Bonucci: ‘Milan slap in the face’
Leonardo Bonucci warned the 4-1 defeat to Lazio represents “a healthy slap in the face” for Milan. “The penalty made us crumble.” The Rossoneri had won all six competitive games…
Leonardo Bonucci warned the 4-1 defeat to Lazio represents “a healthy slap in the face” for Milan. “The penalty made us crumble.” The Rossoneri had won all six competitive games…
Medhi Benatia warns Leonardo Bonucci succeeded at Juventus “thanks also to Andrea Barzagli, Giorgio Chiellini and the rest.” The Morocco international has effectively taken over after Bonucci’s surprise summer transfer…
Milan defender Leonardo Bonucci and ex-Juventus teammate Gonzalo Higuain are reportedly Serie A’s biggest earners. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Bonucci’s Milan salary is less than the €8m previously reported…
Andrea Barzagli finds criticism of Gigi Buffon “laughable,” but admits he’s happy to have a bit of space from the other BBC members. Italy host Israel in this evening’s World…
French newspaper L’Équipe has named its best XI for Serie A, with players from Juventus, Napoli, Milan and Roma. The sports paper has released a best team for all of…
New Chelsea buy Davide Zappacosta has been called up by Italy for Tuesday’s World Cup qualifier against Israel. The Azzurri lost 3-0 to Spain last night and look set for…
Italy are expected to call new players ahead of Tuesday’s World Cup qualifier with Israel after losing Leonardo Bonucci and Leonardo Spinazzola. The 3-0 defeat to Spain at the Bernabeu…
Alvaro Morata describes Gianluigi Buffon as “an alien” while Giorgio Chellini is more like a gorilla. The striker will face his former Juventus teammates with Spain this weekend, and he…
With the transfer window shut, Football Italia rates the transfer campaigns of the big clubs, with a big summer for Milan. Words: Luca LaPorta Milan’s new look management wasted no…
Spain’s Nacho Fernandez admits “I watch a lot” of Italy’s BBC back three and that Leonardo Bonucci is his favourite out of the trio. Leonardo Bonucci, Andrea Barzagli and Giorgio…
With the transfer window shut, Football Italia rates the transfer campaigns of the big clubs, and first up it’s champions Juventus. Words: Vincent Van Genechten An Italian double and a…
Milan legend Franco Baresi has been surprised “in a positive way” by the summer transfer campaign and says Leo Bonucci “is not up for discussion”. The Rossoneri have spent big…
Suso says Milan teammate Leonardo Bonucci told him “there will be some surprises” from Italy on Saturday. The Azzurri meet La Roja this weekend in a match which is being…
Giorgio Chiellini bears no malice toward Leonardo Bonucci for leaving Juventus - “we remain friends and brothers”. The centre-back completed a shock move to Milan earlier this summer, breaking up…
Leonardo Bonucci says he doesn’t deserve to be called a traitor for joining Milan - “I always gave my all for Juventus”. The centre-back made a shock €40m move to…
With Week 2 of Serie A having come and gone, Dave Taylor is on hand to select his XI of standout performers. Christian Puggioni [Sampdoria] A solid away win for…
Milan captain Leonardo Bonucci says the Rossoneri’s journey back to the top of Italian football has begun. The Rossoneri registered their second win in as many Serie A matches this…
Milan club manager Christian Abbiati says Gigio Donnarumma was never considered for the Rossoneri captaincy. The San Siro side opted to remove the armband from midfielder Riccardo Montolivo this summer,…
Milan’s Hakan Calhanoglu has praised the influence of new teammate Leonardo Bonucci’s leadership. The Turkish international and the Italy defender are two of many new faces recruited by the Rossoneri…
Vincenzo Montella denies Mino Raiola’s claim Milan “promised Gianluigi Donnarumma the captain’s armband” and opens up for M’Baye Niang. The Coach was asked about comments from agent Raiola that the…