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The Herald Scotland
12-05-2025
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
AC Milan midfielder eyeing a rapid Scotland recall after injury hell
However, the 16-times capped 29-year-old, who also made her 100th appearance for the Rossonere during the runout against their city rivals, was delighted to put the most difficult period of her career behind her. She is now looking forward to featuring regularly again for both her club and her country. Chief Football Writer Matthew Lindsay caught up with Grimshaw to talk about her lengthy rehabilitation, playing for AC Milan, her life in Italy, the influence of Rose Reilly and her hopes for the future with Scotland. How good was it to be back playing after so long out? 'It was a relief, an absolute relief, honestly. I was out for a long time, a year and a month pretty much. But I came back in a derby and made my 100th appearance at the same time. So I couldn't have timed it any better. Unfortunately, we couldn't get the result, but there were things that were more important for me than the result that day. I was really, really happy. 'I've never had a proper serious injury and I've never been out that long. To be out for over a year really tested me both mentally and physically. Read more: 'It happened in a game against Como in March last year. There was no contact, nothing. I went to press their centre-back and as I changed direction my foot got caught and my knee folded. I tore my ACL (anterior cruciate ligament), my MCL (medial collateral ligament) and a bit of the meniscus as well. I did all three. It was absolutely horrendous. 'It was a bit of a weird case. I couldn't have surgery immediately after because of the mess. They wanted to let the MCL heal a bit. When I finally had the operation, my knee was a mess again. It all took longer than expected. 'But I have had the best people working with me in Milan. I'm feeling stronger and fitter than before because I've had a lot of time in the gym. I have to say a big thanks to my return to play coach Simeone especially, because he's helped me a lot. But everyone has been great. It wasn't easy, I have to admit. (Image: SNS Group) 'My whole perspective's changed as a result of what I've been through. I'm just thankful to be in the squad, to be able to warm up, to be able to play. I'll be smiling for weeks. Results are always important, especially against Inter. But, as I say, my perspective has changed. It was just great to be playing on the park. I'm grateful to be healthy now.' This is your fifth year in Italy now. Is it fair to say to move to AC Milan has gone well for you aside from the injury? 'The first year was all about learning the language and finding out about a different culture. But I fell in love with the Italian lifestyle and with the way they perceive football from the minute I arrived. The passion the fans have is also incredible. 'The club is great too. The women's team is considered equal to the men's team. We are part of the Milan Lab (the AC Milan scientific research centre which is dedicated to the health of their players). So we do exactly the same stuff with the same staff when it comes to training. There has been a good feeling there from the start. 'Outside of football, I have had to adapt to living in a different country and to being away from my family. But I have always had an open mind. From the off I said, 'I'm here to learn something'. I have picked up the language, enjoyed my football and managed to connect with the fans. My family love it here as well. They come out and visit me all the time.' Has playing in Serie A improved you as a footballer? 'Definitely. I wanted to work on the tactical aspect of my game and it's quite a technical game here. It perhaps lacks a little bit of the physicality that exists elsewhere in Europe. That is true of the mens' teams as well. You have seen it in the Champions League this season. But technically and tactically they're up there. 'When I was out in America (Christy studied at Barry University in Miami and played for Barry Buccaneers for five years) I was always on top of the physical part of the game. I ran, I worked in the gym, I focused on my conditioning. But I was aware of where my game might be lacking. I realised I wanted to learn about the tactical part of the game as well and improve as a player. 'Luckily, I have been able to do that in Italy. I have gained good experience and I would definitely say I have improved as a player. It is a different style of football and I have enjoyed it. 'Milan as a club, and Italian women's football as a whole for that matter, attracts big players. I am thankful to have played with and against some big names. That is one of the benefits of being at a big team. The players you play with help you improve as well. Over the years, people have come and gone. But I've been lucky enough to play with some big names in women's football as well. (Image: Craig Foy - SNS Group) 'The Spanish player, Veronica Bocchetti, helped me a lot. We had the former Swedish captain Kosovare Asllani here before she moved to England. And Yui Hasegawa, the Japanese player who is not at Manchester City, was here. When you watch these girls play you just think, 'Wow!' As I say, it has helped me a lot. 