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Napoli coach apologises after loss, calls for pride

Alberto Cerri of Empoli FC celebrates after scoring a goal during the Serie A TIM match between Empoli FC and SSC Napoli at Stadio Carlo Castellani on April 20, 2024 in Empoli, Italy.Napoli's troubled Serie A title defence season is going from bad to worse.The team's third coach this season apologised to fans following a disheartening 1-0 loss at relegation-threatened Empoli on Saturday that left Napoli at risk of failing to qualify for Europe.Napoli remained in eighth place, a whopping 34 points behind leaders Inter Milan with only five rounds remaining."We need to work on our pride - more than tactics at this point," Napoli coach Francesco Calzona said. "I want to apologise to Napoli's fans."Alberto Cerri scored four minutes in with a header for Empoli, who moved four points clear of the...
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Own goal helps Juventus come from two goals down to draw at Cagliari

 Alberto Dossena (#4 of Cagliari Calcio) is playing in the Serie A TIM match between Cagliari Calcio and Juventus FC in Italy on April 19, 2024. A late own goal by defender Alberto Dossena salvaged a 2-2 draw for Juventus at lowly Cagliari in Serie A on Friday after the hosts went two goals up in the first half thanks to penalties, and spared the visitors from hitting a new low in their now six-match winless run away. Juventus, who have yet to seal their return to the Champions League after missing out on the European competitions this season, are third on 64 points after 33 games. They have only one league win in their most recent seven fixtures and are five points ahead of fourth-placed Bologna. Cagliari sit 14th with 32 points, five above the relegation zone.It was far fr...
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Should Pulisic play the No. 10 for Milan?

 Christian Pulisic of AC Milan during the UEFA Europa League 2023/24 Quarter-Final second leg match between AS Roma and AC Milan at Stadio Olimpico on April 18, 2024 in Rome, Italy. Christian Pulisic is having probably the best season of his career so far, and a lot has to do with how AC Milan coach Stefano Pioli is using him on the pitch. Pulisic already played in multiple positions on the attacking line, but where does he fit best? Pioli is now thinking of changing the role of U.S. men's national team star. The Italian manager is now considering lining up Pulisic as a No. 10 behind striker Olivier Giroud with both Rafael Leao and Samuel Chukwueze playing on the attacking wings in his ideal starting XI. Following the Europa League exit to Roma on Thursday in the quarterfina...
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Lazio Midfielder Can Activate Contract Renewal by Paying €100

 Daichi Kamada of SS Lazio during the Serie A TIM match between SS Lazio and US Salernitana at Stadio Olimpico on April 12, 2024 in Rome, Italy.Lazio midfielder Daichi Kamada will decide his own fate by the end of the season. Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano reveals an unusual clause in the player’s contract with the Italian capital side.The 27-year-old signed for the Biancocelesti as a free agent last summer after seeing out his contract with Eintracht Frankfurt. Nevertheless, the two parties opted for an unfamiliar arrangement. The Japan international only signed a one-year deal, but at the end of the season, he has the option to extend his stay until June 2027, or leave the club.To make matters even more peculiar, Romano reveals that Kamada can exercise the automatic renewal...
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Roma owners confirm De Rossi to remain boss

 AS Roma coach Daniele De Rossi during the UEFA Europa League 2023/24 quarter-final second leg press conference at Centro Sportivo Fulvio Bernardini on April 17, 2024 in Rome, Italy. Daniele De Rossi will continue on as Roma's manager for next season and the "foreseeable future," the Serie A club's owners said on Thursday.De Rossi, who was appointed in January on a deal that ran until the end of the season, replaced Jose Mourinho and took over a side that was ninth in the table."After meeting yesterday afternoon with Daniele De Rossi, we are delighted to announce he will continue as head coach of AS Roma after this season and for the foreseeable future," club owners Dan and Ryan Friedkin said in a joint statement."In his short tenure as head coach, the positive impact that his le...
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Zoff backs Meret as Napoli no.1 despite Frosinone error

