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Roma Share draw, Milan lose Serie A opener

Genoa came from behind three times against AS Roma to salvage a 3-3 draw, while AC Milan lost 1-0 to Udinese at Stadio Friuli on Sunday on the opening weekend in Italy's Serie A.This was AS Roma's first match under new coach Paulo Fonseca, and the Giallorossi made the perfect start when winger Cengiz Under made it 1-0 six minutes into the game. However, Genoa equalized ten minutes later when Cristian Romero converted Andrea Pinamonti's cross.Roma were back ahead in the 30th minute, when striker Edin Dzeko passed two defenders and fired in. But right at the end of the half, Genoa were level again when Domenico Criscito scored a penalty after Juan Jesus had clattered Pinamonti in the box.Five minutes into the second half, Aleksander Kolarov scored Roma's third with a long-range free kick, bu...
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Chiellini scores as Juve beat Parma in Serie A opener

Juventus kicked started the 2019/20 Serie A season with all three points when they claimed a 1-0 win over Parma, courtesy of a first-half goal by Giorgio Chiellini, at Tardini Stadium, while Cristiano Ronaldo had a goal ruled out by VAR.Maurizio Sarri wasn’t on the bench for the Bianconeri, due to his struggle with pneumonia, and it was Giovanni Martusciello who stood in his place.The starting XI included Szczesny in goal, with De Sciglio, Bonucci, Chiellini and Alex Sandro safeguarding the defence. In midfield was Khedira, Matuidi and Pjanic, while Douglas Costa, Higuain and Ronaldo lead the attack.A chance fell at both ends of the stadium, inside the opening 13 minutes, when Khedira delivered a great long ball into the box, only for Ronaldo to head it over. Parma then went on the counter...
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Juventus 'to offer three players' for Real Madrid target Paul Pogba

Juventus are hoping to make a late attempt to sign Paul Pogba from Manchester United, and are willing to offer three players to make a deal happen, reports say.Real Madrid had been favourites to sign Pogba - if he was to leave United this summer - but The Times say United have quickly rejected their initial proposal of £27.4million plus James Rodriguez.That has prompted Juve to try and move ahead of Real in the queue for Pogba, with Tuttosport reporting the Italian champions have sent sporting director Fabio Paratici, vice-chairman Pavel Nedved and super agent Mino Raiola to Manchester to force a deal.The report says they will offer Paulo Dybala, Mario Mandzukic and Blaise Matuidi to try and persuade United to part with Pogba, but the club have already called off talks with Dybala in a swa...
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Fiorentina eye Los Angeles FC's Diego Rossi

Diego Rossi could soon become a new player of Fiorentina.La Viola are, in fact, considering the idea of buying the Uruguayan attacker born in 1998. After spending his youth - and making his professional debut - with Penarol, he moved to Los Angeles FC in the summer of 2018 (13 goals in 25 matches so far this season in the MLS). The talented player, who plays primarily as a second striker, would be an important reinforcement for Vincenzo Montella's offensive department, which continues to be under construction.
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Cristiano Ronaldo Insists Juventus will Win Champions League Soon

Cristiano Ronaldo is confident Serie A giants Juventus will win the Champions League, insisting "it's coming"."After winning what I won at Madrid I needed a change and new motivation," Ronaldo said. "I still have the strength to keep winning. Juventus will win the Champions League. I don't know if it'll be this year or the next, but it's coming."The 34-year-old superstar made a seamless transition from Madrid to Juve, helping the Italian giants to their eighth successive Serie A crown in 2018-19.
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Antonio Conte Still Confident on Lukaku Deal

Inter coach Antonio Conte has stated that he remains confident in the club's ability to conduct business as speculation continues to swirl over a move for Manchester United's Romelu Lukaku.The Serie A club have reportedly seen a €60m (£54m) bid for the Belgium international knocked back by the Red Devils, but their boss remains hopeful of bringing the forward to San Siro.The Nerazzurri have already made several eye-catching signings during the off-season, recruiting Valentino Lazaro, Nicolo Barella and Matteo Politano to their squad.But, speaking after his side's pre-season penalty shoot-out victory against Paris Saint-Germain in Macau, the former Chelsea manager has reaffirmed his belief that Inter's hierarchy will deliver, whoever they add in the final weeks of the transfer window."As I'...
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Reports : Dybala Wants to Stay at Juve and Fight

Paulo Dybala wants to stay at Juventus and fight for his place under Maurizio Sarri, according to reports in Italy.Juventus are preparing to make an offer for Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku and had been willing to include the Argentina striker as part of the deal.But Dybala wants to remain in Turin and could return from his summer break early in order to start learning Sarri's methods.Dybala is currently due back at Juventus on August 5 having been given extra time off by the Serie A champions after featuring for Argentina in the Copa America this summer.United have been negotiating with Inter Milan for Lukaku but the clubs remain far apart in their valuation of the Belgium international.
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Rumour : Tottenham Approach Juventus for Dybala

