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Fiore coach quits after Serie A win, Venezia promoted

ACF Fiorentina coach Vincenzo Italiano looks on before during the Serie A TIM match between Atalanta BC and ACF Fiorentina at Gewiss Stadium on June 02, 2024 in Bergamo, Italy. Fiorentina coach Vincenzo Italiano has confirmed he is leaving the Serie A club after their season-ending win over Atalanta.Fiorentina beat Atalanta 3-2 in their last game of the campaign on Sunday thanks to an Andrea Belotti double either side of a strike by Nicolas Gonzalez, all inside the first half, a week after the 2023-34 Serie A season concluded for the other clubs.Ademola Lookman and Giorgio Scalvini scored for hosts Atalanta.The game was postponed in March when Fiorentina's general manager Joe Barone was admitted to hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest, one day before he died.Fiorentina were beate...
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Juventus remains the highest-valued team in Serie A

 Juventus fans hold up a banner bearing the clubs logo during the Serie A match between Juventus and FC Internazionale at Allianz Stadium on November 06, 2022 in Turin, Italy.Juventus is the biggest team in Italian football, but rival fans are quick to downplay that fact.Many do so because the Bianconeri haven’t won a league title in four seasons.However, on and off the field, the Old Lady continues to demonstrate that almost no team can come close to them.A recent Football Benchmark report shows that the Bianconeri remain the most valuable club in Italian football.AC Milan had a good year, with the report finding that the Milan side had the highest Enterprise Value increase over the last year.However, they ranked only 14th overall among the 32 European teams, while Juventus ranked 12...
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Lazio boss Igor Tudor considering early exit as club fail to renew Daichi Kamada

 Lazio head coach Igor Tudor during the SS Lazio training session at the Formello sport centre on March 22, 2024 in Rome, Italy. Serie A side Lazio are at the risk of losing manager Igor Tudor due to their failure of agreeing a new deal with Daichi Kamada.The Japan midfielder seems close to joining Crystal Palace and unite with former Eintracht Frankfurt boss Oliver Glasner and this is having an impact on the managerial situation at Lazio, report La Lazio Siamo Noi.It is reported that Tudor saw Kamada as a key part of his project and the club’s future and the additional demand of wanting a release clause seems to have broken Lazio’s back in the saga. There is said to be state of chaos at Lazio over how things have turned out and the failure to sign the midfielder is directly in c...
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Osimhen: Napoli striker ruled out of Nigeria World Cup qualifiers through injury

 Victor Osimhen of SSC Napoli celebrates after teammate Matteo Politano (not pictured) scored their team's second goal during the Serie A TIM match between AC Monza and SSC Napoli at U-Power Stadium on April 07, 2024 in Monza, Italy. Napoli striker Victor Osimhen will miss Nigeria’s upcoming qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup after picking up an injury in the closing stages of the 2023-24 Serie A season.Osimhen ruled out againThe Partenopei leading goalscorer took part in the club’s final league game of the season, a 0-0 draw with Lecce, appearing as a second half substitute to replace Jens Cajuste. He had missed the previous league outing, a 2-2 draw with Fiorentina due to muscular fatigue.He has, however, picked up an injury issue since then, as confirmed by the Nigeria Super Ea...
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Inzaghi to meet Oaktree on Tuesday to discuss Inter future

Simone Inzaghi, Head Coach of FC Internazionale, lifts the Italian EA Sports FC Supercup Final trophy at full-time following victory in the Italian EA Sports FC Supercup Final match between SSC Napoli and FC Internazionale at Al-Awwal Stadium on January 22, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. A new dawn is rising in the capital of fashion as Inter embark on a new chapter in the club’s storied history following Oaktree’s takeover. On the same night the Nerazzurri ‘Tifosi’ paid tribute to the outgoing president Steven Zhang, manager Simone Inzaghi vowed to hold a comprehensive meeting with the new leadership. Inter and Hellas Verona shared the spoils in Serie A season finale’s dead-rubber affair at Marc’Antonio Bentegodi as Marko Arnautovic’s first-half double inspired the new champions ...
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The two stars Thiago Motta could push out of Juventus

