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Washington Post
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
AC Milan supporters organize protests after disappointing season
MILAN — Thousands of AC Milan supporters protested outside the club headquarters on Saturday as the Rossoneri wrapped up a season in which they failed to qualify for Europe and lost to Bologna in the Italian Cup final . 'Singer, Cardinale, Furlani, Ibra, Moncada: everyone leave, free Milan from this agony,' read a banner held by fans. They named the team's key management members and owners.
Forbes
20-04-2025
- Sport
- Forbes
Mueller & De Bruyne Would Be Great For MLS, But There's Only 1 Messi
Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF leaves the pitch after the MLS match between Columbus Crew and ... More Inter Miami CF at Huntington Bank Field on April 19, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by) It was a bit over a year ago that, ahead of Inter Miami's 2024 regular season opener, that Apple senior vice president of services Eddy Cue publicly urged other MLS owners – perhaps playfully – to sign more stars. As the 2025 summer transfer window approaches, there's indication that at least a few MLS owners are trying to follow that directive. The Chicago Fire are among the clubs rumored to be seriously pursuing Manchester City legend Kevin De Bruyne, who could potentially make an MLS debut a few days after his 34th birthday if he completes a summer move. Los Angeles FC already brought in France all-time leading international goal-scorer Oliver Giroud – who has mostly struggled – and has been linked first to Antoine Griezmann and then Thomas Mueller. But the idea that the arrival of more European stars near the end of their careers will somehow move the needle much further than Messi has done is a poorly formed one, and perhaps likely to result in more disappointment than success. Because, frankly, it would no longer be a new development, happening time and again over the last decade, and in most cases leading to only incremental increases in global and domestic visibility. In case you needed reminding, here's some European stars who have played in MLS since 2015: This doesn't include others of considerable European pedigree who either played or are playing with Miami: Luis Suarez, Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba currently, and previously Gonzalo Higuain and Blaise Matuidi. Of all those previous 'stars' there were only two who generated hype anywhere close to the interest surrounding Messi: Ibrahimovic and Chicharito. Unlike Messi, Ibrahimovic actively saught out the spotlight during his time in MLS, doing the talkshow circuit, engaging regularly and honestly with reporters, and so on. He did so in Los Angeles, arguably the MLS' best media market for national exposure. And he was perfectly at ease playing a villain, a role that makes for compelling viewing. Chicharito also benefitted from his market placement in LA, in his case mainly due to the proximity to an adoring Mexican fanbase throughout Southern California. If Messi is going to represent a watershed moment in terms of changing how the league does business, there are two possibilities, and neither of them involve signing more aging strars. The first is that MLS becomes more simlar to the NBA in the way stars partner with each other, mirroring how Messi and Suarez have partnered to help recreate the core of recent-past FC Barcelona teams. The second is that MLS will start doing far more business with in-its-prime top European talent, rather than waiting for these late career years. To date, MLS ownership doesn't look willing to do this by radically altering its salary roster rules or its calendar, most recently voting earlier this month to delay potential shift to a more-European-friendly fall-to-spring format until at least 2027. Until that happens, MLS owners will have to wait on the next truly generational singular talent to reach twilight age, 10 or 20 or 40 years from now for the next player who can draw 60,000 to an MLS game in Cleveland, a two-hour drive from the 'home' team's normal home stadium. Messi did it this weekend. Cristiano Ronaldo might be able to do it. Pele and Maradona could've done it. That's probably it – four players in the last 70 years. That doesn't mean clubs are wrong to pursue a De Bruyne or Mueller, two highly capable pros who can set a club culture and expand a local fanbase. But they will only be a drop in the bucket nationally. There's Messi, and then there's everyone else.
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
CM: Several clubs interested in Camarda – the decision Milan and Ibrahimovic face
CM: Several clubs interested in Camarda – the decision Milan and Ibrahimovic face AC Milan must make a decision in the coming weeks about Francesco Camarda, with a growing number of clubs interested in him. speak about Camarda having 'a future yet to be written'. The striker will be one of the most talked about players in the next summer market, because there are teams in Italy and abroad that wish to have him on loan for 2025-26. Advertisement Monza came very close to landing the teenager in January and they are once again in pole position if the Rossoneri decide a loan spell is best. It is no coincidence that since Camarda 'stepped down' to help Massimo Oddo, the Futuro have strung together three consecutive victories. Camarda has already spent quite a bit of time with the first team, but Milan will have to clarify what role he will have next season. At such a crucial age in his development, the management of such a talent is something the management must get right. In January, it was Zlatan Ibrahimovic who vetoed the sale of Camarda to Monza. The senior advisor of RedBird Capital is closely following Camarda's management, step by step. The Swede will make a call on him together with the new sporting director.
Yahoo
28-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Ibrahimovic back to Milanello after three weeks
Ibrahimovic back to Milanello after three weeks Ibrahimovic back to Milanello after three weeks Red Bird Advisor Zlatan Ibrahimovic returned to Milanello on Friday to follow the first-team training session, going back to the training ground for the first time in three weeks. Sky Sport Italia reports that Ibrahimovic followed Milan's training session on Friday, returning to Milanello for the first time in three weeks. According to the report, Ibrahimovic had been far from the first team in recent weeks, also due to a strong flu. Ibrahimovic back to Milanello after three weeks RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – JANUARY 03: Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Senior Advisor of AC Milan, looks on prior to the Italian Super Cup Semi-Final match between AC Milan and Juventus at Al Awwal Park on January 03, 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by) Nevertheless, doubts persist regarding his role at the club, primarily after Giorgio Furlani was tasked with hiring a new sporting director for 2025-26. Advertisement Ibrahimovic had already interviewed some of the candidates, but Furlani was ultimately tasked with identifying the ideal candidate for the role. Ibrahimovic is not formally a Milan director, but has contributed to making key decisions this term, including transfers and hiring coaches Paulo Fonseca and Sergio Conceiçao. Ibrahimovic has been serving as a RedBird Advisor at Milan since December 2023.
Yahoo
28-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Italian media casts doubt on Ibrahimovic's Milan future
Italian media casts doubt on Ibrahimovic's Milan future Zlatan Ibrahimovic hasn't yet returned to Milanello and with Giorgio Furlani set to pick Milan's new sporting director, the ex-striker's future at the club remains uncertain. Milan are in the process of hiring a new sporting director, with CEO Furlani having the final say on the successful candidate. The Milan director has already held talks with Fabio Paratici and will meet other candidates in the coming weeks. Advertisement Gazzetta confirms that the Serie A giants will likely pick a director with deep knowledge of Italian football, which means Fabio Paratici and Igli Tare are the frontrunners for the job. Italian media casts doubt on Ibrahimovic's Milan future VERONA, ITALY – MARCH 17: Giorgio Furlani CEO of AC Milan interacts with Zlatan Ibrahimovic during the Serie A TIM match between Hellas Verona FC and AC Milan at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on March 17, 2024 in Verona, Italy. (Photo by) At the same time, however, the fact that Furlani will ultimately pick the best candidate for Milan casts doubt on Ibrahimovic's future. The ex-striker has been serving as an Advisor to the RedBird ownership since December 2023 and has contributed to making key decisions regarding the first team, including hiring coaches Paulo Fonseca and Sergio Conceiçao this season. Advertisement Ibra also interviewed candidates for the sporting director role, but Furlani was tasked with appointing a new director after meeting with Gerry Cardinale this month. Sky Sport Italia already reported that 'internal balance' within the club would be discussed in the coming weeks. Ibrahimovic's recent distance from the first team, partially due to a flu, seems to suggest that his duties may change in 2025-26, provided that he keeps his role.
