AC MILAN ARE CHAMPIONS OF ITALY FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 11 YEARS 🇮🇹🏆

AC Milan struck twice inside five minutes to go from being 1-0 up to 3-0 up in their Scudetto-deciding game against Sassuolo.

Milan would then score in the 32nd minute and 36th minute to effectively put the nerves to bed. The first came in a very similar manner to the first with Leao winning the ball down the left and darting for the byline, cutting back for Giroud’s near post run and first time finish past Consigli.

The second came through another bit of pressing high up the pitch this time by Krunic to dispossess his man and Leao got his third assist of the goal when he pulled the ball back into the path of Franck Kessie who sidefooted it inside the far post, saluting the fans after in what might be his farewell.

Chiellini: ‘I will say goodbye to Juventus, Inter were stronger’

Giorgio Chiellini confirms he is leaving Juventus this summer and tips his hat to the winners after the Coppa Italia Final. ‘Inter proved throughout the season they are stronger.’

It was a dramatic Coppa Italia Final at the Stadio Olimpico, with Nicolò Barella opening the scoring within seven minutes, then Alex Sandro and Dusan Vlahovic turned it around.

A debatable Hakan Calhanoglu penalty forced extra time, allowing Ivan Perisic to take centre-stage with two goals, including another spot-kick.

Juve also lost to Inter in Serie A and in extra time for the Supercoppa Italiana.

“It’s disappointing, especially as Inter certainly had more of the ball, but we had more than enough chances. Mattia Perin basically didn’t have to make a save, we conceded two fantastic goals and two penalties.

“Inter proved throughout the season they are stronger in all the head-to-head clashes, so that means something. I hope the anger of losing three out of four games against Inter will fire us up for next season.

“We know that you don’t win a Scudetto just in the big games, but every day. It’s a pity to end the season without trophies after a decade, but we need to use it as fuel for next season.”

It is the first season since 2010-11 that has Juventus empty-handed, the campaign under Gigi DelNeri.

INTER MILAN ARE THE 2021/22 COPA ITALIA CHAMPIONS

Six goals were scored in a Coppa Italia final for the first time since Roma beat Inter 6-2 in 2007

Inter Milan came from behind against Juventus to clinch a first Coppa Italia since 2011 at the Stadio Olimpico.

Hakan Calhanoglu’s 80th-minute penalty forced extra time and Ivan Perisic scored twice in three minutes as Inter lifted the cup for the eighth time.

Nicolo Barella’s superb strike had put Inter ahead after six minutes.

But holders Juventus scored twice in quick succession through Alex Sandro and Dusan Vlahovic to turn the game around early in the second half.

Defeat ended record 14-time winners Juventus’ hopes of a trophy this season – the first time that has happened since 2010-11.

Serie A title chasers Inter, who are second and two points behind city rivals AC Milan with two games to go, had not reached the final of the competition since their previous triumph 11 years ago.

Barella gave Inter the perfect start when he curled a sublime right-foot shot into the top corner after cutting inside from the left to score the fastest Coppa Italia final goal since 2015.

Samir Handanovic produced a fine save to deny Vlahovic and Paulo Dybala shot wide as Juventus chased an equaliser before the break.

But Massimiliano Allegri’s side were ahead within seven minutes of the restart thanks to goals from Sandro and Vlahovic, who followed up his own saved effort after a quick counter-attack.

Calhanoglu held his nerve to force extra time after Lautaro Martinez was brought down by Leonardo Bonucci, and Perisic then stepped up from the penalty spot to put Inter back in front after 99 minutes.

Perisic added a stunning fourth just three minutes later, taking a touch before firing into the top corner from the edge of the box to put the contest out of Juventus’ reach.

Inter will now face Cagliari and Sampdoria in their final two league games as they pursue a domestic double.

Allegri reveals some of his choices ahead of Juventus-Inter

**Juventus manager, Massimiliano Allegri**

This weekend, all eyes will be on the major showdown between Juventus and Inter which will take place at the Allianz Stadium on Sunday. With one point separating the two arch rivals, this promises to be a thrilling affair.

The Nerazzurri and the Bianconeri are respectively third and fourth in the Serie A standings, but they are both hoping for a win that reignites their Scudetto hopes.

On Saturday, Max Allegri held his customary pre-match press conference, revealing some of the names that will start in tomorrow’s match.

Thankfully for the Old Lady, the injury crisis has finally eased up, and the manager now has more options at his disposal.

The former Milan and Cagliari tactician revealed that Alex Sandro should get the nod at left-back after returning from injury.

However, Allegri wants to keep everyone guessing when it comes to his choices in the middle of the park.

“We’ll see how it goes tomorrow, today I can say we’re doing well. We’ve got Chiellini back, Bonucci will be on the bench but he’s still behind, Zakaria and Alex Sandro are back. So we’re almost all fit and able,” said the Juventus manager as translated by Football Italia.

“Alex Sandro will start. Zakaria? I have to see. Chiellini is fine and will play. Bernardeschi could be a starter, he’s recovered and feeling better.”

The reporters asked the manager to comment on Paulo Dybala’s future, and he offered a diplomatic response.

“Arrivabene has spoken clearly, I have spoken today. Once you’ve made your choices, they remain those. I don’t think this is the first case of a player changing clubs, there are others who expire.”

ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC IS THE GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING

**ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC celebrates his first goal against rivals Inter Milan**

AC Milan star Zlatan Ibrahimovic has on Sunday afternoon said Milan has never had a king, but they only have God via his verified Instagram handle.

**ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC celebrating his second goal this evening**

People do refer the 39 years old as the king of Milan having played for both sides, and he enjoyed his stay with Inter Milan years back, before completing move to San Siro rival AC Milan.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic also left AC Milan with Thiago Silva to join French Ligue 1 Champions Paris Saint Germain years back, but he returned after many years away in January, and he has been scoring goals for the club from all cylinders.

The former Barcelona star was on target for AC Milan on Saturday, as they defeated rival Inter Milan 2-1 at Giuseppe Meazza.

The Swedish scored twice in the 13th and 16th minutes for the away team before Romelu Lukaku scored the home team’s only goal in the 29th minutes.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic posted on his verified Instagram handle on Sunday afternoon that;

“Milano never had a king, they have God

**Photo posted by Zlatan Ibrahimovic on his verified Instagram handle**

At the age of 39, Zlatan Ibrahimovic is still banging goals for AC Milan from different angles.