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AC Milan hires former Manchester United coach Rúben Amorim

AC Milan has hired Rúben Amorim as its new coach, five months after he was fired by Manchester United

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

World Cup Players Who'll Spin The Transfer Rumor Mill All Summer

The transfer rumor mill never ends and expect these five World Cup stars to be the topic of conversation all summer.

JUNE 9 • FOX SPORTS

World Cup Players Who'll Spin The Transfer Rumor Mill All Summer

One-game ban expected Leao is expected to serve a one-game suspension for the friendly against Nigeria after being sent off in the first half of Portugal's friendly against Chile following a confrontati...

Impact Leao ended the Serie A season with nine goals and three assists across 29 appearances for AC Milan as the club's top scorer in the league, and Portugal will be relieved to have their most dangerous wide attacker available from the very first fixture of the tournament. FIFA is expected to follow the same approach applied to Curacao's Jurgen Locadia last week, limiting the punishment to a single match rather than the standard two-game ban for a straight red card.

JUNE 8 • ROTOWIRE

Portugal's Rafael Leão Sent Off For Punching In World Cup Warmup Win Over Chile

Portugal forward Rafael Leão has been sent off for punching an opponent in a 2-1 win over Chile in a World Cup warmup in Lisbon.

JUNE 6 • FOX SPORTS

Portugal's Rafael Leão Sent Off For Punching In World Cup Warmup Win Over Chile

'I need a new challenge' – Milan's Leao eyeing Premier League transfer Rafael Leao endured a difficult season for AC Milan in 2025-26, and appeared to offer himself to Premier League clubs this summer.

JUNE 5 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Rafael Leao receives offer worth almost double AC Milan salary as Portugal winger considers leaving Serie A side

Rafael Leao looks increasingly likely to end his adventure in Serie A as Galatasaray emerge as the leading contenders for his signature. The...

JUNE 4 • goal

Rafael Leao receives offer worth almost double AC Milan salary as Portugal winger considers leaving Serie A side

Portugal vs. Switzerland Highlights | 2022 FIFA World Cup

JUNE 2 • FOX SPORTS

Leao intent on leaving AC Milan for 'a new challenge in a new league' AC Milan failed to qualify for the Champions League, finishing fifth in Serie A, and star forward Rafael Leao wants to leave the club.

MAY 31 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Rafael Leão To Premier League? AC Milan Winger Picks Man United As Favorite Team

AC Milan winger Rafael Leao has sparked intense transfer speculation after publicly naming Manchester United as the English club he likes to...

MAY 29 • FOX SPORTS

Rafael Leão To Premier League? AC Milan Winger Picks Man United As Favorite Team

Explosive threat on left wing Leao has been named in Portugal's World Cup squad and is expected to be one of the most exciting and unpredictable attacking options at manager Martinez's disposal throughout the c...

Impact Leao made 29 Serie A appearances this season for AC Milan, scoring nine goals, providing three assists and finishing as the club's top scorer in the league in a campaign that demonstrated his ability to be decisive when it matters most despite a stop-start season at club level. The winger brings blistering pace, technical flair and an increasingly reliable end product on Portugal's left flank, and his ability to cut inside or drive to the byline makes him one of the most versatile and dangerous attackers in the competition. Leao heads into the World Cup eager to prove on the biggest stage that he belongs among the elite attackers of his generation.

MAY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Will return against Cagliari Leao cleared a one-match suspension in Sunday's 2-1 victory over Cagliari.

Impact Leao will be eligible to play versus Cagliari next Sunday and compete with Christian Pulisic, Christopher Nkunku and Santiago Gimenez for two spots up front. He had gotten the nod in five games in a row prior to his ban. He has fired at least one shot in his last three appearances, amassing five (one on target) and adding two key passes and three crosses (zero accurate), with no goal contributions.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Serie A schedule in chaos, with half the teams unsure when they'll play this weekend

The Serie A schedule is in chaos just days before the penultimate round of fixtures

MAY 14 • Associated Press

Will sit out Genoa game Leao recorded three shots (one on goal), one tackle (one won) and one cross (zero accurate) and received his fifth yellow card in Sunday's 3-2 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Leao took a decent number of shots, pushing his streak with at least one to three matches, but was rarely dangerous. He'll be unavailable for the next game due to yellow-card accumulation. Christopher Nkunku and Niclas Fullkrug are the next men up at the position.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances against Juventus Leao had one shot (zero on goal) and two chances created and drew two fouls in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Juventus.

