It’s not every day a young football star gets direct advice from legends. Rafael Leão, the Portuguese international forward, recently shared a surprising request. During a live broadcast on the ‘Twitch’ streaming platform, he revealed a message from AC Milan. Both his coach, Massimiliano Allegri, and the club’s director for football, Zlatan Ibrahimović, delivered the same instruction. “Allegri and Ibra told me to use social media less,” Leão explained, laying out their clear guidance.
This isn’t just about screen time. The Italian newspaper ‘Gazzetta dello Sport’ reports that AC Milan holds huge faith in Leão. They continue to believe he can become the club’s biggest figure, a true superstar. However, the club also feels he needs to mold his mentality. This shift is crucial. It will help his incredible talent match the commitment he already shows on the field. They want to see his mental game reach the same heights as his physical abilities.
Meanwhile, Leão is currently recovering from an injury. This fact led to his exclusion from Roberto Martínez’s squad list. He will miss the National Team’s double commitment. These are key European qualification matches for the 2026 World Cup. The injury sidelines him from important international duty, perhaps offering time for reflection on the advice from his club’s heavyweights.