{"id":14875,"date":"2025-12-28T14:04:43","date_gmt":"2025-12-28T14:04:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/?p=14875"},"modified":"2025-12-28T14:07:13","modified_gmt":"2025-12-28T14:07:13","slug":"pulisic-sweeney-the-power-couple-taking-over-milan-as-captain-america-hits-50-goal-involvements-milestone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/pulisic-sweeney-the-power-couple-taking-over-milan-as-captain-america-hits-50-goal-involvements-milestone","title":{"rendered":"Pulisic &amp; Sweeney: The Power Couple Taking Over Milan as &#8220;Captain America&#8221; Hits 50-Goal Involvements Milestone"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>MILAN, Italy<\/strong> \u2014 While the lights of Hollywood often shine brightest on the silver screen, today, they were firmly fixed on the San Siro. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/player\/christian-pulisic-40643\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Christian Pulisic<\/a>, the man affectionately known as &#8220;Captain America,&#8221; continued his scorched-earth policy on Italian defenses, leading <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/match\/serie-a-17\/ac-milan-hellas-verona-227-316-17#id=4445285\">AC Milan to a commanding 3-0 victory over Hellas Verona<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But it\u2019s not just his right foot making headlines this week; the American superstar is reportedly weaving a high-profile romance off the pitch that has both sports and entertainment tabloids in a frenzy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Match Made in Heaven? The Sweeney Rumors<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For weeks, whispers have circulated regarding Pulisic\u2019s personal life. The latest buzz suggests a romantic connection with Hollywood A-lister <strong>Sydney Sweeney<\/strong>. While the <em>Euphoria<\/em> star and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/team\/usa-2389\">USMNT<\/a> captain have yet to go &#8220;Instagram official,&#8221; sources close to the pair hint at a growing connection that bridges the gap between San Siro stardom and Hollywood glamour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Christian Pulisic is living the time of his life \ud83d\ude0e<br><br>Romantically linked to Sydney Sweeney \ud83d\udc69\u200d\u2764\ufe0f\u200d\ud83d\udc68<br>Scoring goals for Milan \u26bd\ufe0f<br><br>Captain America will hope this flow of good fortunes will carry on to 2026 as he and his country prepare for the World Cup \ud83c\udfc6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/UvbATkLAzN\">pic.twitter.com\/UvbATkLAzN<\/a><\/p>&mdash; 365Scores (@365Scores) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/365Scores\/status\/2005272030854430761?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">December 28, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether it\u2019s a shared love for the spotlight or simply the magnetism of two icons at the peak of their powers, the &#8220;Puli-Sweeney&#8221; era is officially the talk of the town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"929\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GettyImages-2252135383-929x1024.jpg\" alt=\"HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 15: Sydney Sweeney arrives at the Los Angeles Premiere Of Lionsgate's &quot;The Housemaid&quot; at TCL Chinese Theatre on December 15, 2025 in Hollywood, California.\" class=\"wp-image-14876\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GettyImages-2252135383-929x1024.jpg 929w, https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GettyImages-2252135383-272x300.jpg 272w, https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GettyImages-2252135383-768x847.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GettyImages-2252135383-1393x1536.jpg 1393w, https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GettyImages-2252135383-scaled.jpg 1858w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 929px) 100vw, 929px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> (Photo by Steve Granitz\/FilmMagic)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Numbers Don&#8217;t Lie: Unstoppable at Milan<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On the pitch, Pulisic is playing the best football of his career. In today\u2019s clash against <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/team\/hellas-verona-316\">Verona<\/a>, he opened the scoring in first-half stoppage time, latching onto a deflected cross to fire home. This goal wasn&#8217;t just another stat\u2014it solidified his status as one of the most clinical players in Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/league\/serie-a-17\">Serie A<\/a> debut with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/team\/ac-milan-227\">AC Milan<\/a> at the start of the 2023\/24 season, Pulisic has reached a monumental milestone: <strong>50 direct goal involvements<\/strong> (31 goals, 19 assists).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;He is a silent leader who speaks with his feet,&#8221; said Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri. &#8220;Christian has found his home here.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td><strong>Player<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Club<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Goal Involvements (Since 23\/24)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/player\/lautaro-martinez-44710\">Lautaro Mart\u00ednez<\/a><\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/team\/inter-milan-133\">Inter Milan<\/a><\/td><td>53<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Christian Pulisic<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>AC Milan<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>50<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/player\/marcus-thuram-44446\">Marcus Thuram<\/a><\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/team\/inter-milan-133\">Inter Milan<\/a><\/td><td>42<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Eyes on the Prize: World Cup 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As 2025 draws to a close, Pulisic isn&#8217;t just focused on domestic glory. With the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/league\/fifa-world-cup-5930\"><strong>2026 FIFA World Cup<\/strong> <\/a>looming on the horizon\u2014hosted on home soil\u2014the pressure is on the United States to perform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If Pulisic can maintain this &#8220;unstoppable&#8221; form, the U.S. won&#8217;t just be participants; they\u2019ll be legitimate threats. For now, Milanistas are happy to enjoy the show, whether it\u2019s a clinical finish at the back post or a high-profile date in the streets of Milan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"728\" src=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GettyImages-2253787555-1024x728.jpg\" alt=\"MILAN, ITALY - DECEMBER 28: Christian Pulisic of AC Milan celebrates after scoring the goal during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Hellas Verona FC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on December 28, 2025 in Milan, Italy. \" class=\"wp-image-14878\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GettyImages-2253787555-1024x728.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GettyImages-2253787555-300x213.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GettyImages-2253787555-768x546.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GettyImages-2253787555-1536x1092.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GettyImages-2253787555-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Photo by Claudio Villa\/AC Milan via Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MILAN, Italy \u2014 While the lights of Hollywood often shine brightest on the silver screen, today, they were firmly fixed on the San Siro. Christian Pulisic, the man affectionately known as &#8220;Captain America,&#8221; continued his scorched-earth policy on Italian defenses, leading AC Milan to a commanding 3-0 victory over Hellas Verona. 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