Watch the highlights as Torino secured three important points in a five-goal thriller in Turin against Genoa on Friday night. Read the full match report here. Davide Ballardini said he was ‘very angry’ after the defeat, but Genoa were resilient and never gave up at the Grande Torino. But the Granata secured three points as […]
The Presidency of the Council of Ministers announced that the Italian Government has decided to intervene in support of UEFA against the Super League project. Juventus President Andrea Agnelli said in September that the Super League ‘aims to guarantee stability in football’, as three of the founding clubs are not giving up on the competition. […]
Lazio are forced to completely reshuffle their defence and will be fatigued from the Europa League as they visit attack-minded Hellas Verona. Maurizio Sarri is winning some big Serie A games against Roma and Inter, but consistency is a real issue, especially here with both Francesco Acerbi and Luiz Felipe suspended. Luis Alberto could also […]
Torino coach Ivan Juric was pleased with the ‘important’ 3-2 win over Genoa on Friday and stressed captain Andrea Belotti is ‘not a problem, but a resource’ for the Granata. Belotti started on the bench next to Dennis Praet, but both entered during the second half to make an impact at the Grande Torino. The […]
Title holders Inter face the previous incumbents Juventus in a showdown for Scudetto contender points, after both had mixed results so far this season. Simone Inzaghi had a strong start after replacing Antonio Conte, but is reeling after the first Serie A defeat of the season, 3-1 at Lazio. They did get some confidence back […]
Italy CT Roberto Mancini said he’ll be satisfied by seeing some of his Azzurri players on the pitch when Inter host Juventus this weekend. ‘But it will still be too few’. The reigning champions host the Old Lady at San Siro on Sunday and many of Mancini’s men are the protagonists at both sides this […]
Genoa coach Davide Ballardini admitted he is ‘very angry’ after the 3-2 defeat to Torino on Friday night. ‘We made some serious mistakes’. The Grifone are struggling at the wrong end of the table and Ballardini’s job in Liguria is increasingly uncertain. Reports in Italy have claimed he is under huge pressure, but the Rossoblu […]
Cagliari have confirmed Diego Godin struggles with a problem in the left knee, two days ahead of the match against Fiorentina at the Artemio Franchi. Tomorrow afternoon the team travels to Florence for the game against the Viola, but Godin had to carry out therapy during today’s training. Walter Mazzarri’s men were focused on the […]
Juventus have announced midfielder Adrien Rabiot has tested negative for coronavirus and will be available for the Derby d’Italia against Inter. The Bianconeri had to cope without Rabiot in the 1-0 win over Zenit St Petersburg this week, but the Frenchman, who tested positive for COVID-19 upon his return from international duty, should be back […]
Torino secured an important 3-2 win over Genoa on Friday night, as an inspiring performance from Josip Brekalo helped the Granata claim all the spoils against a resilient Rossoblu. Watch the highlights here. Torino hosted a desperate Genoa on Friday night and the visitors’ coach Davide Ballardini knew he needed something from the game at […]
Sampdoria have Manolo Gabbiadini up front with Francesco Caputo, when Spezia arrive for the local derby with half the squad out. The match kicks off at 19.45 UK time. Roberto D’Aversa needs a positive result, but has to deal with many absences against the Aquilotti. Morten Thorsby is suspended, while Mikkel Damsgaard and Albin Ekdal […]
Venezia coach Paolo Zanetti had many bad news ahead of the match against Sassuolo on Saturday, losing Antonio Junior Vacca, Mattia Aramu and Daan Heymans ahead of the trip to Reggio-Emilia. The newly promoted side arrive after a 1-0 win over Fiorentina last time and are hoping to build on the unbeaten run of three […]
Atalanta used up a lot of energy and picked up yet more injuries against Manchester United, but Udinese are missing two key players. La Dea had a 2-0 half-time lead at Old Trafford midweek, only to eventually capitulate 3-2 for their first Champions League defeat of the season. Merih Demiral was added to the injury […]
Empoli coach Aurelio Andreazzoli admitted he felt sorry for Fabrizio Castori, who was sacked by Salernitana this week and believes the clash on Saturday is worth ‘four points’. The two newly promoted sides meet in Serie A Week 9, but the team from Salerno host Empoli without Castori at the helm. Five days ago, Salernitana […]
Sinisa Mihajlovic is sorry that a few Milan stars are out of action for the match against Bologna: ‘I always want to face the best.’ The Rossoblu host Milan at the Stadio Dall’Ara tomorrow. The Diavoli have a long list of absentees, including Theo Hernandez, Brahim Diaz, Franck Kessié and Ante Rebic. Theo and Brahim […]
Juventus star Paulo Dybala has returned to group training, meaning he should be available against Inter. The Argentinean striker has missed the last four games because of a muscle injury he sustained in a home clash against Sampdoria before the break. However, this morning, La Joya returned to group training, so he should be available […]
Stefano Pioli has yet to decide whether Zlatan Ibrahimovic or Olivier Giroud will start against Bologna but reveals Franck Kessié and Ante Rebic will miss the game. The Rossoneri return to the pitch on Saturday after their 1-0 loss against Porto in the Champions League earlier this week. They visit Bologna at the Stadio Dall’Ara […]
Former Milan star Ronaldinho says he wouldn’t have had a better career hadn’t he attended parties and admits he didn’t expect Leo Messi to join PSG. Ronaldinho and Messi reunited before PSG’s Champions League clash against RB Leipzig on Tuesday night. He also met his compatriot Neymar after the match. “It was nice to meet […]
According to reports in Italy, Paulo Dybala’s house in Turin was robbed on Tuesday night, while the Juventus striker was not at home. Dybala is currently out of action with a muscle injury, so he didn’t join his team in Russia where the Old Lady faced Zenit on Wednesday night. However, neither the Argentinean striker […]
Several former Serie A stars got their coaching badges today with Alessandro Del Piero and Daniele De Rossi receiving the highest grades. The former players began the course for the UEFA A licence in December. The UEFA A licence course – that allows to train up to Serie C, Italy’s third division – was held […]
One Roma supporter was thrown out of the Bodo/Glimt stadium after allegedly hurling racist abuse at an opponent, while Olympique Marseille reported racist insults from Lazio fans. Italian football continues to make headlines for all the wrong reasons. Two more cases of racism were reported after Roma and Lazio’s games in Europe last night. The […]
Zlatan Ibrahimovic is expected to be included in Milan’s starting XI against Bologna tomorrow, starting his first game in five months. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Stefano Pioli will likely pick the Swede as Milan’s sole striker in their away clash at the Stadio Dall’Ara tomorrow. Ibrahimovic started his last game on May 5, […]
Juventus and Inter remain interested in signing Donny Van De Beek as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits the Dutchman is ‘not happy’ at Manchester United. Van De Beek joined the Red Devils in a €40m deal from Ajax in 2020. He’s only managed three appearances across all competitions so far this season and according to multiple […]
There are reports that furious Roma fans who had travelled to Norway for the match against Bodo/Glimt refused Lorenzo Pellegrini’s shirt after the final whistle. The Giallorossi captain led the team under the sector of their away fans to apologise for the 6-1 defeat in a Conference League match on Thursday. Circa 400 supporters had […]
Leonardo Bonucci and Giorgio Chiellini had harsh words for Cristiano Ronaldo and Tuttosport explains that it has to do with CR7’s behaviour inside the locker room and on the pitch. Both Juventus veterans have recently discussed what went wrong for Ronaldo at Juventus. “Ronaldo left on August 28 and it certainly would’ve been better if […]
