News about Ismael Bennacer

Charlie Patino 'targeted by Serie A giants' with the 20-year-old, once hailed as 'the best player to walk through the doors' at Arsenal, expected to leave the Gunners this summer

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 13, 2024
Arsenal youngster Charlie Patino has reportedly attracted the interest of Serie A giants Juventus, Inter and AC Milan ahead of the summer transfer window. The 20-year-old is expected to leave the club in the summer following loan spells at Blackpool and Swansea over the last two seasons. Patino's contract at Arsenal expires in 2025, with the Gunners expected to cash.

So far after the conclusion of a chaotic group stage, the brilliant and bizarre moments at AFCON have been: Iconic triumphs, SIX administrators' departures, nearly 100 goals, and a player injured trying a back-flip!

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 25, 2024
The Africa Cup of Nations is unquestionably one of the most exciting international football tournaments. There aren't many other sports where you can get 40-yard free-kick screamers, Hand Of God attempts, and players with injuries trying to do a back-flip in preparation all mixed into one. AFCON has already provided us with so many talking points; we're only just passed the group stages and we've had unbelievable giant-killings and no fewer than six managerial casualties - and one of which with their side still in the running!

Algeria caught up in spying drama on the eve of Africa Cup of Nations as police quiz man who flew a DRONE over their training session

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 13, 2024
On the eve of the Africa Cup of Nations, Algeria was embroiled in an espionage drama after a drone was flown over their training session. The Fennec Foxes, whose squad includes Riyad Mahrez, Rayan Ait-Nouri, Islam Slimani, and Ismael Bennacer, were preparing for their group opener against Angola on Monday. Earlier this week, the two teams held a behind-closed training session in Bouaké, Ivorian Basin.

Senegal's crown will be defended in the Ivory Coast as AFCON begins next Saturday, but which Premier League stars will be unable to participate in club action in the coming weeks?

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 3, 2024
AFCON is finally here, following months of rumors over which players will be ruled out of club action for up to four weeks. Following the most recent round of play, the continental tournament will take place from January 13 to February 11, with players having to join their national teams. This year's edition of the Ivory Coast will be held in Senegal, with Senegal as the reigning champions after defeating Egypt on penalties in the 2021 tournament (which took place in 2002).

Ruben Loftus-Cheek has agreed to a transfer to AC Milan as a result of next season.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 1, 2023
According to sources, Ruben Loftus-Cheek has agreed to a transfer to AC Milan, the Italian giants. Chelsea midfielder As the Blues prepare to sane their bloated squad, the Chelsea midfielder may be one of the first casualties of the Mauricio Pochettino. Following the arrival of the Argentine, Loftus-Cheek had been rumored as one of a number of actors to be displaced this summer.

Rio Ferdinand criticises Fikayo Tomori for being 'DOMINATED' and not 'putting a marker down'

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 10, 2023
Inter defeated 2-0 in what was theoretically their home tie, and the San Siro team was unable to break out of the blocks against a shell-shocked Milan team. Simone Inzaghi's side looked like they should have scored every time they advanced, and Milan was lucky to only trail 2-0 in what was a more than disappointing first half. Despite the team's absence key men Rafael Bennacer and then Ismael Bennacer through injury, BT Sport pundits attacked Milan throughout the evening.

AC Milan 2-0 Lazio: Stefano Pioli's side wins after a miracle strike by theo Hernandez wonder

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 6, 2023
AC Milan 2-0 Lazio: The Rossoneri scored three points for the Rossoneri at the San Siro as they continued their quest for Champions League football. Stefano Pioli's side was thrown out early in the Champions League semi-final match against Inter. The visitors tried to play out from the back but were quickly dispossessed, and Milan was led by Ismael Bennacer, who joined Olivier Giroud.

After being banned from European games by Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa, UEFA has banned referee Istvan Kovacs from European games

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 15, 2023
AC Milan beat 10-man Napoli 1-0 in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-finals, with Ismael Bennacer's first-half goals. With Napoli's Kim Min-jae's booking excluding him from the second leg, Kovacs issued ten yellow cards, four to Milan and six to Napoli. Anguissa, a midfielder, was given a second yellow card 16 minutes before time for shoving Theo Hernandez. According to Football Italia, Italian journalist Luca Cerchione said that the 38-year-old will not officiate as a result of his Wednesday night's work.

