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Milan finish pre-season Asia tour with 9-0 win over Perth Glory
Serie A giants Milan finished their pre-season friendly tour in the Asia-Pacific region with a 9-0 win over Perth Glory. Milan beat Perth Glory 9-0 in the final match of their friendly tour in the Asia-Pacific region. As the scoreline suggests, the contest was far from being even. The Rossoneri scored five goals in the opening 31 minutes. Milan 9-0 Perth Glory – The goal scorers PERTH, AUSTRALIA – JULY 31: Teams stand for the national anthems during the match between Perth Glory and AC Milan at HBF Park on July 31, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by) Filippo Terracciano opened the account after just two minutes, followed by a Noah Okafor brace, a goal from Samuel Chukwueze and one from Christian Comotto, who earned and converted a penalty kick with a chip shot. Massimiliano Allegri made several substitutions during the break, introducing Rafael Leao and Samuele Ricci, who both found the net in the second half. PERTH, AUSTRALIA – JULY 31: Ruben Loftus-Cheek of AC Milan controls the ball during the match between Perth Glory and AC Milan at HBF Park on July 31, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by) Leao scored twice and Ricci netted once, like Yunus Musah, who was also introduced in the second half. USMNT international Christian Pulisic was not involved after sustaining a minor ankle injury in the previous friendly against Liverpool. Leeds and Chelsea next up for Milan Milan's pre-season Asia tour ended with two wins, against Liverpool and Perth Glory, and a 1-0 loss against Arsenal. The Rossoneri will also meet Leeds United and Chelsea in the UK before the season's first official game in Coppa Italia against Bari on August 17. Milan 9-0 Perth Glory PERTH, AUSTRALIA – JULY 31: Christian Comotto of AC Milan in action during the match between Perth Glory and AC Milan at HBF Park on July 31, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by) Goal scorers: 3′ Terracciano, 23′ Okafor, 27′ Okafor, 30′ Comotto, 32′ Chukwueze, 46′ Leao, 58′ Ricci, 80′ Musah, 85′ Leao MILAN First half (4-3-3): Maignan; Gabbia, Pavlovic, Estupinan; Loftus-Cheek, Comotto, Bondo; Chukwueze, Okafor, Jimenez MILAN Second half (4-3-3): Terracciano, Magni, Tomori, Thiaw, Bartesaghi, Musah, Ricci, Fofana, Liberali, Leao, Saelemakers.
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4 days ago
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Today's Papers – Leao show, Juventus push for Kolo Muani
La Gazzetta dello Sport Ferguson scores against Kaiserslautern Roma, Wesley lands, but it's not enough for Gasp Milan say four things Max's hand seen against Liverpool Allegri takes off: defence, four goals (Okafor brace) and a super Leao. Jashari close, out with Club Brugge. Milinkovic joins Napoli, Toro get Israel Inter rise to 43 Lookman deal, relaunch ready Juve to Kolo United risk, talks ongoing with PSG Corriere dello Sport Napoli win 2-1 against Catanzaro, now there's Dan Ndoye, the decision Crucial week for the Swiss: Nottingham has no agreement with Bologna. De Laurentiis' club consider Sterling and Grealish. Raspadori and Lucca put their signature on yesterday's win in Dimaro. True Milan More Allegri and you can tell Liverpool beaten 4-2. Max: 'Marvellous.' Rafa, a goal for Jota Poker to the Reds, Leao scores and gets emotional Schemes, order and fun: the 3-5-2 works. Double Okafor, Loftus-Cheek scores too Gasp, another ring Guendouzi wakes Lazio up Kolo picks Juve Lookman, Inter call Atalanta Oaktree wants to unlock the deal. Contract to 2030 for the striker. Ausilio will try to sign Leoni afterwards. Tuttosport Convincing step forward from the Granata: Cremonese beaten 4-1. Toro Force 4 and there's Aboukhlal Appointment with PSG, who re-open negotiations while Muani talks to Tudor Kolo sees Juventus again The Frenchman has refused the other offers: Comolli tries to anticipate the coup before solving the Vlahovic case (who drops a Milan hint by liking a Leao post, then removed). The Paris-based club still asks for 50m, but is now open to a loan deal with an obligation to buy. Nunez is the alternative. Plan for Leoni, Hijulmand in pole to replace Douglas. New Leao, what an Okafor! Max's lesson to Liverpool The Portuguese, still deployed as a centre-forward, put on a show in Hong Kong, dedicating a goal to Diogo Jota and setting up Loftus-Cheek. Brace for the Swiss. The coach: 'Rafa has extraordinary qualities.'
