Mauro Icardi put a fitting end on another tense, back-and-forth Milan derby, scoring in stoppage time to once again play hero for Inter over Milan.
Milan's metro looks like someone has dropped the plastic tubes from Kerplunk on the floor. It's all green, red, purple and yellow lines. Midmorning in Milan this Sunday, and the Derby della Madonnina is still hours away. But the city has been up thinking about it since dawn, and although kickoff at San Siro isn't until 8:30 p.m., you'd think it was imminent judging by the colours on display. A guy across the train has a red and black scarf tucked into his back pocket. His jersey is under a hoodie....
ESPN FC's Gab Marcotti and Stewart Robson share their predictions for the next chapter between Milan's rivals.
MILAN, Italy -- Stay indoors. Keep the windows closed. Don't let the kids play outside.
Southerly winds have blown fumes caused by the burning of rubbish you shouldn't be burning into Milan's well-to-do neighbourhoods, and the city's residents are asking questions about what they're breathing in and whether it's poisonous. Only one topic is helping to shift conversation and divert attention among the chattering classes out by the canal in Navigli, the bars in Brera and the arcades of the Galleria:...
Mina Rzouki, Paolo Bandini and Gab Marcotti discuss Gigio Donnarumma's rise to prominence and what lies ahead for the Italian goalkeeper.
Carpooling with Gonzalo Higuain apparently isn't all it's cracked up to be. Next-door neighbours in Milan for a while, Suso and his new teammate used to take turns driving each other the 30 or so miles to training at Milanello. Not much of a morning person, you get the impression Suso would happily spend the journey gradually waking up. But Higuain wants to chat.
"He talks and talks and talks," Suso laughs. Anyone who's watched the Argentine play can understand. He's always muttering away at...
Inter captain Mauro Icardi was in the right place to slot in both of Inter Milan's goal and help his side overcome a battling SPAL.
Italian Serie A: Gonzalo Higuain - AC Milan 2-0 Chievo Verona
ESPN FC's Paul Mariner believes the ball is in Zlatan Ibrahimovic's court when it comes to the rumours linking him with a loan move to Milan.
AC Milan and rivals Internazionale may have fallen away from Europe's elite in recent seasons, but the Derby della Madonnina still means everything to the two sets of fans.
While recent battles may have only served to help one move nearer European qualification rather than Serie A titles, they have still proved exciting encounters -- and the efforts off the pitch have been just as impressive.
Banners, tifos, choreos ... whatever you want to call them, the Milanese fans are among world football's...
Paul Mariner rates the sensibility of the latest transfer links, including potential comings and goings at Chelsea and Manchester United.
While he may have only spent two years of his glittering career with AC Milan, there is no denying that Zlatan Ibrahimovic made a lasting impression on AC Milan and its supporters.
The talismanic Swede not only put together an impressive goalscoring tally of 56 goals in just 85 appearances for the Rossoneri, but more importantly, he was an influential leader in their Serie A title success of 2011.
His impact went beyond the statistics and trophies though, his flair and ability to create magic...
Brazil's Philippe Coutinho insists he wants to beat Argentina to claim bragging rights in what he views as one of the greatest rivalries in football.
Brazil and Manchester United's Fred insists he is honoured to be called up for the national team but insists he is looking forward to being back at the club despite recent negative results.
Liverpool and Brazil's Fabinho insists he is still trying to settle into life under Jurgen Klopp and that his demands in training and matches are extremely intense.
Paqueta is a tiny island in Rio de Janeiro's bay. It is so quaint that there are no cars on the island -- but one of its products has a career that is now moving at jet pace.
Lucas Tolentino Coelho de Lima is known as Lucas Paqueta, in honour of his birthplace. As recently as April of last year he was rarely even winning a place on the substitutes bench with Rio de Janeiro giant Flamengo. Soon afterwards, when the club was negotiating with Valencia for the services of goalkeeper Diego Alves, he was...
