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Jurgen Klopp's men made it six wins from six

Klopp hails 'exceptional performance' from changed side

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was delighted with the way his much-changed side dealt with AC Milan in the San Siro to set a new record by becoming the first Premier League club to win all six Champions League group matches.

Soccer • 08 Dec 21

Recap: AC Milan 1-2 Liverpool

Liverpool have beaten AC Milan 2-1 thanks to goals from Mo Salah and Divock Origi. Read back on how the action unfolded.

Soccer • 07 Dec 21

Mo Salah was among the goals for Liverpool once again

Liverpool win in Milan to complete clean sweep

Liverpool came from behind to knock AC Milan out of Europe with a 2-1 victory at San Siro, as goals from Mohamed Salah and Divock Origi helped a second-string Reds side finish the Champions League group stage with a perfect record.

Soccer • 07 Dec 21

Mohamed Salah contract ends in 18 months

Klopp not concerned by Salah contract talks

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists everyone is clear on what they want from Mohamed Salah's contract negotiations but the complexity of them means time will be needed.

Soccer • 06 Dec 21

European wrap: Messi assists hat-trick, Napoli stay top

Lionel Messi delivered a hat-trick of assists as Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain came from behind to beat 10-man Saint-Etienne 3-1.

Soccer • 28 Nov 21

Junior Messias: "Humility has to be a constant."

Messias ends journey from delivery man to Milan hero

AC Milan's Junior Messias completed a remarkable career journey from delivering fridges to scoring on his Champions League debut when the Brazilian came off the bench to net the winner against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday.

Soccer • 25 Nov 21

Junior Messias celebrates after netting the AC Milan winner

Champions League wrap: Milan strike late at Atletico

Junior Messias' later header handed AC Milan a 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid and kept alive their hopes of qualifying for the last-16 in the Champions League.

Soccer • 24 Nov 21

It was another landmark night for Zlatan Ibrahimovic

European wrap: Zlatan scores 150th Serie A goal

Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored his 150th Serie A goal as AC Milan inflicted Jose Mourinho's first home defeat in the Italian top flight with a 2-1 win over AS Roma at the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday to keep pace with Serie A leaders Napoli.

Soccer • 31 Oct 21

Early Giroud strike sends Milan to Serie A summit

Olivier Giroud's early strike earned AC Milan a narrow 1-0 win over Torino on Tuesday to send Stefano Pioli's side top of the Serie A standings.

Soccer • 26 Oct 21

Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe scored PSG's goals against Leipzig

CL round-up: Messi scores twice as PSG defeat Leipzig

Lionel Messi kept Paris St Germain at the top of Champions League Group A after they came from behind to beat RB Leipzig 3-2.

Soccer • 19 Oct 21

Diaz delivers winner for dominant Porto

Luis Diaz scored the winner as Porto kept their Champions League knockout hopes alive but dealt AC Milan a huge blow with a deserved 1-0 Group B win at the Estadio do Dragao.

Soccer • 19 Oct 21

Sheriff celebrate Sebastien Thill's winner at the death

Moldovan minnows Sheriff shock Real Madrid at Bernabeu

Sheriff Tiraspol pulled off an enormous shock in the Champions League as they won 2-1 at Real Madrid to make it two wins out of two in Group D with a late strike from Sebastien Thill.

Soccer • 28 Sep 21

Benzema was unable to continue his good goalscoring form for Real

European wrap: Villarreal hold Real as Atletico slip up

La Liga leaders Real Madrid saw their winning run come to an end after being held to a goalless draw by Villarreal at the Bernabeu.

Soccer • 25 Sep 21

Thiago will miss two games for Liverpool

Thiago out for at least two games, confirm Liverpool

Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara will miss the next two matches after picking up a calf injury over the weekend, the Premier League club said.

Soccer • 20 Sep 21

Pioli: Ibrahimovic not Superman

AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is not Superman and will not recover from injury in time to face Juventus away in Serie A on Sunday, coach Stefano Pioli has said.

