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Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Gallery: ‘Orsolini and Milan', ‘Conceicao's super plan' – Today's front pages in Italy
AC Milan's next game is scheduled for tomorrow, taking on Venezia away from home, but the main focus of today's newspapers was the Coppa Italia final. Thanks to the 4-1 win on aggregate against Inter, the Rossoneri will be up against Bologna in the Coppa Italia final on May 14th. It's expected to be a very exciting clash for both sides, with the Rossoblu chasing their first Coppa Italia title. Advertisement Understandably so, therefore, the main focus of today's newspapers wasn't exactly the game between Milan and Venezia tomorrow. All eyes are on the Coppa final and it makes sense from the Rossoneri's perspective, with the league more or less pointless now. Bologna star Riccardo Orsolini was one of the main figures on the front pages this morning, having been linked with a move to Milan. The front pages Gazzetta dello Sport 📈 'A red and black turnaround, it's a Milan for a great final.' 🌍 'Conceicao's super plan to leave the Rossoneri in Europe.' Corriere dello Sport 😕 'Milan, the sporting director role is a knot.' Advertisement 'Tare or D'Amico: Cardinale hasn't chosen; mercato and new coach pending.' Tuttosport 🔙 'The Bologna winger is back on the radar. The attempt is ready.' 👀 'Milan and Orsolini: 'First I will beat you, then I will buy you.' Two heated encounters between the league and Coppa Italia.' This slideshow requires JavaScript.
New York Times
29-04-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Champions League semi-final betting: Have Inter finally met their match in Barcelona?
For more stories like this click here to follow The Athletic's sports betting section and have them added to your feed. The Champions League semi-finals represent one of the most exciting parts of the footballing calendar. They typically offer frenetic, enthralling matchups between elite teams, with the two-legged element adding incredible drama – Barcelona vs Internazionale has all the ingredients to live up to that billing. Advertisement Let's look at this titanic tussle through a betting lens, exploring the market for the best value wagers along the way. A fortnight in football can feel like an awfully long time. Rewind 14 days, and Inter had just beaten Bayern Munich 4-3 on aggregate in the quarter-finals, defending their box bravely in stoppage time to seal an emotional victory. As the final whistle sounded, roars bellowed from the terraces and the pitch alike. They had a Coppa Italia semi-final against arch-rivals AC Milan to look forward to, while they were also top of Serie A. Life was good. Perhaps, in hindsight, that staunch stand against Bayern took too much out of the Nerazzurri, as since that night, fortunes have spiralled. From that point on, they've done nothing but lose. Bologna defeated them 1-0 thanks to a crushing 93rd-minute goal, Milan washed them away 3-0 in the cup, and Roma beat them 1-0 on Sunday. This run – and the exhausted, bewildered looks on the players' faces throughout it – has no doubt shaped Inter's odds to win away to Barcelona, which look pretty close to long shot territory. Just a fortnight ago, they'd have been considered a much better match for La Blaugrana, and rightly so. Barça are priced as pretty clear favourites and the form book suggests that's fair. It should be noted, though, that they'll be nursing their own fitness concerns, as they needed 120 minutes to beat Real Madrid 3-2 in a thrilling, heated Copa del Rey final on Saturday. Inter may be tired, but that hasn't stopped them from creating plenty of chances in games. Against Milan, in the Coppa, they fashioned and then missed three big chances, per Fotmob, while firing off double the amount of shots (16) than their opponents (eight). Then, against Roma, Denzel Dumfries and Nicolò Barella missed presentable chances in a game where the Nerazzurri totalled up 1.1 xG. Advertisement At some point, for a team packed with this much quality – particularly in the forward areas – those chances will start going in again. Their strong variety in buildup play means they will be able to work the ball through Barcelona's pressing attempts and service Lautaro Martínez with opportunities – and in a big game, the Argentine usually delivers. The same can be said for Barça, who will be missing Robert Lewandowski due to a hamstring injury, but showed against Madrid last weekend that that's no barrier to scoring goals. Ferran Torres is an able deputy, but the onus will fall on Raphinha and Lamine Yamal, who have netted 44 goals between them in all competitions this season. The pair will stretch and pull Inter's back line, running in behind often and forcing the outside centre-backs of Simone Inzaghi's back three to defend awkward, difficult scenarios. Judging by the soft goals they have conceded during this recent collapse in form – set pieces, poorly cleared balls and attacking runs off the centre-backs have all been problems – it's tough to see the