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Cassano Brands Leao’s Play a Bid to ‘Impress Girls,’ Milan Forward Retorts

His ironic response highlights a feud that persists as Milan makes him the centerpiece of its summer rebuild

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Overview

  • Antonio Cassano accused Rafael Leao of prioritizing flashy plays to attract women over team success
  • Leao answered on his X account with an ironic “Mi ama tantissimo,” fanning the latest public clash
  • The spat is the newest turn in a long-running feud marked by past barbs labeling Leao a “giocatore farlocco”
  • Coach Massimiliano Allegri has named Leao the linchpin of Milan’s summer rebuild and set a 20-goal season goal
  • After uneven spells under Paulo Fonseca and Sergio Conceiçao, Leao is undertaking intensive training at Milanello to revive his form