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Monday 21 September 2026
- 6:22 pmMilanreportsENWajih UnscoredAmorim makes Milan history with unbeaten start not seen since 1979 ↗ milanreports.com
Ruben Amorim continues to write the opening chapter of his Milan tenure and, after five league games, there is already a statistic that puts him directly into the Rossoneri's history books. The Portuguese coach remains unbeaten in Serie A, with three wins and two draws: a start t
- 5:57 pmMilanreportsENWajih UnscoredGazzetta: Highlighting Amorim and Cardinale’s satisfaction after Lecce win ↗ milanreports.com
Milan's return to winning ways against Lecce yesterday naturally pleased everyone at the club, including Ruben Amorim and Gerry Cardinale, who both expressed their happiness after the match at finally picking up three points following two draws and a defeat. Beyond the result, th
- 5:11 pmMilanreportsENWajih UnscoredTuttosport: Pulisic scores again. Here’s the real Milan ↗ milanreports.com
The Turin-based newspaper Tuttosport, in this morning's print edition, shared the following headline regarding the Rossoneri's 3-0 win against Lecce at San Siro: "Pulisic scores again. Now this is the real Milan" Christian Pulisic opened the scoring in yesterday’s 3-0 win over Le
- 7:19 amMilanreportsENWajih UnscoredMilan 3 Lecce 0 | Gerry Cardinale reacts: “One of the best 90 minutes we’ve seen” ↗ milanreports.com
Milan beat Lecce 3-0 at San Siro, but more importantly, they impressed. Ruben Amorim's side head into the international break with three wins and two draws in Serie A, remaining unbeaten. Gerry Cardinale, the head of RedBird, made a statement after the final whistle to express hi
- 7:13 amMilanreportsENWajih UnscoredMilan 3 Lecce 0 | Pulisic: “I ran a lot today and I’m feeling very tired, but all’s good” ↗ milanreports.com
Christian Pulisic, the Rossoneri forward, spoke to DAZN after Milan's 3-0 victory over Lecce, with the American scoring the opening goal. How do you feel? The American forward answered: “I ran a lot today and I’m feeling very tired, but it’s all good. We played well as a team. It
- 7:05 amMilanreportsENWajih UnscoredMilan 3 Lecce 0 | Moreira: I want to convince the coach more and more ↗ milanreports.com
AC Milan winger Diego Moreira spoke to DAZN following the victory over Lecce, in which he played a starring role by scoring the goal that sealed the 3-0 win. “I’m very happy. It means a lot to me and my family to have scored in front of our fans and to have won without conceding.
- 6:58 amMilanreportsENWajih UnscoredMilan 3 Lecce 0 | Press conference – De Winter: “Here’s why we started with four at the back…” ↗ milanreports.com
Koni De Winter, AC Milan's central defender, has spoken to the media in a press conference after the Rossoneri's victory with a 3-0 result against Lecce. Here are his words: “Defensive setup? We started with four at the back to allow Chukwueze to play in a more attacking role. It
- 6:46 amMilanreportsENWajih UnscoredMilan 3 Lecce 0 | Amorim: “We improved a lot. It was a good win” ↗ milanreports.com
Ruben Amorim, the Rossoneri head coach, spoke to DAZN after Milan's 3-0 victory over Lecce. Are you satisfied with the performance? "We improved a lot. I think the players' freedom, their movement and, above all, the runs from deep made the difference. We were not just a team tha
- 6:24 amMilanreportsENWajih UnscoredMilan cruise past Lecce 3-0 to return to winning ways at San Siro ↗ milanreports.com
After the 0-2 loss in the Europa League against Benfica a few days ago, AC Milan has bounced back with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Lecce at San Siro. Christian Pulisic opened the scoring after collecting a superb long ball from Strahinja Pavlovic and, following a perfect first
- 5:15 amMilanreportsENWajih UnscoredAC Milan – Lecce: 100 years of San Siro ↗ milanreports.com
On the occasion of AC Milan v Lecce, the Club celebrates San Siro’s 100th anniversary by using lights, images and music to tell the story of the many events that have defined the history of the stadium and, with it, the history of the city and the country, both in sport and beyon