'This year I've had a slightly different role. We've had a younger side with a lot of under-19 players. Hopefully they look up to me. I would like to think they do. I've realised I'm a role model and need to do things right on the pitch and off it and be as positive as possible. Read more: 'I'm also learning a lot in terms of that. So, doing things off the pitch right, doing things on the pitch, leading, obviously trying to be as positive as possible, but also helping them in the best way. I'm also learning a lot then.' The Scotland great Rose Reilly played for ACF Milan and won eight Serie A titles in Italy with a number of clubs. How conscious are you of what she did for women's football? How cool is it to be following in her footsteps? 'Very. I was at a Scotland camp a couple of years ago and she was there and we had a really good conversation about everything Milan and Italy. Speaking with her personally made me realise how much of an impact she had on Italian football as well as Scottish. She's a great person. People ask me about her over here all the time.' Scotland play Austria and the Netherlands in the Nations League soon. Will those games come too soon for you? Or are you hopeful you can be involved? 'I can't say too much, but there has been contact and I'm really thankful for that. The SFA have been in touch regularly throughout the whole year asking me how things are going. Them always looking out for me has been an added positive. But they've been in contact in the last few weeks and it's looking good. 'I'm not quite ready to be able to play a lot. But just being involved, being with the girls and being there as the team starts this new journey with a new coach will be really special for me. So I'll keep my fingers crossed.' What do you think of the appointment of Australia assistant Melissa Andreatta as new Scotland head coach? 'She has coached at a really high level with a really successful team. As a group of girls, we will always work hard when we put on the shirt. We don't need much motivation. If we have good influence and guidance behind us we will always do well. But I think having a fresh face will definitely help us.'
The National
12-05-2025
- Sport
- The National
AC Milan midfielder eyeing a rapid Scotland recall after injury hell
The Kirkcaldy-born, Stonehaven-raised player came on late in the second half of the league encounter and was helpless to prevent her side from suffering a 3-1 defeat at the Centro Sportivo Vismara. However, the 16-times capped 29-year-old, who also made her 100th appearance for the Rossonere during the runout against their city rivals, was delighted to put the most difficult period of her career behind her. She is now looking forward to featuring regularly again for both her club and her country. Chief Football Writer Matthew Lindsay caught up with Grimshaw to talk about her lengthy rehabilitation, playing for AC Milan, her life in Italy, the influence of Rose Reilly and her hopes for the future with Scotland. How good was it to be back playing after so long out? 'It was a relief, an absolute relief, honestly. I was out for a long time, a year and a month pretty much. But I came back in a derby and made my 100th appearance at the same time. So I couldn't have timed it any better. Unfortunately, we couldn't get the result, but there were things that were more important for me than the result that day. I was really, really happy. 'I've never had a proper serious injury and I've never been out that long. To be out for over a year really tested me both mentally and physically. Read more: 'It happened in a game against Como in March last year. There was no contact, nothing. I went to press their centre-back and as I changed direction my foot got caught and my knee folded. I tore my ACL (anterior cruciate ligament), my MCL (medial collateral ligament) and a bit of the meniscus as well. I did all three. It was absolutely horrendous. 'It was a bit of a weird case. I couldn't have surgery immediately after because of the mess. They wanted to let the MCL heal a bit. When I finally had the operation, my knee was a mess again. It all took longer than expected. 'But I have had the best people working with me in Milan. I'm feeling stronger and fitter than before because I've had a lot of time in the gym. I have to say a big thanks to my return to play coach Simeone especially, because he's helped me a lot. But everyone has been great. It wasn't easy, I have to admit. (Image: SNS Group) 'My whole perspective's changed as a result of what I've been through. I'm just thankful to be in the squad, to be able to warm up, to be able to play. I'll be smiling for weeks. Results are always important, especially against Inter. But, as I say, my perspective has changed. It was just great to be playing on the park. I'm grateful to be healthy now.' This is your fifth year in Italy now. Is it fair to say to move to AC Milan has gone well for you aside from the injury? 