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Juventus held to a 1-1 draw by Lecce

Juventus were surprisingly held to a 1-1 draw by struggling Lecce in Serie A on Saturday as Matthijs de Ligt's disappointing start to his Bianconeri career continued. Juventus were surprisingly held to a 1-1 draw by struggling Lecce in Serie A on Saturday as Matthijs de Ligt's disappointing start to his Bianconeri career continued.De Ligt has been at fault for several goals since his £75million transfer from Ajax in the offseason and the 20-year-old gave away the penalty that led to Lecce's equalizer.Paulo Dybala had scored from the spot to give Juventus the lead.Inter Milan can move top of Serie A, a point above Juventus, if it beats Parma later.Lecce moved two points above the relegation zone ahead of the rest of the weekend's fixtures.Cristiano Ronaldo was rested for the match and ...
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Lukaku scores twice as Inter Milan beat Sassuolo

Romelu Lukaku and Lautaro Martinez scored two goals each as Inter Milan survived a late fightback to beat Sassuolo 4-3 at the Mapei Stadium on Sunday.Martinez struck inside two minutes before Domenico Berardi equalised, but Lukaku gave Inter breathing space with a powerful strike and a penalty before half time.Martinez stretched his side's lead to 4-1 from the penalty spot after the break, but Sassuolo hit back through Filip Djuricic and Jeremie Boga strikes.Antonio Conte's side held on in a nervy finish to the game as the home side pressed for a remarkable equaliser."We did everything right in the first half and should have scored more in the second," Lukaku told sports streaming service DAZN."Once it goes to 3-1 and 4-1, it ought to be over. The positive we take is that we got the three ...
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Inter, Schalke Reportedly Make Offer for Brazilian Striker Gabigol

German giants FC Schalke have reportedly made a move to sign Inter forward Gabigol.The Brazilian arrived at the nerazzurri from Santos in the summer of 2016 but failed to make an impact. He was loaned out to clubs like Benfica, Flamengo and is currently at Santos. He impressed in his spells at Brazil and has currently scored 19 times for Santos in just as many games.Sportmediaset claim that Schalke are interested in the Brazilian and have already made an attempt to sign the former Benfica man.The German giants have already made contact with Inter to know about the forward's signature. They have held talks with Beppe Marotta, Piero Ausilio and Javier Zanetti and plan to make an offer very soon.Flamengo had been linked with a move for him but Inter loaned him back to Santos last January.Scha...
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Alexis Sanchez diagnosed with dislocated ankle and tendon damage

Alexis Sanchez has been diagnosed with a dislocated ankle and tendon damage, Inter Milan have confirmed.The Manchester United forward, on loan at the Serie A side, is still waiting to learn whether he requires surgery after sustaining the injury on Saturday during Chile's goalless draw with Colombia in Alicante."Alexis Sanchez underwent medical tests earlier [on Tuesday] morning at the Humanitas Institute in Rozzano," Inter said on their official website."Results revealed a joint dislocation in his left ankle which has caused damage to the peroneus longus tendon."The player will meet for further consultations with Professor Ramon Cugat in Barcelona on Wednesday, where they will seek to reach a decision on whether surgical intervention is necessary."Chile coach Reinaldo Rueda said on Monday...
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AC Milan sack coach Marco Giampaolo

AC Milan have sacked coach Marco Giampaolo after just seven games in charge, the Serie A club said on Tuesday."AC Milan announces it has relieved Mr Marco Giampaolo from his position as coach of the First Team," the club said in an English-language statement."The Club is grateful to Marco for the work carried out and wishes him all the best to come in his professional career."Giampaolo, 52, replaced Gennaro Gattuso during the summer, but the former European giants are 13th in Serie A -- three points above the relegation zone -- after four defeats in seven games.Former Fiorentina and Inter Milan coach Stefano Pioli is reported to be set to take over the seven-time European champions who won the last of their 18 Italian league titles in 2011. 
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Japan icon Honda offers himself to AC Milan on Twitter

AC Milan are currently experiencing a crisis, as they have lost four of the first six games of the season. The pressure is mounting on the player and especially on the manager, Marco Giampaolo, who has been heavily criticised as a result of the poor start.Last night, the Rossoneri were completely dominated by Fiorentina at the San Siro, eventually losing the game by three goals to one. For the fans, the performance was the final straw as the Curva Sud left the game before the full-time whistle was blown.On Twitter, former AC Milan man Keisuke Honda has offered to help Giampaolo's men, coming back to add some experience to the squad. "I have always wanted to help you. Call me when you need me, AC Milan," he wrote.It remains to be seen if the management will pick up on the opportunity, ...
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Alexis Sanchez scores and gets sent off in full debut as Inter Milan extend perfect start