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5 days ago
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Liverpool beaten 4-2 by AC Milan in Hong Kong pre-season friendly
AC MILAN beat Liverpool 4-2 in a pre-season friendly in Hong Kong on Saturday as the Premier League club's record signing Florian Wirtz made his first start for them. Former Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish laid a wreath before the game and the players had 'Diogo J 20' on their shirts in honour of their former teammate Diogo Jota, who died along with his brother Andre Silva in a car accident in Spain this month. The English champions fell behind in the 10th minute when Rafael Leao scored from a Christian Pulisic pass. Dominik Szoboszlai levelled 20 minutes later with a curling shot from the edge of the box following an assist by Rio Ngumoha who latched onto a long ball from Ryan Gravenberch. Leao orchestrated a devastating counter-attack as Milan reclaimed the lead early in the second half. The Portuguese winger powered past Conor Bradley on the left flank and squared for Ruben Loftus-Cheek who fired home from inside the box. Mohamed Salah spurned an opportunity from a Wirtz assist and Liverpool looked increasingly vulnerable as time passed by. Noah Okafor added Milan's third in the 60th minute. 'The most beautiful and important thing I'm happy about in these first 20 days of work because the team has a proactive attitude and significantly raised its level of endurance,' Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri said. 'As for Leao, I believe he's growing and has the mature mindset to have a great season.' Milan appointed Allegri in May for a second stint after sacking Sergio Conceicao, having finished eighth in Serie A and missing out on European competition for the first time since 2019. Cody Gakpo nodded in a stoppage-time consolation for Liverpool before Okafor walked in his second following a bad mix-up between Kostas Tsimikas and new Liverpool goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili who had rushed out of his box. 'Conceding four isn't what we want but you have to consider the circumstances, we missed seven senior players, and wanted to give 20 players playing time, so players have to play out of position,' Liverpool manager Arne Slot said. 'We still were able to play our normal game, but we were a bit too open in the counter-attack.' Mamardashvili replaced Alisson Becker in the second half, while Milan's new defender Pervis Estupinan, who joined from Brighton & Hove Albion, also made his debut. Wirtz and Ngumoha were the standouts for Liverpool in the first half, and Jeremie Frimpong impressed in the second but Arne Slot's team were outplayed by their Italian opponents. Slot confirmed that winger Luis Diaz did not play due to speculation over his move away from the club, while forward Darwin Nunez and defender Joe Gomez were sidelined with injuries. Liverpool travel to Japan next to take on Yokohama FM in the J League World Challenge on Wednesday. They begin their Premier League title defence at home to Bournemouth on August 15 - REUTERS
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VIDEO: Rafael Leao replicates Diogo Jota's celebration in touching tribute to late Portugal team-mate after scoring outrageous goal for AC Milan against Liverpool
Leao broke the deadlock against Liverpool Paid a touching tribute to compatriot Jota AC Milan beat Liverpool 4-2 Follow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱 WHAT HAPPENED? Leao followed a through ball from Christian Pulisic in a quick counter-attack and rushed towards the Liverpool goal. Van Dijk tracked back and closed in on the Portuguese winger and even tried to block the shot, but Leao found the back of the net with a powerful strike. After scoring the early goal, the Milan star gestured 20 to pay a heartfelt tribute to Jota in front of the Liverpool fans. WATCH THE CLIP THE BIGGER PICTURE Arne Slot had earlier left out Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez from the matchday squad amid speculations over their Anfield exit. While Nunez could head to Napoli or the Saudi Pro League, Diaz has attracted strong interest from Bayern Munich. WHAT NEXT FOR LIVERPOOL? Arne Slot's side went down 4-2 against the Serie A giants in their first pre-season friendly of their Asia tour. They will next face Yokohama F Marinos in the J League World Challenge final on July 30.
