Parma will have to postpone their celebration of Serie A safety as Gabriel Strefezza and some truly shocking finishing gave Como victory While Cesc Fabregas and co were already safe, the Ducali needed one last push to be mathematically sure of Serie A status Valentin Mihaila and Gabriel Charpentier were just some of the injury absentees See how it all unfolded on the Liveblog. as Patrick Cutrone’s weak finish was straight at Zion Suzuki while Jonathan Ikone’s acrobatic back-heel flick was over the bar from a Maxence Caqueret cross Suzuki got down quickly for a fantastic one-handed reaction save to keep out the Marc Kempf header on a corner Parma wasted a golden opportunity to take the lead moments later as Ange-Yoan Bonny managed to squirm to the by-line and flick it back off the outside of the boot only for Mateo Pellegrino to blast over from six yards The hosts came out fighting for the second half a crucial Maxi Perrone block preventing a tap-in on the Antoine Hainaut pull-back then on the resulting corner Pellegrino’s header bounced off the ground and onto the crossbar Emanuele Valeri couldn’t get enough on the ball as he came sliding in to meet a Hainaut cross at the back post while Nico Paz forced Suzuki to fingertip a very long-range scorcher over the bar Como really should’ve taken the lead on 72 minutes when Ikone sprung the offside trap and sent Suzuki to ground with a shimmy as Valeri tried to return the pass to Jacob Ondrejka rather than go for goal and the move fell apart ITALY – MAY 03: Nico Paz of Como competes for the ball with Emanuele Valeri of Parma calcio during the Serie A match between Parma and Como at Stadio Ennio Tardini on May 03 (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)Moments later as Douvikas sprung the offside trap on a ball over the top and his awful first touch turned into an accidental assist for Gabriel Strefezza to sweep home from nine yards The hosts simply should’ve equalised in stoppages when first Dennis Man forced a tricky save from Jean Butez from the edge of the area then ran into the box and was ready to tap in the roll across from the left from six yards forcing another Butez save and seeing his rebound deflected over by teammate Delprato Comment * document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id" "a63771266b72d5e724e75be14d436dd1" );document.getElementById("i09170fc1b").setAttribute( "id" fixtures and results for the latest from Serie A © Copyright 2025 Rocket Sports Network Ltd but lasted barely minutes before being sent off Alli hasn't appeared since but Cesc insists the midfielder hasn't been forgotten Como confirmed their Serie A status for next season last weekend and Cesc said: "I play those who train well and earn a spot during the week now sitting in 11th place on the Serie A table Cesc Fàbregas is showing no signs of sentiment at Como, sending a clear message to Dele Alli and the rest of his squad his attempt at revival in Italy’s top flight has hit yet another obstacle Cole Palmer has blasted social media as the England internal finally ended goal drought with penalty strike against Liverpool The English midfielder finds himself struggling to meet standards set by a manager who is building a side based on effort Speaking before their 1-0 victory away at Parma, Fàbregas reiterated that “only those who train well” will be rewarded with game time as Alli played no part in Saturday’s victory in Serie A 'I play those who train well and earn a spot during the week,' Fabregas told reporters as per Daily Mail his first competitive appearance in over two years Having appeared as a second half substitute against AC Milan Alli lasted just 10 minutes before being sent off in a moment of reckless decision-making.  Como lost the match 2-1 and Fabregas made his disappointment public “He perhaps didn’t deserve this opportunity,” said the Spaniard to DAZN alluding to Alli’s limited time in training prior to the match  “It was a clear red card… a grave mistake from someone of his experience.” Alli has been kept on the fringes as other squad members have capitalised on their opportunities in training who has quietly guided Como into mid-table stability Interestingly, Fabregas’ words appear to validate former teammate Alex Iwobi’s candid remarks about Alli.  Speaking on the Filthy Fellas podcast the Super Eagles star described Alli as someone who “isn’t a training player” and revealed how his attitude in sessions often made it hard for managers to trust him “He’s a joke in training,” Iwobi said.  “Not because he doesn't care — he's just slow with it Alli is a far cry from the midfield star who shone at Euro 2016 and the 2018 World Cup.  With just 18 appearances over the past three seasons and a fading international dream for 2026 Fabregas has given him a lifeline at Como but whether the former PFA young player of the year takes it seriously remains to be seen Former champion has hailed Evra ahead of his MMA debut Paris Saint-Germain's top scoring forward is a doubt for the Champions League semi-final second leg clash against Arsenal FIFA has relegated one African club over match-fixing allegations Time and where to watch Nigeria's Efe Ajagba take on Congo's Martin Bakole in a fight for African boxing king Time and where to watch Flying Eagles of Nigeria's 2nd U20 AFCON group game against Young Atlas Lions of Morocco Former England player who rejected the chance to represent the Nigerian national team now wants to replace Eric Chelle See what fans are saying about the robbery of Nigerian boxer Efe Ajagba against Congolese star Martin Bakole as Battle of Africa ends in a draw Artificial intelligence weighs in on the speculations surrounding Victor Osimhen's future FIFA president has openly declared support for his favourite team ahead of the UCL semifinal clash Pogba shows off skills while waiting for new club Reports suggest Arsenal are prepared to make a significant bid for a Serie A forward to address their need for a reliable goalscorer Reports indicate that Manchester United will pursue a LaLiga defender if they achieve Champions League qualification Real Madrid have reportedly stepped up their interest in two Bournemouth players after scouting them against Arsenal Trent Alexander-Arnold’s move to Real Madrid as a free agent is confirmed by Fabrizio Romano with the Liverpool star set to sign a five-year deal after 20 years and eight major trophies with the Reds Trent Alexander-Arnold explains his emotional decision to leave Liverpool in June 2025 citing the need for a new challenge after 20 years Trent Alexander-Arnold has decided to end his 20-year-old romance with Premier League champions Liverpool Super Eagles star Ademola Lookman showed his happiness after helping Atalanta defeat Monza on Sunday afternoon Fenerbahçe legend Serhat Akın revealed that Yellow Canaries supporters have labelled him a traitor for defending Victor Osimhen Having at long last secured a significant trophy Harry Kane jubilantly celebrated with his fellow Bayern Munich players Real Madrid legend Toni Kroos has heaped praise on Barcelona star Pedri Victor Osimhen’s scintillating brace for Galatasaray earned him the Baller of the Week crown outshining other Naija stars like Ibrahim Olawoyin and Chiamaka Nnadozie with his record-breaking 24 league goals this season Naija Stars Abroad: This weekend’s highs and lows featuring Super Eagles and Nigeria superstars Ademola Lookman who is back among the goals and Victor Osimhen's sizzling streak in Turkey Super Eagles of Nigeria star Raphael Onyedika wins Crocky up with Club Brugge while Bruno Onyemaechi celebrates Greek League title with Olympiacos