'The first year was all about learning the language and finding out about a different culture. But I fell in love with the Italian lifestyle and with the way they perceive football from the minute I arrived. The passion the fans have is also incredible. 'The club is great too. The women's team is considered equal to the men's team. We are part of the Milan Lab (the AC Milan scientific research centre which is dedicated to the health of their players). So we do exactly the same stuff with the same staff when it comes to training. There has been a good feeling there from the start. 'Outside of football, I have had to adapt to living in a different country and to being away from my family. But I have always had an open mind. From the off I said, 'I'm here to learn something'. I have picked up the language, enjoyed my football and managed to connect with the fans. My family love it here as well. They come out and visit me all the time.' Has playing in Serie A improved you as a footballer? 'Definitely. I wanted to work on the tactical aspect of my game and it's quite a technical game here. It perhaps lacks a little bit of the physicality that exists elsewhere in Europe. That is true of the mens' teams as well. You have seen it in the Champions League this season. But technically and tactically they're up there. 'When I was out in America (Christy studied at Barry University in Miami and played for Barry Buccaneers for five years) I was always on top of the physical part of the game. I ran, I worked in the gym, I focused on my conditioning. But I was aware of where my game might be lacking. I realised I wanted to learn about the tactical part of the game as well and improve as a player. 'Luckily, I have been able to do that in Italy. I have gained good experience and I would definitely say I have improved as a player. It is a different style of football and I have enjoyed it. 'Milan as a club, and Italian women's football as a whole for that matter, attracts big players. I am thankful to have played with and against some big names. That is one of the benefits of being at a big team. The players you play with help you improve as well. Over the years, people have come and gone. But I've been lucky enough to play with some big names in women's football as well. (Image: Craig Foy - SNS Group) 'The Spanish player, Veronica Bocchetti, helped me a lot. We had the former Swedish captain Kosovare Asllani here before she moved to England. And Yui Hasegawa, the Japanese player who is not at Manchester City, was here. When you watch these girls play you just think, 'Wow!' As I say, it has helped me a lot. 'This year I've had a slightly different role. We've had a younger side with a lot of under-19 players. Hopefully they look up to me. I would like to think they do. I've realised I'm a role model and need to do things right on the pitch and off it and be as positive as possible. Read more: 'I'm also learning a lot in terms of that. So, doing things off the pitch right, doing things on the pitch, leading, obviously trying to be as positive as possible, but also helping them in the best way. I'm also learning a lot then.' The Scotland great Rose Reilly played for ACF Milan and won eight Serie A titles in Italy with a number of clubs. How conscious are you of what she did for women's football? How cool is it to be following in her footsteps? 'Very. I was at a Scotland camp a couple of years ago and she was there and we had a really good conversation about everything Milan and Italy. Speaking with her personally made me realise how much of an impact she had on Italian football as well as Scottish. She's a great person. People ask me about her over here all the time.' Scotland play Austria and the Netherlands in the Nations League soon. Will those games come too soon for you? Or are you hopeful you can be involved? 'I can't say too much, but there has been contact and I'm really thankful for that. The SFA have been in touch regularly throughout the whole year asking me how things are going. Them always looking out for me has been an added positive. But they've been in contact in the last few weeks and it's looking good. 'I'm not quite ready to be able to play a lot. But just being involved, being with the girls and being there as the team starts this new journey with a new coach will be really special for me. So I'll keep my fingers crossed.' What do you think of the appointment of Australia assistant Melissa Andreatta as new Scotland head coach? 'She has coached at a really high level with a really successful team. As a group of girls, we will always work hard when we put on the shirt. We don't need much motivation. If we have good influence and guidance behind us we will always do well. But I think having a fresh face will definitely help us.'