- 3:56 amMilanreportsENWajih UnscoredCardinale at San Siro to watch Milan take on Lecce ↗ milanreports.com
Gerry Cardinale has returned to San Siro today to support Milan and follow the team closely against Lecce. As was the case during the previous four league matchdays, the Rossoneri owner and RedBird chairman is once again pitchside to watch his team’s warm-up. Meanwhile, Ruben Amo
- 3:51 amMilanreportsENWajih UnscoredAmorim: “We’re doing a lot of good things, but…” ↗ milanreports.com
Mister Ruben Amorim spoke to DAZN ahead of Milan-Lecce. Here are all of the Portuguese coach’s comments. On his communication: “Sometimes it’s good. We have to evolve. People aren’t stupid and they appreciate the truth. But every now and then I get myself into trouble (laughs). W
- 3:34 amMilanreportsENWajih UnscoredPavlovic: “Tonight is another opportunity to get back to winning ways” ↗ milanreports.com
Strahinja Pavlovic, who is starting again today, spoke to DAZN before Milan-Lecce at San Siro. Here are his comments: What memories do you have of San Siro? “I remember the first time I played here, and I was very happy. Tonight, we have to win.” On the league table: “We’re still
- 12:58 amMilanreportsENWajih UnscoredMilan’s first-half goal drought: 6 of 7 goals after 64th minute ↗ milanreports.com
Among the many aspects surrounding Milan’s start to the season, one of the most concerning is certainly the fact that the Rossoneri have yet to score a single goal in the first half. Across four Serie A matches and one Europa League game, the opening 45 minutes have always passed
Sunday 20 September 2026
- 9:53 pmMilanreportsENWajih UnscoredMilan-Lecce, probable line-ups: Amorim and Di Francesco set for key choices ↗ milanreports.com
Milan, led by Ruben Amorim, will face Eusebio Di Francesco’s Lecce at San Siro tonight in their final match before the lengthy international break. Lecce: Di Francesco’s choices The Giallorossi are expected to continue with the 4-3-3 formation used in recent weeks. Falcone will r
- 8:13 pmMilanreportsENWajih UnscoredAmorim relies on Pulisic against Lecce to get back to winning ways ↗ milanreports.com
Milan will close out the fifth round of the Serie A season this evening at 20:45, with the match against Lecce at San Siro coming just before the first international break of the season. This year, the break will last three weeks and cover two weekends rather than the usual two w
- 7:01 pmMilanreportsENWajih UnscoredIl Giornale: Amorim ready to change the face of his team against Lecce ↗ milanreports.com
After several experiments, and following the cup rotation that failed to produce the desired result, Ruben Amorim is ready to field his best players together from the start against Lecce this evening at San Siro at 20:45, on Matchday 5 of the Serie A Enilive season. The official
- 6:12 pmMilanreportsENWajih UnscoredMilan, Amorim set to field his strongest XI against Lecce as experiments end ↗ milanreports.com
After five different line-ups in as many competitive matches, the sixth will arrive today. This can already be said with 99% certainty, as Christian Pulisic is expected to make his first start of the season, having so far been limited to coming on at half-time, as happened agains
- 5:20 pmMilanreportsENWajih UnscoredRamos needs to step up, Pulisic the key: Amorim demands a response from Milan against Lecce ↗ milanreports.com
For a striker who cost €75 million in the summer, such as Gonçalo Ramos, objectively speaking, one goal in five games is not enough. This morning, the Italian newspaper, Gazzetta dello Sport, came to the Portuguese forward’s defence, and highlighted how he has historically strugg
- 5:15 amMilanreportsENWajih UnscoredMilan, Amorim addresses relationship with players: “They want honesty” – What happened behind the scenes? ↗ milanreports.com
We are only in September and the season is just four matchdays old, but Milan have already found themselves in an uncomfortable position, one that will not be easy to escape from. Cardinale is far from satisfied, to put it mildly, while Amorim has also tried to play down the outc