Alexis Sanchez scored and was sent off in an eventful first Inter Milan start as his new club maintained their perfect start to the season with a 3-1 win at Sampdoria to stay top of Serie A ahead of champions Juventus, who eased past SPAL 2-0.Manchester United's Sanchez moved to Italy on a season-long loan deal after failing to live up to expectations at Old Trafford.The Chile international made a big impact in Genoa, deflecting in Stefano Sensi's long-range opener after 20 minutes and tapping in another Sensi cross two minutes later.However, the 30-year-old was sent off after receiving a second yellow card for diving just after the break, leaving his side to play the entire second half a man down and wobbling after Jakub Jankto pulled one back in the 55th minute.But Roberto Gagliardini sl...
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Juventus beat Brescia to go top of Serie A

Mario Balotelli made his first start for Brescia but the promoted northeners still fell to a 2-1 defeat which sent champions Juventus top of Serie A on Tuesday.Former Manchester City and Inter Milan striker Balotelli has returned to Italy to play for his hometown club, but his debut had been delayed as he sat out a four-game suspension for previous club Marseille.Juventus were without Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo, rested with a slight thigh problem, but the champions recovered from going behind after less than four minutes to an Alfredo Donnarumma goal – his fourth in five games.Juventus goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny got two hands to Donnarumma's powerful strike, but could only push the ball into the net.Brescia defender Jhon Chancellor let the champions off the hook five minutes be...
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Napoli thrash Lecce to move up to third, Roma grab late win at Bologna

A Fernando Llorente double helped Napoli move into third place in Serie A with a 4-1 win at Lecce on Sunday, while Edin Dzeko scored a last-gasp winner as Roma beat Bologna 2-1.Spaniard Llorente struck the opening goal on his first start for Carlo Ancelotti’s side before Lorenzo Insigne doubled their lead with a penalty before the break.Fabian Ruiz’s curling strike made it three before Marco Mancosu pulled one back for Lecce from the penalty spot, but Llorente made sure of the points with a tap-in.In Bologna, Roma defender Aleksandar Kolarov went from hero to zero in the space of five second-half minutes as he scored a superb free-kick before conceding a penalty to gift Nicola Sansone the equaliser.Roma’s Gianluca Mancini was shown a second yellow card with five minutes remaining but Dzeko...
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Serie A Roundup: Inter Milan go top with win over Udinese

Napoli and Inter Milan walked away winners in Saturday’s Serie A action.Inter Milan beat Udinese 1-0, Udinese played with 10 players from the 35th minute on, following Rodrigo De Pual’s slap to the back of Antonio Candreva’s head.In the 44th minute, Stefano Sensi – one of the smallest players on the field – headed the ball into the back of the net. Late in the game, Alexis Sanchez nearly scored in his Inter debut.In the end, Udinese were no match for Antonio Conte and Co., who find themselves in prime form heading into their Champions League return midweek.Up next for Inter in league play: Derby della Madonnina. Udinese, on the hand, host Brescia.Elsewhere in Serie A, Fiorentina 0-0 Juventus, Napoli 2-0 Sampdoria.Dries Mertens is the gift that keeps on giving for Napoli.To be exact, the Be...
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Juventus snatch late winner against Napoli

Juventus beat Napoli in a remarkable Serie A game as Kalidou Koulibaly's injury-time own goal negated the visitors' three-goal comeback.The champions led 3-0 through goals from debutant Danilo, former Napoli striker Gonzalo Higuain and Cristiano Ronaldo's first of the season.But three summer signings scored to put Napoli level - Kostas Manolas, Hirving Lozano and Giovanni di Lorenzo.That was in vain as Koulibaly shinned a deep free-kick past his own keeper.Juve, who have won the last eight titles, clearly lacked the presence of captain Giorgio Chiellini - likely to be out for several months with an anterior cruciate ligament injury - at the back, with £67.5m summer signing Matthijs de Ligt making a shaky debut.Juventus boss Maurizio Sarri did not take charge against his former club as he r...
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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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