visitors holding out. From a betting perspective, you can attack this in a number of ways. Barcelona to win and over 1.5 goals is priced at ⅘, which is a nice way of lengthening the odds of a home victory. Barça to win and both teams to score looks good value at 15/8, while the Betfair odds boost for Raphinha and Martínez to each land a shot on target at evens is very intriguing. Inter's 1-0 loss to Roma wasn't all doom and gloom. They welcomed right-wing-back Dumfries back from injury after six weeks out, just in time for this Wednesday's semi-final clash. The Dutchman is a hugely important player for Inzaghi, as his wing-back role isn't particularly normal: He surges into the box and crashes the back post constantly – in his head, he seems to think he's a striker – creating confusion, forcing loose balls and just generally wreaking havoc for the opponent. He's typically at the centre of a lot of what Inter do that's dangerous, and that's particularly pertinent to this fixture, given Barcelona's first-choice left-back, Alejandro Baldé, will miss the game due to a hamstring injury. In his place, Gerard Martín will try his best to contain Dumfries – but will no doubt struggle with the assignment. Advertisement The Inter man is 9/2 to score anytime or 7/2 to score or assist anytime. Given most of the big guns – Yamal, Raphinha, Martínez and Dani Olmo – are priced at around evens to score, Dumfries represents a nice outside value bet. Betting/Odds links in this article are provided by partners of The Athletic. Restrictions may apply. The Athletic maintains full editorial independence. Partners have no control over or input into the reporting or editing process and do not review stories before publication. (Photo of Lamine Yamal: Fran Santiago / Getty Images)
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Inter Milan Manager Delivers Cryptic Fitness Update On Three Stars Ahead Of Barcelona Clash: 'Nothing Is Certain'
Inter Milan Manager Delivers Cryptic Fitness Update On Three Stars Ahead Of Barcelona Clash: 'Nothing Is Certain' Simone Inzaghi refused to reveal the return date for injured stars Piotr Zielinski, Denzel Dumfries, and Marcus Thuram. During his latest interview via FCInterNews, the 49-year-old addressed the team's fitness situation ahead of a crucial week. Advertisement Indeed, the reigning Scudetto holders will take on Roma in a must-win Serie A clash at San Siro on Sunday. Furthermore, Inzaghi's charges will meet Barcelona in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final tie days after. Meanwhile, Inter waved goodbye to their treble dream after AC Milan eliminated the Nerazzurri from the Coppa Italia tonight. Luka Jovic's brace and a late strike from Tijjani Reijnders saw the nine-time Coppa winners exit the competition. 'We must handle the season finale with analysis and trust. We're sorry to have lost in front of our fans, but that's football,' Inzaghi said. Advertisement 'We shouldn't have gone into halftime trailing, but we needed to do better in both boxes. Credit to them, yet the 2-0 goal was a bit lucky. 'We were unlucky with the ball staying there after Barella's handball. 'However, we were disorganized in the second half. But the first 30 minutes were the best we've played in any derby this season. 'It's always tough to come back when you go behind. Congratulations to Milan, they were better than us.' Simone Inzaghi Offers Fitness Update on Zielinski, Thuram & Dumfries MILAN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 02: Denzel Dumfries of FC Internazionale gestures during the Serie A match between AC Milan and FC Internazionale at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on February 02, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by) 'We're not focusing on that—we're not hiding behind excuses or fatigue. 'Of course, I'd love to have Thuram, Dumfries, and Zielinski available, but we know they're not. Advertisement 'In the last three derbies, we've not had Thuram and Lautaro together, it's normal to have absences. 'Everyone is working to come back, but we're not dwelling on excuses. 'The first half was played like a serious team, though the first goal we conceded is unacceptable. 'The second was fortunate. 'We tried to get back into it, albeit in a disorganized and unfocused way. Maignan did well on De Vrij's chance.' Asked whether he'll have Denzel Dumfries and the other two back for next week's trip to Barcelona, Inzaghi replied: 'There are no certainties. 'Every match now is like a World Cup final. There's hope for Sunday, but no guarantees yet. We'll see in the coming days.' Advertisement Finally, he refused to seek excuses for Inter's disastrous Coppa Italia performance. 'I won't talk about that—otherwise it's too easy. I need everyone now, no one excluded. 'I'll try to pick the most suitable players for each game. I hope to have the three injured players back, they're important. 'We're proud, we chose a difficult path. Indeed, we really cared about the Coppa Italia, we thank the players for their effort. 'We're sorry for the fans and the club.'
