Ferguson Leads Bologna to Coppa Italia Triumph

Lewis Ferguson captained Bologna to a 1-0 Coppa Italia final victory over AC Milan, ending the club's 51-year wait for a major trophy and becoming only the second Scottish player in 40 years to lift the Italian Cup. Ferguson's achievement followed a challenging period recovering from a serious cruciate ligament injury that kept him sidelined from April to November, as well as further muscular setbacks that ruled him out of Euro 2024. Despite suffering a bloodied nose during the match, Ferguson inspired his team with a gritty performance and celebrated emotionally with teammates and fans. He drew motivation from a past defeat in the 2018 Scottish League Cup final with Aberdeen. Ferguson's recent successes also include helping Bologna qualify for the Champions League and being named Serie A's best midfielder. The win cements his status as a modern legend for both Bologna and Scottish football.