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Pulisic refutes reports of spat with AC Milan boss
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Pulisic refutes reports of spat with AC Milan boss

Christian Pulisic plays during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 match between AC Milan and Feyenoord in Milano, Italy, on February 18, 2025, at Giuseppe Meazza stadium (Photo by Mairo Cinquetti/NurPhoto via Getty Images). Christian Pulisic has denied there is a rift between himself and AC Milan head coach Sérgio Conceição after reports emerged that he had demanded to leave the club should the Portuguese manager remain next season. Italian media claimed on Thursday that Pulisic and midfielder Youssouf Fofana had irreparably fallen out with Conceição in the wake of Tuesday's disappointing exit from the UEFA Champions League at the hands of Feyenoord, with La Repubblica saying the United States forward would ask to exit unless Conceição was sacked before the 2025-26 campaign. The report al...
Parma appoint Cristian Chivu  as Head coach
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Parma appoint Cristian Chivu as Head coach

MILAN, ITALY - APRIL 20: Head Coach Cristian Chivu of FC Internazionale leaves the pitch after winning the Primavera 1 match between FC Internazionale U19 and Cagliari U19 at Centro Sportivo Interello Giacinto Facchetti on April 20, 2024 in Milan, Italy. Relegation-threatened Parma said Tuesday that they have appointed former AS Roma, Inter and Romania defender Cristian Chivu their new coach. The 44-year-old succeeds Fabio Pecchia, who was sacked after Sunday's 1-0 home defeat to Roma left Parma third-from-bottom in Serie A. Pecchia, 51, led Parma to promotion from the second tier last season but he paid the price for the team's poor form, after they picked up just two points from their last seven games. It is Chivu's first job as the head coach of a senior side after several years with...
Lazio suffer major injury blow in Napoli draw
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Lazio suffer major injury blow in Napoli draw

ROME, ITALY - FEBRUARY 15: Valentín Castellanos of SS Lazio leaves the field with an injury during the Serie A match between SS Lazio and SSC Napoli at Stadio Olimpico on February 15, 2025 in Rome, Italy. Lazio hauled back a slender deficit to hold Serie A pacesetters Napoli to a 2-2 home draw yesterday but paid a hefty price. Star striker Taty Castellanos had to come off in the first half after sustaining a reported thigh injury. Gustav Isaksen put Lazio in front in the opening six minutes with a long-range rocket, only for Giacomo Raspadori to draw Napoli level seven minutes later. However, disaster struck midway through the first half as Castellanos had to leave the pitch after going to the ground, clutching the inside of his thigh. Lazio boss Marco Baroni had to take the former Giro...
Milan 1-0 Verona: Gimenez magic revives Rossoneri
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Milan 1-0 Verona: Gimenez magic revives Rossoneri

MILAN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 15: Santiago Gimenez of Milan in action during the Serie A match between Milan and Verona at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on February 15, 2025 in Milan, Italy. Milan struggled to break Verona down, but a moment of magic secured victory with Santiago Gimenez on the acrobatic Rafael Leao assist. The Rossoneri remain frustratingly inconsistent, reaching the Coppa Italia semi-finals, but losing the Champions League play-off to Feyenoord. The second leg is on Tuesday, so Rafael Leao and Christian Pulisic were rested, with Fikayo Tomori suspended, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Emerson Royal and Alessandro Florenzi injured. Verona had Daniele Ghilardi suspended, but Ondrej Duda returned from his ban after a 5-0 hammering by Atalanta, with Casper Tengstedt, Suat Serdar, Martin Frese an...
Inter reportedly make decision over Thuram extension
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Inter reportedly make decision over Thuram extension

Marcus Thuram plays during the match between AC Milan and FC Inter in Serie A at Stadio San Siro in Milan, Italy, on February 2, 2025. Thursday’s reports claim that Inter have already made a decision in relation to a new contract extension for centre-forward Marcus Thuram, which means that the Nerazzurri could have an opportunity to remove the release clause included in the Frenchman’s current deal. According to reports on Thursday morning, Inter are ‘considering’ the possibility of handing a new contract extension to Thuram in an attempt to remove the release clause in his current contract, which reportedly stands at €85m. Thuram joined the Nerazzurri ahead of the 2023-24 season, joining on a free transfer after the expiry of his Borussia Monchengladbach contract, and has since establ...
Roma Aim to Secure Saelemaekers as Friedkins Set Sights on Permanent Deal
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Roma Aim to Secure Saelemaekers as Friedkins Set Sights on Permanent Deal

