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Rafael Leao or Khvicha Kvaratskhelia? Kaoru Mitoma is just as good and can break the mould for Japanese football Kaoru Mitoma has taken the Premier League by storm over recent months. It comes as no surprise to Jay Bothroyd, who was dazzled by the winge...

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Takes three shots against Lazio Leao took three shots and made a clearance in Tuesday's 4-0 defeat against Lazio.

Impact Leao was Milan's most dangerous attacker on Tuesday but it wasn't enough to get on the score sheet as his side slumped to a thorough defeat. Still, he has wracked up two goals and an assist from eight shots (three on target) and five chances created across his four Serie A appearances since the World Cup.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets eighth goal of season Leao scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) and crossing once inaccurately during Saturday's 2-2 draw with Lecce.

Impact Leao found the back of the net in the 58th minute scoring Milan's first goal. The goal was a team-high eighth in 17 appearances for the attacker as he also leads Milan with five assists and 55 shots through Saturday's match.

JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists versus Roma Leao recorded one assist on two key passes, had four crosses (one accurate), one off-target shot and a yellow card in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Roma.

Impact Leao found a wide open Tommaso Pobega in the 77th minute for Milan's second goal. This marked his fifth assist of the season to go along with his seven goals in 16 appearances, both of which lead the team. The Portuguese forward has had an electric season to this point and is as close to a guarantee for a goal contribution as there is in Italy.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Salernitana Leao scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Wednesday's 2-1 victory versus Salernitana.

Impact Leao co-paced his team in chances along with a pair of teammates and opened the scoring by beating the offside trap and gliding past the goalie, tucking it home from a difficult position. He improved to eight goals in the season, adding six assists, 62 shots (16 accurate), and 36 chances created. Milan will host Roma Sunday.

JANUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

AC Milan growing in confidence over Rafael Leao contract talks AC Milan are confident they will reach an agreement over a new contract for Chelsea target Rafael Leao.

JANUARY 3, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

AC Milan growing in confidence over Rafael Leao contract talks AC Milan are confident they will reach an agreement over a new contract for Chelsea target Rafael Leao.

JANUARY 3, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

World Cup 2022 odds: How to bet Morocco-Portugal quarterfinals

Here's how to bet the Morocco-Portugal match, from the moneyline, draw, Over/Under total odds and expert pick from Jason McIntyre.

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Scores off bench in drubbing win Leao scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in just three minutes off the bench in Tuesday's 6-1 win versus Switzerland.

Impact Leao didn't need much time to add his name to the scoring fiesta after coming off the bench late in the game. This only confirms his terrific form as that was his second score this WC in just over an hour of play but he'll likely remain limited off the bench with no starts yet in four affairs in Qatar thus far.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

World Cup Now: Man of the Match for Portugal vs. Ghana

Cristiano Ronaldo made history in Portugal's 3-2 win over Ghana, but was he the Man of the Match? The "World Cup Now" crew discusses.

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

World Cup 2022 highlights: Portugal escapes Ghana, 3-2

The 2022 FIFA World Cup continued with Portugal topping Ghana, 3-2, after a tough battle. Here are Thursday's top plays!

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Nets off bench Leao scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Thursday's 3-2 victory over Ghana.

Impact Leao didn't start Thursday but he did come off the bench to score in just 13 minutes for what proved to be a crucial goal. On form there's a very reasonable argument for Leao starting over Cristiano Ronaldo but that seems to be on the cards meaning Leao will likely start most matches on the bench. Still if he does get starts leading the line for Portugal, Leao would be a major upside attackers in all formats.

NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Paolo Maldini admits AC Milan missed Rafael Leao extension deadline AC Milan director Paolo Maldini offers an update on Rafael Leao’s contract negotiations.

NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Scores early opener in win Leao scored a goal on five shots (one on target), sent in two crosses (two accurate) and created three chances during Sunday's 2-1 victory over Fiorentina.

Impact Leao made his return to the starting XI after appearing in relief during his squad's previous match - a scoreless draw at Cremonese. He wasted almost no time at all getting his squad back on the board, delivering a second minute strike into the bottom left to pull his side ahead early in this one. Leao is one to watch during upcoming World Cup competition as a key piece of the Portuguese attack.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Busy in Spezia victory Leao took three shots (zero on target), sent in five crosses (two accurate) and added one interception during Saturday's 2-1 victory over Spezia.

Impact Leao was once again a focal point, and much of the Milan attack runs through his left flank. His five crosses were a team-high, and he's averaging about three per match in league play. He was relieved late for defensive purposes. Across six games this Serie A campaign, he's up to two goals to go with one assist while taking about two shots per outing.

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Four crosses in win Leao logged in four crosses (one accurate) with two chances created in Wednesday's 4-0 win against Red Bull Salzburg.

Impact Leao made a few crosses to tie his season-high for a match on Wednesday. He creates most of the plays for Milan with 28 chances created on the season. The 23-year-old has totaled two goals, six chances created and seven crosses (two accurate) in the last four matches.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Has rare dud against Torino Leao won two duels and had one successful-take on and four shots (zero on goal) in Sunday's 1-2 defeat against Torino.

Impact Leao squandered two big opportunities to score in the first few minutes and vanished afterward, to the point that the coach took him out at half-time. He was coming off two consecutive goals. He has posted ten shots (three on target), six chances created, and five crosses (two accurate) in the last five games. Milan will host Salzburg in Champions League Wednesday and then Spezia Saturday.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE