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AC Milan teenager follows in Maldini footsteps
Davide Bartesaghi thought he would become AC Milan’s hero. Two goals from the 19-year-old defender proved not enough to help the top club beat Jay Idzes’ Sassuolo. The Italian did, however, follow in the footsteps of club legend Paolo Maldini.
Roma return to winning ways and move to the brink of the Serie A podium
Roma returned to winning ways in the Italian league on Monday, edging Como 1-0 at home in the closing match of the 15th round, and moved to within one point of third place.
Rodrygos journey through the desert
The Brazilian ends his goal drought with his best performance of the past year, amid praise from Guardiola.
FC Bayern report Neuer injury
Manuel Neuer will miss Bayern’s year-ending match away at Heidenheim. The goalkeeper picked up an injury on Sunday against Mainz.
The mixed interim verdict for Bayern loanee Jackson
Nicolas Jackson is heading to the Africa Cup of Nations. At Bayern, he still needs to improve.
Relief at Bayer: Tella will not go to the Africa Cup of Nations
Bayer 04’s personnel shortage for next week’s year-end match in Leipzig has been eased somewhat. The Werkself will have to release “only” four players for the Africa Cup of Nations, because candidate number five, forward Nathan Tella, is not included in Nigeria’s final squad.
Saudi Arabia is gaining ground in the predictions
The Egyptian was not even included in the squad against Inter Milan this week, and he may already have played his last match for Liverpool after nine seasons at the club.
The British press criticizes United weak defence
Manchester United and Bournemouth served up a real thriller on Monday night (4-4). The British press saw it the same way, although it was mainly United’s defence that came in for criticism afterwards.
Bissouma suspended by Tottenham
Tottenham suspend Yves Bissouma after a second nitrous oxide incident as the Mali midfielder apologises to fans, opens up about trauma from a major home robbery, and describes ongoing mental health struggles and therapy.
To cut costs, Jim Ratcliffe makes changes to the catering at Old Trafford
Manchester United’s owner is considering the option of hiring an external company to manage stadium catering, so the club would no longer handle that work itself.