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Europa League, first round of 16: Milan-Slavia Prague 4-2

Milan beats Slavia Prague 4-2 in the first leg of the Europa League round of 16, an important success in the key double confrontation, which comes perhaps with a few too many worries given the over 60 minutes of numerical superiority. However, the Rossoneri close out a positive evening for the Italians in the second continental competition, which began with the netto 4-0 inflicted by Roma on Brighton.

First half: three Rossoneri goals

The start è immediately lively, the Turkish referee Meler sets the record straight by admonishing Florenzi after not even 2′ for foully interrupting an opposing counterattack. With the same authority also comes the red card that leaves the Czechs in 10 at 26′: bad intervention by Diouf, who comes with his leg stretched on the ankle of Pulisic, the expulsion è inevitable.

Milan took advantage of the extra man and took the lead at 34′: Leao crossed softly into the box, Giroud on a dive made it 1-0. The Rossoneri celebration lasts forò just a couple of minutes: è the 36′, in fact, when on the development of a corner kick comes the 1-1 by Doudera, who guesses the winning conclusion on which Maignan è late.

The loose balls became decisive in the final minutes of the first half: on 44’è Reijnders to collect a ball outside the box and fling it into the goal with a powerful low shot that left Stanek no chance, two minutes later è Loftus-Cheek to seal the 3-1 with a header that made the San Siro crowd explode with joy.

The resumption: Schranz scares Milan, Leao and Pulisic sign the’action of the 4-2

After halftime Pioli changes half of the defense: off the cautioned Florenzi and Gabbia, in Calabria and Tomori. On the other side, Trpisovsky waits until 61’for the first change, inserting Schranz in place of Chytil: the intuition è correct because è it is precisely the newly entered footballer who scores, again on the developments of a corner, at 65′.

Milan però does not give up: at 66′ Jovic takes the place of Loftus-Cheek, at 80′ there are Bennacer and Okafor for Reijnders and Giroud. It’s for’Leao, teaming up with Pulisic, to close out the match: great individual action on the Portuguese’s left, the American ventures on his teammate’s touch and signs the 4-2 split. It’s the last thrill: in the return match, scheduled for March 14 in Prague, there will be two goals to defend for the Rossoneri.

Europa League, other results

These are the other results of the Europa League round of 16: Qarabag-Bayer Leverkusen 2-2 (Benzia, Juninho; Wirtz, Schick); Roma-Brighton 4-0 (Dybala, Lukaku, Mancini, Cristante); Sparta Prague-Liverpool 1-5 (aut. Bradley; Mac Allister, Nunez double, Diaz, Szoboszlai); Benfica-Rangers 2-2 (Di Maria penalty, aut. Goldson; Lawrence, Sterling); Freiburg-West Ham 1-0 (Gregoritsch); Olympique Marseille-Villarreal 4-0 (Veretout, aut. Mosquera, Aubameyang double); Sporting-Atalanta 1-1, played Wednesday; (Paulinho; Scamacca).

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Carlos Sainz returns on farewell to Ferrari and is candid about Lewis Hamilton

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Carlos Sainz returns on farewell to Ferrari and è candid about Lewis Hamilton

During an interview given to the microphones of the Spanish newspaper “As”, Carlos Sainz è returned to talk about his farewell to Ferrari to make way for seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton starting in 2025.

“I have no negative words toward Ferrari, and I don&#39t think they have any negative feelings toward me either. It’s a relationship that hasn’t been broken because we’re not happy with each other, but because of a circumstantial issue. I remain convinced that if Hamilton had not wanted to end his career at Ferrari, I would have renewed. To a seven-time world champion, però è impossible to say no and I understand the team&#39s choice to confirm Charles and not me” began the Spanish driver.

“When I arrived at Ferrari, the team was going through a very difficult time. In 2020 they were far behind the best. I am very proud of the progress this team has made thanks in part to my work. These have been seasons that have allowed me to win my first F1 races, get my first pole positions and win several podiums. I am happy to have come to a historic team and to have had the pleasure of driving Ferrari over these years” continued the’former McLaren.

“Charles è one of the fastest drivers I have ever faced, especially on a dry lap. Between us the difference è always been minimal. The only problems came from always going to the track together, one after the other, but that è was the advantage of Ferrari with a very balanced pair of drivers” added the Spanish number 55.

“My next adventure will be at Williams, where I will try to do something similar to what I did in Ferrari and McLaren. I want to help the team improve moving forward. I have the experience and the good energy to help them progress. I have been good in the past and my next goal è to bring the stable to the top 10. If we do well in the next two years, I would like to be able to bet on Williams again in the future” concluded Carlos Sainz.

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Jannik Sinner’s new appointment exalts Giovanni Malagò

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Jannik Sinner’s new post exalts John Malagò

CONI President Giovanni Malagò spoke at the Allianz Tower in Milan on the sidelines of an event with Olympic and Paralympic athletes who participated in the Paris Games. During his speech, the Rome native wanted to dwell on the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics and the role that Jannik Sinner will play, who will be one of the volunteers contributing to the event’s organization.

“The origins of Jannik Sinner, who è is from South Tyrol, suggest that he could have become the world number one in skiing. This we can never know, but we certainly know that he è become the number one in tennis” began the CONI president.

“Volunteers are crucial to the Olympics. Without them such an event would not be economically sustainable. Sinner will be the No. 1 volunteer in Milan-Cortina. It’s really a lot of stuff” added Giovanni Malagò.

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Joao Fonseca puts Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz in his sights

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Joao Fonseca does not hide ambition

During an interview given to the microphones of “CLAY”, the promising Joao Fonseca, among other topics, revealed what are his main goals in the short and long term.

“I see the rivalryà that Alcaraz and Sinner have and è to that level I want to get. Sometimes I think I should aim for top-100 or top-50, but no, I want to set my targets on them. I want to be like Carlos and Jannik, win Slams and other big tournaments” began the Brazilian tennis player.

“We are living the present with calm and serenity; reflecting carefully on every aspect of my game. This è a long-term career and we are waiting for the right moment to take the best path for me” added the 18-year-old from Rio de Janeiro.

“I know I will have to deal with the pressure that comes from the high expectations on me. They see me in tournaments, talking about me, but the pressure that I most prefer è the one that my opponents may feel when they face me” he chipped in Joao Fonseca.

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