- 4:09 amMilanreportsENWajih UnscoredGoncalo Ramos ranks second among Serie A’s highest-paid forwards ↗ milanreports.com
Transfermarkt, the website that provides football data and statistics, has compiled a ranking of Serie A players’ salaries. Specifically, after focusing on midfielders, attention has now turned to the highest-paid forwards in the league: a Milan player occupies second place. AC M
- 1:52 amMilanreportsENWajih UnscoredAmorim faces two dilemmas for spots on the wing and in attack ahead of Lecce game ↗ milanreports.com
Milan’s fifth league fixture is drawing ever closer. Tomorrow evening at 20:45, the Rossoneri will take on Lecce at San Siro as they look to return to winning ways, having last picked up a victory on matchday two against Venezia. Ruben Amorim’s side are coming off two consecutive
- 1:25 amMilanreportsENWajih UnscoredAC Milan’s possible lineup vs Lecce ↗ milanreports.com
After a disappointing European debut, Ruben Amorim’s Milan return to league action before the long break between September and October. The Rossoneri will take to the field for their Serie A Matchday 5 fixture: at San Siro, with kick-off scheduled for Sunday, September 20 at 20:4
- 1:03 amMilanreportsENWajih UnscoredAC Milan’s recent San Siro record raises concerns ↗ milanreports.com
Once upon a time, San Siro was Milan’s fortress, with the Rossoneri making the most of home advantage to win matches and pick up points, but something has changed in recent months. Milan’s struggles at San Siro In the last seven home matches played across last season and the curr
Saturday 19 September 2026
- 9:49 pmMilanreportsENWajih UnscoredPress conference – Amorim: “I said that when you arrive at a new club, it is impossible to have all the right characteristics in every aspect” ↗ milanreports.com
AC Milan head coach Ruben Amorim spoke to the media in his usual pre-match press conference ahead of tomorrow’s Serie A clash with Lecce, which will take place at San Siro at 8:45 PM CEST. Coach Amorim sends a message following Mazzola’s passing: "On behalf of ourselves and the e
- 8:03 pmMilanreportsENWajih UnscoredAl Riyadh: RedBird Leading Consortium in Talks to Buy Stake in Al-Nassr ↗ milanreports.com
According to Saudi newspaper Al Riyadh, RedBird, the American investment fund owned by Gerry Cardinale which also owns Milan, is leading a consortium working to acquire a stake in Al-Nassr, the Riyadh-based club where, among others, former Rossoneri player Joao Felix, Coman, Mané
- 7:40 pmMilanreportsENWajih UnscoredCorSport: Milan are not helping Ramos in attack ↗ milanreports.com
The Corriere dello Sport newspaper leads with the following headline in this morning’s edition: “Ramos, all alone. Often isolated and with his back to goal: Milan are not helping him.” Gonçalo Ramos has struggled at the start of the season, particularly in his last three appearan
- 5:59 pmMilanreportsENWajih UnscoredQS: Amorim to restore key players for match vs Lecce ↗ milanreports.com
Ahead of tomorrow evening’s Milan-Lecce clash at San Siro, Quotidiano Sportivo ran the following headline this morning: “Amorim, no more experiments: Modric, Rabiot and Pulisic to start.” After the heavy rotation against Benfica in the Europa League, a match in which the Rossoner
- 5:21 pmMilanreportsENWajih UnscoredGerry Cardinale set to return to Italy for Milan – Lecce ↗ milanreports.com
After last Saturday’s match away to Lazio, Gerry Cardinale had returned to the United States following several weeks in Europe for work commitments. The head of RedBird thus had the chance to spend some time with his family after a long period away from them. However, the Milan o
- 4:47 pmMilanreportsENWajih UnscoredGazzetta: Pulisic, Rabiot and Gila set to start vs Lecce. Modric in Doubt? ↗ milanreports.com
After suffering their first defeat of the season against Benfica, Milan want to put their disappointing Europa League opener behind them immediately, and there is only one thing to do: beat Lecce at San Siro tomorrow evening. Ruben Amorim, who has come under criticism for the hea
