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Free Malaysia Today
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Free Malaysia Today
Bologna end 51-year wait for glory with Italian Cup triumph
Bologna players lift the trophy in celebration after their Italian Cup final victory over AC Milan at Rome's Olympic stadium. (AP pic) ROME : Bologna ended a 51-year wait for a major trophy on Wednesday after winning the Italian Cup with a 1-0 victory over AC Milan, who slumped to yet another painful defeat in a horror season. Dan Ndoye scored the goal in the 53rd minute which gave Bologna a historic victory, their first honour since last winning the cup in 1974. Bologna hadn't even been in a major tournament final since last winning the Italian Cup – the second of their two domestic cup triumphs. But coach Vincenzo Italiano has a done a brilliant job since arriving to replace Thiago Motta at Bologna, who have won the Italian championship seven times but last did so in 1964. 'It was a tough match but we won it for us, for the city and for the fans,' said Ndoye to broadcaster Mediaset. 'We did everything right, we scored at the right moment and the worked like a true team.' Wednesday's victory was also Italiano's first major honour as a coach as he lost three finals with his previous club Fiorentina, including the 2023 Italian Cup final. Italiano was held aloft by his jubilant players as Bologna fans danced and cried in the Stadio Olimpico stands after seeing what many thought they'd never see. 'We deserved this, especially as we played great tonight. It was a fantastic performance,' said Italiano. 'We've crowned an incredible year with the cup, which is what our fans deserved.' Milan were crowned European champions the same season they last won the cup in 2003, a different time for a club once owned by deceased former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi. Rivals Inter Milan are in the Champions League final and trying to retain their Serie A title while Milan are in battle to qualify for Europe after missing out on the cup. Sergio Conceicao's team sit eighth in Serie A, three points behind Roma who sit in the Conference League spot and host Milan on Sunday. Just before kick-off Bologna supporters unfurled a huge display honouring the players who won the cup in 1974 and provided colourful and enthusiastic backing for their team throughout a scrappy contest. Santiago Castro had the first chance of the game for Bologna in the eighth minute but failed to get enough on a vicious inswinging cross to divert it past Mike Maignan, who was already committed in the Milan goal. Bologna survived a huge scare moments later when Alex Jimenez got down the right and drilled in a low cross which Sam Beukema diverted straight at his goalkeeper Lukasz Skorupski, who was then lucky enough for Luka Jovic to smash the rebound right down his throat. The match became a more tense affair after that, and it wasn't until Ndoye's winner that either team had another opportunity, the Switzerland attacker shimmying and lashing home after Riccardo Orsolini was tackled in the penalty area by Theo Hernandez. Milan have been comeback specialists this season, including when beating Bologna 3-1 in the league last weekend. But they only mustered up one other chance of note in the 71st minute, when substitute Santiago Gimenez's dreadful first touch effectively passed Hernandez's low cross to Skorupski. Bologna successfully, if somewhat awkwardly, hacked away Milan's limp attempts to attack, and collapsed to the ground in exhaustion once referee Maurizio Mariani blew the final whistle. Witness football history in Malaysia as Manchester United take on the Asean All-Stars – it's the clash you can't afford to miss. Book your seat now at before they're gone!