Super Falcons star Edna Imade scored for Granada as they lost 1-2 to Real Madrid Dele Alli is determined to get his career back on track with the ex-Tottenham sending a motivational "I am > I was" message at Como Cesc Fabregas has sent out a pointed message to Dele Alli as the ex-Tottenham star continues to struggle for minutes at Como This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Como defeated Parma 1:0 away on Saturday afternoon in the 35th week of the Italian football elite This was Como's fifth consecutive victory in the league The winning goal for the guests was scored by Gabriel Strefezza in the 79th minute Vojvoda appeared until the 83rd minute and was one of the best on his team There are still three rounds left until the end of the championship This site is controlled and managed by KOHA are protected by KOHA's copyright and KOHA retains the reserved rights for them Materials on this site may not be used for commercial purposes without the prior permission of KOHA is prohibited The use of materials from any website or other medium without the permission of the KOHA Group on behalf of all the units that make it up (Koha Ditore is a violation of copyright and of intellectual property according to the legal provisions in force All violators of these rights will face the law The translation of contents into other languages ​​is done automatically and there may be errors Annex of the former Radio Prishtina (first floor) George Bush pn How to watch the Serie A match between Parma and Como While Como's recent form has secured their place in Italy's top flight for another year Parma still have significant work ahead to ensure they join them GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch In the United States (US), the Serie A match between Parma and Como will be available to watch and stream online live through Paramount+ (sign up for the free 7-day trial) Check out GOAL's Live Match Centre for updates The Serie A match between Parma and Como will be played at Stadio Ennio Tardini in Parma It will kick off at 6 am PT / 9 am ET on Saturday With Mateo Pellegrino and Ange-Yoan Bonny in attack the likes of Dennis Man and Pontus Almqvist would be pushing for minutes off the bench while Matteo Cancellieri remains a doubt with a thigh problem Gabriel Charpentier and Yordan Osorio are all unavailable for selection Sergi Roberto and Assane Diao are ruled out for the rest of the season Real Madrid-owned Nico Paz will feature in the number 10 role alongside Gabriel Strefezza and Jonathan Ikone As Tasos Douvikas is dealing with a foot problem Como travels to Stadio Ennio Tardini to face Parma Como 1907 will travel to Parma to face the hosts at the Stadio Ennio Tardini for the 35th round of Serie A Enilive having secured their Serie A status with a fourth consecutive win are looking to extend their unbeaten run to further consolidate their position in the top flight we have to be good at understanding that every match is crucial and we need to be fully focused to deliver a top performance.” We faced each other last year in the Primavera championship He’s a great coach with a wealth of experience speaking at the pre-match press conference Parma are unbeaten against Como in Serie A they have lost only twice at home to Como — once in 1931 and again in 1956 Como come into the match in strong attacking form having scored in each of their last five Serie A away games — netting 10 goals in total It’s their best away scoring streak in the top flight since 1976 when they found the net in eight consecutive matches on the road The first leg earlier this season ended in a 1-1 draw with goals from Nico Paz for Como and Ange-Yoan Bonny for Parma the first Gialloblù defender since 2004/05 to register six or more assists in a single Serie A season he’s among the league’s most productive full-backs Ange-Yoan Bonny has contributed to more goals than any of his teammates this season (six goals and three assists) and scored in the reverse fixture — he’ll be aiming to repeat that feat Jacob Ondrejka made history by becoming the first Swedish player since Zlatan Ibrahimović to score a Serie A brace while Mateo Pellegrino has scored all three of his league goals at home the spotlight falls on Nico Paz (six goals and six assists) who netted his first Serie A goal in the reverse fixture against Parma Both Mërgim Vojvoda and Patrick Cutrone have a history of scoring or assisting against Parma — Cutrone could even register assists in back-to-back Serie A matches for the first time with a goal and an assist in his last two games; another assist would mark his best creative season in Serie A Marc-Oliver Kempf has played more minutes than any other Como player this campaign and leads the team for defensive clearances © Copyright 2025 Como 1907 Official Site For the Serie A game between Parma and Como Parma Calcio will welcome several different groups to the Ennio Tardini stands: 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scheme and diamond-shaped handrail A built-in bed and bedside drawers by Parisi at Villa Bolgiana A string of sculptural sanctuaries by architect Ico Parisi on the banks of Lake Como helped cement the area as the heartland of Italian modernism; we explore his work in an article from the Wallpaper* archives It is the centre not because it has the most modernist buildings far from it – but simply because Como is where the architect and designer Domenico Parisi Parisi studied in Lausanne and then moved to Como in 1935 where he swiftly established himself as one of the area's key architecture and design scene movers and shakers Parisi joined the studio of Giuseppe Terragni an ambitious promoter of strict rationalism local modernist pioneer and designer of the (in)famous Casa del Fascio Terragni laid firm foundations for modernist Italian architecture but Parisi took his work to new heights after the war Como made regular appearances in Italian architecture magazine Domus thanks to several significant design exhibitions that took place there – including the 1957 show 'Colori e Forme nella Casa d'Oggi' (Colours and Forms in Today's Home) for which husband-and-wife team Ico and Luisa Parisi designed a holiday home concept – as well as the construction of a string of local modernist residences Como's Sant' Antonio apartment block and Villa Bolgiana were both designed by Parisi and are both highly representative of the architect's approach after the war He and his then-wife-to-be Luisa Aiani established their La Ruota studio in 1948 committed to incorporating all fields of art into a single design expression are characterised by a fine integration of sculpture Situated in the narrow lanes of Como's Monteolimpino neighbourhood along with three other Parisi-designed residences Villa Bolgiana is a first-class example of the architect's typically lyrical style It takes the formality of Terragni's pre-war designs and makes it more human shifting architecture away from being a 'machine for living' and more towards a fine-art form of hedonistic enjoyment of life that reflects both the international organic design styles of the time and the Italian post-war optimism infused with a hefty dose of local atmosphere Villa Bolgiana and the three neighbouring villas were all constructed between 1951 and 1953 Luisa and architect Giampaolo Allevi worked towards a Gesamtkunstwerk ('total work of art') exercise; the complex not only works with its surroundings but showcases a series of artistic collaborations in the form of the villas' unique escapism and design stories from around the world direct to your inbox Parisi's furniture is perfectly documented