AC Milan sack coach Allegri after Champions League failure

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AC Milan’s Italian head coach Massimiliano Allegri looks on ahead of the Italian Serie A football match between AC Milan and Cagliari at the San Siro Stadium in Milan on May 24, 2026. (Photo by Piero CRUCIATTI / AFP)

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AC Milan announced on Monday they had sacked coach Massimiliano Allegri and a host of senior club management after missing out on next season’s Champions League.

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The 19-time Serie A winners lost 2-1 at home to Cagliari on Sunday in the final game of the league game season denying them a return to European football’s leading competition.

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Allegri was appointed last May, returning to the northern club 11 years following his first tenure ended, after they also failed to qualify for the Champions League.

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“After the disappointment of last year, the mandate ownership set for the club was to return to the Champions League and to establish a foundation for winning consistently at the top of Serie A,” AC Milan’s owners RedBird capital said.

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“It is now time for change and a comprehensive reorganisation of football operations.

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“Effective immediately, we are parting ways with CEO Giorgio Furlani, sporting director Igli Tare, head coach Massimiliano Allegri and technical director Geoffrey Moncada.

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“We thank each one for their hard work and dedication to AC Milan during their respective tenures.

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“Further announcements regarding the next appointments will be made in due course – with the goal to be ready and well prepared for the next season,” they added.

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