Soccer • 18 Sep 21

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp celebrates a goal

Relief for Klopp after Liverpool 'lost the plot'

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits his side "lost the plot" in a thrilling Champions League opener against AC Milan but he was happy with the 3-2 victory.

Soccer • 15 Sep 21

Jordan Henderson celebrates with Liverpool team-mates Joe Gomez and Andrew Robertson after scoring their side's third goal

Liverpool channel spirit of Istanbul to reel in Milan

Liverpool built a Champions League reputation on their 2005 second-half recovery against AC Milan and they were required to come from behind again to get their European campaign off to a 3-2 winning start.

Soccer • 15 Sep 21

Liverpool celebrate the opening goal at Anfield

CL recap: Liverpool & City win as Real beat Inter

Liverpool beat AC Milan in five-goal thriller at Anfield, while City scored six against RB Leipzig.

Soccer • 15 Sep 21

Simon Kjar and Christian Eriksen pictured in 2019

Henderson: Milan's Kjaer has respect of all in football

Jordan Henderson has told Denmark skipper Simon Kjaer he has "the respect and admiration of everyone in football" for the part he played in saving team-mate Christian Eriksen's life.

Soccer • 15 Sep 21

Harvey Elliott is on the road to recovery

Harvey Elliott undergoes surgery on dislocated ankle

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is awaiting an update after youngster Harvey Elliott underwent surgery on his dislocated ankle.

Soccer • 14 Sep 21

Olivier Giroud departs Chelsea for AC Milan

France international striker Olivier Giroud has joined Italian Serie A side AC Milan from Champions League winners Chelsea, both clubs announced on Saturday.

Soccer • 17 Jul 21

Buffon made his debut at Parma aged 17 in 1995

Italy legend Buffon rejoins Parma after 20 years away

World Cup-winning goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has returned to Parma after 20 years away, while Fikayo Tomori has made his move from Chelsea to AC Milan permanent.

Soccer • 17 Jun 21

Zlatan Ibrahimovic could be in hot water with UEFA

UEFA probe Ibrahimovic links to betting company

UEFA has launched "a disciplinary investigation" into Zlatan Ibrahimovic's alleged part-ownership of a betting company.

Soccer • 26 Apr 21

AC Milan and Juventus signed up for the initial Super League proposals

Expulsion threat for any Italian breakaway clubs

Italian clubs joining competitions which have not received authorisation by world and European governing bodies FIFA and UEFA will not be allowed to play in national competitions, the head of Italy's FIGC football federation said.

Soccer • 26 Apr 21

European wrap: Inter extend their lead in Serie A

Romelu Lukaku's 27th goal of the season helped Inter Milan extend their lead at the top of Serie A to 11 points with a 2-1 victory over Sassuolo.

Soccer • 07 Apr 21

Ac Milan

Klopp hails 'exceptional performance' from changed side

Recap: AC Milan 1-2 Liverpool

Liverpool win in Milan to complete clean sweep

Klopp not concerned by Salah contract talks

European wrap: Messi assists hat-trick, Napoli stay top

Messias ends journey from delivery man to Milan hero

Champions League wrap: Milan strike late at Atletico

European wrap: Zlatan scores 150th Serie A goal

Early Giroud strike sends Milan to Serie A summit

CL round-up: Messi scores twice as PSG defeat Leipzig

Diaz delivers winner for dominant Porto

Moldovan minnows Sheriff shock Real Madrid at Bernabeu

European wrap: Villarreal hold Real as Atletico slip up

Thiago out for at least two games, confirm Liverpool

Pioli: Ibrahimovic not Superman

Relief for Klopp after Liverpool 'lost the plot'

Liverpool channel spirit of Istanbul to reel in Milan

CL recap: Liverpool & City win as Real beat Inter

Henderson: Milan's Kjaer has respect of all in football

Harvey Elliott undergoes surgery on dislocated ankle

Olivier Giroud departs Chelsea for AC Milan

Italy legend Buffon rejoins Parma after 20 years away

UEFA probe Ibrahimovic links to betting company

Expulsion threat for any Italian breakaway clubs

European wrap: Inter extend their lead in Serie A