Thiago Motta head coach of Bologna FC looks on during the serie A TIM match between SSC Napoli and Bologna FC at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on May 11, 2024 in Naples, Italy .Juventus are set to welcome Thiago Motta as their next manager, as they already decided to fire Max Allegri after another underwhelming Serie A season in which the Bianconeri were more than 20 points behind arch rivals Inter Milan for the Scudetto.Next up, Juventus will need to navigate the choppy waters of the summer transfer window carefully, as they are at risk of losing key players like Bremer while they still have a handful of pressing needs to address.Thiago Motta is expected to help Juventus recruit within Calcio, as he has already earned a big reputation for pushing Bologna to a Champions League place and ge...
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Ranieri: Cagliari identify Juric as potential successor – report

Ivan Juric, Head Coach of Torino FC, looks on prior to the Serie A TIM match between Torino FC and SSC Napoli at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on January 07, 2024 in Turin, Italy. Cagliari are already beginning to plan for life after Claudio Ranieri and could make an approach for current Torino coach Ivan Juric, according to reports in Italy late on Tuesday night.Ranieri stepped down from his position on Tuesday evening after securing Serie A safety over the weekend. It was a mutually agreed termination of contract, as the 72-year-old had two years remaining on his deal, which was due to expire next summer, in 2025.Juric to replace Ranieri?However, according to reports from Gianluca Di Marzio, Cagliari’s first point of contact will be Juric, who himself is set to leave his position at the...
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Osimhen missing from Striker of the Year shortlist

Victor Osimhen of Napoli reacts during the Serie A TIM match between Cagliari and SSC Napoli at Sardegna Arena on February 25, 2024 in Cagliari, Italy. Nigeria international striker Victor Osimhen is conspicuously missing as the Lega Serie A officially revealed their three-player shortlist for the Striker of the Year prize as part of the division’s annual MVP awards, including Milan’s Rafael Leao, Paulo Dybala of Roma and Juventus leading goalscorer Dusan Vlahovic.There are several prizes up for grabs upon the end of the 2023-24 season, including the equivalent awards for goalkeepers, defenders, and midfielders, as well as the U-23 player of the year, and the league’s overall MVP, which will be announced directly, without a shortlist, on May 24.This is the sixth season in the current...
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Atalanta can end 61-year wait for trophy in Europa League final

Gianluca Scamacca of Atalanta celebrates with his teammates after scoring his team's second goal during the Serie A TIM match between US Lecce and Atalanta BC at Stadio Via del Mare on May 18, 2024 in Lecce, Italy.Atalanta have a date with history and Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday when the Italians aim to become the first team to beat the new German champions this season and win their first ever European final.Gian Piero Gasperini's side have in the Dublin Europa League final another shot at winning a first trophy in 61 years after losing the Italian Cup final against Juventus last week.The traditionally small club from Bergamo travel to Ireland in high spirits after securing a spot in next season's revamped Champions League.Star forwards Charles De Ketelaere and Gianluca Scamacca secured ...
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Reports Allegri and Juventus partnership could end in court

 Massimiliano Allegri head coach fo Juventus FC looks on during the Coppa Italia 2023/2024 Frecciarossa final match between Atalanta BC and Juventus FC at Stadio Olimpico on May 15, 2024 in Rome, Italy. Juventus’ recent dismissal of head coach Massimiliano Allegri could potentially end in a court case according to reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport on Sunday morning.Allegri was officially sacked on Friday, in the aftermath of Wednesday’s Coppa Italia final, where, despite Juventus lifting the trophy, the coach erupted on the touchline, before making a series of alleged personal threats to Tuttosport editor Guido Vaciago.Do Juventus owe Allegri €7m?La Gazzetta report that Juventus consider themselves negatively impacted by Friday’s sacking, and that they have been evaluating the...
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Official: Juventus appoint Montero as interim Allegri successor

