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Straits Times
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
AC Milan's Sergio Conceicao looks ahead after tough loss in Coppa Italia final
ROME – AC Milan manager Sergio Conceicao reflected on his side's disappointing Coppa Italia final defeat, acknowledging the struggles of the season and the missed opportunities, yet emphasising the need to look forward with dignity. Milan lost 1-0 to Bologna in Rome on May 14 in the final, thanks to a second-half goal from Dan Ndoye. The defeat may have sealed a bittersweet – mostly bitter – season for Conceicao and Milan, whose lone silver lining was lifting the Supercoppa Italiana back in January. The team now sit eighth on 60 points in Serie A, four adrift of Juventus in fourth, the last Champions League berth, with just two rounds to go. 'It was a hard-fought match, very competitive, where every duel could be decisive. I think that reflects our season,' Conceicao told Sport Mediaset. 'I am disappointed in losing a final and the opportunity to win silverware, in a difficult season with a very difficult environment. At the end of the day, I have to congratulate Bologna, as they played their game well and we were lacking something.' With a 3-1 win at home against Bologna in Serie A last week, Conceicao could not explain what was different this time around. 'There are 10,000 things going through your mind in these situations, at the end of the day everyone is a great coach in hindsight. Before the match, I did what I needed to do, I followed my ideas, so I'd make the same decisions,' he said. When asked later in the press conference about his future at the club, the Portuguese 50-year-old dodged the question. 'The Cup is lost, there's nothing else to do but look forward, with dignity. And then we'll talk about it,' he said. 'Right now there are thoughts about the game, the choices made and other things. I haven't been in football for two days, now my head is just trying to understand what didn't work and what more could have been done.' Bologna manager Vincenzo Italiano, meanwhile, said his side earned the Coppa Italia trophy by learning from last week's loss to Milan and delivering a performance worthy of the occasion. They won the Italian Cup for the first time in 51 years and third time overall. 'After some disappointments, I think we deserved this, especially as we played a great game tonight. It was an incredible performance, we knew once again what Milan would do in the second half, so we responded,' Italiano told Sport Mediaset. The German-born 47-year-old could finally celebrate his first trophy as a manager after reaching both the Uefa Conference League final twice and the Coppa Italia final with his previous club Fiorentina. 'Those were three very big disappointments. I didn't honestly think I could get straight back out there and win it, but I did. I dedicate it to my players, who are extraordinary,' he added. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Straits Times
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
Italy's football infrastructure is terrible, says Uefa's Aleksander Ceferin
Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin says it is time to do something about the terrible state of Italian football's infrastructure, rather than just having discussions. PHOTO: REUTERS LONDON - Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin has described Italian soccer's infrastructure as terrible and by far the worst among Europe's top five leagues. In an interview with SportMediaset published on May 6, Ceferin was asked about the San Siro Stadium's rejected bid to host the Champions League final and the ongoing discussions about plans for a new stadium in Milan. "Italy's football infrastructure is a shame. You are one of the biggest footballing countries, you've won many World Cups, Euros, Champions Leagues. At the same time among the big countries you have by far the worst infrastructure," Ceferin said. "To be honest, I'm a bit tired of these Italian discussions about infrastructure, because all we see is discussions," the Slovenian added. "The clubs need help from the government, they need help from municipalities. Private investors will invest. It's time to do something, because the infrastructure is terrible." Milan's San Siro is set to stage the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics in February. Italy will co-host the 2032 men's European Championship with Turkey. "I'm not worried yet (about the Euros). I think that now, the government has understood that it has to do something," Ceferin said. "I have a lot of confidence in Gabriele Gravina, who is my first vice-president. He will do everything he can to close the gap." REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
The Hindu
06-05-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Italy's football infrastructure is terrible: UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has described Italian football's infrastructure as terrible and by far the worst among Europe's top five leagues. In an interview with SportMediaset published on Tuesday, Ceferin was asked about the San Siro Stadium's rejected bid to host the Champions League final and the ongoing discussions about plans for a new stadium in Milan. 'Italy's football infrastructure is a shame. You are one of the biggest footballing countries, you've won many World Cups, Euros, and Champions Leagues. At the same time, among the big countries you have by far the worst infrastructure,' Ceferin said. READ: Cristiano Ronaldo's eldest son called up by Portugal Under-15s 'To be honest, I'm a bit tired of these Italian discussions about infrastructure, because all we see is discussions,' the Slovenian added. 'The clubs need help from the government, they need help from municipalities. Private investors will invest. It's time to do something, because the infrastructure is terrible.' Milan's San Siro is set to stage the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics in February. Italy will co-host the 2032 men's European Championship with Turkey. 'I'm not worried yet (about the Euros). I think that now, the government has understood that it has to do something,' Ceferin said. 'I have a lot of confidence in Gabriele Gravina, who is my first vice-president. He will do everything he can to close the gap.'
Al Etihad
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Al Etihad
Italy's football infrastructure is terrible, says UEFA's Ceferin
6 May 2025 16:19 (REUTERS) UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin has described Italian soccer's infrastructure as terrible and by far the worst among Europe's top five an interview with SportMediaset published on Tuesday, Ceferin was asked about the San Siro Stadium's rejected bid to host the Champions League final and the ongoing discussions about plans for a new stadium in Milan."Italy's football infrastructure is a shame. You are one of the biggest footballing countries, you've won many World Cups, Euros, Champions Leagues. At the same time among the big countries you have by far the worst infrastructure," Ceferin said."To be honest, I'm a bit tired of these Italian discussions about infrastructure, because all we see is discussions," the Slovenian added."The clubs need help from the government, they need help from municipalities. Private investors will invest. It's time to do something, because the infrastructure is terrible."Milan's San Siro is set to stage the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics in February. Italy will co-host the 2032 men's European Championship with Turkey."I'm not worried yet (about the Euros). I think that now, the government has understood that it has to do something," Ceferin said. "I have a lot of confidence in Gabriele Gravina, who is my first vice-President. He will do everything he can to close the gap."
Yahoo
21-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Inter director Ausilio reveals: 'Roma wanted Frattesi.'
Inter director Piero Ausilio gave a long interview to Sport Mediaset in which he spoke, among other things, about Davide Frattesi. As confirmed by Inter's Sporting Director, the Roman midfielder was a transfer target for Roma in the last January transfer window. 'Frattesi still has a long contract at Inter,' he said. 'I think that for the quality he has the right to have the expectation of playing more.' 'In January we knew of some interest from some teams,' he added. 'In particular, it is evident that from Roma there was some interest, but after having spoken with him, we made him understand that at Inter there could still be an important present and above all still a future.'