Daily Mirror
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Man Utd target to be 'shielded' from transfer as PSG 'jump' into £37m chase
Manchester United are gearing up for a huge summer transfer window following a miserable season but embattled boss Ruben Amorim has already suffered a number of blows to his plans Manchester United will be praying they win the Europa League final on Wednesday, earning the huge financial boost of qualifying for the Champions League in the process. They will hand embattled boss Ruben Amorim an improved war chest for the summer window. It will be a crucial pre-season for United after what has been a largely dismal campaign. The defeat to Chelsea has left the Red Devils 16th in the Premier League table and condemned them to an eighth successive game without a win in the top-flight. The squad desperately needs to be overhauled, with Amorim eyeing a number of new signings. But their hopes of signing Dan Ndoye have been dashed after Bologna moved to tie the winger down to a new deal. United had been lining up a move for Ndoye, but the Serie A side are desperate to keep hold of him. Elsewhere, the Red Devils have also seen Paris Saint-Germain position themselves to enter the race for River Plate's Franco Mastantuono. Mastantuono has a £37million release clause in his contract down in Argentina, with Real Madrid also tracking him. Here, Mirror Football rounds up all the latest Manchester United transfer news. Ndoye hopes dashed Manchester United's hopes of signing Dan Ndoye have suffered a significant blow after Bologna moved to hand him a new long-term deal. The winger has impressed for the Serie A side, scoring the winner as they beat AC Milan in the Coppa Italia final. According to TuttoSport, United had been on Ndoye's 'trail', even sending scouts to watch him lift the Italian Cup. But it is said that Bologna are now attempting to 'shield' him from a move with a new deal. His current contract expires in the summer of 2027 and Bologna are now preparing to offer a 'significant' increase on his salary. Bologna hope that will be enough to force United to end their interest. Triple move urged United legend Wayne Rooney has urged his former club to make three key moves this summer. Rooney believes the Red Devils should bring back David De Gea, make Victor Osimhen their top striker target and make a 'difficult' move for Crystal Palace skipper Marc Guehi. "I'd sign David de Gea back. I think Manchester United have missed him and I think he would do an amazing job. Second I'd sign Osimhen as a number nine," Rooney told Amazon Prime. "He's a good striker and possibly available. The third one I'd sign, it would probably be difficult, but I'd try to sign Guehi from Crystal Palace. As a centre-back he'd have a really good impact." PSG enter Mastantuono chase Paris Saint-Germain have entered the race to sign River Plate star Franco Mastantuono, dealing a blow to Manchester United. The Red Devils had been eyeing a move for the midfielder. He has made 17 appearances for River, who sit second in Group B of the Argentine Primera Division. United had sent scouts to watch him, with the 17-year-old having a £37m release clause in his contract. But according to TyC Sports, PSG have now entered the race to sign Mastantuono. They have already started talks with his representatives, with the French champions said to view him as a 'top priority'.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Inter Milan, Man United & Chelsea Star Cools Transfer Links: ‘The Transfer Market Can Wait'
Inter Milan, Man United, and Chelsea target Dan Ndoye believes that the 'transfer market can wait' as he's happy at Bologna. The 24-year-old spoke to Milan-based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInterNews, in an interview in today's print edition. Advertisement Dan Ndoye has thrived in his last two seasons with Bologna. The 24-year-old really showed his quality with his winning goal for the Rossoblu in the Coppa Italia final against AC Milan. However, in reality Ndoye has provided far more than just the big moments. The former Basel winger's pace and technical skill have been a key outlet for Bologna under both Thiago Motta and Vincenzo Italiano. Ndoye's form has certainly not gone unnoticed by the big clubs in Serie A. Last summer, Inter had eyed up a move for the Bologna winger. In fact, they scouted his performances for Switzerland at EURO 2024. Meanwhile, the likes of Chelsea and Manchester United reportedly now lead the chase to sign Ndoye. Inter, Man United & Chelsea Target Ndoye: 'Transfer Market Can Wait' BOLOGNA, ITALY – MAY 20: Dan Ndoye of Bologna FC in action during the Serie A TIM match between Bologna FC and Juventus at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara on May 20, 2024 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by) Dan Ndoye was asked about his future and the possibility of a transfer away from Bologna this summer. Advertisement However, the Swiss international said that 'Now is certainly not the right time to start thinking about these things.' 'For two reasons,' Ndoye said. 'First, I love Bologna.' 'With the city of Bologna, and the fans, I've never seen such passion.' 'And two: There's still the possibility that we can qualify for the Champions League,' Ndoye noted. 'We don't want to stop.' Then, Ndoye said that 'of course' he'd heard from former Bologna teammate Joshua Zirkzee, a player linked with Inter in recent days. 'We called each other. We called Calafiori, as well, in the dressing room after the final.' 'They always stick close to us and our group. They were happy for us.' Advertisement Meanwhile, Ndoye also answered a question of whether he asked Zirkzee to return to Bologna, or whether Zirkzee suggested he move to Manchester United. 'Both,' the 24-year-old said with a laugh. 'We did ask each other that.'