Impact Leao wasn't very lively but still led his club in key passes despite the low number. He has put up at least one in three consecutive matches, totaling four, assisting once and recording nine shots (zero on target) and two crosses (one accurate) during that stretch.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Are Man Utd one of them? Two Premier League clubs ask transfer questions of AC Milan forward Rafael Leao

Manchester United and Liverpool have reportedly initiated contact with AC Milan to explore a summer move for Portuguese superstar Rafael Lea...

APRIL 24 • goal

Are Man Utd one of them? Two Premier League clubs ask transfer questions of AC Milan forward Rafael Leao

Supplies assist in win Leao assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 win against Verona.

Impact Leao's first half assist Sunday proved monumental as AC Milan would ease past Verona for a 1-0 road victory. The assist marked the attacker's third of the campaign and first since mid-January. Over his last five Serie A appearances (four starts), Leao has attempted 13 shots (one on goal).

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

AC Milan steadies Champions League push with 1-0 win at Verona, Juventus beats Bologna

AC Milan has boosted its chances of qualifying for next season's Champions League with a 1-0 win over Hellas Verona

APRIL 19 • Associated Press

Leao benefited from Milan boos, insists Allegri Rafael Leao was booed off by AC Milan fans last time out, but Massimiliano Allegri believes that will help the winger against Hellas Verona.

APRIL 18 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Ranieri and Gasperini are fighting for control at struggling Roma

Two of Italy’s most respected coaches, Claudio Ranieri and Gian Piero Gasperini, were united a year ago in their efforts to make Roma a Serie A contender again

APRIL 16 • Associated Press

Misfires in Udinese contest Leao had eight shots (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-0 loss versus Udinese.

Impact Leao resumed starting after dealing with a groin issue and paced his team in attempts, but had terrible aim. He hasn't contributed to a goal in four appearances. He has notched multiple shots in his last seven outings, racking up 25 attempts (seven on target) and posting seven chances created, 12 crosses (seven accurate) and one corner during that stretch.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Inserted late versus Napoli Leao (thigh) had one off-target shot and five crosses (two accurate) in eight minutes in Monday's 1-0 loss to Napoli.

Impact Leao only saw very limited action after rehabbing a muscular problem for most of the break, but looked pretty good and sent in a host of crosses, considering his scarce playing time. He'll look to get completely healthy this week and would likely unseat Christopher Nkunku or Niclas Fullkrug against Udinese on Saturday if he manages. He has taken at least one shot in six straight outings, accumulating 17 attempts (seven on target), scoring twice and adding six chances created and 10 crosses (six accurate) over that span.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for Napoli bout Leao (thigh) "has resumed practicing and is in pretty good shape," coach Massimiliano Allegri communicated.

Impact Leao spent part of the break in Portugal rehabbing a lingering groin injury and has been a full-go in training over the last couple of days and will be available Monday versus Napoli. His minutes might be monitored for a game or two, also considering that Milan are whole offensively for the first time in a long time. Christopher Nkunku, Niclas Fullkrug or Santiago Gimenez would get the nod if he didn't. Leao has fired multiple shots in his last five outings, totaling 16 attempts (seven on target), scoring twice and posting seven chances created and five crosses (four accurate) during that stretch.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids serious problems Leao underwent the tests on his injured thigh, which ruled out a strain or other severe issues, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Leao is dealing with some tightness and a pre-existing inflammation he has been playing through and will rest and rehab during the break, with a solid chance of being available for April 6's clash against Napoli.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Torino clash Leao won't be available Saturday due to a right adductor issue, Corriere dello Sport informs.

Impact Leao has been managing a lingering injury in the area throughout the season. He's set for tests to assess whether it's just another flare-up or if he sustained a more serious problem. Niclas Fullkrug or Christopher Nunku will take his place against Torino.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Trouble In Milan? Star Strikers Leao And Pulisic Reportedly Have Heated Confrontation

Tempers are boiling over at AC Milan following a chaotic trip to the capital, with Rafael Leao and Christian Pulisic at the centre of a brew...

MARCH 17 • FOX SPORTS

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