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21Sep By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Serie A Preview: Atalanta vs Como – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction

Gewiss Stadium sets the stage for the first Serie A meeting between resurgent Atalanta and newly-promoted Como since May 2023. The opposing teams enter Monday’s showdown in Bergamo with contrasting spirits. Atalanta headed into September’s international break as a wracked ship on the back of back-to-back league defeats, including a 4-0 rout at the hands of defending champions Inter. However, renowned tactician Gian Piero Gasperini has used the two-week hiatus to steady the ship and bring La Dea back on the rails. Despite falling behind twice inside the opening 35 minutes of their home encounter against Fiorentina last weekend, Atalanta posted a confidence-boosting 3-2 victory, turning things around before halftime. Buoyed by an exceptional comeback against La Viola, the Europa League win...

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19Sep By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Stefano Piolo heads to Saudi to take over misfiring Al Nassr

Stefano Pioli will be Cristiano Ronaldo’s new boss after the Italian was named as Saudi club Al Nassr’s head coach Wednesday, replacing Luis Castro who parted ways with the club after a slow start to the season. MILAN, ITALY - MAY 25: Head coach of AC Milan Stefano Pioli greets the fans for his last match with AC Milan at the end of the Serie A TIM match between AC Milan and US Salernitana at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on May 25, 2024 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Claudio Villa/AC Milan via Getty Images) The 58-year-old Pioli, in his first job outside of his homeland, started his managerial career in 1999 and was AC Milan’s boss from October 2019 to May 2024, overseeing the club’s Serie A title-winning campaign in 2022. Prior to his nearly five-year stint at the Rossoneri, Pioli coach...

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16Sep By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Nesta: ‘I would have signed up for a draw against Inter before the match’

Alessandro Nesta expressed mixed feelings after Monza’s 1-1 draw against Inter Milan in Serie A. The Monza coach was pleased with his team’s performance but admitted there was a tinge of regret given how close they came to victory. “I’m happy with the performance because the players are committed,” Nesta said in his post-match interview. “If someone had told me before the match that we would draw 1-1 with Inter, I would have signed for it, even though there’s obviously some disappointment. I see the team improving and I’m confident.” Nesta felt Inter’s equalizer had an element of luck to it: “Their goal was a bit fortuitous because if the cross hadn’t been deflected, the ball wouldn’t have ended up there. The players were unlucky.” The coach also explained his limited use of substitution...

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16Sep By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

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Lukaku, Meret, Anguissa, Conte: Napoli verdicts after 4-0 win vs Cagliari

Italian media praised Napoli after a 4-0 win against Cagliari, and even if he didn’t get his name on the scoresheet, Frank-André Zambo Anguissa was the MOTM, according to Gazzetta. Napoli are the Serie A leaders after four rounds. Sunday’s 4-0 away win in Cagliari allowed Antonio Conte’s men to go one point clear of Inter, Juventus, and Torino, who were held to stalemates over the weekend. Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Romelu Lukaku and Alessandro Buongiorno scored in Cagliari, but according to Gazzetta, the best player on the pitch was Cameroon international Anguissa. Lukaku, Meret, Anguissa, Conte: Napoli verdicts after 4-0 win vs Cagliari ‘He put in a high-level performance, consistent and dominating, which included 12 recoveries,’ wrote Gazzetta. Anguissa was rated 7.5/10...

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16Sep By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Marseille have ‘agreement’ in place to sign Rabiot

Marseille have reached an agreement in principle with France midfielder Adrien Rabiot to join the club. "The player will join OM subject to the results of a medical," the nine-time French champion said Sunday. The 29-year-old Rabiot has been a free agent after he declined to extend his contract with Juventus, where he spent five seasons. Rabiot previously played for Marseille's bitter rival Paris Saint-Germain. Born in the Val-de-Marne region of Paris, he joined PSG's academy at age 15. Rabiot has made 48 appearances for France. He played at Euro 2024 where France lost to Spain in the semifinals. The terms of any deal were not announced by Marseille, but l'Equipe newspaper said Rabiot is expected to sign a two-year deal.

