Samuel Chukwueze expresses his determination to become a consistent goal scorer for AC Milan following his debut goal against Hellas Verona on Sunday. Chukwueze found the net with a powerful volley from inside the box just three minutes after replacing Noah Okafor.
The goal serves as a response to recent criticisms questioning his impact since joining Villarreal. In a statement to DAZN, the Nigerian international acknowledged the challenges he has faced in adapting but remains committed to working hard and trusting the coach's plans.
"This goal is significant for my confidence," Chukwueze remarked. "I aim to maintain this level of performance and continue finding the back of the net."
Chukwueze completed his move from Villarreal to the former Serie A champions last summer and has since made 17 league appearances for the Rossoneri, aiming to make a lasting impact with his goal-scoring prowess.
Niclas Fullkrug scored for the hosts midway through the first half, and Julian Brandt added a second late on as the Germans completed a Group F double over their English opponents.
Newcastle’s greatest chance came just after the break, when Joelinton nodded Tino Livramento’s cross wide from five yards out.
The Brazil international’s shot was a rare clear sight at goal for Newcastle, with Edin Terzic’s Dortmund side dominating the first half.
Despite the visitors’ much superior second-half performance, the hosts had the better chances.
“We weren’t at our best today,” Newcastle boss Eddie Howe explained. “Our normal intensity and quality were missing.”
“We still had our chances, and Joelinton’s header was probably the game’s turning point from our perspective.” If it came in again, he’d bet on himself to score.”
After the interval, the game was also briefly halted as fake golden bars and other objects were thrown onto the pitch from the ‘Yellow Wall’ as part of a protest against Uefa’s proposed Champions League reforms, with one banner reading “You don’t care about the sport – all you care about is money.”
Newcastle’s return to Europe’s elite competition began with a stalemate away at AC Milan, followed by a thrashing of Paris St-Germain on Tyneside.
However, they now face an uphill battle to reach the knockout stages, with Dortmund’s double success over Howe’s side putting them three points ahead of Newcastle, who play PSG in their last group match.
If Newcastle loses in Paris, they will be unable to advance in the tournament following AC Milan’s triumph over the French champions later on Tuesday.
In a poignant moment on Sunday, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, the legendary footballer, announced his retirement from the sport following AC Milan's last match of the Serie A season.
Addressing the crowd on the hallowed grounds of San Siro after Milan's triumphant 3-1 victory over Verona, Ibrahimovic expressed, "It's time to bid farewell to football, not just to all of you."
Renowned for his acrobatic strikes, powerful long-range shots, and exceptional technique, Ibrahimovic leaves an indelible mark as one of the greatest strikers in the history of the game.
With an illustrious career adorned with 34 trophies, he stands among the most decorated and accomplished active footballers worldwide.
Over the course of his journey, Ibrahimovic netted more than 570 career goals, including a remarkable tally of over 500 club goals. Notably, he found the back of the net in each of the last four decades, a testament to his enduring prowess.
About Zlatan Ibrahimovic professional career
His professional career commenced in 1999 at Malmö FF before earning a reputation as one of Europe's most promising forwards during his tenure at Ajax, which he joined two years later. Ibrahimovic later ventured to Juventus and then signed with Inter Milan in 2006, capturing three consecutive Serie A titles.
In the summer of 2009, Ibrahimovic embarked on a high-profile move to Barcelona in what was one of the world's most expensive transfers at the time. However, after just one season, he returned to Italy, joining Milan's arch-rivals. In his debut season with Milan, he clinched the Serie A title, leaving an indelible mark on the club's history.
In 2012, Ibrahimovic graced the pitch for Paris Saint-Germain, leading the team to their first Ligue 1 title in 19 years while solidifying his status as a prominent figure in their dominance of French football. His time in France proved fruitful, securing four consecutive Ligue 1 titles, clinching the league's top scorer title three times, and becoming PSG's all-time leading goalscorer. Subsequently, in 2016, he ventured to Manchester United, capturing his first European honor in his debut season. In 2018, he embarked on an American adventure, joining LA Galaxy before returning to Milan in 2020, where he added another Serie A title to his remarkable collection in 2022.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Ibrahimovic holds the distinction of being one of eleven players to make 100 or more appearances for the Swedish national team, maintaining an international career spanning two decades. He proudly stands as Sweden's all-time leading goalscorer with an impressive tally of 62 goals.
The striker represented Sweden in multiple FIFA World Cups and UEFA European Championships, including the 2002 and 2006 World Cups and the 2004, 2008, 2012, and 2016 European Championships.
In recognition of his exceptional performances, Ibrahimovic received the prestigious Guldbollen (Golden Ball) award, bestowed upon the Swedish player of the year, a record-breaking 12 times, including an impressive ten consecutive wins from 2007 to 2016.
One of the standout moments of Ibrahimovic's career came in 2013 when his extraordinary 35-yard bicycle kick goal for Sweden against England earned him the FIFA Puskás Award and is widely regarded as one of the greatest goals ever scored.
Ibrahimovic's footballing excellence was recognized on multiple occasions, earning him a spot in the FIFA FIFPro World XI in 2013 and the UEFA Team of the Year in 2007, 2009, 2013, and 2014.
It is the Brazilian legend’s sixth effort, and he seems to have bonded 100% with the businesswoman, with whom he has been in a relationship for seven years, starting in 2015. Locks’ response to the proposition was unequivocal: “YES, I do. “I love you, Ronaldo, forever,” she said under the photo, adding emojis of an infinity sign and an engagement ring.
In Celina’s post, you can see both of them clothed in white, melting into an embrace and beaming at the camera as she rests her palm on the ex-soccer player’s chest, where you can also see the engagement ring he gave her. The shot that follows shows them seeming as though they are about to kiss.
The replies were quick, and within hours, the pair had received congratulations from all around the world, with over 700 comments and over 22,000 ‘likes’ since they published. “I adore you,” Ronaldo wrote on his comment board.