- 5:38 amMilanreportsENWajih UnscoredMilan’s early season form assessed – The bigger picture around Amorim ↗ milanreports.com
The win over Torino came after 75 good minutes and 15 minutes in which the team faded. Against Venezia, Milan picked up three points despite missing a host of chances and conceding a few opportunities. Against Juventus, it was a 1-1 draw after conceding an equaliser in the 92nd m
- 3:59 amMilanreportsENWajih UnscoredMilan-Lecce: over 72,000 fans expected at San Siro ↗ milanreports.com
The Rossoneri fans are always there, and Sunday evening’s Milan-Lecce clash will be no exception, with San Siro expected to be virtually full. Milan-Lecce: the fan situation at San Siro After the nearly 69,000 fans who attended Wednesday’s Europa League match against Benfica, eve
- 2:32 amMilanreportsENWajih UnscoredBiasin: “Milan’s alternatives not at the level of the roles they are expected to fill” ↗ milanreports.com
Fabrizio Biasin, a journalist, spoke to 'Cronache di Spogliatoio' about Milan fans’ reaction to the defeat against Benfica: "In the summer when you decide to change manager and go from a coach who does one particular thing to one who does the exact opposite, you need to build a d
- 1:28 amMilanreportsENWajih UnscoredThree Winless Matches for Milan Under Amorim ↗ milanreports.com
Milan have hit their first slump of the season. Two draws in Serie A were followed by a 2-0 home defeat to Benfica on the opening matchday of the Europa League league phase. That makes it three games without a win, with Rúben Amorim’s side putting themselves 2-0 down in each of t
- 1:20 amMilanreportsENWajih UnscoredMilan – Lecce: Amorim to hold the pre-match press conference on Saturday ↗ milanreports.com
There is no time to rest or lick their European wounds, as Milan will already be preparing tomorrow for their next Serie A fixture against Lecce. For the second time this season, out of five matches, the Rossoneri will play at San Siro, taking on Lecce on Sunday evening at 20:45.
- 1:05 amMilanreportsENWajih UnscoredMilan vs Lecce – Amorim looking for the Right formula ↗ milanreports.com
We are already on the eve of the eve of the new Serie A Enilive matchday. The fifth round, which begins tonight with Monza-Sassuolo, will see Milan take to the field last, on Sunday evening at San Siro against Lecce. It is only the second league game to be played at home. This is
Friday 18 September 2026
- 11:11 pmMilanreportsENWajih UnscoredAmorim, it’s time to abandon experiments ↗ milanreports.com
The Sunday evening fixture of Serie A Matchday 5 puts Milan at a crucial crossroads. On Sunday, 20 September, at 20:45, Rúben Amorim’s side will host Eusebio Di Francesco’s Lecce at San Siro, with the obligation to erase the 2-0 defeat suffered against Benfica in the Europa Leagu
- 10:55 pmMilanreportsENWajih UnscoredAC Milan’s Gonçalo Ramos included in Portugal squad for upcoming Nations League fixtures ↗ milanreports.com
A new chapter begins for Portuguese football as Jorge Jesus takes the reins as the national team’s new head coach. The manager may have changed, but the substance remains the same: Cristiano Ronaldo continues to be called up. Among those selected for the upcoming Nations League f
- 8:48 pmMilanreportsENWajih UnscoredFontanella-Khan as Chief Corporate Affairs Officer? | The latest ↗ milanreports.com
RedBird founder Gerry Cardinale continues to reshape Milan’s corporate structure. James Fontanella-Khan, currently the US Finance Editor at the Financial Times, will join the Rossoneri club’s board and leave the British newspaper in October. The journalist, born in 1983 and of It
- 7:27 pmMilanreportsENWajih UnscoredCM: Pavlovic-Milan renewal talks advanced, all-in on Inacio in January ↗ milanreports.com
Among the weaknesses of the current Milan side is a defensive line that Amorim himself admits is not yet as well-organised as he would like. The defenders are not aggressive enough all the way through, probably because they are still relying on the habits and confidence developed