at Villa Bolgiana overhung cornices and freestanding architraves create a dynamic expressive structure reminiscent of South American villas from the same period Parisi's villas are further enriched with sculpture by the likes of Fausto Melotti Mario Radice and Francesco Somaini (his abstract ceramic plates still feature in the villa) an abstract painting panel by Mario Radice and a colourful staircase with its flowing wooden ribbon of a bannister are just a few of Villa Bolgiana's intriguing features in which the architect lived until his death in 1996 provides a unique insight into his entire body of work from the early post-war modernism days to the radical thinking of the 1970s and 1980s artist-philosopher situated at the top of his Sant' Antonio block and reached by private elevator at the time of Wallpaper’s visit in 2011 who religiously kept her relative's legacy almost untouched 'I attempt to preserve the atmosphere of my ingenious great-uncle There are many of his paintings on the walls complemented with works of art by my mother who is also a competent artist,' said the owner with her eyes on a miniature model of one of Parisi's automobile installations from the 1980s This modernist residential building on the steep slopes of Como is undoubtedly one of the architect's masterpieces with prefabricated concrete units applied on the façade and bannisters the apartment feels almost like an independent object an attic refuge with dynamically shaped windows and a terrace offering breathtaking lake views It is home to a unique selection of artworks but there is also a discreet Lucio Fontana piece on concrete tiles on the terrace floor Fontana created an intimate relief painting on which he incorporated decorative glass marquetry Parisi makes extensive use of dark varnished wood found not only in some of his most iconic furniture creations but also in tiling and built-in storage systems in the apartment An accordion door between the living room and bedroom and a small open staircase leading to the attic study area with its original crystal-shaped fireplace create privacy between spaces yet at the same time maintain a spacious feel in the relatively small apartment It's this combination of art and design in every project that makes Parisi's architecture distinct and his legacy clear and all the objects that moved him and contributed to his unique creative and theoretical explorations This article first appeared in the October 2011 issue of Wallpaper* Adam Štěch is an architectural historian, curator, writer and photographer, based in Prague. He is the author of books including Modern Architecture and Interiors (2006) editor of design magazine Dolce Vita and a contributor to titles including Wallpaper* and Frame while also teaching at Scholastika in Prague Show dips into lucrative holiday market with butter-yellow lilac and gold lamé outfits reflecting beauty of the backdrop Chanel has a fresh-faced, avant garde new designer but it still stands for classic glamour. This was the loud and clear messaging at the first Chanel show since Matthieu Blazy took up his role the Lake Como palace hotel where Elizabeth Taylor Greta Garbo and Marlene Dietrich holidayed and which Alfred Hitchcock pronounced the most beautiful place on earth First on to the pebbled catwalk weaving through the hotel’s terrace was a white bathrobe-style coat Then there were capri pants in the butter yellow of the hotel parasols and a lilac tweed suit to match the wisteria trailing overhead Models swung tote bags big enough for pool towels while gold lamé cover-ups glinted as dazzling as sun on the lake A white bathrobe-style coat Photograph: Jacopo M Raule/Getty Images“To me Como is about the light,” said Bruno Pavlovsky “Life is cinematic here.” Famous faces including the actors Keira Knightley and Sarah Catherine Hook were dotted among a 900-strong audience mostly made up of Chanel’s biggest-spending clients named for a time when Caribbean cruises requiring trunks of glitzy loungewear were in vogue among the rich has evolved to stand for holiday glamour in general Spending on holiday wardrobes has increased exponentially across all price brackets: consumers spend less on dressing smartly for work and more on looking good on holiday for Instagram because a slice of this lucrative holiday market is worth a lot in sunglasses (There was a pair of shades to go with most looks in this show.) with substance: what's really trending this week a roundup of the best fashion journalism and your wardrobe dilemmas solved who made a short film on location at Villa d’Este to accompany the event which she described as “about that version of yourself when you get away when you may be different from how you are in real life” Chanel has doubled revenue and headcount in the past decade to become the world’s second-largest luxury brand behind Louis Vuitton It is more than 10 times the size of Bottega Veneta His October debut is hotly awaited but Pavlovsky is “not so interested in what happens in October” he is “interested in a future which begins in October We don’t rush.” Pavlovsky has said he will wait two years before judging whether Blazy is the right fit Pavlovsky dismissed any suggestion of moving production to the US as a strategy to avoid tariffs He said Chanel intended to maintain its current policy of price harmonisation in which prices are consistent in every country in the world adding that they would “find a way to cover the cost” of keeping prices low in US boutiques if tariffs were levied Tote bags were big enough for pool towels Photograph: Stéphane Cardinale/Corbis/Getty ImagesPavlovsky told Womenswear Daily that it was “the great admiration and respect for the heritage and the work done by Mademoiselle Chanel because it wasn’t about a kind of competition over image and size It was about the depth of what the brand stands for and how we could build on that to continue telling our story.” Blazy has begun to make changes including the hiring of the seasoned British haute couture specialist Andrew Heather who has worked under designers including Alexander McQueen and John Galliano Alexander Volkanovski has issued a cheeky call out to GWS skipper Toby Greene, and the latter has responded. Liverpool superstar Trent Alexander-Arnold has ended a long wait and announced he'll be leaving the club at the end of the season. The conclave to elect a new pope isn’t the only event attracting visitors to Rome this week, with the world No.1 set to return to the court. Six-year-old sloth Sago holds her newborn baby while hanging from a large branch at the Como Zoo.Courtesy of Como Park Zoo and ConservatoryGo Deeper.CloseCreate an account or log in to save stories We have added it to a list of your favorite stories The zoo announced the baby sloth’s death in a Facebook post on Friday there are incredible highs and heartbreaking lows — and this week A necropsy will help us better understand the cause we are focused on supporting one another and the animals in our care.” Six-year-old sloth Sago holds her newborn baby in April.Courtesy of Como Park Zoo and ConservatoryThe sloth's mother, a 6-year-old named Sago, gave birth April 2 while on exhibit The zoo said the baby sloth was found unresponsive in its habitat earlier this week Zoo officials believe it died overnight on Sunday night or Monday morning The zoo said this week also brought some good news from the zoo’s primate building: the birth of a baby Emperor tamarin “Bleu is the first offspring of mom Ilsamar and dad Reggiano, and all are doing well in their habitat. Emperor tamarins are remarkable parents — the father plays a big role