Tottenham have made contact with Juventus over an audacious swoop for Paulo Dybala, as per reports in England. Spurs would have to break their transfer record for the second time this summer to sign the Argentina international, who is valued at £80m by the Italian club.Dybala is regarded as one of the finest forwards in the world but he has been a casualty of Cristiano Ronaldo’s move to Turin and scored just five goals in the Serie A last season.Juve are thought to be prepared to listen to offers for the 25-year-old and, while hugely ambitious, Spurs believe a deal in the final two weeks of the transfer window is a possibility.Dybala's contract runs until 2022 and he is thought to earn around £120,000-a-week, which should not pose a significant problem for Spurs, with Harry Kane and D...
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Ancelotti: Napoli Still Trying to Sign James

Carlo Ancelotti says Napoli are still negotiating a deal to sign James Rodriguez from Real Madrid as Atletico Madrid reportedly circle.James has been linked with Napoli throughout the current transfer window, but a deal that would reunite the Colombia star and head coach Ancelotti is yet to materialise.Atletico have emerged as a possible destination for James amid a deadlock in talks between Napoli and La Liga giants Real.Asked about Napoli's pursuit of James, Ancelotti told TV Luna: "I'm not aware of a deal with Atletico."We're still talking for James, a player that I really like. I'm very attached to James, I rate him very highly and he can certainly improve our team."He doesn't need to re-announce himself, he's a great player. But he's not the only player we're openly negotiating for. W...
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Sarri Expects More Juventus Arrivals

Juventus head coach Maurizio Sarri expects the Serie A champions to make more signings before the transfer window closes.It has been a busy off-season for Juve, who have signed Matthijs de Ligt, Aaron Ramsey, Adrien Rabiot, Luca Pellegrini, Merih Demiral and Gianluigi Buffon.Juve have also been linked with former midfielder and Manchester United star Paul Pogba, as well as Inter outcast Mauro Icardi."I don't want to occupy myself too much on the market because I think that's the right thing to do and because I keep much less of an eye on it than those who are in charge," said Sarri."Maybe there are leagues and players I don't know about. Therefore, it's better to leave it to those who are in charge."We have lots of players in certain positions and less in others, but we're talking about a ...
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Ronaldo returns to training at Juventus

Cristiano Ronaldo has arrived back at Juventus for his first day of pre-season training.The 34-year-old Ronaldo was greeted by more than 100 fans Saturday on his arrival for standard medical tests.The fans shouted his name as well as chanting for him to win the Champions League for them as a smiling Ronaldo signed autographs and posed for selfies.Ronaldo will train for the first time under new Juventus coach Maurizio Sarri later Saturday.Ronaldo was signed from Real Madrid just over a year ago in the hope that the five-time World Player of the Year could lead Juventus to the Champions League trophy.However, Juventus was eliminated in the quarterfinals by Ajax.
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Inter Milan Confirm Talks for Lukaku

Inter sporting director Piero Ausilio confirmed the Serie A club have made an "official approach" to Manchester United for Romelu Lukaku.United striker Lukaku has emerged as a transfer target for Inter, who sent officials to England to try to reach a deal for the Belgium international.The Manchester United striker has made it clear to the club's hierarchy that he is hopeful of leaving Old Trafford after being told he will not be Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s first-choice striker in 2019-20.Inter’s new boss Antonio Conte has made the Belgian his prime target in the summer market, having previously targeted the forward at prior clubs.Ausilio arrived back in Milan on Thursday and he told reporters: "We had a meeting with Manchester United for Lukaku."It was an official approach between two important...
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Torino eyeing Move for Inter Striker George Puscas

Torino are on the lookout for a new striker to help them improve for the coming season and have identified Inter’s George Puscas as a potential addition according to a report from Tuttosport.The Romanian forward was on loan at Palermo this past season and the Rosanero were due to turn the move permanent but with them now being on the brink of extinction, they were forced to default on the payment which meant Puscas has now returned to Inter.Last season Puscas, who has also drawn interest from the likes of recently relegated Empoli, managed nine goals in 33 appearances for Palermo but as per the report from the Turin news outlet, he is not the only player being considered by bosses at the Granata.Genoa’s Ivorian forward Christian Kouame is also understood to be on their radar. The 21-year-o...
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Italy Legend Buffon Returns to Juventus