- 6:53 pmMilanreportsENWajih UnscoredTuttosport: Milan coach Ruben Amorim already under scrutiny ↗ milanreports.com
Not even a month has passed since the official start of the season, yet Ruben Amorim is already under scrutiny following Milan’s last three matches, which have been far from convincing in terms of both performances and results. The Portuguese coach has come under a barrage of cri
- 6:07 pmMilanreportsENWajih UnscoredCorSera: Milan, Confidence confirmed, but enough with the experiments ↗ milanreports.com
Ruben Amorim’s Milan are already up against the wall following their Europa League defeat to Benfica. Wednesday’s poor performance triggered a wave of discontent, with the Portuguese coach coming under scrutiny, though not from the club’s ownership, which has reaffirmed its faith
- 5:29 pmMilanreportsENWajih UnscoredQS: Amorim summoned to report to Cardinale after the setback ↗ milanreports.com
There is already tension at Milan less than a month into the season. Wednesday’s heavy defeat to Benfica has sparked discontent within the Rossoneri camp, with Gerry Cardinale among the first to be disappointed. As usual, the Milan owner had the opportunity to speak with his coac
- 4:56 pmMilanreportsENWajih UnscoredGazzetta: Milan’s defense too exposed while the attack is lacking creativity ↗ milanreports.com
Football is made of moments, and the one Milan is currently going through is certainly not among the best. The last two matches have unleashed criticism against Ruben Amorim, who is being questioned by the surrounding environment but not by Gerry Cardinale, uneasy, yet still conf
- 4:51 pmMilanreportsENWajih UnscoredHow Samuel Chukwueze Turned His Milan Career Around ↗ milanreports.com
Samuel Chukwueze looked like a footballer who was running out of time in recent years. His loan move to Fulham in the Premier League didn’t amount to much and his country missed out on a second consecutive World Cup appearance. He also wasn’t making much traction at AC Milan, who
- 6:16 amMilanreportsENWajih UnscoredGonçalo Ramos’ struggles at Milan: tactical issues behind his slow start? ↗ milanreports.com
As DAZN points out, for more than 10 years, Milan’s No. 9 shirt has been considered almost a “curse”. Since Filippo Inzaghi’s departure in 2012, as many as 13 players have worn it, with disappointing goalscoring records (apart from the unforgettable Olivier Giroud). The latest pl
- 4:25 amMilanreportsENWajih UnscoredMilan still a work in progress – Amorim must start showing progress ↗ milanreports.com
In a city like Milan, which is undergoing constant construction and development, it is easy to come across a building site for a new apartment block or a new residential complex. Some are just getting started while others are well advanced; some are behind schedule, while others
- 2:59 amMilanreportsENWajih UnscoredSportMediaset: Conte spotted at San Siro for Milan-Benfica, but no transfer hint ↗ milanreports.com
Among the 68,000 spectators who packed San Siro yesterday for Milan’s Europa League opener, the presence of Antonio Conte certainly did not go unnoticed. The former Italy head coach inevitably fuelled speculation and excitement among Rossoneri fans, who are already dissatisfied w
- 2:25 amMilanreportsENWajih UnscoredBianchin: “Amorim has a problem when it comes to choosing his starting XI” ↗ milanreports.com
Journalist Luca Bianchin had this to say to La Gazzetta dello Sport while commenting on Ruben Amorim’s team selection: "Amorim has a problem when it comes to choosing his starting XI. At Tuesday’s press conference, he explained why he is trying out unfamiliar starters such as Hut
- 1:05 amMilanreportsENWajih UnscoredMoretto: There are doubts on Amorim, but he’s still supported by Cardinale ↗ milanreports.com
Following last night’s defeat to Benfica, direct criticism of Ruben Amorim began to mount, with the Rossoneri coach having done little to convince in recent games with his choices and game plan, particularly in the first halves. Matteo Moretto, speaking in a video on Fabrizio Rom
