 2025-26. However, there is no shortage of rumours, including regarding Sergio Conceicao. Advertisement If until recently the Portuguese's farewell at the end of this season seemed certain, now he has a chance of being retained. Those chances would be further boosted if he were to also win the Coppa Italia, which would be the second trophy of the season after the Supercoppa Italiana. It is a small percentage, 'around 10%' as per the newspaper, but certainly higher than the one close to zero a few days ago when his farewell at the end of this current campaign seemed to be an unavoidable fate. The most likely scenario remains a change in manager and there are several names circulating. Among the candidates to replace Conceiçao there is for example Massimiliano Allegri who is free from contract, as well as Maurizio Sarri. More Stories / Features Advertisement AC Milan vs. Bologna Coppa Italia final ticket info: Prices, sale phases and how to buy 28 April 2025, 20:00 From formation to fan support: The pillars the new Milan must be built around 17 April 2025, 19:00 Creativity, composure and ever-present influence: Why Reijnders is one of Europe's best midfielders 16 April 2025, 19:30 Then there are other coaches that the current directors like, but who are currently under contract with other clubs. One of these is certainly Vincenzo Italiano, who is doing great things at Bologna, as well as Cesc Fabregas who is also impressing at Como. In the background there are Roberto De Zerbi – current coach of Marseille – and above all Antonio Conte if he were to decide to leave Napoli at the end of the season. It is no mystery that the latter is the 'great dream' of the Milan fans.
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28-04-2025
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Report Conceiçao will resign if Milan win Coppa Italia
Milan coach Sergio Conceiçao will reportedly resign if he wins the Coppa Italia next month, while the Rossoneri will sack him if he doesn't lift the trophy. Milan and Conceiçao are destined to part ways at the end of the season. Advertisement is the latest Italian media claiming that the Rossoneri will have a different coach in the 2025-26 campaign. Report Conceiçao will resign if Milan win Coppa Italia NAPOLI, ITALY – MARCH 30: Sergio Conceiçao AC Milan head coach during the Serie A match between Napoli and AC Milan at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on March 30, 2025 in Napoli, Italy. (Photo by) The Italian media outlet, however, adds an interesting detail about the coach's departure, saying that he will be leaving the club if he leads the Rossoneri to a Coppa Italia victory in the Final against Bologna on May 14. Conceiçao signed a contract until 2026, replacing his compatriot Paulo Fonseca in December, but the Rossoneri can terminate the agreement at the end of the season. Even if Conceiçao won the Supercoppa in January, beating Juventus and Inter, and finished the season unbeaten against the Nerazzurri, Milan's Serie A results have not improved during his tenure, as the Rossoneri remain 9th in the table with just four games remaining. Advertisement According to the report, Milan have already decided to change their coach for next season. Massimiliano Allegri is among the candidates linked with the job and Conceiçao strangely mentioned the Italian tactician during his latest press conference after a 2-0 win over Venezia on Sunday.
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26-04-2025
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Today's Papers – Inter's trust, Retegui advances for Juventus
La Gazzetta dello Sport Confident Inter, the coach is untouchable Scudetto and Champions. Simone shakes everyone up and he'll get a renewal even without titles. Lecce don't want to play against Atalanta tomorrow Milan for a great Final Conceiçao's super plan to leave the Devil in Europe Corriere dello Sport Exclusive Rosella Sensi 'We are the anti-Inter.' Pope Francis, Moratti, the three trophies won against the Nerazzurri in Coppa Italia and Supercoppa. Tomorrow's clash between Inzaghi and Ranieri. Advertisement 'Roma has been the great love of my family.' 'Florentino, Totti and the no of my father: he would have never weakened the club by selling Francesco. Contrary from the previous owners, the Friedkins always respected us.' Tudor without Vlahovic and Koop Yildiz forced, anxious Juve No mistakes allowed against Monza: redemption needed for the Champions League: Kolo Muani and Conceiçao to start. Napoli, Conte beats them all Better than Sarri, Ancelotti and Spalletti after 33 rounds. He can already be qualified in Champions on Monday. Milan, the director is a Bologna knot in the world Tare or D'Amico, Cardinale hasn't chosen. Transfers and new coach on hold. Tuttosport Juve, Retegui avances Moves for the post-Vlahovic. From Osimhen to David and the young Delap. Advertisement The Atalanta striker becomes the main target. Challenge Krstovic-Lucca as a backup striker. Behind the scenes: the strikers' crisis after Ronaldo. A team with a headache 10 goals scored from headers, only three scored. Milan and the Orso: 'Milan, I beat you and then buy you.' Samp fall in front of Mancini: Serie B nightmare. Padova celebrate: Serie B return after six years.