in raising the young, carrying the baby on his back for the first several weeks,” the Facebook post said Bleu and the tamarin family will be on exhibit in the primate building MPR News helps you turn down the noise and build shared understanding Turn up your support for this public resource and keep trusted journalism accessible to all is on the way to a confident career in music The former school captain of The Jannali High School is forging a path as a singer and songwriter It's a big step from collecting pocket money while playing raw tunes to passers-by "I would take dad's old acoustic guitar to Como and Cronulla shops when I was 12 and busk to whoever was walking past," he said I played at local venues - breweries and festivals." Describing his music as "a taste of country - Americana and a bit of folk" Hayden is inspired by the sounds of Shane Nicholson But he doesn't "play into the boot scooting country" Hayden recorded his first album at Kasey Chamber's recording studio after performing at an open mic night in Robertson where he had the chance to meet the Australian artist The 18-year-old said his album captured a period of pressure and growth I was writing a lot of music during the HSC," he said Hayden Phillis wrote the album after being inspired by his experiences as a teenager Picture suppliedThe focus track is Sorry's Not Enough written with Felicity Dowd at the DAG Sheep Station songwriting retreat in 2024 It was born from a casual conversation about life and relationships "It's more about the actions someone has done "We just sat and talked about our lives and landed on this idea." would you please tell me I'm OK'...when I was a kid The album doesn't shy away from complex topics I wanted to focus more on important topics," he said "Too Young came from a conversation with a friend I hadn't seen for a long time It focuses on many young people's struggles without even their closest friends knowing." "The idea came when some friends of mine were doing stupid stuff...were slowly falling into these bad habits and behaviours," Hayden said 'It reflects the trap of young people gradually falling into bad habits and finding themselves in a hole...a slow burn where things spiral before anyone realises how far its gone and the inevitable fallout when it all catches up it's almost like a timestamp of where my music was when I was recording it It gives anyone who wants to know a bit about me and my music a very easy way to access a snippet of time and what I was doing." St George and Sutherland Shire Leader reporter covering education, health and general community news. Email: ekolimar@theleader.com.au Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date We care about the protection of your data. Read our Privacy Policy You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience Set against the impossibly cinematic backdrop of Villa d’Este the House's latest collection reimagined hotel life as more than just an experience and that very specific kind of dressing that says you’ve arrived without ever trying too hard "the joy of getting dressed up to be noticed." The CHANEL Creation Studio captured this mood through a palette of light floated down the runway in gelato shades—blush pink soft apricot—each one a nod to the lake’s light and the villa’s grandeur one of the greatest joys of dressing up for a night out is ending the evening on the dance floor Think: trouser suits crafted from lightweight tweed and swathed in multicoloured sequins that caught the light with every rhythmic step metallic lurex fell to the floor like liquid gold in both a gown and backless jumpsuit (worn under a matching sweeping cape) adding a touch of dance floor movement to the collection Even the more demure pieces came alive with cinematic glamour—an ivory blouse with voluminous sleeves and beaded braids paired with flowing white taffeta trousers felt as though it had wandered straight off the set of a Luchino Visconti film given his close friendship with Gabrielle Chanel and his deep ties to Lake Como.) There was romance in the botanical motifs borrowed from the Villa d’Este’s gardens—wisteria oleander—reimagined in lace and chiffon appliqué A black skirt suit was trimmed in beaded florals bloomed with the soft detail of hand-worked embroidery Cruise signatures made their inevitable appearance, but always with a twist: sailor stripes reimagined in knitwear and crisp white trousers dripping with sun-soaked nonchalance they gave way to a collection not about a destination The kind of holiday luxury that asks nothing of you but to enjoy it Sign up to the RUSSH Club for exclusive offers and invitations Enter your details below to receive 30% off Amber Sceats jewellery Sometimes the most meaningful time spent together looks like getting cosy on the couch for hours of on-screen joy The call of our couch and some highly binge-able TV has never been stronger +61 2 9293 0999 RUSSH.com is published by RUSSH Media Pty Ltd The 31-year-old father went missing on Monday He went hiking in the mountains near Lake Como by himself and never returned and this wasn’t his first visit to the area The local authorities launched a massive search frot he man on Tuesday with over 100 rescue workers and volunteers combing the area while drones and helicopters searched from above They searched “endless hectares of forest,” dived into lakes and even climbed to over 1,800 meters above sea level to see if the Dutch tourist was trapped somewhere “They have done much more than was possible “Our thoughts now go out mainly to his family,” the mayor said after calling off the search It may be picked up again if new clues emerge You have reached ESPN's Australian edition. Stay on current site or go to US version playHow Dele Alli was sent off 9 minutes into his first game in 748 days (0:41)Take a look at why Dele Alli was sent off after coming off the bench to make his Como debut vs Alli was initially shown a yellow card which was upgraded to red after a VAR check during stoppage time of Como's 2-1 defeat at AC Milan His former Tottenham Hotspur teammate Kyle Walker appeared to join the Como players in pleading with the referee not to send Alli off Como coach Cesc Fabregas was sent off after expressing his frustration with the referee in the minutes after Alli's dismissal but he offered no excuses for the attacking midfielder A serious mistake by an experienced player he left the team at a time when it could have made it 2-2," Fabregas said to DAZN The 28-year-old joined Como on an 18-month deal in January with an option to extend for an additional year Saturday was his first game since playing for Turkish club Besiktas in February 2023 Dele Alli saw red for a challenge on Ruben Loftus-Cheek. Jonathan Moscrop/Getty ImagesAlli was one of English soccer's biggest talents, a member of the England team that reached the World Cup semifinals in 2018 and a star of Mauricio Pochettino's young Tottenham side that reached the Champions League final in 2019 However, his career has derailed in recent years and he spent six weeks in rehab in the United States in 2023 in a bid to deal with mental-health problems stemming from a traumatic childhood and after getting addicted to sleeping pills Alli did not play at all last season for Everton before his contract expired in June 2024 His last appearances were for Besiktas during a loan spell the previous campaign Alli began training with Como at the end of last year and impressed Fabregas enough to earn himself a contract with the team Information from The Associated Press and Reuters contributed to this report Emergency services in the province of