Ex-Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has returned to Juventus on a one-year contract after a season spent at Paris Saint-Germain, AFP reports.The 41-year-old, who will be number two to Polish ‘keeper Wojciech Szczesny, previously spent 17 season with the Turin club, winning nine Serie A titles and playing three Champions League finals.“Welcome home, Gigi!” Juve said in a statement.“It was 19 May 2018. That was the day when there were tears in everyone’s eyes: when Gigi said goodbye to Juventus, its fans and vice-versa. It was the bidding of a farewell to someone who was more than just a captain, but a legend and a symbol of the club.“Probably each of us hoped, and in the end, knew that the yarn that united us for so many years was not destined to break. And that was the case.”The veteran g...
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Adrien Rabiot completes move to Juventus from PSG

Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Adrien Rabiot has completed his move to Juventus with the Italian champions announcing the signing of his contract on Monday.The Turin club said the 24-year-old would be presented at Juventus stadium on Tuesday.Although no details were provided by his new employers, Rabiot is reported to have agreed a four-year contract worth seven million euros ($7.9 million) a year plus another 10 million euro ($11.3m) bonus on signing.Rabiot had fallen out of favour with PSG and not played since December as he refused to renew his contract. It expired on Sunday.Rabiot was also suspended by the French champions in March after partying in a nightclub hours following PSG’s Champions League exit to Manchester United.
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Juventus Confirm Pellegrini-Spinazzola Swap with Roma

Luca Pellegrini has completed his switch from Roma to Serie A rivals Juventus in a deal that sends Leonardo Spinazzola the opposite direction. The 20-year-old left-back passed a medical on Sunday and has agreed terms on a four-year deal. Juve announced a fee of €22m will be paid to Roma over the course of three years for Pellegrini, with the transfer of Spinazzola to cost Roma €29.5m across the same period. Pellegrini made 12 appearances on loan at Cagliari during the second half of 2018-19 and will now compete against Alex Sandro for a starting spot at Allianz Stadium. Italy international Spinazzola was loaned out seven times by the Bianconeri and leaves having played 10 Serie A games across his seven years in Turin, all coming last season.
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Reports: Inter Preparing Loan Bid for Lukaku

Inter Milan are preparing a £9m offer to sign Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku on a two-year loan deal.The deal would also include an obligation to buy the Belgium international for another £54m.Lukaku's agent Federico Pastorello was in Milan on Tuesday for talks with Inter, who will be free to sign players on June 30 when they are released by UEFA from a Financial Fair Play (FFP) settlement agreement.Inter manager Antonio Conte tried to buy Lukaku in 2017 when he was in charge of Chelsea but the 26-year-old opted to join United instead.Lukaku moved to Old Trafford for an initial £75m from Everton and has scored 42 goals in 96 appearances.
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Juventus Set to Complete Adrien Rabiot Deal

Adrien Rabiot is expected to finalize his free transfer to Juventus, with the final details expected to be worked out as soon as Tuesday.The Frenchman’s contract with Paris Saint-Germain expires at the end of June, and all signs point to him joining the Old Lady on July 1.Sky Sport Italia reports Rabiot will give the green light to a move on Tuesday, making the 24-year-old the second midfielder to join Juventus on a free transfer after Arsenal’s Aaron Ramsey.The Welsh international wrapped up a deal with the Bianconeri several months ago, and while he has yet to be presented officially, it’s believed the former Gunner will wear the No.8 shirt in Italy.Next up for Juventus is a final push to land Ajax’s Matthis De Ligt, with Tuttomercatoweb stating the Italian side are close to landing the ...
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Sarri Targets New Record for Cristiano Ronaldo at Juve

Maurizio Sarri is excited to be working with Cristiano Ronaldo at Juventus and wants to help the Portuguese “break some new records” after taking a “step forward” in his own coaching career.The Italian tactician is back in his homeland after a season-long spell in the Premier League with Chelsea.He landed a top-four finish and Europa League glory with the Blues, but has been lured back to Serie A by the reigning champions.Sarri is stepping into a role vacated by Massimiliano Allegri on the back of an eighth successive title triumph for the Bianconeri.He is aware of the pressure he will be working under, but is looking forward to taking charge of a star-studded squad that includes a five-time Ballon d’Or winner.Sarri told reporters at his first press conference as Juve boss: “At Chelsea I c...
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Genoa Fighting Brescia and Lecce to sign Inter striker Andrea Pinamonti

Genoa are fighting to beat Brescia and Lecce to the signing of Inter striker Andrea Pinamonti, according to Tuttosport.The Rossoblu’s sporting director Stefano Capozucca visited Inter’s new headquarters in Milan yesterday and reiterated their interest for the 20-year-old.Capozucca brought Pinamonti to Frosinone last season and is on good terms with the forward, which he hopes will help secure a deal.The paper did not specify whether Genoa’s interest was for a loan deal or a permanent signing, but Inter are known to prefer the former option at the moment.Brescia, Lecce and several clubs abroad are interested in Pinamonti but Genoa and Inter are on good terms after discussing deals for Ionut Radu and Eddie Salcedo this week.Pinamonti starred for Italy as they reached the semi-finals of this ...
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