Serie A
Koopmeiners, Danilo, and Douglas Luiz work separately, but there is trust – Football style

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A Focus on Fofana’s Golden Moment Represented Through Numbers Before and During His Time at Milan. Also, Words and Statements
When Fofana arrived at Milan, he introduced himself to the microphones saying that he could become the strongest player in its history. Despite this desire of Fofana appearing extravagant and ambitious, there are certain numbers that would make it possible.
Fofana Before Milan
In addition to the famous phrase, the Fofana who came to Milan is an extremely complete player. In the last season before he arrived at Milan, with Monaco, he was ranked 26th in the Wallabies ranking among the top 30 midfielders in Europe.
To give a better idea of why Fofana was acquired by Furlani in the summer, there are these data. In fact, in Ligue 1 last year, he was one of the best passers in the league, accumulating outstanding numbers in all related statistics: he was second for progressive passes, meaning those passes that, when completed, move the ball towards the opposing goal by at least 9 meters, fourth for through balls and for passes in the final third of the field.
In addition to the numbers, it is also important to mention the percentages that further emphasize the perception of Fofana as a playmaker rather than just a physical midfielder and ball-winner. So far, he has achieved numbers above the 89.0 percentile in all the following statistics: progressive carries (89.1), forward passes (96.0), key passes (92.4). He is also the top dribbler in Monaco (Fofana is at 2.13, none of the other Milan midfielders reached 1.8 last season) in passes, chances created, tackles, and duels.
Impact at Milan So Far
Responses regarding the tasks assigned by Fonseca to Fofana have been often banal and far from clear. Perhaps the reason lies in the extreme versatility of a player who, like few others, is truly capable of doing anything on a football field.
“Basically, he asks me to be aggressive, to provide aggressiveness, to win the ball and make my teammates play”
These are the statements of the French midfielder regarding the question about the specific requests from his coach. Although concise, these words encapsulate the entirety of the role that the player performs in developing Milan’s style of play, both in attack and defense.
The winning pass in Verona-Milan that rewarded the run of his teammate Reijnders, helped Fofana achieve his fifth assist so far in the league (currently also the top assist provider with Pulisic in Milan).
Aside from the splendid pass, those 5 assists in relation to the eight games it took Fofana to achieve them help us understand once again the season Yossouf Fofana is putting together.

Paulo Fonseca (photo KEYPRESS)
Fofana’s Assists
There are three assists that can be considered as the three gifts that Yossouf has given to his teammates and fans for this Christmas:
Starting with the gift for Leao in Milan – Cagliari, where Fofana draws a radar-like ball with his left foot that reaches Leao 25 meters ahead. The France-Portugal connection repeats itself during the Champions match against Bratislava, where Fofana again sets up Leao 10 meters ahead, putting him one-on-one with the goalkeeper. Once again on the European stage, this time at home against Red Star Belgrade, Fofana bypasses the Serbian defense with a 30-meter pass directed to Leao, who is once again tasked with putting the ball in the net (the only assist where he lifted the ball).
Unfortunately, Fofana’s moment does not reflect the performance of his team. However, when you can rely on a player of this caliber, finding the right path can certainly be easier.
Serie A
Milan, Pasquale Bruno criticizes Gimenez: “Those who simulate are poor players”


Pasquale Bruno si scaglia contro Gimenez: “Chi simula è scarso”. L’ex terzino destro con oltre 500 presenze critica duramente il comportamento del messicano.
Pasquale Bruno e la critica alla simulazione
Pasquale Bruno ha recentemente espresso un’opinione piuttosto forte nei confronti di alcuni suoi colleghi. Durante una dichiarazione che ha fatto il giro del web, Fernandes ha puntato il dito contro Santiago Gimenez e altri giocatori come Conceicao, Saelemaekers e Ricci, accusandoli di simulare in area di rigore. Secondo l’ex calciatore, chi ricorre a tali pratiche è “scarso”, sottolineando come le immagini confermino la simulazione del messicano Gimenez.

MASSIMILIANO ALLEGRI PENSIEROSO ( FOTO DI SALVATORE FORNELLI )
Reazioni nel mondo del calcio
Le parole di Bruno non sono passate inosservate, generando un acceso dibattito tra tifosi e addetti ai lavori. Molti si sono schierati dalla sua parte, sostenendo che la simulazione rovina il gioco e va punita severamente. Altri, invece, ritengono che dichiarazioni di questo tipo possano alimentare tensioni inutili tra i calciatori. La questione rimane aperta e continua a suscitare interesse nel mondo del calcio.
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Fonte: l’account X di Schira
Ancora #Bruno: “Se in campo c’eravamo io, Passerella o Montero, non gliela avremmo fatta passare a #Gimenez e sarei stato espulso. Chi simula è scarso e le immagini dicono chiaramente che il messicano ha simulato. Gimenez, Conceicao, Saelemaekers e Ricci spesso in area simulano” x.com/NicoSchira/status/1980604955258941881
— Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) Oct 21, 2025
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Serie A
2023 Record Annihilated – Football Style

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Juventus, a year ago was destined to leave Turin, today is one of Tudor’s certainties. The choice of the management to renew him has become a sign of continuity and trust.
Just a year ago Daniele Rugani seemed to be saying goodbye to Juventus. Like it happened to Huijsen, Soulé and partly to Federico Chiesa, for him too the club had drawn a clear line: those who did not fit into Thiago Motta’s technical plans were invited to find a new placement. But the fate of the Tuscan defender took a different turn.
Despite having a contract expiring eight months from the end of the season, the Juventus management decided to exercise the unilateral renewal clause for another year, a clear sign of trust. Despite everything, Rugani has proven to be a reliable, serious, and professional player, earning a leading role in a team still in search of balance.
Juventus, Tudor’s few certainties
In a complicated moment for the defense and more generally for Igor Tudor’s Juventus, number 24 represents a technical and moral certainty, a symbol of belonging and continuity. The club, which a year ago seemed ready to turn the page, has instead decided to focus on a player who knows the environment, accepts hierarchies, and knows how to be ready when needed.
In short, after almost ten years in black and white, Rugani has returned to being more than just a backup!
Serie A
Juventus can start over, this year there is greater harmony between team and coach. Yildiz? I say this…

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Marco Materazzi reveals: after the 2006 World Cup, a possible transfer to Roma, but I stayed at Inter due to lack of favorable conditions.
The Background of a Missed Transfer
Marco Materazzi, iconic Italian defender, has revealed an interesting background story about his career. After the triumph of the Italian National Team at the 2006 World Cup, Materazzi had the opportunity to move to Roma. However, according to the former defender, the transfer did not materialize because “they wanted to get married with dried figs,” a metaphor highlighting the lack of suitable conditions for the agreement. Materazzi, therefore, chose to stay at Inter, where he continued to achieve both personal and team success.
The Dream of Playing with Totti and De Rossi
Materazzi also expressed some regret for not being able to play alongside Francesco Totti and Daniele De Rossi. According to him, the combination of talent could have led to great success for Roma. Nevertheless, the defender is satisfied with his career at Inter, where he contributed to writing indelible pages in the club’s history. His words, reported on Twitter by Nicolò Schira, tell of a crucial period in his career and offer an interesting insight into decisions that could have changed the course of his footballing life.
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Source: Twitter account X by Schira
Marco #Materazzi: “After the 2006 World Cup I could have gone to #Roma, but they wanted to get married with dried figs. I stayed at #Inter and I think I did pretty well. I would have liked to play with Totti and De Rossi: I am convinced that we could have won together”
— Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) Oct 20, 2025
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