Como, Italy, are searching for a 31-year-old Dutchman who went missing while hiking in the mountains alone on Monday afternoon. A massive search with “a small army” of rescue workers came up with nothing on Tuesday, the Italian newspaper La Provincia reported The man is on holiday with his wife and child in Livo He went hiking in the mountains alone on Monday afternoon His wife contacted the authorities in the evening when he failed to return The Italian authorities deployed the fire brigade Helicopters and drones were also used to search the nature reserve The search was called off when it became too dark to see no trace of the Dutchman has been found as yet The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed to NOS that a Dutchman is missing in Italy The Ministry is providing consular assistance The Cruise 2026 season began yesterday with a Chanel show at Lake Como heralding the start of a series of jet-setting destination runway shows from fashion’s biggest houses Wallpaper* picks the best of the Cruise 2026 shows Unfolding at Villa D’Este – a palatial hotel on the lake’s shores – the en terrace runway show saw the house’s ‘Creation Studio’ channel an insouciant ease befitting the luxurious surrounds Think: off-duty movie star padding through the hotel’s covered terrace (memorable patrons of Villa D’Este include Elizabeth Taylor and Greta Garbo) Stay tuned for more from the Cruise 2026 season. 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Fashion Features EditorJack Moss is the Fashion Features Editor at Wallpaper* Having previously been the digital features editor at AnOther and digital editor at 10 and 10 Men magazines he has also contributed to titles including i-D while also featuring in Dazed: 32 Years Confused: The Covers He is particularly interested in the moments when fashion intersects with other creative disciplines – notably art and design – as well as championing a new generation of international talent and reporting from international fashion weeks he has interviewed the fashion industry’s leading figures Building on the strength of our teams and of our holistic ecosystem of leading brands personalized services & expert solutions we break new ground to reimagine hospitality and inspire new ways to experience the world Another Record Year: Full-Year 2024 Results in Key Figures today announced plans to bring the storied brand to the highly coveted Lake Como region and with UniCredit as the financial partner Raffles Lake Como is slated to debut in 2027 effortlessly blending the glamour and the spirit of the destination with the magical world of Raffles        “Raffles Lake Como represents a milestone for Raffles as our first property in Italy and fifth hotel in Europe underscoring our commitment to thoughtful growth in highly sought after resort destinations Raffles is world renowned for its elegance and we are thrilled to bring these hallmarks to one of the world’s most glamorous havens We look forward to working with CL Hotel SPA visionary partners who share a commitment to creating a truly unique and exceptional resort,” said Omer Acar Raffles Lake Como will be a full-scale renovation and conversion of the former Grand Hotel Imperiale a stunning art nouveau villa from the 1920s with one of the largest hotel shorelines in the region Located on the exclusive western banks of Lake Como in Moltrasio the hotel will be a short drive to the town of Como while easy access to a private dock will make it an ideal location from which to explore the rest of the lake and surrounding area.Raffles Lake Como will be designed to reflect the elegance of Raffles and the vibrancy of the Italian culture In addition to the brand’s world-renowned butler service many of which will showcase stunning views of the lake The hotel is slated to offer exquisite lakeside culinary experiences in addition to a signature Raffles Long Bar and Writers Bar the resort will include indoor and outdoor swimming pools including an exclusive arrival and check-in experience from the water Raffles Lake Como will also be an ideal place for weddings and celebrations as well as private social and corporate events and a magnificent lawn overlooking the lake.“We are honoured to work with Raffles Hotels & Resorts to create a distinct resort experience in Lake Como a destination known for its stunning natural beauty and glamorous lifestyle Raffles represents service excellence and heritage with a deep respect for culture in all its forms making it an ideal fit for the Lake Como community we hope to create a new lakeside landmark that will service as an elegant escape for both residents and visitors to the destination,” said Andrea Girolami led by Marco Zalamena and Francesco Cammardella assisted CL Hotel SPA as the sole advisor in this successful operator selection process      Raffles Lake Como will mark the brand’s fifth hotel in Europe With a focus on growth in strategic urban and leisure destinations Raffles has recently announced Raffles Tokyo and Raffles Raffles Goa Shiroda Resorts and Residences are places where ideas are born history is made and stories and legends are created distinguished guests and residents will find a world of elegance and enchanted glamour where Raffles’ renowned legacy of gracious service knows no bounds guiding guests to make discoveries in their own time and way Raffles’ commitment to local communities is expressed through diverse initiatives with a unified mission to actively support the arts and the environment Raffles can be found in key international locations including Singapore a world leading hospitality group counting over 5,600 properties throughout more than 110 countries a lifestyle loyalty program providing access to a wide variety of rewards Erica Flint Director, Global Communications & Public Relations, Raffles Erica.Flint@raffles.com  © 2025 Accor, powered by epresspack Built in 1847, the heritage-listed Como House & Garden was last home to the Armytage family, who sold it to the National Trust of Australia in 1959 after living there for 95 years. Today, the estate is a destination for locals and tourists, a popular wedding venue and housed a cafe in the old stables until its temporary closure last year the former gardeners’ sheds have been transformed into a cafe by the Scott Pickett Group While the estate is known for its Australian Regency and Italianate architecture – a 19th-century style inspired by Italian farmhouses and villas – the new cafe takes cues from Paris “We’re creating a cafe that combines the heritage of the estate with my love of classical French cuisine,” Pickett tells Broadsheet travel spots and more – curated by those who know The menu, developed by Pickett and group executive chef Stuart McVeigh, will be overseen by head chef Adam Lai (ex-Hardware Societe) who brings expertise in French Breakfast consists of the usual cafe suspects including shakshuka But the team amps up the offering by using items from two of Pickett’s restaurants: the cured salmon in the eggs royale is from Matilda and there’s XO sauce from Longrain in the chilli scramble there are changing grab-and-go salads and sandwiches such as a croque monsieur and a Wagyu pastrami option there’s also market fish with herb dressing and a wild mushroom and goat’s cheese quiche Developing the venue took more than six months with renovations focussed on restoring the space and designing an interior that honoured its history the 60-seat cafe’s look mixes neutral shades with pops of green While chic white marble tables are offset by rattan chairs in shades of pistachio and beige the most eye-catching feature is the seven-metre green-tiled