Juventus Under 19 head coach Paolo Montero during a Juventus U19 Training Session at Allianz Training Center on April 10, 2024 in Vinovo, Italy. Juventus have officially confirmed the appointment of Paolo Montero as interim head coach, following the dismissal of Massimiliano Allegri on Friday in the aftermath of Wednesday’s fiery Coppa Italia final.Allegri had his second Juventus tenure cut short after erupting on the touchline against Atalanta, before making a series of alleged threats to the editor of newspaper Tuttosport in the Stadio Olimpico tunnel.His contract had been due to expire in the summer of 2025, although many believed that the Bianconeri were set to end the partnership one year ahead of schedule anyway.It became evident later on Friday that Montero would be the man to ...
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Juventus fire coach Allegri for misbehaviour in Italian Cup final

Juventus' players Adrien Rabiot (L), and Kenan Yildiz (R) and coach Massimiliano Allegri (C) celebrate at the end of the Italian Cup final football match between Atalanta and Juventus at Rome Olympic Stadium, Italy, on May 15, 2024. Juventus defeated Atalanta 1-0.Juventus sacked coach Massimiliano Allegri over his behaviour during and after this week's Coppa Italia final in which he was sent off, the Italian Serie A club said on Friday (May 17).Juventus beat Atalanta 1-0 to win a record-extending 15th Coppa Italia on Wednesday, their first trophy in three years.Allegri was sent off towards the end of the game for his fierce protests over refereeing decisions.After the game, the 56-year-old clashed with match officials, Juventus staff and a newspaper director, Italian media reported."Juvent...
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Kvaratskhelia: Agent reveals what it will take to leave Napoli amidst PSG interest

 Khvicha Kvaratskhelia of SSC Napoli celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Serie A TIM match between SSC Napoli and Juventus at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on March 03, 2024 in Naples, Italy. The agent of Napoli star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has confirmed that it will take an offer ‘that satisfies everyone’ if any other club is to lure the 2023 Serie A MVP away from the Stadio Maradona.“We are in no hurry to make a decision because Naples in Khvicha’s second home. We appreciate the care and respect that Napoli and Mr. President have shown towards Khvicha.“Only if there is an offer that satisfies the club, the player and if De Laurentiis is not against it, will we consider it,” Mamuka Jugeli told the Georgian version of La Gazzetta dello Sport, reported via TMW.PSG in...
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Serie A | Lecce 0-2 Udinese: Friulani soar out of danger zone

 Lorenzo Lucca of Udinese celebrates with his teammate after scoring his team's first goalduring the Serie A TIM match between US Lecce and Udinese Calcio at Stadio Via del Mare on May 13, 2024 in Lecce, Italy. Udinese climbed out of the relegation zone with this desperately-needed victory away to already secure Lecce, as Lorenzo Lucca and Lazar Samardzic came up big.The hosts were already celebrating their Serie A safety, but Roberto Piccoli sat out a ban, with Lameck Banda, Mohamed Kaba and Kastriot Dermaku missing the rest of the season. The Friulani knew a victory would take them out of the bottom three, but the lengthy absentee list included Florian Thauvin, Sandi Lovric, Marco Silvestri, Gerard Deulofeu and Enzo Ebosse, but Nehuen Perez and Martin Payero returned from suspe...
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Giroud to leave AC Milan for MLS

Olivier Giroud of AC Milan celebrates victory following the Serie A TIM match between AC Milan and US Lecce - Serie A TIM at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on April 06, 2024 in Milan, Italy.Olivier Giroud confirmed on Monday that he will leave AC Milan at the end of the season to end his long career in Major League Soccer.France's all-time top scorer Giroud is expected to sign for Los Angeles FC, where his former Les Bleus teammate Hugo Lloris already plays, after three years with Serie A giants Milan."I will be playing my final two matches with Milan and will continue my career in the MLS," Giroud said in an interview published on social media by the club."I'm very proud of what I've achieved at Milan in the last three years. My time with Milan might be finishing this year but the club will remai...
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AC Milan end winless run by thrashing Cagliari