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
AC MILAN v INTER: OUR LAST HOME GAME THIS SEASON
Matchday 8 of the Poule Scudetto, the Rossonere's penultimate match this season, the last home game and the last Derby in our 2024/25 season. At the PUMA House of Football, on Friday 25 April at 16:00 CEST, AC Milan will face Inter for one last time after three draws in our last encounters. Tickets are on sale now; full price is €10 and under-12s get in for €5. You can get your tickets via Vivaticket; on the event page, you can also find your closest physical vendor. There will be no chance to buy tickets at the ground on matchday. AC MILAN V INTER FRIDAY 25 APRIL AT 16:00 CEST PUMA HOUSE OF FOOTBALL - CENTRO SPORTIVO P. VISMARA TICKETS: €10 - CLICK HERE
Yahoo
16-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
ROSSONERE, TRIPLE COMEBACK IN THE DERBY
Agatha Christie said that two coincidences are a clue but three coincidences are proof. For the third time in just as many matches this Women's Serie A season, the Milan Derby ended as a draw. Matchday 3 of the Championship Round ended 3-3 at the Arena Civica Gianni Brera. Just like in the last two fixtures, AC Milan responded to Inter every time. But the difference to September's game, and in the historical match in December at San Siro, was that the Rossonere had to work even harder, and they managed to respond from behind, three times against Inter. First through two own goals (Merlo and Milinković), then with Ijeh's tap in. This result is our third game without defeat in the second phase of the season. The Rossonere's ability to react three times, in a competitive and balanced game shows how much this AC Milan team have grown, throughout 2025. The draw is probably the right result for two sides that gave their absolute all. We do not have long to regather energy as on Saturday 22 we will be back in action against Roma: come on girls! CHECK OUT THE GALLERY FROM INTER v AC MILAN MATCH REPORT Inter started the stronger side, creating two good early chances through Wullaert and Cambiaghi. The Rossonere then looked to impose themselves through Ijeh, but the home side got in front through Milinković, who fired home from point blank range from Serturini's corner. Bakker's side did not roll over with Dompig and Ijeh both having good chances. The best opportunity, however, was Mascarello's right-footed strike in the 22', but it just went wide. AC Milan kept pushing and they eventually found a deserved equaliser in 38': Dompig crossed it in, and Merlo put it into her own net, just ahead of Renzotti. Just when the first half seemed like it would end all square, Inter put themselves ahead through Cambiaghi's strike which took a wicked deflection off of Guiliani and found the back of the net. The Nerazzurre started the second half strong, with Wullaert and Cambiaghi missing chances to make it 3-1 in 50'. The game evened out and suddenly, just after an hour played, the Rossonere drew level again through another own goal. 65': Renzotti drove in a low cross from the right wing, and this time there was an inadvertent deflection off of Milinković into her own net. It wasn't level for long, however, as Inter got back in front in 68' through Wullaert who made the most of Giuliani and Vigilucci's misunderstanding. AC Milan, however, didn't give up and they equalised again in 80' with a great free kick: Piga's ball in, Sorelli's saw her shot saved but Ijeh converted the rebound. There was one final chance, but in the end the game finished 3-3. MATCH DETAILS INTER 3-3 AC MILAN INTER (3-5-2): Rúnarsdóttir; Bowen (46' Detruyer), Bartoli, Andrés; Merlo, Milinković, Magull (46' Tomaselli), Csiszar (83' Schough), Serturini (71' Robustellini); Wullaert, Cambiaghi (66' Bugeja). Subs: Baldi, Piazza; Consolini, Fördös; Karchouni, Pavan, Santi. Coach: Piovani. AC MILAN (4-3-3): Giuliani; Koivisto, Sorelli, Piga (81' Soffia), Vigilucci; Cernoia (69' Karczewska), Mascarello, Arrigoni; Renzotti (69' Laurent), Ijeh, Dompig. Subs: Fedele, Tornaghi; Mesjasz; Cesarini, Rubio Ávila; Appiah, Marinelli, Nadim, Stokić. Coach: Bakker. Referee: Ancora from Roma 1. Goals: 14' Milinković (I), 38' o.g. Merlo (M), 45'+4 Cambiaghi (I), 65' o.g. Milinković (M), 68' Wullaert (I), 80' Ijeh (M). Cautions: 47' Csiszar (I), 81' Bartoli (I), 86' Laurent (M).The AC Milan PUMA Kits for 2024/25 are available: buy them now!