Alexis Saelemaekers of AS Roma looks on during the Serie A Enilive match between AS Roma and SSC Napoli at Stadio Olimpico on February 2, 2025 in Rome, Italy. Alexis Saelemaekers has taken Roma by storm. In just a few months, the talented Belgian winger has won the trust of everyone at the club, from his teammates to manager Claudio Ranieri, and from the passionate Giallorossi fans to the Friedkin ownership group. His excellent performances on the pitch are a direct result of the enthusiasm he has shown for a fanbase that already adores him and wishes to see him wearing the Roma colours for years to come. Calciomercato report how the 25-year-old right winger arrived in the Italian capital as part of a loan swap deal with English striker Tammy Abraham, with no option to buy included in t...
Inzaghi hails Inter’s resilience in redemption win over Fiorentina
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Inzaghi hails Inter’s resilience in redemption win over Fiorentina

MILAN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 10: Simone Inzaghi of Internazionale celebrates at the end of the Serie A match between Inter and Fiorentina at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on February 10, 2025 in Milan, Italy. Inter Milan manager Simone Inzaghi commended his side for their maturity and impressive mental resilience after they avenged last week's defeat by Fiorentina with a 2-1 victory in the re-match on Monday. Inter managed to turn around their poor performance in last Thursday's 3-0 loss to secure an important win at home, with Inzaghi praising the players' ability to learn from past mistakes. "The players were excellent; we were supported by the fans, and together we won a decisive match for our journey. We approached both halves well, as a mature team," he said. "We faced Fiorentina as we did on T...
Monza rehire Nesta less than 2 months after firing
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Monza rehire Nesta less than 2 months after firing

Antonio Conte is present during the Serie A 2024-2025 match between Torino and Monza in Torino, Italy, on November 24, 2024. (Photo by Loris Roselli/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Monza have recalled Alessandro Nesta to take over as manager following the sacking of Salvatore Bocchetti, the Serie A club said on Monday, after a heavy defeat at the weekend kept the club rooted at the bottom of the standings. Bocchetti replaced Nesta in December, signing a contract until June 2027, but his side registered only one win in seven league games, and Sunday's 5-1 loss at Lazio was Monza's fourth consecutive defeat. Monza also exited the Coppa Italia, losing 4-0 to Bologna, during Bocchetti's time in charge. Nesta, a former Italy international and defender with Lazio and AC Milan, now returns to the ben...
Leao reacts after helping Milan to victory in 2-0 Empoli win: ‘Limitless’
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Leao reacts after helping Milan to victory in 2-0 Empoli win: ‘Limitless’

EMPOLI, ITALY - FEBRUARY 8: Rafael Leao of AC Milan celebrates after scoring a goal during the Serie A match between Empoli and AC Milan at Stadio Carlo Castellani on February 8, 2025 in Empoli, Italy. Rafael Leao posted a one-word message to his supporters on social media following his goal off the bench in Milan’s 2-0 win over Empoli in Serie A on Saturday: ‘Limitless’. The Rossoneri star was not included in Sergio Conceicao’s starting line-up for the Empoli match on Saturday, with Alex Jimenez and Yunus Musah the preferred options on the wing. Still, the Portugal international emerged off the bench at the half-time break, alongside January signing Santiago Gimenez, and half an hour later, both of them were on the scoresheet. Leao rose highest at the back post to nod home Christian P...
Milan Open to Keeping Chelsea Loanee Permanently
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Milan Open to Keeping Chelsea Loanee Permanently

Samuel Chukwueze of AC Milan is in action during the Serie A Eniline 2024/25 match between AC Milan and Parma Calcio at San Siro Stadium in Milan, Italy, on January 26, 2025. (Photo by Andrea Diodato/NurPhoto via Getty Images) The January window could have had a coda past deadline day for Milan because Samuel Chukwueze is being tracked by teams where the transfer market is still open, but he won’t leave. Director Geoffrey Moncada confirmed it to Mediaset before the successful Coppa Italia fixture versus Roma. “He’ll stay with us and will be an extra option on the right wing.” “It was important for us to do something. We changed a few players, tweaking the profile and structure of the team to give the coach more alternatives. The expectations are high. We want to advance in the Champions...
Torino talent Njie has surgery for serious fracture
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Torino talent Njie has surgery for serious fracture