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10-04-2025
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Conceiçao: Milan must be ‘focused from kick-off', can't play with two strikers plus Leao
Conceiçao: Milan must be 'focused from kick-off', can't play with two strikers plus Leao Conceiçao: Milan must be 'focused from kick-off', can't play with two strikers plus Leao Milan coach Sergio Conceiçao knows his side can't always 'rely on a comeback' to win games, and has urged his players to show the right attitude from the very first minute against Udinese on Friday. The Rossoneri failed to win their last two Serie A outings against Napoli and Fiorentina, falling two goals behind in both matches before mounting strong reactions—enough only to earn a single point against the Viola. Advertisement However, the Portuguese manager emphasised that the team has been working hard to maintain consistency over the full 90 minutes, and expressed hope that their trip to the BluEnergy Stadium could already reflect that progress. epa11966596 AC Milan's head coach Sergio Conceicao reacts during the Italian Serie A soccer match between AC Milan and Como at the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium in Milan, Italy, 15 March 2025. EPA-EFE/DANIEL DAL ZENNARO Conceiçao: Milan can't always rely on a comeback, I don't start players to sub them off 'We need to bring that second-half attitude right from the start, because matches are won by playing from the first minute to the last,' Conceicao told reporters at a pre-match press conference, as quoted by TMW. 'It's crucial to stay focused from kick-off. We've talked about it a lot among ourselves — it's not a new issue this season. Advertisement 'Yes, we've shown great reactions, but you can't always rely on a comeback to win games. 'We had a good week of training, I'm pleased with the attitude and the answers I got. Hopefully, tomorrow's performance will reflect the work we've put in.' MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 05: Luka Jovic of AC Milan celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Fiorentina at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on April 05, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by) Early substitutions have occurred frequently under Conceiçao, with Yunus Musah being the latest to leave the pitch during the first half, mainly due to a mistake that led to Fiorentina's opener. However, the coach insisted that he makes changes to 'help the team'. 'It might look contradictory, but I don't start players just to sub them off at halftime,' Conceiçao continued. Advertisement 'I try to read how matches are going and make adjustments to help the team. I pick the initial plan based on the week's training and the sensations I get — then sometimes, especially when we're behind, that plan needs to change.' The former Porto boss went on to reiterate his desire to see a solid and compact performance against Udinese — a crucial match with important points on the line, as the Rossoneri currently sit ninth in the standings, a position that would see them miss out on all European competitions next season. 'Palladino said it [Milan-Fiorentina] was a beautiful game, But personally, I don't like matches where you can score five or six goals and risk conceding just as many,' Conceiçao argued. MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 05: David De Gea of Fiorentina looks dejected after failing to make a save as Tammy Abraham of AC Milan celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Fiorentina at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on April 05, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by) 'What I like is compactness and solidity. That second-half reaction came almost out of desperation after a poor first half. We're working on consistency — we need to be solid and focused across all 90 minutes. Advertisement 'We look at the standings to push ourselves to improve, but honestly, right now the only thing we need to focus on is tomorrow's match. Let's not get ahead of ourselves — there are three points up for grabs in Udine'. Can Luka Jovic's positive impact against Fiorentina persuade Conceiçao to start with two strikers? 'The 4-4-2 is one of the systems I like the most, I've played with it for many years,' he said. 'But we're not yet balanced and solid enough to play with two strikers, especially with Leao who attacks a lot, Theo who attacks a lot, and attacking full-backs. You can still be offensive even with just one striker.'
