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ALL NIGERIANS HOME AND ABROAD NEED TO SEE THIS| SEE WHAT PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU IS PLANNING TO DO IN 2025 THAT WILL AFFECT ALL NIGERIANS WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT.Paulo Fonseca’s dismissal came on the heels of a 1-1 draw against AS Roma, which marked the team’s sixth stalemate of the season and left them languishing in seventh place, a staggering eight points behind Lazio, who occupy the crucial fourth and final Champions League qualifying position, and a daunting 12 points behind city rivals Inter Milan, who are currently in the title race. ...Tap To Read The Full Story Here | ..Tap To Read The Full Story Here...
In a somewhat unexpected move, Fonseca preemptively acknowledged his dismissal while exiting the San Siro after his post-match press conference, signalling the mounting tension surrounding his management.
In response to his departure, AC Milan released a formal statement that read, “AC Milan announces that Paulo Fonseca has been relieved from his duties as Head Coach of the Men’s First Team. The Club extends its gratitude to Paulo for his great professionalism and wishes him the very best in his future endeavours.”
As the club searches for a replacement, reports are suggesting that Sergio Conceicao is expected to take over the reins. Conceicao recently concluded a successful seven-year tenure at FC Porto, and his experience could reignite Milan’s aspirations.
Under Fonseca’s management, the team struggled with inconsistent form, which has only exacerbated tensions with the fanbase. His relationship with senior players reportedly deteriorated, as he openly criticized the commitment and performance of the squad.
A notable example was his public criticism of the country’s star winger Rafael Leao and the controversial decision to drop prominent France full-back Theo Hernandez in favour of a young academy player during a disappointing goalless draw against Genoa earlier this month.
The situation has been further compounded by vocal discontent among the supporters. On December 21, during a celebratory event marking the club’s 125th anniversary, fans expressed their frustration not only over the poor on-field performances but also regarding the conspicuous absence of club legend Paolo Maldini from the event.
Fans were seen chanting anti-ownership slogans directed at US investment fund RedBird, urging them to sell the club.ALL NIGERIANS HOME AND ABROAD NEED TO SEE THIS| SEE WHAT PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU IS PLANNING TO DO IN 2025 THAT WILL AFFECT ALL NIGERIANS WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT.
The discontent intensified when supporters confronted players at a private anniversary party, displaying banners with messages like “a club with no ambition, you’re not worthy of our history,” reflecting a deep-seated frustration over the club’s recent trajectory and lack of direction...Tap To Read The Full Story Here.