Thursday 17 September 2026
- 11:18 pmMilanreportsENWajih UnscoredSky, Di Stefano: Gerry Cardinale expects greater satisfaction after spending €150m ↗ milanreports.com
Peppe Di Stefano, journalist, spoke to Sky Sport from Milanello about the current situation surrounding Ruben Amorim’s Milan: “If, hypothetically, the first half against Lazio had been Milan’s worst performance, then yesterday’s game as a whole was simply a poor, insufficient per
- 10:33 pmMilanreportsENWajih UnscoredCriscitiello: “Milan, almost everything is inexplicable” ↗ milanreports.com
Journalist Michele Criscitiello had this to say on Sportitalia while commenting on Ruben Amorim’s choices for Milan-Benfica: "On Sunday, you’re not playing Inter, or Juventus. With all due respect, you have to win; it’s not easy, but you’re playing Lecce on Sunday evening at 8:45
- 8:34 pmMilanreportsENWajih UnscoredMilan, internal meeting expected after latest loss against Benfica ↗ milanreports.com
A barrage of criticism has been directed at Ruben Amorim’s Milan following the defeat to Benfica. And it is not just coming from the Italian media: doubts and negative opinions over what was seen in last night’s Europa League opener have also emerged from the United States, with
- 6:39 pmMilanreportsENWajih UnscoredModric reportedly set to return to Milan starting XI vs Lecce ↗ milanreports.com
Benfica is already in the past, and the present is Milan-Lecce. The day after their defeat to the Portuguese side in their Europa League opener, the Rossoneri were straight back on the training pitch at Milanello to prepare for their clash with the Giallorossi. Ruben Amorim has s
- 5:36 pmMilanreportsENWajih UnscoredPellegatti: “Amorim, patience is earned. I don’t see any patterns of play in this Milan” ↗ milanreports.com
Carlo Pellegatti, the journalist, took to his Instagram profile to comment on Milan’s defeat to Benfica: “Amorim is calling for patience. But, dear friends, patience has to be earned. A coach earns it when the fans see progress in the team’s play, see logical line-ups and see the
- 5:28 pmMilanreportsENWajih UnscoredCorSport: Another lacklustre display by Gonçalo Ramos ↗ milanreports.com
Regarding Gonçalo Ramos’ performance against Benfica yesterday, Corriere dello Sport ran the headline “Ramos Dry” this morning. After his performances against Juventus and Lazio in the league, the Portuguese striker delivered another lacklustre display and failed to come alive ev
- 5:09 pmMilanreportsENWajih UnscoredTuttosport: Poor Milan pay the price for costly mistakes against Benfica ↗ milanreports.com
The Turin-based newspaper Tuttosport, in today's print edition, dedicated space to AC Milan's negative night at San Siro against Benfica. We read the following headline: “Poor Devil” In fact, the 0-2 result is a historic first victory for Benfica against the Rossoneri. Before lea
- 4:55 pmMilanreportsENWajih UnscoredCorSport: Milan 0 Benfica 2 – Amorim’s team sunk and booed ↗ milanreports.com
The Italian newspaper 'Corriere dello Sport' runs the following headline on its front page today: "Amorim storm. Milan sunk and booed." It was a poor start to the season in the Europa League for the Rossoneri, who were booed by the fans at San Siro last night after their 0-2 home
- 4:12 pmMilanreportsENWajih UnscoredCorSera: Milan, Amorim’s excessive rotation raises questions ↗ milanreports.com
Ruben Amorim certainly expected a better European debut as Milan head coach. Instead, last night against Benfica, Milan suffered a disappointing defeat, their first of the season, after a poor performance, particularly in the first half. There were too many questionable decisions
- 7:42 amMilanreportsENWajih UnscoredMilan 0 Benfica 2 | Press conference – De Winter: “We have faith in the coach’s ideas” ↗ milanreports.com
AC Milan's central defender, Koni De Winter, who started in the 0-2 loss at San Siro against Benfica, spoke to the media in a press conference. Why did you have the same attitude in the first half as in Rome? De Winter replied: “When we have the ball, we give it away too easily.
