Winger Addressed Rumors and Scored Against Verona
Christian Pulisic made headlines both on and off the pitch this weekend, scoring in AC Milan's commanding 3-0 victory over Hellas Verona while publicly addressing false rumors about his personal life.
The United States Men's National Team captain opened the scoring at San Siro on Sunday, converting Adrien Rabiot's flick-on from close range just before halftime. Positioned at the far post during a corner, Pulisic turned the ball into the roof of the net for his 10th goal of the season across all competitions. Christopher Nkunku added a second-half brace to seal the victory, helping Milan maintain second place in the Serie A standings.
The goal represented a significant milestone for the 27-year-old American, marking his 50th direct goal contribution in Serie A since joining Milan in 2023. With 31 goals and 19 assists across 80 league appearances, Pulisic trails only Inter captain Lautaro Martinez (54) for most goal contributions in Italy's top flight over the past three seasons. The pair also lead Serie A's scoring charts this campaign, with Lautaro netting nine times and Pulisic eight.
Despite his on-field success, Pulisic felt compelled to address baseless speculation linking him romantically to actress Sydney Sweeney. Taking to Instagram Stories, he wrote: "Please stop with the made up stories about my personal life. Need to hold sources accountable, it can affect people's lives." He called the reports "a silly rumor" and emphasized they were "fake news."
Pulisic is actually in a relationship with professional golfer Alexa Melton, who made their romance public on social media in July 2024 with photos from Turks and Caicos. Meanwhile, Sweeney has been linked to music manager Scooter Braun since September. Milan's victory keeps them firmly in the title race, sitting just one point behind city rivals Inter.
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