Bologna squeezed past AC Milan 1-0 in Wednesday’s Coppa Italia final at Stadio Olimpico to win their first trophy in over 50 years. As for the Rossoneri, they went home empty-handed, probably

AC Milan manager Sergio Conceicao reflected on his side’s disappointing Coppa Italia final defeat, acknowledging the struggles of the season and the missed opportunities, yet emphasising the need to look forward with dignity.

The last Coppa Italia won by Milan bears Serginho’s signature. He scored two goals in the first leg, namely in the 4-1 victory away to Roma, and he got the assist for Rivaldo’s goal in the return leg, played three days after lifting the Champions League in the final in Manchester against Juventus.

Manchester City have contacted AC Milan to register their interest in Dutch midfielder Tijjani Reijnders.Talks remain in the early stages and no formal bid has been submitted, but City are expected