Alex Meret of SSC Napoli during the Serie A TIM match between SSC Napoli and Frosinone Calcio at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona Naples Italy on 14 April 2024.Legendary former Italy goalkeeper and CT Dino Zoff has given his backing to Napoli stopper Alex Meret after an unfortunate error during the Partenopei’s recent 2-2 draw at home with Frosinone in Serie A on Sunday. Meret, who started in 34 of a possible 38 during Napoli’s Scudetto-winning year in 2022-23, saved a first-half penalty at the weekend, but was caught in possession in his own area at the beginning of the second period, which gifted Frosinone an equaliser for 1-1. Zoff sympathised with Meret, explaining that he would not have enjoyed having to take those sorts of risks had he played in the current era, and suggested ...
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Allegri floated as option for Napoli after Juventus exit

 Massimiliano Allegri of Juventus Fc looks on prior to the Serie A TIM match between Torino FC and Juventus at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on April 13, 2024 in Turin, Italy. Massimiliano Allegri is looking increasingly likely to leave Juventus in the summer and has ended up in the sights of Napoli, Il Mattino report.The 56-year-old Italian coach still has a little over a year left on his contract with the Bianconeri but is widely expected to be dismissed in the summer, allowing director Cristiano Giuntoli to start building a new project in Piedmont.Want to know more about livetscore check out our articleNapoli still haven’t chosen a new long-term coach ahead of Francesco Calzona’s likely exit in the summer but have been linked to a handful of options, including Antonio Conte, Vince...
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Furlani: ‘Milan no need to sell Leao, Theo or Maignan’

 Rafael Leão of AC Milan in action during the Serie A TIM match between US Sassuolo and AC Milan at Mapei Stadium - Citta' del Tricolore on April 14, 2024 in Reggio nell'Emilia, Italy. CEO Giorgio Furlani assures Milan ‘do not need to sell’ stars like Rafael Leao, Mike Maignan and Theo Hernandez, who are all ‘happy to remain.’The Rossoneri chief was a guest on DAZN on Monday evening and was pressed on the transfer speculation around the squad, particularly their biggest names.“We do not need to sell anyone to cover losses,” said Furlani.“Being a club running at a profit, we have the possibility to invest from the start. Leao, Maignan and Theo Hernandez are happy to remain at Milan and they have long contracts.”Rafael Leao only recently signed his deal until June 2028, although it...
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Three talking points from Inter 2-2 Cagliari ahead of Serie A title decider with Milan

 Jakub Jankto of Cagliari glares at Claudio Ranieri Head coach of Cagliari after being substituted after 28 minutes during the Serie A TIM match between FC Internazionale and Cagliari - Serie A TIM at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on April 14, 2024 in Milan, Italy. Inter were held to a 2-2 draw by a resurgent Cagliari side on Sunday evening, but the Nerazzurri are still able to win the 2023-24 Serie A title if they beat rivals Milan away at San Siro next weekend. Here are three talking points from Sunday’s stalemate between Simone Inzaghi and Claudio Ranieri’s sides: No Lautaro, no party? Inter had to make do without the suspended Lautaro Martinez for Sunday’s Serie A meeting with Cagliari after the Argentine picked up his fifth yellow card of the season. His place in Inzaghi’...
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Late Okafor goal earns Milan draw in six-goal thriller with Sassuolo

 Samuel Chukwueze of AC Milan competes for the ball with Mattia Viti of US Sassuolo during the Serie A TIM match between US Sassuolo and AC Milan at Mapei Stadium - Citta' del Tricolore on April 14, 2024 in Reggio nell'Emilia, Italy. Second-placed AC Milan twice fought back from two goals down to secure a 3-3 draw at relegation-threatened Sassuolo with a late equaliser by substitute Noah Okafor in Serie A on Sunday. Milan have 69 points, six ahead of Juventus with six matches left. Sassuolo are second-bottom with 26 points. Inter Milan, who host Cagliari later on Sunday, are runaway leaders on 82.It was a frustrating match for Milan, who dominated possession and chances, particularly for Samuel Chukwueze who had two goals disallowed for offside by a hair’s breadth. Sass...
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Juve’s poor run continues in Torino draw, Bologna held