Turin, Italy - January 5: Alieu Njie of Torino Fc controls the ball during the Serie A match between Torino and Parma at Olimpico on January 5, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by sportinfoto/DeFodi Images via Getty Images) Torino have announced that striker Alieu Njie has undergone surgery for a major fracture and it could be the end of the season for him. The forward was stretchered off during the most recent Serie A match against Atalanta, which ended 1-1 on Saturday evening. He was later diagnosed with a fractured tibial malleolus bone in his right ankle.This required surgery to reduce the fracture, which was successfully performed today by Professor Luigi Milano and Torino medic Corrado Bertolo.According to Sky Sport Italia, Njie is expected to be out of action for at least three...
Inter eager to sign Petar Sucic from Dinamo Zagreb
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Inter eager to sign Petar Sucic from Dinamo Zagreb

SALZBURG, AUSTRIA - OCTOBER 23: Petar Sucic of GNK Dinamo in action during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD3 match between FC Salzburg and GNK Dinamo at Stadion Salzburg on October 23, 2024 in Salzburg, Austria. Inter have moved early to address potential future problems in the midfield, reaching an agreement with Dinamo Zagreb for Petar Sucic, who will join in the summer. The clubs have shaken hands, and he’ll be in Milan to finalize the switch soon, La Gazzetta dello Sport relays. The Nerazzurri had zeroed in on him a while back for his quality, versatility, and still affordable price tag. Oaktree plots to invest in youngsters but without breaking the bank. They’ll pay €14M plus €2M add-ons. His current team will be entitled to 10 percent of a future sale. Inter had ...
Venezia Confirm Tendon Injury to Filip Stankovic
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Venezia Confirm Tendon Injury to Filip Stankovic

Filip Stankovic of Venezia sustains an injury during the Italian Serie A Enilive soccer championship match between Udinese Calcio and Venezia FC at Bluenergy Stadium in Udine, Italy, on February 1, 2025. Inter Milan loanee Filip Stankovic underwent further checks after sustaining an injury in Saturday’s match between Venezia and Udinese. Venezia issued an official statement on the club’s website, confirming the 22-year-old’s tendon problem. A partial rupture of the left patellar tendon forced Filip Stankovic off in the 18th minute during Venezia’s away loss at Udinese last weekend. Jesse Joronen, who took his place in the first half, conceded three times after the break in a goal-glutted 3-2 defeat in Udine. Furthermore, Stankovic could face a lengthy spell on the sidelines. That’s awful ...
Genoa sign Onana and Ellertsson
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Genoa sign Onana and Ellertsson

AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - SEPTEMBER 26: Jean Onana of Besiktas during the UEFA Europa League match between Ajax v Besiktas at the Johan Cruijff Arena on September 26, 2024 in Amsterdam Netherlands. Genoa have officially signed midfielder Jean Onana from Besiktas and Venezia forward Mikael Egill Ellertsson. The Grifone continue to revamp the squad during the January transfer window and completed two signings over the last 24 hours. However, in the case of Ellertsson, he will not come to Marassi until next season, as he is going to remain at Venezia until June 30 on loan. The cost of that operation was reported to be €3.5m in cash. Onana also underwent his medical this afternoon and put pen to paper for the loan from Besiktas with an option to buy at the end of the season. The 25-year-old ha...
Danilo: Leaving Juventus ‘not my decision’
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Danilo: Leaving Juventus ‘not my decision’

FLORENCE, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 03: Danilo Luiz da Silva of Juventus looks on during the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and Juventus at Stadio Artemio Franchi on September 3, 2022 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images) Former Juventus defender Danilo insists that leaving the club was ‘not my decision’ but leaves the Bianconeri with no regrets: ‘I’ve given my all.’ Juventus announced Danilo’s contract termination on Monday. The Bianconeri captain had six months left in his contract at the Allianz Stadium but was no longer part of Thiago Motta’s plans. “I always made myself available, and I always did my job,” Danilo told reporters on Monday before leaving from Turin Caselle Airport. “I will forever bring with me the relationship I have with the lads. I can’t infl...
Juventus, Danilo go their separate ways
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Juventus, Danilo go their separate ways