counter But if you’d rather surround yourself with the outdoors you can also order a Como Lane hamper and enjoy a picnic in the gardens @comolanemelbourne Vue de Monde’s Hugh Allen To Open His Own Restaurant Bakeries and Restaurants That Opened or Closed in April 32 of the Hottest Dishes and Drinks in Melbourne Right Now Menu Reveal: Five Things To Order at Junda Khoo’s Ho Liao I argued they had a good chance of staying up but it would be dependent on their experienced star signings delivering I got that part wrong, but I don't think even Fabregas knew then that he would come to rely on youth for Como's Serie A safety Como are officially safe from relegation after four consecutive wins elevated them to 11th in the league with a chance of finishing the season in 10th which would be an incredible achievement for a newly promoted side This team is more than just Serie A survivalists the story of this successful return to Serie A has not always been so smooth After failing to win any of their first four Serie A games Fabregas quickly found out the scale of the challenge ahead the step up from the second division to the first is like night and day then you will fall back down - promotion to the top division can be unforgiving Losing a player of Varane's experience so early in the season was an added challenge for Fabregas as the former Real Madrid and Manchester United defender decided to retire after sustaining a season-long injury It quickly became clear that survival was the aim The positive for Fabregas was that despite only winning two Serie A games by mid-December his side rarely lost by a big margin and accumulated six draws in that time The negative was that they needed to start winning games soon if they wanted to stay up and it wasn't obvious where the goals were coming from to do that Cutrone had begun the season as the starting striker and five goals from his first eight games were promising (even if Como had only won one of the games in which he had scored) Aside from one mini purple patch at the turn of the year Cutrone's start to the season would prove to be a false dawn so much so that Fabregas has left him on the bench for three of the last four games Cutrone's story is a familiar one for the bigger-name players in Como's squad who (for different reasons) have fallen out of favour at different stages of the season Fabregas had good reason to be unhappy with the state of his squad by the January transfer window as some high-profile summer signings were proving to be past their best With Belotti loaned out to Benfica until the summer January signings were needed to freshen up an underperforming and ageing squad Despite back-to-back home wins at the end of 2024 Como were in a relegation scrap come the new year and needed something to change in the second half of the season Those were the three most expensive signings but Fabregas also brought in four more players on permanent transfers and two more on loan in an extremely productive transfer window Those signings would prove to change the direction of Como's season for the better Amongst the key successes have been Carqueret and full-back Alex Valle, who signed on loan from Barcelona Carqueret has quickly become a regular starter in Fabregas' midfield and has produced three assists already the Spaniard plans to trigger Valle's release clause to sign him permanently in the summer No other January signing has come close to the impact made by Diao The Senegalese winger has been a revelation for Como having struggled to get consistent game time at Real Betis Diao has scored eight and assisted one in a dream start to life in Italy The 19-year-old is particularly dangerous on the counterattack with his blistering pace exquisite ball control and composure beyond his years in front of goal Diao has also formed an impressive understanding with Argentine sensation Nico Paz as the two teenagers have taken Serie A by storm This can be highlighted by Como's recent 3-0 win at Lecce when Paz threaded an inch-perfect pass for Diao who timed his run before effortlessly scoring with a side-foot finish Diao would add his second and Como's third in stoppage time with an unstoppable strike from the edge of the box to cap the perfect afternoon Assane Diao's stats vs LecceMAURIZIO LAGANAGETTY IMAGES EUROPEGetty Images via AFP / StatsPerformThe one other notable incoming was the signing of free agent Dele Alli on an 18-month contract The England international's only appearance so far was a disastrous cameo which ended with Alli being sent off after less than 10 minutes into his first professional match for two years if Premier League legend Fabregas can be the man to resurrect a career that at one point seemed destined for greatness then it will prove to be a stroke of genius and a gamble that paid off there had already been signs of players getting to grips with Fabregas' tactical approach which is built upon a solid defensive structure and controlled build-up play focused on playing through the middle of the pitch The January signings have only elevated the effectiveness of his system with Diao being the perfect attacking threat for Fabregas with his darting runs through the middle The result has seen Como move clear of the relegation zone and up to 11th in the league after an impressive second half of the season Fabregas can turn his attention to an exciting future Como in the Serie A standingsFlashscoreThe future looks bright After an extremely encouraging return to Serie A which has seen Como pull off wins against Italian giants Roma and Napoli on their way to securing safety there is good reason to be optimistic about next season And although keeping hold of emerging stars Diao and Paz will be no easy task are supported by a level of financial muscle that affords them the luxury of turning down significant sums of money the club have showcased with recent signings that they have excellent talent ID so you would expect them to replace any unwanted departures wisely With Fabregas set to stay at Como despite interest from some big clubs in Italy and abroad the young coach can build on this season in the 2025/26 campaign Como will be ready and aware of what to expect from the start of the 2025/26 season if Fabregas can continue to build a team with the right balance of youth Como fans - who waited over two decades to watch their side back in the top division of Italian football - can enjoy at least one more season of their club playing against some of the best players in the world they have Fabregas to thank for that - the Spanish mastermind is showing signs that he could become as good a coach as he was a player If he reaches even close to the heights of his playing days he will become one of the best coaches in the world And although it seems unlikely that Como will still have Fabregas for his prime coaching years they look set to enjoy his football for another season at least Fabregas will always be the man who gave Como something to believe in again after helping to forge them a pathway with exciting possibilities Follow Como's next Serie A match with Flashscore. Como's Cesc Fabregas has spoken glowingly about Pep Guardiola and Patrick Vieira as the young manager prepares for a battle with his old team-mate marrying someone with even more expensive tastes than mine whose moisturiser bill alone could feed a family for a week it’s the reason I identify with one of my favourite songs: Eartha Kitt’s "},"children":[]},{"name":"italic","children":[{"name":"text","attributes":{"value":"Champagne Taste"},"children":[]}]},{"name":"text","attributes":{"value":" "},"children":[]}]},{"name":"paragraph","children":[{"name":"text","attributes":{"value":"For