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

Bologna manager Vincenzo Italiano said his side earned the Coppa Italia trophy by learning from their recent defeat to AC Milan and delivering a performance worthy of the occasion.

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