Associated Press
08-04-2025
- Automotive
- Associated Press
American Power Group Highlights Their Dramatic Low-Carbon Dual Fuel Results When Replacing Diesel Fuel With Dairy RNG On Class 8 Trucks
ALGONA, IA / ACCESS Newswire / April 8, 2025 / American Power Group Corporation (OTC Pink:APGI) the leading U.S. based dual fuel diesel engine conversion technology company is pleased to highlight that APG's vehicular dual fuel solution can generate significantly low carbon emissions when displacing diesel fuel with dairy manure renewable natural gas ('RNG'). APG delivers impressive low carbon fueling results on existing Class 8 diesel engines when utilizing its vehicular dual fuel solution and displacing 50-60% of fossil diesel consumption with RNG from dairy manure. The estimated RNG dual fuel CI score was between -104 to -145 gC02e/MJ and would avoid between an estimated 500 to 610 metric tons of CO2 per year per vehicle. APG utilized EcoEngineers, a consulting, auditing and advisory firm exclusively focused on the energy transition and decarbonization which was recently acquired by leading global assurance partner LRQA. EcoEngineers reviewed APG's information and calculations, including calculated carbon intensity ('CI') score utilizing APG's vehicular dual fuel solution and multiple renewable natural gas sources and determined the methodology was reasonable and accurate. Chuck Coppa, APG's CEO/CFO stated, 'There are approximately 2 million late-model Class 8 diesel trucks operating in the U.S. Assuming an estimated CO2 reduction of 500 metric tons per truck per year utilizing our vehicular dual fuel solution and dairy RNG, the potential positive domestic impact on the environment would be in the range of 1 billion metric tons of CO2 reduction per year without the need for significant alternative energy infrastructure investments. Mr. Coppa added, 'Using low-carbon or negative-carbon RNG can also significantly lower diesel-related criteria pollutants and improve a fleet's carbon intensity footprint with no loss of heavy-duty engine power and torque. Utilizing APG's vehicular dual fuel solution, fleet owners can avoid spending $400,000+ on a new alternative fuel heavy-duty truck by investing only a small fraction of that cost on upgrading their existing diesel truck engines with our dual fuel solution and an appropriate natural gas storage tank. According to the American Trucking Association, 95.8% of all carriers operate 10 or less trucks and 99.7% operate 100 or less trucks so we believe most are either just hesitant of change or don't have the financial resources to completely swap out their entire diesel fleet for cleaner burning vehicles which makes our vehicular dual fuel solution the ideal transition technology upgrade.' Mr. Coppa concluded, 'We continue to believe there is no one silver bullet solution available to reduce heavy-duty diesel truck emissions but APG's vehicular dual fuel solution is one of the readily available options to diesel fleets who want to start dipping their toes into alternative fuels on a very cost-effective basis'. About American Power Group Corporation( American Power Group's subsidiary, American Power Group Inc., ('APG'), provides cost-effective alternative fueling solutions for diesel engines to significantly reduce methane criteria pollutants and help accelerate a low-carbon future. APG's Dual Fuel conversion technology is a unique patented hardware and software solution that enables high-horsepower diesel engines to safely displace up to 65% of diesel fuel with natural gas. Engines equipped with APG's Dual Fuel technology can use renewable natural gas (RNG), compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied natural gas (LNG), captured flare-stack methane and conditioned well-head gas resulting in lower cost, lower carbon, and lower criteria pollutant emissions. Additionally, APG's Dual Fuel conversion technology remains fully compatible with eligible biodiesel blends and renewable diesel fuels further reducing a diesel engine's carbon footprint and provide users with a proven regulatory compliant technology to meet their Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance ('ESG') objectives. Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Statements and Opinions The matters described herein contain forward-looking statements and opinions, including, but not limited to, statements relating to outstanding dual fuel conversion quotes for $5 million + and our ability to turn these quotes into actual orders. These forward-looking statements and opinions are neither promises nor guarantees but involve risks and uncertainties that may individually or mutually impact the matters herein, and cause actual results, events, and performance to differ materially from such forward-looking statements and opinions. These risk factors include, but are not limited to, the fact that we may not be able to convert the $5 million + of quotes into actual orders, the fact our dual fuel conversion business has lost money in prior fiscal years and the risk that we may require additional financing to grow our business, the fact that we rely on third parties to manufacture, distribute and install our products, we may encounter difficulties or delays in developing or introducing new products and keeping them on the market, we may encounter lack of product demand and market acceptance for current and future products, we may encounter adverse events or economic conditions, we operate in a competitive market and may experience pricing and other competitive pressures, we are dependent on governmental regulations with respect to emissions, including whether EPA approval will be obtained for future products and additional applications, the risk that we may not be able to protect our intellectual property rights, factors affecting the Company's future income and resulting ability to utilize its NOLs, the fact that our stock is thinly traded and our stock price may be volatile, and the fact that the exercise of stock options and warrants will cause dilution to our shareholders. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements and opinions, which speak only as of the date hereof. Except as required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to release publicly the result of any revisions to these forward-looking statements and opinions that may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. Investor Relations Contact: Chuck Coppa, CEO/CFO
New York Times
02-04-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
In last trophy gasp, Pulisic's Milan draws Inter in Coppa Italia semifinal first leg
AC Milan and Serie A-leading Inter Milan drew 1-1 in the first leg of the Coppa Italia semifinals on Wednesday, leaving all to play for in the return leg later this month. And while Christian Pulisic started on the right flank for Milan and was active until his 76th-minute substitution, there were few highlights on the night for the U.S. national team star. Advertisement A hero for Milan on many occasions this season, Pulisic was contained by Inter's compact defensive structure. There were flashes of tight control and speed in transition, but Inter locked up the half spaces where Pulisic was looking for touches. England international Tammy Abraham earned the start at striker for Milan over January signing and Mexico star Santiago Giménez. After a slow start and conservative play in the first 45 minutes, Milan came out for the second half with a much more aggressive mindset. Abraham scored in the 47th minute after a clever turn inside the Inter penalty area. His sharp finish to the far post beat Inter goalkeeper Josep Martínez for the opener. Tammy Abraham with the breakthrough for Milan 💪 That's now four goals in three Coppa Italia games for the forward 🔥 — CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) April 2, 2025 Meanwhile, Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan was nearly flawless in goal. His reflex saves and experienced play kept Inter off the scoresheet until the 67th minute. Inter playmaker Hakan Çalhanoğlu's belter of a strike from just outside the Milan penalty area finally beat Maignan to equalize for the favorites, who are seeking their third Coppa title in four seasons. It was a relief for Inter, which was not particularly sharp and outplayed for the majority of the second half. HAKAN ÇALHANOĞLU. STUNNER. 🚀 — CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) April 2, 2025 Milan's Portuguese winger Rafael Leão was sensational and a constant danger for manager Sérgio Conceição's side. The 1-1 result was a boon for Milan, which has been among Europe's most disappointing teams this season. Once second in Serie A, Milan is now ninth in the table, 20 points behind its city rival. The Coppa Italia is Milan's only shot at earning an opportunity to play in a European competition next season. If Milan wins the domestic cup – something it hasn't done since 2003 – it would qualify for the Europa League in 2025-26. On the flip side, for Milan and Pulisic, a trophy-less season is still a possibility. The American winger has been one of the lone bright spots for Milan, but missing out on European football next season would add to his overall frustrations. And after the USMNT fell short in the Concacaf Nations League last month, the Gold Cup this summer would then be Pulisic's last chance to win a title in 2025 – presuming he's part of Mauricio Pochettino's squad. The second leg of the Coppa Italia semifinals between Milan and Inter will be played on April 23. Bologna and Empoli are in the other semifinal, with Bologna holding a 3-0 lead after a first-leg triumph on Tuesday.
