Gennaro Gattuso's 10-man Milan, already languishing down in seventh, were thrashed 3-0 at lowly Hellas Verona.

Former Brazil, AC Milan and Real Madrid playmaker Kaka has retired from football.

Lionel Messi scored twice as Barcelona beat Las Palmas 3-0 in a game played behind closed doors after the Spanish league refused Barca’s plea to postpone the game on the day of the highly-charged Catalonia referendum.

Ireland No. 1 Darren Randolph’s future at West Ham looks uncertain with Joe Hart’s loan deal to the Hammers expected to be confirmed today.

What the papers say and what's being rumoured online.

Manchester United have made a "very important offer" for Alvaro Morata, the Real Madrid striker's agent has said.

The ability of Chelsea as a football club to snatch ignominy from the jaws of victory can never be underestimated, although last night’s victory at the Hawthorns at least protects a memorable Premier League campaign with another title, their fifth of the Abramovich era, writes Allan Prosser.

Barcelona completed what was the greatest-ever comeback in the history of the Champions League knockout stages when they overturned a four-goal first-leg deficit against Paris St Germain but now they have to perform another escape act against Juventus.

AC Milan head coach Vincenzo Montella dedicated his side's win against Fiorentina to club president Silvio Berlusconi.

Mario Balotelli has admitted he was never happy at Liverpool and does not want to go back.

Former AC Milan defender and Italy coach Cesare Maldini has passed away at the age of 84.

The highlights, talking points and gaffes from the football weekend

Mario Balotelli watched on as goals from fellow forwards Carlos Bacca and Luiz Adriano earned AC Milan their first win of the new Serie A season – 2-1 against Empoli.

AC Milan went on a spending spree last night as they agreed deals for two hot European properties.

Carlo Ancelotti will decide whether or not to manage AC Milan next season on Wednesday, according to club vice-president Adriano Galliani.

Former AC Milan and Italy midfielder Demetrio Albertini is confident misfiring striker Fernando Torres can rediscover his goalscoring touch in the near future.

Barcelona boss Luis Enrique says he is honoured to be Lionel Messi’s coach after the Argentinean became the top goalscorer in Primera Division history.

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has dismissed speculation linking him with a move for Liverpool forward Raheem Sterling.

AC Milan midfielder Michael Essien has been forced to deny social media rumours that he has Ebola.

Fernando Torres has no hard feelings towards Chelsea after the London club’s decision to loan him to AC Milan.

Fernando Torres spoke of his excitement at the new chapter in his career after arriving in Milan to finalise his move from Chelsea.

AC Milan are hoping to acquire Chelsea pair Fernando Torres and Marco van Ginkel before the end of the summer transfer window.

AC Milan insist they have not received an offer from Liverpool for their striker Mario Balotelli.

The summer transfer window officially opened yesterday and while many big-money moves and free transfers have already been agreed across Europe, a clutch of distinguished players will be left searching for new clubs.

AC Milan and Kaka have parted ways by mutual consent, the Italian club announced on Monday.

Arsenal may be the team to benefit from Italy’s early exit from the World Cup with under-fire Mario Balotelli prepared to consider a move away from AC Milan, according to his agent.

The much-anticipated sacking of AC Milan coach Clarence Seedorf became a reality yesterday but the club has quickly turned to another former player to lead the team.

AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani has confirmed that playmaker Kaka is set to remain at the club next season.

Villarreal have been fined but have escaped a stadium ban as punishment for the banana-throwing incident involving Dani Alves.

El City — No! was the headline in El Mundo Deportivo before the Champions League draw yesterday.

Last year’s beaten finalists Borussia Dortmund were just four minutes away from exiting this year’s competition before Kevin Grosskreutz’s scuffed winner in Marseille saw them qualify as group winners.

Celtic crashed out of Europe after a thumping 3-0 defeat by AC Milan in their Champions League Group H clash at Parkhead.

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Manager Neil Lennon insists there is no chance of Celtic underestimating the threat of AC Milan tonight as his side prepare to face their biggest game of the season.

Neil Lennon believes Celtic will have to be at their best against an Ajax side he believes are as good as AC Milan and Barcelona to take anything from their crunch Champions League clash in the Amsterdam ArenA tonight.

Mario Balotelli is just 23 and playing for his dream club AC Milan, yet that has not stopped his agent from discussing a move in the future.

Injured AC Milan forward Kaka has decided against collecting his wages until he returns to full fitness.

AC Milan have reached an agreement to re-sign Brazil forward Kaka from Real Madrid.

Carlos Tevez spoke of his pride after being handed the iconic number 10 shirt upon signing a three-year contract with Juventus.

When Carlo Ancelotti signs a three-year contract to become Real Madrid’s new coach this afternoon, president Florentino Perez will have finally landed his man.

Real Madrid have named Carlo Ancelotti as the coach entrusted with leading the first team next season.

Galatasaray have failed in a bid for Nani because Manchester United want €10 million for the winger, according to the Turkish club.

AC Milan midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng described how he was treated like “an animal” by six Pro Patria fans accused of chanting racial abuse.

“We won’t play like Fort Apache, that’s not our style.”