Yahoo
01-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
WOMEN, FIORENTINA v AC MILAN: MATCH PREVIEW
On Sunday 2 March, at 18:00 CET, AC Milan will be playing Fiorentina on Matchday 1 of the Women's Serie A Championship Round. The match will be played at Viola Park, in Florence. Bakker's side are working hard to prepare for their match against de la Fuente's Fiorentina. Now in the final stage of the season, every point is crucial for the Rossonere. Let's focus on Women's Serie A with our Match Preview. LATEST FROM THE PUMA HOUSE OF FOOTBALL AC Milan are going into the match off of a tough home loss against Juventus and a three-week break. Despite that defeat, the Rossonere have been in good form recently, with two comebacks (both 3-2) against Roma and Sassuolo. These wins were key in securing their place in the Championship Round. Bakker's squad are determined to get back to winning ways and to improve their position in the table. The match against Fiorentina is an opportunity for the Rossonere to prove themselves and, ultimately, to climb the table. Absences, as well as Babb, Grimshaw and Zanini, come in the forme of Nadim and Soffia. However, Sorelli has recovered from a knock and is available, fresh from signing a new deal alongside Arrigoni and Renzotti. "We are happy to be in the Championship Round, but we are not satisfied with that", Coach Bakker said ahead of the game. "We know that the gap with the top three - which entitles us to European football - is big, but as a team we will do everything we can in every match to achieve the best possible result. Starting tomorrow against Fiorentina." LATEST FROM FIORENTINA Fiorentina, under coach de la Fuente, have most recently drawn 0-0 with Roma. The Viola have been in fluctuating form, with a 2-3 loss to Juventus in the away leg of the Coppa Italia semi-finals (after beating AC Milan in the quarters), and a 1-1 draw with Sassuolo in the league. Despite their difficulties, Fiorentina are determined to climb the table and to take points against AC Milan in order to reignite their 2025, which has been underwhelming so far. The game at the Viola Park will be another big test for their ambitions ahead of a Cup second leg against the Bianconere in midweek. As such, De La Fuente could rotate his usual XI. Martina Toniolo is one yellow away from suspension, while Vero Boquete - formerly of Milan Women - has recovered from an injury she picked up in January. Emma Færge ahead of the game: "We had two good games against AC Milan, so I've got a great feeling. We've not had the best run recently, but I think there has been improvement. We're hungry for results and we want the three points. On a good day, we can beat anybody. We'll need to give our all, then anything is possible." "The group has worked in full only in the past few days. It's our fifth meeting with AC Milan; they're a good side, and they need special attention," Coach De La Fuente added. "It'll be important to have the right mindset and battle hard mentally. We have to win. We want to play in Europe again, and we need points to do that." PRE-MATCH STATS Fiorentina and AC Milan's last two matches in the Championship Round finished as a draw: 3-3 on 26 March 2023 in Lombardy and 1-1 on 7 May 2023 in Florence. This is the only time in history that the Rossonere and the Viola have drawn two consecutive Serie A games, but their last game ended in a draw on 24 November last year (2-2). Fiorentina haven't won in Serie A since 7 December away at Sampdoria and in their last six league matches, they have scored only once. The Viola have drawn two home matches in a row, and they have never drawn three home matches in a row in the top flight in their history. AC Milan's last five matches have seen 26 goals scored (average of 5.2 per game), with all matches having at least four goals scored. Evelyn Ijeh is AC Milan's only player to have contributed to 10 goals in the league this season, and she is the youngest player to reach this tally in this Serie A campaign. She has a total of six goals (one at home to Fiorentina) and four assists (one against Fiorentina at Viola Park). WHERE TO WATCH FIORENTINA v AC MILAN ON TV In Italy, the match will be live on DAZN from 18:00 CET. You can't miss our coverage on the Rossonere Instagram page, on and AC Milan Official App where, from the day after, the entire match recording will be available to watch. LATEST FROM WOMEN'S SERIE A Maksym Frasynyak will referee Fiorentina v AC Milan, with assistants Lauri and Mastrosimone, and fourth official Giordani. There are two Sunday fixtures for Matchday 1 of Women's Serie A Championship Round. Juventus v Roma will be played, before Fiorentina v AC Milan, at 15:30 CET. These are the current standings: Juventus 45; Inter 38; Roma 35; Fiorentina 28; AC Milan Kits, clothing, accessories, gift ideas and much more: visit AC Milan online Store!
