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Rafael Leao assures he is ready to take on a new attacking role for Max Allegri’s Milan, but first must recover from injury. ‘We cannot take risks’ with this kind of setback.

Soccer News / Football Italia / September 10

Rafael Leao will miss Milan-Bologna, but Nkunku ready for debut

La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Milan star Rafael Leao will miss the upcoming match against Bologna, but Christopher Nkunku is ready for his debut with the Rossoneri.

Soccer News / Football Italia / September 9

Allegri relies on duo for Milan clash against Bologna; Leao and Nkunku on the bench

Milan head coach Massimiliano Allegri will only have Santiago Gimenez and Christian Pulisic as guarantees for his attack when club football resumes this weekend, with reports from Italy claiming that Rafael Leao and Christopher Nkunku are not yet fit enough to start the match and will instead be on the bench.

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RB Leipzig News / Football Italia / September 6

Allegri set to gamble on Leao as centre-forward for Milan

Rafael Leao is due to return to availability for Milan head coach Massimiliano Allegri after the international break, after the forward’s bright pre-season was hindered after the Portuguese forward suffered an injury in the Rossoneri’s Coppa Italia clash with Bari.

RB Leipzig News / Football Italia / September 4

Nkunku: ‘Why I struggled at Chelsea, AC Milan ambition and Leao hope’

Christopher Nkunku explains what didn’t work for him at Chelsea, why he ‘didn’t think for a second’ before joining Milan, and hopes to combine forces with Rafael Leao.

Rafael Leao News / Football Italia / September 3

Potential Leao return date revealed after injury in Milan 2-0 Bari

Rafael Leao is targeting a return to action immediately after the international break after picking up an injury in his first competitive outing of the

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / September 1

Report: Tottenham plot deadline day move for 'great player' from Euro giants

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly interested in signing the AC Milan attacker Rafael Leao during the summer transfer window. The 26-year-old has been linked to the Premier League in the past as well.

Lecce News / Football Italia / August 30

Milan star Leao: ‘Allegri and Ibra told me not stream too much’

Milan got their first points of the season last night as they emerged 2-0 victors away at Lecce. Goals from Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Christian Pulisic were enough to give returning head coach Massimiliano Allegri his first Serie A win back at the Rossineri.

Soccer News / Football Italia / August 29

Player ratings: Lecce 0-2 Milan – Saelemaekers useful in Leao absence

Milan picked up their first Serie A win of the season at the second time of asking with a 2-0 victory away against Lecce with a limited set of options available to Massimiliano Allegri.

Soccer News / Football Italia / August 27

Leao expected to be unavailable for next Milan clash

Reports on Wednesday confirm that Rafael Leao is highly unlikely to feature for Milan in their upcoming Serie A match against Lecce this weekend due to

Milan selection crisis likely to continue as Leao trains separately again

Sky Sport Italia reports that Rafael Leao continued to train separately on Tuesday, becoming even more unlikely to be eligible to play against Lecce on Friday.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / August 25

Nylander greeted by Leafs fans, swaps jerseys with AC Milan’s Rafael Leao at European media tour

Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander took part in the European Player Media Tour over the weekend and swapped jerseys with AC Milan winger Rafael Leao as part of the experience.

Soccer News / Football Italia / August 19

Leao ruled out of Milan’s first Serie A match of 2025-26 after Coppa Italia injury

Tuesday’s reports indicate that star Milan attacker Rafael Leao is set to miss the team’s first Serie A match of the 2025-26 season after picking up an

Leeds United News / Football Italia / August 18

Why Leeds have to wait for Leao before completing Okafor deal with Milan

Leeds United are closing in on a deal with Milan for forward Noah Okafor, but recent updates in Italy suggest that the Rossoneri want to wait to hear back

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Soccer News / Football Italia / August 17

Coppa Italia: Milan 2-0 Bari – Leao’s goal and injury concern

Rafael Leao and Christian Pulisic’s goals allowed Milan to beat Bari in a Coppa Italia game on Sunday, but the Portuguese star was also subbed off due to a calf problem.

Soccer News / Football Italia / August 14

Rafael Leao: ‘Kean at Milan would be crazy, we’d crush everyone’

Rafael Leao has publicly asked Milan to bring him Italy international Moise Kean from Fiorentina as a new strike partner. ‘It would be crazy!’ The Portugal international was receiving messages from supporters during a Twitch live stream as he played games this week.

AC Milan News / Football Italia / August 11

Saelemaekers on ‘different feeling’ with Modric and new Leao role

Alexis Saelemaekers could ‘feel something different’ from the first Milan training session with Luka Modric and believes Rafael Leao’s new role is ‘amazing.’ The Rossoneri had some ups and downs in pre-season, but while the 4-1 defeat to Chelsea was a setback when down to 10 men, it did mark the debut of star signing Modric.

Soccer News / Football Italia / August 10

Allegri: ‘Milan better with 10, Modric and Leao improving, sad for Thiaw’

Max Allegri shrugs off the friendly defeat to Chelsea, as he saw teachable moments for 10-man Milan, confirming a change of plan for Luka Modric, and he’s ‘sad’ Malick Thiaw is leaving.

Tottenham Hotspur News / the Boy Hotspur / August 7

Report: Tottenham ready to shake up the market with €100m offer for 'extraordinary' player

Tottenham Hotspur are looking to sign the AC Milan attacker Rafael Leao during the summer window. According to a report from Fichajes, they are now prepared to shake up the transfer market with an ambitious move for the Portuguese international.

Tottenham Hotspur News / the Boy Hotspur / August 6

Tottenham have 'outside chance' of landing 'great player' due to club’s financial problems

Tottenham Hotspur have been linked to the move for the AC Milan attacker Rafael Leao during the summer transfer window. The 26-year-old has been linked with a move to the Premier League in the past as well, and it will be interesting to see if Tottenham decide to make a move for him.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / August 3

Spurs could use Paratici’s 'excellent relationship' to complete 'difficult' transfer

Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for the Portuguese international attacker Rafael Leao from AC Milan. Journalist Ben Jacobs has revealed that Fabio Paratici has a close relationship with Milan and the agents of the player.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / July 31

Controversial Tottenham advisor parachuted in amidst talk of blockbuster Serie A transfer

Tottenham Hotspur have been looking to bring in high-ceiling players in their attacking roster in the ongoing summer transfer window, and after having

AC Milan News / Football Italia / July 30

Pulisic on his Milan improvements, new role under Allegri and Leao doubters

Christian Pulisic admits he improved his decision-making at Milan and is happy to play on the left wing under Massimiliano Allegri, but doesn’t understand Rafael Leao’s doubters: ‘He’s a top, top, top talent.’ USMNT star Pulisic released an interview with Gazzetta dello Sport, discussing Milan’s results and performances during the pre-season.

Tottenham given the greenlight to pursue blockbuster summer deal for Serie A superstar

Injury expert advises Tottenham to take a closer look at AC Milan star Rafael Leao’s muscle injury record before making a move Los Angeles FC are advancing in talks to sign Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min.

Soccer News / SempreMilan / April 3

‘Numbers speak for themselves’ – Leao shines again against Inter

Rafael Leao is as beautiful to watch as he is frustrating. The AC Milan star clearly has bags of ability, but he can also be so annoying to watch. Against Inter, though, this was not the case.