those unfamiliar it’s a story about a poorer man trying to court the singer by fulfilling her expensive tastes on a budget she describes as “beer-bottle pockets” The most scathing lines are: "},"children":[]},{"name":"italic","children":[{"name":"text","attributes":{"value":"“Do you wanna take me cruising on an ocean liner Lake Como — somewhere we’d always longed to 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expensiveALAMYCristo FoufasFriday May 02 2025 The Sunday TimesI’ve always lived beyond my means it’s the reason I identify with one of my favourite songs: Eartha Kitt’s Champagne Taste The most scathing lines are: “Do you wanna take me cruising on an ocean liner with my champagne taste and your beer-bottle pockets/ Don’t forget to write me when you get there in your row boat/ When you’ve paddled across the sea without me.” My identification with Kitt’s pain couldn’t have been more evident than when I chose to surprise my partner for his 40th birthday with a trip to one of the world’s most glamorous and expensive destinations Lake Como — somewhere we’d always longed to go Recent holidays had included a beachfront suite at a five-star resort in Goa and a staffed private villa with friends in Morocco I resigned myself to having to stick to a three-star budget That would mean none of the trimmings: no luxurious lake-view hotel with terrace When we boarded our easyJet flight to Milan and were faced with a sea of orange including the more expensive easyJet seats (ie the front row) The shore by the town of TremezzoALAMYAs I sipped my bloody mary in a brand new Airbus It wasn’t long until my blissful budget breeziness turned into a no-frills nightmare but ultimately the price of £42 for five days — and the Italian heritage — convinced me that there was no better vehicle for our Italian adventure • Lake Como v Lake Garda: which one should you visit? Unfortunately I’d used American Express to pay on a comparison site and certainly didn’t want to take one on holiday Cristo Foufas by Lake ComoWhat a fool I was • 10 of the best hotels in Lake Como for 2025 Pulling our luggage along in the intense heat Then we walked past the stunning five-star Albergo Terminus hotel The view over Bellagio and the stunning landscape around Lake ComoGETTY IMAGESI’d never understood the appeal before Our joy made me wonder if I’d been wasting thousands on hotels over the years • 11 of the best affordable hotels in Milan under £150 There was nothing for it but to take a chance The pizzas here are worthy of the finest Italian trattoriasGETTY IMAGESWe sat lakeside in Ristorante Cervo and ordered in dread It was an unexpectedly wonderful end to a day fraught with foreboding • 11 of the best villas in Lake Como I was starting to question every piece of travel advice I’d ever given myself But could we sustain this low-cost loveliness for the rest of our trip The funicular above the village of BrunateALAMYWhat you can have Nor could we have admired the village’s Bellavista hotel with its ornate ceilings Bellagio’s historic winding streetsGETTY IMAGESAnd bravery was what we needed on our final day No money in the world would have made me miss seeing my partner turning green as we hung on for dear life while the driver went Formula 1 along narrow lakeside roads We spent the afternoon browsing Bellagio’s amazing shops At about £18 it is quite possibly the cheapest and best Como sightseeing trip you could want Bellagio’s pretty church squareALAMYPassing gorgeous villas and hotels with the sun on our faces and the breeze through our hair It was a low-cost experience we simply wouldn’t have had by road We’d been truly bargain-basement brainwashed IT SEEMS THE PAGE YOU'RE LOOKING FOR HAS GONE ASTRAY GO BACK TO THE HOME PAGE. Inter finally scored with Augusto's towering far-post header from a Hakan Çalhanoglu corner three minutes after the break We knew it was a tough game but we got three points," left-back Augusto told Sky Italia "We knew it was a different league last year But I have confidence in my team mates who are the best in the world Inter kept pushing to extend their lead but captain Lautaro Martínez saw his 68th-minute effort disallowed for offside extending his goal drought that has lasted more than a month Thuram sealed the win two minutes into stoppage time with a powerful shot past Reina to reach 12 league goals, level with Atalanta's Mateo Retegui in the Serie A scoring chart "Even in matches in which we are not 100% brilliant, it's important to win," Inter centre-back Alessandro Bastoni said "Especially because the others had already played and won Inter finally scored with Augusto's towering far-post header from a Hakan Çalhanoglu corner three minutes after the break We knew it was a tough game but we got three points,\" left-back Augusto told Sky Italia \"We knew it was a different league last year Inter kept pushing to extend their lead but captain Lautaro Martínez saw his 68th-minute effort disallowed for offside Thuram sealed the win two minutes into stoppage time with a powerful shot past Reina to reach 12 league goals, level with Atalanta's Mateo Retegui in the Serie A scoring chart \"Even in matches in which we are not 100% brilliant, it's important to win,\" Inter centre-back Alessandro Bastoni said. \"Especially because the others had already played and won, so we had to give a positive response.\" Watch 1m 53sResidents in Como are bracing for clean up after thousands of litres of water spilled in Sydney's south after a major pipeline burst.  AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) Stop by this lovely part of South Yarra, drift into Como Lane and unwind over brunch while taking in picturesque garden views. To drink, you can enjoy coffee from Merchant Coffee Roasters, hot chocolate, tea, chai latte and cold pressed juices from Market Juice. The grab-and-go offering will eventually expand to become a boutique market and retail section. Drop by for a takeaway coffee and pastry, then purchase fresh flowers, jams, preserves and other food items made in-house and from local producers. Como House & Garden is a popular place for weddings and functions, so the cafe also has catering packages if you’re celebrating something special. Como Lane seats up to 60 guests both indoors and outdoors, and is bookable for private events. You can also purchase picnic hampers to enjoy in the grounds. Scott Pickett Group has partnered with the National Trust of Australia (Victoria), so the cafe will host events such as flower workshops, high teas and cultural activities throughout the year. The cafe is open Monday to Saturday from 9am to 3pm and on Sunday from 10am to 3pm. CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced A Lake Como villa by Tuckey Design Studio celebrates the history of its site and references the surrounding landscape through materiality two-bedroom home that frames the area's cinematic views ‘We always start a project by establishing what is present on the site as we find it,’ says Elena Aleksandrov the existing concrete shell was uninspired and it would be easier to start from scratch have tried to celebrate it as much as possible ‘The weathering that took place over a period of ten years of abandonment made highly textural surfaces that when paired with a warm and refined palette of materials The landscape is also referenced throughout with colour tones paying homage to the rolling hills of Lombardy The polished marble and concrete aggregate flooring in the kitchen blends seamlessly into the lake beyond blurring the transition between outside and in.’ The resulting series of spaces takes on a painterly and serene quality This was created through careful consideration of the material palette as Tuckey Design Studio’s interior designer Yael Shmueli-Goetz says: ’While the villa’s location above Lake Como is advantageous for spectacular views and design inspiration it is slightly exposed when it comes to privacy This offered us a challenge of how to retain floor-to-ceiling glazing whilst introducing a sense of seclusion and intimacy we introduced ethereal wool curtains that serve as semi-translucent screens which can be drawn across the entire space when needed.’ The project's context continued to be an inspiration for the design Green-stained oak timber panelling is threaded into the kitchen and living space creatively nodding to the leafy Lombardy region The polished concrete and marble flooring offer smooth visual textures that reflect that of the lake The layout of the villa consists of open-plan volumes split into two wings which branch into the kitchen and living space curved doors and bespoke cladding wrapping it in warmth ‘I’d like visitors to feel a sense of serenity and calm when walking into the project,’ Shmueli-Goetz says ‘The location helps contribute to this atmosphere There is something deeply cinematic about the interiors glazed corridors and the way natural light interacts with marble Although there is a clear design narrative now the team had to work through the villa’s ‘identity crisis’ which started with a complete reimagining of the landscaping Courtyards were added to create small slices of intimate moments with nature from which to observe the unobstructed views Taking in the villa’s holistic redesign and seeing it through to completion Aleksandrov says: ‘I feel the most successful part of the project is the exposed concrete ceiling Unrecognisable from what greeted us a couple of years ago and made to look beautiful and considered following the curation of other materials and furniture that now adorn it aligns perfectly with the seams pressed into the concrete drawing one’s eye to look upward and appreciate its newfound vigour.’ The project is the latest to complete by Tuckey Design Studio following the opening of their new Swiss office in Andermatt strengthening connections and collaborations in mainland Europe where the practice has long been working tuckeydesign.com Staff WriterTianna Williams is Wallpaper*s staff writer with work spanning from social media content creation to editorial When she isn’t writing extensively across varying content pillars ranging from design she also helps put together the daily newsletter writing about gorgeously designed houses and restaurants and day-dreaming about her next travel destination SaveLog in, register or subscribe to save recipes for later.You have reached your maximum number of saved items Remove items from your saved list to add more Add articles to your saved list and come back to them anytime Share1 / 6Poached peach pancake with whipped vanilla cream.Alex Squadrito2 / 6Como Lane Como House and Garden in South Yarra.Alex Squadrito3 / 6Wagyu pastrami sandwich.Supplied4 / 6Dining at Como Lane.Supplied5 / 6Bacon and fried egg roll with Mr P’s brown sauce.Alex Squadrito6 / 6Como Lane occupies the former gardeners’ shed.Alex SquadritoPrevious SlideNext SlideCafe$$$$ Restaurateur Scott Pickett (Matilda, Smith St Bistro et al.) has unveiled his first full-service cafe Como Lane inside a historical in a historical house and garden in South Yarra Through wrought-iron gates and past painstakingly kept gardens the new Eurocentric eatery awaits in the former gardeners’ sheds offering indoor-outdoor dining seven days a week Whether you’re after a Cobb Lane pastry and Merchant Coffee Roasters brew to enjoy on the grass, or a dine-in experience – from scrambled eggs with Longrain’s XO sauce at breakfast to a decadent croque monsieur at lunch – Como Lane has you sorted. A cosy must-order: Poached peach pancake with raspberries, toasted almonds and whipped vanilla cream. 2025Photographed by Acielle / StyleDuMondeAcielle Tanbetova is on the ground in the Italian paradise to capture the latest Chanel collection which means fashion’s resort shows are about to go into full swing which descended on Villa d’Este on magical Lake Como in Italy with its latest collection and beach-ready raffia bags complemented the scenic locale Any one of the hundreds of pieces that came down the runway would make your next nature outing a very chic one Scroll through for Acielle Tanbetova’s best behind-the-scenes moments from the French house’s resort 2026 show Article originally published on Vogue US Jurgen Klopp reportedly wants Cesc Fabregas to take the reins at RB Leipzig as the former Liverpool manager's Red Bull role becomes more hands-on. Milan are in seventh place with 47 points, five points behind Juventus in fourth, the final Champions League spot, with Juve playing at Fiorentina on Sunday Milan started brightly, with Yunus Musah rounding Como goalkeeper Jean Butez after five minutes and his effort drifted just wide of the far post Lucas Da Cunha stunned the San Siro into silence after 33 minutes guiding a precise left-footed strike from the edge of the area into the bottom corner to put the visitors in front Como nearly doubled their lead just before the break when Marc-Oliver Kempf had a clear chance, but Milan keeper Mike Maignan produced a superb point-blank save to deny him Da Cunha believed he had scored his second six minutes into the second half only for it to be disallowed by VAR and from then on striking a half-volley from a tight angle that went in just inside the far post It was the second straight game that Pulisic helped rescue victory for Milan after scoring twice as his team came back from 2-0 down to beat Lecce 3-2 last weekend Reijnders completed the turnaround with a close-range goal in the 75th minute, much to the relief of the home fans and manager Sérgio Conceição Reijnders said it was difficult to explain Milan's inconsistency this season "This is something we are suffering this season but we are making personal mistakes and these things can't happen when you are playing for Milan," Reijnders said and right now is the best moment to do it." Como's misery was compounded when Alli received a straight red card in stoppage time The former England international had not played a competitive match since featuring for Turkish side Besiktas in February 2023 and has struggled with injuries and fitness since but spent only 10 minutes on the field before receiving the red card Information from Reuters contributed to this report Milan are in seventh place with 47 points, five points behind Juventus in fourth, the final Champions League spot, with Juve playing at Fiorentina on Sunday Milan started brightly, with Yunus Musah rounding Como goalkeeper Jean Butez after five minutes Lucas Da Cunha stunned the San Siro into silence after 33 minutes Como nearly doubled their lead just before the break when Marc-Oliver Kempf had a clear chance, but Milan keeper Mike Maignan produced a superb point-blank save to deny him Reijnders completed the turnaround with a close-range goal in the 75th minute, much to the relief of the home fans and manager Sérgio Conceição \"This is something we are suffering this season but we are making personal mistakes and these things can't happen when you are playing for Milan,\" Reijnders said and right now is the best moment to do it.\" he left the team at a time when it could have made it 2-2,\" Fabregas said to DAZN I'm positive and we always move forward.\" Information from Reuters contributed to this report.