Dusan Vlahovic of Juventus during the Serie A TIM match between Torino FC and Juventus at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on April 13, 2024 in Turin, Italy. Juventus's stuttering end to the Serie A season goes on, with the 36-time champions held 0-0 in the Turin derby.Juve have won only one of their last six league matches and slipped to third in Serie A. They are four points above fourth-placed Bologna who also drew 0-0, at home to Monza.The Bianconeri have enjoyed an impressive run in the derby, having not lost to Torino in nine years. The last time Saturday's hosts even managed a draw was more than two years ago.Juventus had a brilliant chance to take the lead in the seventh minute when Federico Chiesa whipped in a cross from the right for an unmarked Dusan Vlahovic but the striker's eff...
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Reports Saudi family enter Inter takeover talks

 Alexis Sanchez of FC Internazionale in action during the FC Internazionale training session at the club's training ground Suning Training Center on April 12, 2024 in Udine, Italy. According to Repubblica newspaper, a Saudi Arabian family that is not state investment fund PIF is in negotiations to purchase Inter from Suning.There have been rumours for months of an approach from investors in Saudi Arabia to buy out the Serie A club, though Suning repeatedly assured they were seeking minority shareholders and not looking for a complete takeover.Saturday’s edition of Repubblica now claims that the talks are with a rich family in Saudi Arabia, but not the Public Investment Fund (PIF) that already bought Newcastle United in 2021.Want to know more about livetscore check out our article...
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Mancini reveals inspiration from Dybala in Roma’s win over Milan

 Gianluca Mancini of As Roma celebrates at the end of the UEFA Europa League quarter-final football match AC Milan vs AS Roma at San Siro Stadium in Milan, Italy on April 11, 2024.Cheerful Roma defender Gianluca Mancini says Paulo Dybala led by example in a 1-0 win over Milan at San Siro and admits he couldn’t ask more after scoring a winner in the derby as well.The Italy centre-back scored the second consecutive winning goal for Roma, allowing the Giallorossi to beat Milan at San Siro on Thursday in the first leg of the Europa League quarter-finals.“We are all protagonists, not only I because I scored. We played a good game and we are happy, but it’s everything is still open,” Mancini told Sky Sport, as quoted by TMW.“We’ll prepare for the next game on Sunday and then another great m...
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Immobile may leave Lazio for Napoli as part of swap deal

 Ciro Immobile of SS Lazio looks on during the Serie A TIM match between ACF Fiorentina and SS Lazio at Stadio Artemio Franchi on February 26, 2024 in Florence, Italy. Lazio captain Ciro Immobile could make the switch to Napoli in the summer as part of a swap deal involving Giovanni Simeone, local reports detail.The 34-year-old Italian striker has come under increasing pressure in the Italian capital this season due to his poor form and struggles with fitness, managing just six goals and one assist in 1504 minutes of action across 27 Serie A games, far below his usual goalscoring standards.Igor Tudor has taken over at Lazio following last month’s shock resignation of Maurizio Sarri. The Croatian coach has already made it clear that all players in the squad will be evaluated ahead...
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Boniface: Milan identify €50m Nigeria star as Zirkzee’s alternative

 Victor Boniface of Leverkusen looks on during the training session prior to the DFB Pokal Semifinal on April 2, 2024 in Leverkusen, Germany. According to Il Corriere dello Sport, Milan have identified Bayer Leverkusen and Nigeria national team striker Victor Boniface as the number one alternative to Joshua Zirkzee.The Rossoneri will surely sign a new centre forward for 2024-25, given that Olivier Giroud is set to join LAFC at the end of his contract in June.Multiple sources in Italy claim that Bologna star Zirkzee is Milan’s primary target for next season. However, the Dutch striker’s price tag will likely be over €50m, so according to Corriere dello Sport, the Rossoneri are also looking at different targets.A recent report from Gazzetta suggested Bologna could be looking for a ...
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Napoli Have Renewed Hopes of Being Able to Hire Conte

