Bournemouth's Spanish full-back Alex Jimenez has opened up on his bitter departure from AC Milan, revealing deep frustration with the club's management. The 20-year-old expressed anger over what he perceived as a lack of faith in his abilities from the Italian club's officials, explaining why he felt forced to leave despite his lingering, continuous love for the Rossoneri.
A tactical battle turned toxic at San Siro as Massimiliano Allegri and Cesc Fabregas were involved in a heated touchline confrontation. Physical obstructions, red cards, and a tunnel spat overshadowed the goalless draw between AC Milan and Como, leaving the veteran and the newcomer at war.
Luka Modric has named Jose Mourinho as the toughest manager of his illustrious career, claiming the legendary boss is so intense that he once made Cristiano Ronaldo cry in the Real Madrid dressing room. The Croatia and AC Milan midfielder has worked under several world-class coaches during his sparkling spell in football, but he has labelled the Portuguese as the strictest of them all.
According to Antonio Cassano, Thiago Silva’s proposed return to AC Milan was blocked, despite the full backing of club adviser Zlatan Ibrahimovic, with head coach Massimiliano Allegri reportedly stepping in to veto the move. The revelation sheds new light on a transfer that almost reunited one of Milan’s most decorated modern defenders with the San Siro faithful.
AC Milan boss Massimiliano Allegri has been warned that he will soon be "finished like Jose Mourinho" by Antonio Cassano, who has brutally claimed that the Serie A leaders play "dreadful" football. Although the Rossoneri have lost only once this season, on the opening weekend against Cremonese, and have since collected eight victories and four draws to rise to the top of the table, Cassano remains entirely unconvinced with their style.
AC Milan midfielder Adrien Rabiot reflected on his incredible relationship – both on and off the pitch – with head coach Massimiliano Allegri. The French midfielder reunited with the coach at Milan in the summer after being sold by Marseille for engaging in a fight with his then-teammate Jonathan Rowe, but he revealed that he was contacted by other clubs in the Serie A.