Straits Times
22-07-2025
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AC Milan's Rafael Leao gives Singapore fan an unforgettable birthday
AC Milan forward Rafael Leao has become well known for his tricks and flicks – often while smiling on the pitch, which has endeared him to Milan fans all over the globe. SINGAPORE – Rafael Leao has been one of the Serie A's brightest sparks since his breakout season in the 2021-22 campaign, where he registered 11 goals and 10 assists as AC Milan claimed their 19th Scudetto . In that same season, t he Portuguese winger won the Serie A Most Valuable Player (MVP) award and became well known for his tricks and flicks – often while smiling on the pitch, which endeared him to Milan fans all over the globe. One lucky fan caught a 'case' of Leao's infectious joy at Milan's open training session at Bishan Stadium on July 22. Feng Yuming could hardly stop grinning from ear to ear after Leao – his favourite player – wished him a happy 17th birthday. Yuming even managed to snag a photo with Leao, though he expressed some disappointment at not having any memorabilia to be signed, and instead settled for the Portuguese winger's autograph on a piece of white paper. Said Yuming, who turned 17 on July 22: 'I didn't bring a jersey because the jersey (I have) is totally black. I brought a black pen so even if it was signed you cannot see anything. 'So I asked him (Leao) to sign a white paper that I brought just in case,' added the student, who tipped Milan to beat Arsenal 2-1 in their July 23 match at the Singapore Festival of Football. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Two found dead after fire in Toa Payoh flat Singapore Singaporeans aged 21 to 59 can claim $600 SG60 vouchers from July 22 Singapore Singaporeans continue to hold world's most powerful passport in latest ranking Singapore Singapore, Vietnam agree to step up defence ties, dialogue between leaders Asia Malaysia govt's reform pledge tested as DAP chief bows over unresolved 2009 death of political aide Tech Singapore to increase pool of early adopters in AI to complement data scientists, engineers Singapore Prosecution says judge who acquitted duo of bribing ex-LTA official had copied defence arguments Singapore Ports and planes: The 2 Singapore firms helping to keep the world moving Besides Leao, multiple other Milan players interacted with some 100 fans during a brief meet and greet session pitchside, after their 90 minute-long training session. Christian Pulisic superfan Nat Yadae too had the chance to finally get up close with his idol. '(He's) my favourite player. This (is the) first time I (get to) meet him,' said Yadae who has closely followed Pulisic's career since his debut nine years ago for Borussia Dortmund. When Pulisic reached him at the end of the line, the American took the time to sign the jerseys Yadae had draped over the yellow barricades, which included one Milan shirt as well as those from Dortmund and Chelsea, Pulisic's former clubs. Yadae added that each jersey cost him about $300 on average. 'I buy (the jerseys) from England, from Singapore, from other (countries),' said the 24-year-old, who flew in from Thailand to watch the Rossoneri . Milan full-back Filippo Terracciano said he and the rest of the players were grateful for the fans in Singapore being 'lovely and so kind to us'. The 22-year-old , who made 13 appearances for Milan last season, said he believes new manager Massimiliano Allegri will help the team develop defensive solidity, which the team aims to showcase against Arsenal. Terracciano said: 'The defensive phase will be the massive change for us. For him (Allegri), the defensive phase is important. 'He believes that if each one of (us) works the best individually, then all together, we're going to be much better.' The Italy Under-21 man added : 'We all know the quality that Arsenal (have). We saw the incredible level they can perform (for) the whole season. We are going to be ready and we're going to play our best .' After their match against the Gunners, Milan will continue their pre-season tour in Hong Kong, where they will play Liverpool on July 26, and Australia, where they will face off against Perth Glory on July 31.