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15Sep By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Serie A | Genoa 1-1 Roma: Dovbyk not enough for first victory

Artem Dovbyk scored his first goal in the Roma jersey, but Koni De Winter snatched a last-gasp equaliser for Genoa, so Daniele De Rossi still waits for his first win. The Giallorossi had Enzo Le Fée injured and Nicola Zalewski frozen out for rejecting a Galatasaray transfer, so Manu Koné got his first start. The hosts missed Junior Messias, Fabio Miretti, Alessandro Zanoli, Brooke Norton-Cuffy, Alan Matturro and David Ankeye. Tennis champion Stefanos Tsitsipas took centre stage during the warm-up, as he has been a Genoa supporter since childhood and got to enjoy the atmosphere. Paulo Dybala had penalty appeals waved away after 12 minutes for a Koni De Winter challenge and Johan Vasquez charged down the Gianluca Mancini header on the resulting corner. Koné blasted over from the edge of the ...

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15Sep By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Juventus held at Empoli ahead of their CL return; Bologna draw at Como

Juventus were held to a goalless draw at Empoli in Serie A on Saturday ahead of their return to the Champions League, while Bologna came back from two goals down to draw 2-2 at Como. Thiago Motta’s side take temporary lead of the Italian top flight, one point ahead of Inter Milan, Torino and Udinese, who are all yet to play this weekend. But Juve underwhelmed in Tuscany, creating very little in a performance that offered little to worry PSV Eindhoven, who visit Turin on Tuesday evening. Dusan Vlahovic went closest for Juve four minutes at half-time when he shot straight at Deviz Vasquez after being sent racing towards goal. And Juve had Federico Gatti to thank for a goal-saving tackle in the fifth minute of stoppage time which denied Emmanuel Gyasi which would have been a stunning winner. ...

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14Sep By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

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Milan and Inter scrap latest plan to solve their San Siro saga

AC Milan and city rivals Inter have rejected a plan to renovate their Stadio Meazza home at San Siro but revived proposals to build a new joint stadium in the same area. The move is the latest twist in a saga involving the two Serie A clubs and local authorities for the past five years. Mayor Giuseppe Sala said: “After an in-depth analysis the clubs concluded that the (San Siro) stadium cannot be revamped in an affordable way … they don’t think it is feasible. MILAN, ITALY - AUGUST 30: General view inside the stadium prior to the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Atalanta at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on August 30, 2024 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) They have put forward the idea of going back to a new stadium in the San Siro area.”Inter and Mi...

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13Sep By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Douglas Luiz to make first start in Serie A for Juventus

Multiple reports in Italy claim Douglas Luiz will make his debut as a starter for Juventus tomorrow, in a Serie A game against Empoli. TURIN, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 12: Douglas Luiz of Juventus during a training session at JTC on September 12, 2024 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Daniele Badolato - Juventus FC/Juventus FC via Getty Images) According to multiple Italian sources, Douglas Luiz is set to start his first Serie A game at Juventus. La Gazzetta dello Sport and Corriere dello Sport claim that the Brazilian star will be in the Bianconeri’s starting XI tomorrow, Saturday, September 14 when they visit Empoli at the Stadio Castellani Computer Gross Arena. Douglas Luiz to make first start in Serie A for JuventusDouglas Luiz joined Juventus from Aston Villa in a €50m deal in the 202...

