AC Milan came within seconds of ending Juventus’ 17-month run of home league wins before a hugely controversial penalty gave the Serie A leaders a 2-1 win in a stormy match on Friday. The penalty was awarded for handball by Mattia De Sciglio although Stephan Lichtsteiner’s cross hit him at point-blank range and, in any case, appeared to strike his stomach rather than his hand.
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After a thrilling round of European action which took the breath away, domestic football takes centre stage at the weekend. Premier League and the FA Cup dominate the headlines in England, while we also have league action in Spain, Germany and Italy.
Martin Caceres set to make Southampton debut in EFL Cup final
The 29-year-old defender was signed as a free agent two weeks ago, having been without a club since leaving Italian champions Juventus at the end of last season. Saints manager Claude Puel moved for Caceres after losing Virgil van Dijk to a long-term ankle injury and captain Jose Fonte, who transferred to West Ham last month.
Lippi backs Allegri for Juventus stay
The Italian has been linked with a move away from Turin at the end of the season but is being tipped to remain at the club Former Juventus head coach Marcello Lippi has backed Massimiliano Allegri to remain in charge of the Serie A champions, despite speculation regarding his future. Allegri has clashed with a number of his own players in recent weeks, while he has also been linked to the Arsenal manager’s job as Arsene Wenger’s potential successor.
Fiorentina offer tantalising glimpse of true potential
Federico Chiesa of Acf Fiorentina celebrates the victory of a match at the end of the Serie A soccer match between ACF Fiorentina and Juventus at Stadio Artemio Franchi in Florence, Italy on January 15,2017 MILAN: Fiorentina’s performance in the 2-1 win over Serie A leaders Juventus on Sunday offered their fans a tantalising glimpse of what they are capable of when they put their minds to it. The Violets outplayed their opponents, exposing weaknesses in Juve’s much-vaunted “BBC” defence of Andrea Barzagli, Leonardo Bonucci and Giorgio Chiellini, with a display worthy of title contenders rather than a team stuck in eighth place.
Conte urges Courtois to reject Real Madrid to become Chelsea’s Buffon
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has urged Thibaut Courtois to emulate Gianluigi Buffon by remaining at the Stamford Bridge for the remainder of his career. Courtois, 24, has been heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid this summer and fueled speculation of a move to Spain earlier this year by saying he’d like to move to La Liga.
AC Milan win Super Cup after penalty shootout
Players of AC Milan raise trophy after winning the Italian Super Cup final match between Juventus and AC Milan at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha, Qatar on December 23, 2016. DOHA, Qatar: AC Milan lifted the Italian Super Cup on Friday after winning a penalty shoot-out against holders Juventus.
Juventus 1-1 AC Milan (AET, Pens 3-4): Pasalic punishes Bianconeri misses in shootout
Mario Mandzukic and Paulo Dybala misses proved costly as the resurgent San Siro side lifted their first piece of silverware under Vincenzo Montella Gianluigi Donnarumma saved the decisive penalty from Paulo Dybala as AC Milan won the Supercoppa Italiana 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw after extra time with Juventus in Doha. Mario Pasalic sealed victory for Milan after Donnarumma had spurned Dybala, who also missed a gilt-edged extra-time chance.
Italy defender Bonucci extends Juventus contract
Italy defender Leonardo Bonucci has extended his contract with Serie A champions Juventus until 2021, the club said on Monday . Football Soccer – Germany v Italy – EURO 2016 – Quarter Final – Stade de Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France – 2/7/16 Italy’s Leonardo Bonucci misses in the penalty shootout REUTERS/Darren Staples REUTERS: Italy defender Leonardo Bonucci has extended his contract with Serie A champions Juventus until 2021, the club said on Monday .