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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Transfer news: The latest rumours from Man Utd, Chelsea, Arsenal and all the top teams
Manchester City are prepared to sanction a record-breaking move for Tottenham star Dele Alli, according to the Sunday Express . The England international is seen as the potential long-term heart of the squad as Pep Guardiola seeks to overhaul his team with an emphasis on homegrown players.
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.