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13Sep By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

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Intermediary Shares Tidbits on Huijsen and Lukaku Moves

Andrea Pellegatti is part of the Epic Sports agency, which brokered some of the most meaningful deals of the summer, like the transfer of Dean Huijsen from Juventus to Bournemouth and the quick return of Romelu Lukaku to Serie A. The former Bianconeri prodigy joined the Cherries after being linked to a few sides. The intermediary dished on what swayed him to Radio Sportiva (via Football Addict). “Their style was decisive. They try to play with quality in a physical league. They build their actions from the back, and he excels in that. Coach Andoni Iraola helped him embrace their technical project, without forgetting the role of Tiago Pinto. They already crossed paths in Rome. Bringing the player to a context coherent with his age and level and the championship were factors that contribut...

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9Sep By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

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Galatasaray aiming to sign Roma’s Nicola Zalewski

Serie A giants Roma made some important moves in the summer but they could now be at the risk of losing an important squad player. Nicola Zalewski was linked with a move to PSV Eindhoven earlier in the summer but the move never quite took off. But with the Turkish window still open, he could yet depart the Giallorossi. Gianluca di Marzio have reported that Gala are trying to sign the Poland international on a permanent basis, despite having sealed their moves for Filip Kostic and Victor Osimhen already. In the last few days of the summer transfer window, Roma had attempted a swap involving Cyril Ngonge with Napoli but it didn’t materialise but it shows their willingness to move the player on. Gala has been described as a potential opportunity and the next few days will be vital in the...

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8Sep By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

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Will Danilo retire from international football? He gives his answer

Although Danilo has not started games for Juventus this season, he remains a regular for the Brazil national team and even captains them. At 33, many players retire from international football to focus on their club careers, but Danilo has shown no signs of considering stepping away from the Brazil squad. He continues to enjoy his time with the national team. After Brazil’s early elimination from Copa America, some sections of the Brazilian media suggested that Danilo should step aside to make room for a new generation of players to help rejuvenate the team. However, Danilo has continued to make himself available for selection, and following Brazil’s recent match, he was again asked if he would consider international retirement, as some fans had previously urged him to do. He said, as ...

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5Sep By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

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Roma include new buys in Europa League squad list

Roma have announced their Europa League squad list, including post-deadline day signings Mats Hummels and Mario Hermoso. The tournament has followed the changes in the Champions League and Conference League, using one large table with all results as the teams face eight different opponents. They open their campaign at home to Athletic Club Bilbao on September 26, followed by trips to Elfsborg on October 3 and hosting Dynamo Kyiv on October 24,Roma visit Union Saint-Gilloise on November 7 and Tottenham on November 28, then take on Braga on December 12. They are away to AZ Alkmaar on January 23 and finish at home to Eintracht Frankfurt on January 30.There have to be players who come from the Giallorossi academy, so they can rely on Lorenzo Pellegrini and Nicola Zalewski. The four...

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4Sep By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Manolas shuts down Roma return rumours: “Thanks for the support, but it’s not true”

Kostas Manolas has put an end to rumors of a potential return to AS Roma. Despite recent speculation, the Greek defender has made it clear that there are no plans for him to rejoin the Giallorossi. Currently a free agent after his stint with Salernitana, Manolas addressed the rumors through a post on Instagram, expressing gratitude for the support from Roma fans but denying any truth to the reports. In his message, Manolas stated, “I have received many messages since yesterday, and I thank all the Roma fans for their affection. There’s nothing true about what I’m reading. Forza Roma!” This statement effectively closes the door on any immediate prospects of him returning to the Italian capital.Meanwhile, Roma have been actively seeking to strengthen their defense with free agents...

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3Sep By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Chris Smalling makes surprise career decision with one year still left on his Roma contract

After serving Serie A giants, Roma, so well over the past few seasons, centre-back, Chris Smalling, has decided that it’s time to move on, even though it’s understood that he still had a year left on his contract with the Giallorossi. It isn’t clear at this stage if the decision to leave was a mutual one, though Daniele De Rossi has moved quickly to bring in a replacement in the form of Mario Hermoso. Smalling, 34, has seemingly enjoyed a reasonable career in Italy, but has now made a decision, ahead of his thirty-fifth birthday in November, to see out his playing days, like so many of his contemporaries, in the Saudi Pro League. Transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, noted on X (formerly Twitter) late on Monday night that a two-year deal with Al-Fayha has been signed by him and his ag...

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2Sep By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Juventus’ unbeaten run ends in Roma draw

Juventus were held to a goalless draw by Roma on Sunday, ending Thiago Motta’s perfect start as coach of the Serie A giants. A match short on action and goalmouth incident left Juve on seven points from their first three matches of the new campaign. Motta’s team are behind champions and league leaders Inter Milan on goals scored after a much less inspiring performance than the two three-goal wins which preceded it. “It was an even match and the right result,” said Motta to Sky Sport. “We’re only on our third game and today we played a team which is hard to play against, with a good coach and good players… There are lots of things we can improve. “It’s very early in the season, let’s see where we are at the business end of the season, for now it’s too early to talk about our objectives...

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1Sep By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Romelu Lukaku scores on debut as Napoli strike late to beat Parma

Romelu Lukaku scored on his Napoli debut to help Antonio Conte's side come from behind to beat newly promoted Parma. Lukaku completed his £38million move to Napoli from Chelsea on Thursday, having been placed in the Blues' 'bomb squad' available for sale. The Belgian completed the permanent switch to Napoli having spent the last two seasons on loan in Serie A at Inter Milan and Roma. Lukaku was reunited with former Inter Milan boss Conte at Napoli and the forward made an instant impact for the Italian coach on Saturday. The 31-year-old started the match on the bench against promoted Parma, but saw the visitors take a shock lead. Feisty Parma, who beat Milan last week, looked to be on their way to a second surprise win of the season thanks to a 19th-minute penalty from Ange-Yoan Bonny...

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31Aug By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Palacios: “I’m proud to be here, and I will give my best”

Tiago Tomás Palacios is officially a new player for Inter. Here are his first words, given exclusively to Inter TV: What was your reaction when you received the call from Inter, and how do you feel today? "I was very happy and proud. I’m living a dream right now; all that's left is to train and give my best".You started as an attacker but now play as a defender. How did this positional change happen, and how would you describe yourself as a defender today? "I’m a gritty defender who enjoys playing with the ball at my feet. As a child, I started as an attacker, but as I grew and due to my height and technique, I moved to defence. I’m proud of my position and hope to give my best". Inter has a great tradition of Argentine players, many of whom have made history with the Clu...

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31Aug By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Udinese set to sign promising midfielder Arthur Atta from Metz

Udinese are on the verge of completing a surprise transfer, as the Italian club is finalizing a deal to bring Arthur Atta, a talented French midfielder, from Metz. The Friulian side is reportedly close to securing the services of the young prospect. Gianluca Di Marzio reports how Atta is considered a highly promising player who has already caught the attention of French youth national teams. The 20-year-old midfielder has shown impressive performances in his breakthrough season with Metz, featuring in 24 matches across all competitions during the last campaign. In those appearances, Atta contributed one goal and four assists, demonstrating his potential as both a scorer and a creator in midfield.

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31Aug By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Thuram double helps Inter rout Atalanta in Serie A

Reigning Serie A champions Inter Milan have thrashed Atalanta 4-0 in the league thanks to a double from Marcus Thuram. Marcus Thuram scored twice and played a starring role as reigning Serie A champions Inter Milan went to the top of the league with a crushing 4-0 win over Atalanta. The result extended Inter's unbeaten start to the season and tied them at the top with Torino, who beat Venezia 1-0 earlier in the day. Both teams have seven points from three games. Inter started the match in devastating style with two goals in the first 10 minutes. The opener was a disaster for Atalanta defender Berat Djimsiti. He stretched to stop Thuram's cross but succeeded only in deflecting the ball past his own goalkeeper. There was no luck about the second seven minutes later. Nicolò Barella volle...

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