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Watch Olivier Giroud make an incredible last-minute save as back-up goalkeeper

Olivier Giroud just showed that he can not only score goals, but also save them. And now AC Milan is selling an Olivier Giroud goalkeeper jersey. Here's how it came to be.

Mike Maignan sent off, Olivier Giroud steps in and makes incredible last-minute save

In Saturday’s Serie A match between Genoa and AC Milan at the Luigi Ferraris stadium, Olivier Giroud traded his role of scoring goals for saving them at the other end.

Christian Pulisic OUT for AC Milan’s big clash vs. Juventus due to muscle fatigue

AC Milan winger Christian Pulisic will not be available when the newly-crowned Italian Super Cup champions travel to Juventus in Serie A on Saturday, coach Sergio Conceicao said.

Why is Pulisic not playing vs. Juventus?

The United States international limped off the pitch on Tuesday against Como and was substituted at halftime, after suffering a knock.

However, the 26-year-old avoided a major injury and is only dealing with muscle fatigue, Italian media reported.

Christian Pulisic exits Milan game early grabbing his left hamstring, new injury for USMNT star

UPDATE: Christian Pulisic didn't suffer any major injury and experienced muscle fatigue reports Daniele Longo.

Watch: Christian Pulisic continues to impress off the field with interview in fluent Italian

Christian Pulisic can do no wrong with AC Milan in the 2024-25 season as his performances on and off the field continue to win over the Rossoneri faithful.

On Monday the United States men’s national team star was instrumental in Milan’s 3-2 comeback victory in the Italian Super Cup final vs. Inter Milan. Pulisic scored once and helped set up the game-winning goal.

Watch: Christian Pulisic amazing goal vs. Inter Milan in Supercoppa Final

Christian Pulisic is having an incredible return from injury for AC Milan, now showing up for the Italian giant in the Supercoppa Final.

After going down 2-0 against Inter Milan in Saudi Arabia, Pulisic helped seal the comeback against their rivals with a superb control and finish inside the box to beat Yan Sommer to the bottom corner. 

Watch: Christian Pulisic goal vs. Inter Milan | Supercoppa Italiana Final

A weak-footed strike to make it two goals in his last two games back from an injured hiatus.

Watch: Christian Pulisic and Yunus Musah save AC Milan with goals in 2-1 Super Cup win

Christian Pulisic played his first game in nearly a month and marked his return with a goal from the penalty spot in AC Milan’s 2-1 Italian Super Cup semifinal victory vs. Juventus. Moments after Pulisic scored his fellow U.S. teammate Yunus Musah forced an own goal to give Milan the lead.

Friday’s semifinal was the first game in charge for Milan’s new manager Sérgio Conceicão. He has his two American players to thank for a memorable victory.

Christian Pulisic recovers from calf injury but suffers new setback with ankle says Milan head coach

Injury issues continue to plague AC Milan with leading scorer Christian Pulisic now out of Sunday's Serie A clash against AS Roma after a setback during his recovery, coach Paulo Fonseca said.

"I expected to have Pulisic. He is fine, he has recovered from his calf problem, but in the last two days he has had an ankle problem," the coach said about the U.S. international.

"It has arisen in the recovery process and he is not ready to play tomorrow, not even for the bench."

Pulisic injury setback

Watch: Weston McKennie scores fourth goal of the season for Juventus

U.S. men’s national team star Weston McKennie is having yet another remarkable season with Juventus, scoring his fourth goal of the season for the Serie A giants in their battle to climb up the league table.

Watch: Weston McKennie goal vs. Monza

USMNT Abroad: All action from Americans in Europe this weekend

Welcome to this week’s edition of USMNT Abroad, where we bring you the latest updates on American soccer players making waves across Europe. 

From standout performances to key transfers, rumors and injury reports, The18 has got you covered with all the action involving U.S. men’s national team players in Europe’s top leagues. 

C’mon, you yanks!

USMNT Abroad this weekend: The latest on American players in Europe

Timothy Weah (Juventus)

Christian Pulisic’s MRI scan reveals low-grade tear in his right calf

The latest Christian Pulisic injury update will disappoint AC Milan and United States men’s national team fans as the star forward has sustained a torn right calf. The tear is low-grade, but Pulisic will be out for 3-4 weeks.

Pulisic won’t play soccer again until 2025. That sounds bad until you remember that 2024 will be over in literally three weeks. We had a good laugh at how many news outlets made dramatic headlines of “PULISIC OUT FOR THE YEAR!” when the year is about to end.

Clickbait at its finest. We’re guilty of it too from time to time.

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