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Bournemouth’s Perfect European Debut Faces Biggest Test Against AC Milan in Europa League

Marcus Thuram sparked the comeback with a stoppage-time equalizer, and Piotr Zielinski finished the winner as Inter stayed level with Lazio on 22 points.

  • On Thursday, October 22, 2026, AFC Bournemouth defeated AC Milan 3-0 at Vitality Stadium, securing a historic third consecutive victory in their inaugural Europa League campaign.
  • Inspired by the iconic red-and-black stripes adopted in 1971 to mirror their visitors, the Cherries transformed from a 2008 side facing a 17-point deduction and liquidation to a European contender.
  • AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan received a straight red card after shoving Tyler Adams in the face during a corner; Marcus Tavernier and Justin Kluivert converted penalties, while Amine Adli sealed the 3-0 result with a late free-kick.
  • Bournemouth manager Marco Rose saw his squad dominate tactically, while AC Milan manager Ruben Amorim, formerly of Manchester United, watched his team fail to register a single shot on target.
  • Nine points from three matches position the Cherries atop the Europa League standings. Bournemouth Mayor Roberto Rocca, a Milan-born resident, reinforced local pride, saying "my heart now is mainly for Bournemouth.
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Milan, Italy. The Inter de Milan was very close to suffering his first defeat of the season in Serie A, this Sunday before Fiorentina in the 8th day, but ended up taking the victory (2-1) with two goals in the added time.These three points allow the Nerazzurro team to position again to the height of the Lazio of Rome in the highest of the Serie A.The Inter is leader with a small better goal difference (+13 against +11).With less pressure thanks …

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Inter Milan's players will remain at the top of the Italian league table after the 8th round. The Milanese were very close to losing to Fiorentina, but they pulled out a 2-1 victory in extra time.

·Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Inter Milan is still unbeaten at the top of the table in the Italian football championship thanks to two hits in the postseason.

·Vienna, Austria
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The Milan team lost until 90 minutes, but reacted with goals of Thuram and Zielinski to prevail for 2-1 and reach Lazio at the top of Serie A. Lautaro Martínez did not play for injury and the two Argentines of the visit were headlines and left when their team still won. l.

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Piotr Zieliński has been in impressive form for Inter Milan. Last week, he was one of the best players on the pitch, registering an assist, and his team defeated Bologna 3-1 away. A goal for three points. Zieliński is Inter's hero. In Sunday's match against Fiorentina, the 32-year-old Polish international spent only fifteen minutes on the pitch, but that was enough to be the hero of the match. Zieliński came on with the score at 0-1. Inter, than…

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Milareports.com broke the news on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
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