FLORENCE, ITALY - MARCH 02: Danilo Luiz da Silva of Juventus greets fans after during the Coppa Italia Semi Final 1st Leg match between ACF Fiorentina and Juventus FC at Stadio Artemio Franchi on March 2, 2022 in Florence, Italy. The fact that we have reached this day is not a surprise. Juventus and Danilo’s relationship, one that has gone from being captain to suddenly out of the squad within the span of a few months, went south and in a hurry, too. That’s why this isn’t a surprise. But, at the same time, it’s still the man who has worn the captain’s armband the last couple of years at Italy’s most historic club leaving in the middle of the season. Monday became the day in which Danilo’s expected departure became official, as the club announced that the two sides have agreed to a contrac...
Scaroni: ‘Walker wants to win, but not sure Milan can sign new striker’
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Scaroni: ‘Walker wants to win, but not sure Milan can sign new striker’

AC Milan president Paolo Scaroni poses as he arrives at the Italian Footballers' Association (AIC) gala and awards ceremony in Milan, on December 2, 2024. (Photo by Piero CRUCIATTI / AFP) (Photo by PIERO CRUCIATTI/AFP via Getty Images) Milan President Paolo Scaroni assures Kyle Walker ‘wants to win’ at San Siro, but warns fans that he is ‘not sure we will be able to guarantee’ a new striker in January.The match with Parma kicks off at San Siro at 11.30 GMT. Although he is not part of the squad this afternoon, Walker just completed his transfer from Manchester City and is seated alongside special advisor Zlatan Ibrahimovic on the touchline. “I met with Walker on Thursday and I can assure you he is a player accustomed to winning, who wants to win, he will add passion and strength to...
Dumfries: ‘I improved at Inter, but I am not really angry’
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Dumfries: ‘I improved at Inter, but I am not really angry’

MILAN, ITALY - JANUARY 19: Denzel Dumfries of Internazionale celebrates his goal during the Serie A match between Inter and Empoli at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on January 19, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Image Photo Agency/Getty Images) Denzel Dumfries reveals how Inter have improved his game and especially his scoring record, but assures his grumpy demeanour is all show. ‘I look angry, but it’s only my game face.’ It was a tough slog to break Empoli down at San Siro this evening and there were few real chances until the breakthrough, as Lautaro Martinez hit a long-range strike that swerved into the far top corner. After that, Dumfries soared above the crowd to nod in a corner, then Marcus Thuram sealed the result on the Marko Arnautovic assist, while Sebastiano Esposito had got one back...
Atalanta boss Piero Gasperini Inconsolable After Napoli Defeat
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Atalanta boss Piero Gasperini Inconsolable After Napoli Defeat

BERGAMO, ITALY - JANUARY 18: Gian Piero Gasperini, head coach of Atalanta BC disappointed ,during the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and SSC Napoli at Gewiss Stadium on January 18, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. Atalanta slumped to a late 3-2 home defeat to Serie A pacesetters Napoli on Saturday evening, losing potentially crucial ground in the Scudetto race. Romelu Lukaku’s towering header in the 78th minute saw Antonio Conte’s side avenge a 3-0 defeat in November’s reverse fixture and steer seven points clear of third-placed La Dea. Despite becoming the first team to beat Napoli’s defense twice for the first time since their thumping win in Naples, Atalanta failed to capitalize on another scintillating attacking performance. As a result of a fourth consecutive winless league outing, Gian...
Juve boss Thiago Motta gives Promising Fitness Update on Injured Forward
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Juve boss Thiago Motta gives Promising Fitness Update on Injured Forward

TURIN, ITALY - JANUARY 18: Kenan Yildiz of Juventus during the Serie A match between Juventus and AC Milan at Allianz Stadium on January 18, 2025 in Turin, Italy. Juventus forward Kenan Yildiz reportedly suffered a suspected adductor injury in last night’s spectacular 2-0 home victory against Milan. Yet, head coach Thiago Motta hopes his rising attacking star could soon return to action. Speaking to the press after the game via the club’s official website, Motta congratulated his Juventus players for avenging a heart-wrenching 2-1 defeat in the Supercoppa Italiana earlier this month. Samuel Mbangula and Tim Weah were on the scoresheet as the Bianconeri returned to the win column in Serie A for the first time since late December. “Winning is always good because it brings enthusiasm. ...
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