Massimiliano Allegri

Football: Juve sight Scudetto as Milan lose ground

Agence France-PresseApril 21, 2013 18:46

Juventus virtually secured their 29th Serie A title on Sunday with a 1-0 win over AC Milan who saw their own bid for Champions League football next season suffer a blow. A second-half Arturo Vidal penalty settled what was a less-than-inspiring performance from both sides and left the champions requiring just four points from their remaining five games to defend the Scudetto. Juve, however, could wrap up the title next week if they beat Torino at home and Napoli lose away to bottom side Pescara.

Football: Milan forget Barca glory for Inter showdown

Agence France-PresseFebruary 21, 2013 22:01

AC Milan's fightback from a disastrous start to their Serie A campaign faces another stiff test Sunday when they are guests of city rivals Inter at the San Siro. Milan's start to the season, only a few months after a runner-up finish to Juventus and just over a year after their title win in 2011, was their worst in history and left coach Massimiliano Allegri hanging onto his job by a thread.

Football: Parma game is crucial, says Allegri

Agence France-PresseFebruary 14, 2013 15:57

AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri has pointed to Friday's Serie A encounter against Parma as one of the most crucial matches of the season. Milan will also host Barcelona in the first leg of their last 16 Champions League tie next Wednesday. But despite that fixture's importance, Allegri says beating Parma and maintaining their fight for a top three place in Serie A is crucial. "Tomorrow is a much more important game that the one against Barcelona. It's an important moment, decisive for the season," said Allegri.

Football: Balotelli set for Milan debut - Allegri

Agence France-PresseFebruary 2, 2013 11:17

AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri has virtually guaranteed that Mario Balotelli will make his debut for the club when the Rossoneri host Udinese at the San Siro on Sunday. Balotelli joined Milan from Manchester City for a fee of around 30 million euros ($40.9m) this week in a deal that will see him remain with the Serie A giants until 2017. Although Allegri welcomed the Italy striker, he said the team must forget the recent media hype surrounding the 22-year-old star and maintain the impressive recent form that has seen them climb to fifth place in the table.

Football: Balotelli set for Milan debut - Allegri

Agence France-PresseFebruary 2, 2013 11:15

AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri has virtually guaranteed that Mario Balotelli will start his first game for the club when the Rossoneri host Udinese at the San Siro on Sunday. Balotelli joined Milan from Manchester City for a fee of around 30 million euros ($40.9m) this week in a deal that will see him remain with the Serie A giants until 2017. Although Allegri welcomed the Italy striker, he said the team must forget the recent media hype surrounding the 22-year-old star and maintain the impressive recent form that has seen them climb to fifth place in the table.