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Man United & Chelsea Overtake Inter Milan & Napoli In The Race For Bologna Coppa Italia Hero – Price Jacked Up To €40M
Man United & Chelsea Overtake Inter Milan & Napoli In The Race For Bologna Coppa Italia Hero – Price Jacked Up To €40M Man United and Chelsea are now ahead of Inter Milan and Napoli in the race to sign Bologna winger Dan Ndoye. This according to today's print edition of Turin-based newspaper Tuttosport, via FCInterNews. They report that Bologna now want a fee of €40 million for the Swiss international. Advertisement Dan Ndoye has thrived in his last two seasons with Bologna. The 24-year-old really showed his quality with his winning goal for the Rossoblu in the Coppa Italia final against AC Milan. However, in reality Ndoye has provided far more than just the big moments. The former Basel winger's pace and technical skill have been a key outlet for Bologna under both Thiago Motta and Vincenzo Italiano. Man United & Chelsea Overtake Inter & Napoli In The Race For Dan Ndoye BOLOGNA, ITALY – MAY 20: Dan Ndoye of Bologna FC in action during the Serie A TIM match between Bologna FC and Juventus at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara on May 20, 2024 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by) Ndoye's form has certainly not gone unnoticed by the big clubs in Serie A. Last summer, Inter had eyed up a move for the Bologna winger. In fact, they scouted his performances for Switzerland at EURO 2024. Advertisement Inter's idea would have been to use Ndoye as a wingback. He was a prime candidate to back up – and, in the long term, replace – Denzel Dumfries on their right flank. Now, however, it looks to be Marseille's Luis Henrique who is at the top of Inter's list at wingback. Meanwhile, Napoli have also shown an interest Ndoye. In the January transfer window, they offered Bologna €20 million plus add-ons for the Swiss. However, the Emilian club turned that bid down. They want a considerably larger fee. Tuttosport report that this summer, Bologna would aim to cash in to the tune of €40 million for Ndoye. And the calibre of clubs interested suggests that this is far from an unreasonable demands. Advertisement Tuttosport report that the big clubs in the Premier League are taking an interest. The Turin-based newspaper report that both Manchester United and Chelsea have identified Ndoye as a major target for this summer.
Kuwait Times
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Kuwait Times
Bologna end 51-year wait for glory with Italian Cup triumph
AC Milan slumped to yet another painful defeat in a horror season ROME: Bologna ended a 51-year wait for a major trophy on Wednesday after winning the Italian Cup with a 1-0 victory over AC Milan, who slumped to yet another painful defeat in a horror season. Dan Ndoye scored the goal in the 53rd minute which gave Bologna a historic victory, their first honor since last winning the cup in 1974. Bologna hadn't even been in a major tournament final since last winning the Italian Cup—the second of their two domestic cup triumphs. But coach Vincenzo Italiano has done a brilliant job since arriving to replace Thiago Motta at Bologna, who have won the Italian championship seven times but last did so in 1964. 'It was a tough match but we won it for us, for the city and for the fans,' said Ndoye to broadcaster Mediaset. 'We did everything right, we scored at the right moment and the worked like a true team.' Wednesday's victory was also Italiano's first major honor as a coach as he lost three finals with his previous club Fiorentina, including the 2023 Italian Cup final. Italiano was held aloft by his jubilant players as Bologna fans danced and cried in the Stadio Olimpico stands after seeing what many thought they'd never see. 'We deserved this, especially as we played great tonight. It was a fantastic performance,' said Italiano. 'We've crowned an incredible year with the cup, which is what our fans deserved.' Milan were crowned European champions the same season they last won the cup in 2003, a different time for a club once owned by deceased former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi. Rivals Inter Milan are in the Champions League final and trying to retain their Serie A title while Milan are in battle to qualify for Europe after missing out on the cup. Sergio Conceicao's team sit eighth in Serie A, three points behind Roma who sit in the Conference League spot and host Milan on Sunday. Bologna triumph Just before kick-off Bologna supporters unfurled a huge display honoring the players who won the cup in 1974 and provided colorful and enthusiastic backing for their team throughout a scrappy contest. Santiago Castro had the first chance of the game for Bologna in the eighth minute but failed to get enough on a vicious in swinging cross to divert it past Mike Maignan, who was already committed in the Milan goal. Bologna survived a huge scare moments later when Alex Jimenez got down the right and drilled in a low cross which Sam Beukema diverted straight at his goalkeeper Lukasz Skorupski, who was then lucky enough for Luka Jovic to smash the rebound right down his throat. The match became a more tense affair after that, and it wasn't until Ndoye's winner that either team had another opportunity, the Switzerland attacker shimmying and lashing home after Riccardo Orsolini was tackled in the penalty area by Theo Hernandez. Milan have been comeback specialists this season, including when beating Bologna 3-1 in the league last weekend. But they only mustered up one other chance of note in the 71st minute, when substitute Santiago Gimenez's dreadful first touch effectively passed Hernandez's low cross to Skorupski. Bologna successfully, if somewhat awkwardly, hacked away Milan's limp attempts to attack, and collapsed to the ground in exhaustion once referee Maurizio Mariani blew the final whistle. — AFP