In the midst of increasing tensions with supporters, Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis is given POLICE protection.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 15, 2023
According to reports, Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis has been given police cover because tensions between him and some of the club's supporters have increased. The steps were introduced by ANSA after the Partenopei ultras, who were largely silent during the 4-0 loss to AC Milan earlier this month, went into place, according to ANSA. The ultras ignited flares inside the stadium as they demonstrated their dissatisfaction with ticket prices as well as tightering regulations on banners and flags.

Champions League team of the week: Erling Haaland, Vinicius and Brahim Diaz all shine

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 13, 2023
We've arrived at the business end of the Champions League, and there were some thrilling performances in the first leg of the quarter-finals. Thanks to Manchester City's 3-0 victory over Bayern Munich, the city has one foot in the next round. Chelsea, on the other hand, has a lot of work to do ahead of their second-leg match against Real Madrid at Stamford Bridge next week. Who makes Mailsport's team of the week after some outstanding performances across the four games.

Italian press laud AC Milan's performance against Napoli in the Champions League quarter-final

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 13, 2023
After beating Napoli 1-0 in the Champions League quarter-finals on Wednesday, AC Milan received a lion of praise from the Italian press. Thanks to Ismael Bennacer's first-half attack for the hosts, Stefano Pioli's side will have a one-goal advantage into the second leg, which is set to begin on Tuesday. The Rossoneri had a fantastic show, despite Napoli's superb results this year.

AC Milan 1-0 Napoli: Bennacer scores the only goal in the Champions League quarter-final first leg

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 12, 2023
AC Milan beat 10-man Napoli 1-0 in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-finals, with Ismael Bennacer's first-half goal. Although the visitors had a lot of chances in the first two stages, Bennacer put Milan in front right before the break, and Napoli, without injured striker Victor Osimhen, was forced to leave Milan shortly after. Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa was dismissed in the second half. Milan also has the goal advantage going into the second leg of the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona next week.

Despite Olivier Giroud's header, AC Milan 1-1 Salernitana: The Serie A champions are held to a home draw

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 13, 2023
Champions AC Milan was held to a 1-1 home draw by lowly Salernitana in Serie A on Monday, making it their third winless outing in all competitions. Milan took the lead right before the interval when Olivier Giroud ploughed in from a corner by midfielder Ismael Bennacer, leaving Salernitana keeper Guillermo Ochoa unmoved. Unmarked forward Boulaye Dia, who was set up inside the box by defender Domagoj Bradaric and made it 1-1 with a first-touch finish, levelled Salernitana in the 61st minute. Milan were desperate to regain control, but the team was unable to change the scoreline, despite their advantage in possession, and late hopes by defender Alessandro Florenzi and striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

Who is your Premier League guide? Is your club aiming to sign with just a week to go?

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 24, 2022
The summer transfer window hasn't failed to disappoint. Although the majority of Europe's top-flight leagues are set to tighten their belts, the Premier League has gone the other way, with top-flight clubs spending more than £1.5 billion so far during the season - and further contracts are planned. This is a record figure, outspending the £1.43 billion top division clubs invested in the summer of 2017. Chelsea leads the way as the division's top spenders, closely followed by Nottingham Forest, who have signed a startling 16 players under Steve Cooper. With just a week until the transfer window closes on September 1 at 11 p.m. BST, Sportsmail looks at where each club is planning to improve and who is on the radar. Antony (left) of Ajax may continue to play for Manchester United, Chelsea and Leicester are both keen on Wesley Fofana (right), while Chelsea manager Jurgen Klopp (inset left) and Chelsea are keen on a winger, while Chelsea manager Jurgen Klopp (right) is likely to enter the market for a midfielder.

Atalanta 1-1 AC Milan: Ismael Bennacer screamer saves champions

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 21, 2022
Milan, last season's Italian champions, is hoping to pounce on what is a fruitful back three but found it impossible to crack down a tenacious back three, with only scoring in the 68th minute to tie it up. Both teams aimed for a champion, and Milan seemed more likely, but the draw means that neither team would have a chance to advance to the top of the table on the night.