Italian professional football manager and former player Antonio Conte poses for portraits in his home on February 7, 2024 in Turin, Italy. Napoli have reprised talking with Antonio Conte and believe they have a better chance of hiring him in the past. If possible, the gaffer would like to make his return to the bench in Italy.Eventually, he could go to Saudi Arabia to finish his career later on, Alfredo Pedullà informed.The manager has also been linked to Juventus, which are expected to part ways with Massimiliano Allegri. However, he’s not a real option for them at this stage. They are focusing on Thiago Motta for their potential opening.Want to know more about livetscore check out our articleConte could pick Napoli due to a lack of alternatives. Milan, which have yet to choose wheth...
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Pioli: Milan open to new contract as Conte doubts grow

Head coach AC Milan Stefano Pioli, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Ismael Bennacer of AC Milan chat during a AC Milan training session at Milanello on April 08, 2024 in Cairate, Italy. Whilst talks haven’t begun yet, Milan are open to offering coach Stefano Pioli a new contract in the summer as doubts grow about the suitability of Antonio Conte.At one point this season, Pioli seemed destined to leave the Rossoneri as form tumbled and the team faltered in the Champions League, leaving fans incredibly frustrated ahead of the Christmas break. Numerous alternatives were floated, including Conte, Thiago Motta and Roberto De Zerbi.In the second half of the season, Milan have found a new lease of life under Pioli and have been one of the most in-form teams in the league, comfortably putting themselve...
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Davide Frattesi late show pushes Inter close to title glory

 Inter Milan's Italian midfielder #16 Davide Frattesi celebrates after scoring a goal during the Italian Serie A football match between Udinese and Inter Milan on April 8, 2024 at the Friuli - Dacia Arena stadium in Udine. Davide Frattesi fired Inter Milan one step closer to the Serie A title with his last-gasp winner in Monday’s comeback 2-1 victory at struggling Udinese.Italy midfielder Frattesi poked home the decisive goal in the fifth minute of stoppage time in Udine to maintain Inter’s 14-point lead at the top of the table with seven matches left in the season.Inter looked to be heading for a draw as they toiled to add to Hakan Calhanoglu’s penalty, scored nine minutes after half-time, which levelled Lazar Samardzic’s freak deflected opener for Udinese.“We absolutely don’t t...
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Pellegrini and Real Betis challenge Roma rumours

Manuel Pellegrini and Real Betis have denied recent reports that the veteran coach met with the Roma directors over the last few days.A report from Il Messaggero recently claimed the former Manchester City boss met with the Giallorossi owners the Friedkins in recent days, after being seen in the stands of the Stadio Olimpico watching the Derby della Capitale with Lazio.Roma took a risk by dismissing Jose Mourinho back in January but their decision to appoint Daniele De Rossi immediately paid off, with the former midfielder instantly rejuvenating Roma upon his arrival. Despite that, he still hasn’t penned a new long-term contract.Pellegrini denialAs reported by Muchodeporte, Pellegrini and Real Betis have rejected the reports that the coach met with Roma over the last few days, explaining t...
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Max Allegri proud of Juventus ‘Progress’ after Fiorentina win

 Juventus' Italian defender #04 Federico Gatti celebrates with teammates after winning 1-0 the Italian Serie A football match between Juventus and Fiorentina, at The Allianz Stadium, in Turin on April 7, 2024. Federico Gatti’s first-half goal settled a dramatic contest at the Allianz Stadium as Juventus squeaked past Fiorentina 1-0 on Sunday. Buoyed by a 2-0 win against Lazio in midweek Coppa Italia action, Massimiliano Allegri’s side ended a disappointing four-game winless run in Serie A.It wasn’t a convincing performance from Juventus by any stretch of the imagination. They only attempted two shots on target, though it’s worth noting Dusan Vlahovic had his first-half goal disallowed for offside. This game resembled November’s reverse fixture in Tuscany as Allegri’s team fought ...
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