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Rafael Leao admits his new role is a ‘challenge’ at Milan, while Roma striker Matias Soulé is already seeing what Donyell Malen can bring to the team. It kicks off at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome at 19.45 GMT (20.45 CET).

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 23

Capello: ‘Milan can’t hide from the Scudetto, but Leao and Pulisic are not Lautaro’

Fabio Capello stands by the fact that Milan are genuine contenders for the Scudetto in 2025-26, but believes that their next two matches are perhaps the

Rafael Leao News / Football Italia / January 16

Costacurta: Leao is a ‘showman’, I ‘never liked’ Mourinho’s teams

Milan and Italy legend Alessandro Costacurta believes that Carlo Ancelotti and Pep Guardiola are the best coaches in football’s history but the ex-.defender

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 15

Allegri: ‘Milan resilient, Maignan kept us alive, Leao wanted the penalty’

Max Allegri feels Milan were ‘resilient’ in their 3-1 victory away to Como, and admits Mike Maignan’s saves ‘kept us alive,’ explaining what happened with Rafael Leao on the penalty.

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 14

Milan injury updates on Fullkrug, Pavlovic, Leao and Gimenez for Como clash

Massimiliano Allegri confirms that Niclas Fullkrug and Strahinja Pavlović won’t be available against Como, while Rafael Leao ‘is fine’ and Santiago Gimenez won’t return to action until ‘the end of March.’ Milan are preparing for a Serie A game against Como on Thursday.

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 13

Milan star Rafael Leao a doubt for Como clash

Rafael Leao is not fully fit, so it remains to be seen whether he’ll be available on Thursday, when the Rossoneri visit Como in Serie A. Milan might be forced to cope without Rafael Leao in their next Serie A match against Como.

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 10

Milan news: Fofana deletes apology message, but receives support from Leao

Milan midfielder Youssouf Fofana deleted an apology message he had posted on Instagram, but shared words from his teammate, Rafael Leao: ‘Together, brother, no matter who is against us!!’ Milan midfielder Fofana apologised to fans for an awkward mistake during the Rossoneri’s 1-1 draw against Genoa on Thursday.

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 10

Allegri: Modric ‘on the bench’ against Fiorentina, Leao ‘more concrete’

Massimiliano Allegri says Luka Modric won’t start against Fiorentina tomorrow, but is happy to see Rafael Leao becoming ‘more concrete.’ Allegri previewed tomorrow’s Serie A match against Fiorentina at a press conference on Saturday.

Lecce News / Football Italia / January 8

Player ratings: Milan 1-1 Genoa – Leali deserved all three points

Nicola Leali put in a particularly impressive performance to help Genoa to a 1-1 draw away against Milan in Serie A on Thursday evening, but like the rest of his teammates, will go home disappointed not to have claimed all three points against the second-placed Rossoneri.

AC Milan News / Caught Offside / January 7

€150m backing for Rosenior as Chelsea look to unleash new attack with double signing

Chelsea are looking to strengthen their attacking unit in the coming months and have identified Fermin Lopez and Rafael Leao as potential targets. Both players have done quite well for their respective clubs, and they should prove to be excellent additions for Chelsea.

Werder Bremen News / Football Italia / January 7

Allegri: Leao and Pulisic set to start for Milan, but ‘not at peak condition’

Massimiliano Allegri confirms that Rafael Leao and Christian Pulisic are expected to start together for the second time in a Serie A match for Milan this season, but they are ‘not at peak condition.’ Milan host Genoa at San Siro on Thursday evening and Allegri has confirmed that Leao and Pulisic are expected to start in attack tomorrow.

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 2

Pisacane avoids controversy after Cagliari 0-1 Milan: ‘Not a penalty for me’

Cagliari coach Fabio Pisacane kept an admirably consistent position on penalty appeals in the defeat to Milan. ‘I must be honest, that’s not a spot-kick for me.’ His players had started the game well and had several early attempts, but struggled to create chances once Rafael Leao had opened the scoring.

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 2

Allegri: ‘Milan defenders less frenetic, Leao falls asleep on the left’

Max Allegri feels Rafael Leao works better as a centre-forward because he’s less likely to ‘fall asleep’ and sees defenders being ‘less frenetic’ in their 1-0 win away to Cagliari.

AC Milan News / Football Italia / January 2

Player Ratings: Cagliari 0-1 Milan – Leao inspires Rossoneri’s narrow win

Rafael Leao is the MOTM in Milan’s 1-0 win over Cagliari, the first game of 2026 in Serie A, but two other Rossoneri players received the same rating.

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Soccer News / Football Italia / January 2

Serie A | Cagliari 0-1 Milan: Leao first goal of new year on Fullkrug debut

Rafael Leao scored the first Serie A goal of 2026 to give a reshuffled Milan the victory away to Cagliari, with Niclas Fullkrug making his debut. The Rossoneri

Werder Bremen News / Football Italia / December 29

Milan handed Rafael Leao injury boost for Cagliari clash

Rafael Leao has returned to group training today and is expected to be available for Milan’s next Serie A match against Cagliari. Italian sources, including Sky Sport Italia, report that Milan star Rafael Leao completed a full training session with his teammates on Monday.

Soccer News / The Cult of Calcio / November 29

Milan Player Ratings vs Lazio: Leao Turns on MVP Mode

Milan squeezed past Lazio in Saturday night’s Serie A classic and will spend the night at the top of the standings. Rafael Leao scored the winning goal at Stadio San Siro, helping his side leapfrog Roma at the summit.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / November 28

Liverpool readying massive offer for €170m-rated star to fill Luis Diaz void

Liverpool are ready to break the bank to sign AC Milan forward Rafael Leao as they look to fill the void left by Luis Diaz. Rafael Leao is back at his best, and his recent performances for AC Milan have resulted in a lot of interest from across Europe.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / November 2

Arsenal should be all over €150m swoop for Serie A star to take them up a level

What has been said about Rafael Leao should serve as perfect motivation for Arsenal to finally do what their fans have long expected – sign a top-class left winger in 2026.

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.