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Modric, 40, Scores First Milan Goal in 1-0 Win Over Bologna

A VAR overturn of a late penalty led to Massimiliano Allegri’s dismissal for dissent.

Soccer Football - Serie A - AC Milan v Bologna - San Siro, Milan, Italy - September 14, 2025 AC Milan's Luka Modric celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates REUTERS/Daniele Mascolo
Soccer Football - Serie A - AC Milan v Bologna - San Siro, Milan, Italy - September 14, 2025 AC Milan's Alexis Saelemaekers in action with Bologna's Nicolo Cambiaghi REUTERS/Daniele Mascolo
Soccer Football - Serie A - AC Milan v Bologna - San Siro, Milan, Italy - September 14, 2025 AC Milan's Santiago Gimenez shoots at goal REUTERS/Daniele Mascolo
Soccer Football - Serie A - AC Milan v Bologna - San Siro, Milan, Italy - September 14, 2025 Bologna's Lukasz Skorupski in action with AC Milan's Santiago Gimenez REUTERS/Daniele Mascolo

Overview

  • The winner came in the 61st minute as Luka Modric started the move from midfield and finished first time from Alexis Saelemaekers’ low cross.
  • At 40 years and five days, Modric became the oldest midfielder to score in Serie A for AC Milan, according to Football Italia.
  • Referee Matteo Marcenaro revoked a spot-kick after reviewing only the second of two challenges on Christopher Nkunku, prompting Allegri’s red card.
  • Goalkeeper Mike Maignan limped off with a right-calf problem, and Allegri said he is unlikely to be ready for next weekend’s trip to Udinese; Pietro Terracciano made his Milan debut in relief.
  • The victory was Milan’s first at home this season and lifted them to fifth on six points after three matches.