Christian Pulisic of AC Milan celebrates with team mate Rafael Leao after scoring to give the side a 2-0 lead during the Serie A TIM match between AC Milan and Cagliari - Serie A TIM at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on May 11, 2024 in Milan, Italy.American star Christian Pulisic has scored twice as AC Milan beat Cagliari 5-1 in Serie A, although he had a very different name on the back of his jersey.In an initiative proposed by Milan - and followed by five other Serie A clubs - the players wore jerseys featuring maternal surnames. Pulisic had 'Harlow.'Second-placed Milan remained seven points above Bologna, who moved into third after winning at Napoli 2-0, and eight points above Juventus ahead of the Bianconeri's match against already-relegated Salernitana on Sunday.Cagliari remained three points...
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Spalletti: ‘Italy need to show more at Euro 2024, Scamacca credit to Gasperini’

 Luciano Spalletti, Head Coach of SSC Napoli, gestures during the UEFA Champions League Quarterfinal Second Leg match between SSC Napoli and AC Milan at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on April 18, 2023 in Naples, Italy. Luciano Spalletti explained why he’s calling up some Italy legends to join his squad ahead of Euro 2024 and had high praise for Gianluca Scamacca following their PlayStation feud.The Azzurri are desperate to display a resounding response at the upcoming European Championship in Germany after their recent heartbreak in the World Cup qualifying play-offs, which saw them fall short to North Macedonia and miss out on the 2022 edition in Qatar.Since the arrival of Spalletti back in September, enthusiasm has started to grow again for the Italy national team, with high ho...
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Petrachi explains why Allegri may not leave Juventus

 Referee Andrea Colombo shows yellow card to Massimiliano Allegri head coach of Juventus during the Serie A TIM match between SS Lazio and Juventus at Stadio Olimpico on March 30, 2024 in Rome, Italy.Former Roma sporting director Gianluca Petrachi weighed on in the future of Massimiliano Allegri, explaining why Juventus may not sack him this summer.The 56-year-old Italian coach has come under increasing pressure across the last six months after his Bianconeri began to fall away from Scudetto winners Inter and fans are now calling for changes to be made at the end of the season.Juventus’ form has continued to plummet under Allegri in recent months, with the team managing just two wins in their last 14 league outings. Thanks to their form in the first half of the campaign, their Champio...
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Victor Osimhen set to receive €125k in Napoli’s clash against Udinese

 Victor Osimhen of SSC Napoli celebrates after scoring their first side goal during the Serie A TIM match between SSC Napoli and ACF Fiorentina at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on October 08, 2023 in Naples, Italy.Super Eagles and Napoli striker, Victor James Osimhen, could receive up to 187 million naira in his club’s clash against Udinese tonight, Football Flame reports. The 25-year-old striker has made just 20 league starts for last season’s Serie A Champions, largely due to his season getting disrupted by injuries.In 20 starts, Osimhen has scored 14 goals and provided two assists for his teammates, averaging a goal contribution every two hours of football.After scoring from the penalty spot in last weekend’s 2-2 against Roma, Osimhen has set sights on scoring his 15th goal of...
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Allegri: Juventus have regrets we didn’t do better

 Head coach of Juventus Massimiliano Allegri gives his team instructions during the Coppa Italia Quarter-Final match between Juventus FC and Frosinone Calcio at Allianz Stadium on January 11, 2024 in Turin, Italy.Juventus recorded another strong second half but were unable to find the winner away at AS Roma, making it four draws in a row now. The Bianconeri were unable to take advantage of AC Milan and Bologna also drawing their games, with Gleison Bremer’s equalizer leveling after Romelu Lukaku had put the hosts ahead.Not for the first time in recent weeks Massimiliano Allegri lost his temper late on with his own players, with the irate coach flinging off his jacket and storming down the tunnel.“We risked losing a game that we were in a position to win at the start of the second half...
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