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Carlo Ancelotti suffered his first defeat after Sampdoria beat Napoli 3-0

Napoli were thrashed 3-0 by Sampdoria and missed the chance to level up with Serie A  Leaders Juventus. Juventus  moved 3 points after beating Parma  2-1 on saturday.Napoli were undone by two first-half goals from Sampdoria's Gregoire Defrel and Fabio Quagliarella's second-half strike.Defrel, on a season-long loan from Roma, fired home rising shots in the 11th and 32nd minutes and Quagliarella added a third in the 75th minute to secure Sampdoria's first win of the season and made Napoli to their first defeat.
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Ac Milan Manager Rino Gattuso plans to make major tactical changes ahead clash with Roma

Ac Milan head coach Rino Gattuso plans to make major tactical changes in Milan squad next week, as they battle  against Roma. It was reportedly stated that Milan Manager Gattuso will start summer signing Tiemoue Bakayoko against Roma and will also play another summer signing Mattia Caldara, who arrived from Juventus this summer, in the centre of the defense. The Italian will take the place of Mateo Musacchio. It is stated that Ignazio Abate is set to return and he will replace Davide Calabria or he will play further forward. Ricardo Rodriguez is expected to keep his place at left-back, along with Alessio Romagnoli.Ac Milan had started with a 4-3-3 formation in their Serie A opener against Napoli last week as Franck Kessie, goalscored Jack Bonaventura and Lucas Biglia had started in mi...
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Cristiano Ronaldo failed to hit an open goal but provided an assist as Juventus beat Lazio 2-0

Cristiano Ronaldo failed to hit an open goal, however in doing so accidentally provided an assit for Mario mandzukic to score as juventus beat Lazio 2-0 in the italian Serie A.Juventus, chasing an eighth successive title , were Left with six points from two games after a win on saturday, despite the fact that Ronaldo was still looking forward to score his first goal after  moving  from Real madrid.Miralem pjanic rifled the  turin side ahead in the 30th minute with a shot from outside the area  before the Juventus scored the second in the 75th minute in untidy fashion.Joao Cancelo low cross from the right was partially intercepted by Lazio goalkeeper Thomas Strakosha but he only succeeded in pushing the ball onto Ronaldo's foot. Ronaldo turned the ball towards goal with ...
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Ac Milan have announced that Alessio Romagnoli will be their captain For the 2018/19 campaign

Ac Milan have revealed that Alessio Romagnoli will be their captain For the 2018/19 campaign. Romagnoli is loved by his Fans and respected by his team mates. Much like Nesta he is sober and serious, It is no longer a Technical contrast but it is some thing that involves their personality. This is why alessio his made the Captain.Romagnoli will replace leonardo bonucci as team leader this season. Bonucci only spend one season at Ac milan and has returned to juventus this summer season.Romagnoli's first game as Ac milan's captain will be on Saturday when Milan play napoli at the San paolo in their first match in Serie A this season.
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Cristiano Ronaldo : I am glad for the first Victory in Juventus Jersey

Portugal international player Cristiano Ronaldo did not score on his serie A  debut,but, Juventus won 3-2 against Chievo. The former real madrid forward move to Juventus last month in a deal worth 100 million euros, clenched his fists with pride as his team earned All 3 points no matter his four missed chances. Ronaldo tweeted after the Match: I am glad for the first victory in the juve jersey.Germany international Sami Khedira opened the scoring after just three minutes at the Bentegodi Stadium for the seven-time defending champions.Polish striker Mariusz Stepinski headed in a 37th-minute equaliser for Chievo with Emanuele Giaccherini slotting in a penalty after 56 minutes following a foul by new Juventus signing Joao Cancelo.But Chievo's Mattia Bani turned into his own net after 75 ...
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Parma agree transfer terms with Kouassi Gervinho

Parma have agreed terms with Gervinho and set to sign the Hebei China Fortune winger on a free Transfer. It is reportedly stated that  Gervinho will earn €1m a season With parma and will be allowed to leave on a free switch in the event of relegation to Serie B.This will mark a return to Serie A for Gervinho, who Scored 17 goals in seventy one Serie A appearances for Roma between 2013 and 2016.In  2016, Gervinho moved to newly promoted Chinese Super League team Hebei China Fortune for a reported initial fee of €18 million, Gervinho scored on his competitive debut in a 1–2 away win against Guangzhou R&F on the opening game of the 2016 Chinese Super League.
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Riccardo montolivo turn down new offer to leave AC Milan

Ac Milan can't sign a new midfielder due to the fact that  Riccardo montolivo is refusing leave, Montolivo has been told he is not part of the Coach Gennaro Gattuso’s plans this season.He even had the captain’s armband taken from him by new arrival Leonardo Bonucci last season and this summer has been urged to move elsewhere, but he rejected every single offer.It is reportedly stated that AC Milan want to get rid of him, but the former Fiorentina star is under contract until June 2019 and doesn’t want to leave the city, as his wife is currently pregnant.Montolivo made 24 competitive appearances for Milan last season, contributing a goal and two assists.
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Juventus Reject PSG Big Bid for Alex Sandro

Paris saint-germain had made a big Offer for Juventus left back Alex Sandro, but, Juventus refused to accept the bid for their star player. It is also reported that Chelsea are targeting the left back.According to report from a transfer journalist Carlo Laudisa he said,  the Brazillian player was subjected to a stunning €60m bid. This is the same  sums the Blues were bidding back in 2017, with the difference that Sandro wasn’t looked anywhere near as sharp since, having a generally average season and missing Brazil’s plane to Russia 2018.Carlo assume Juventus didn’t think twice in refusing the offer, even before a price was mentioned. It could even have been higher than €60m. In fact, Juventus are planning a new deal with their left back.
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Cristiano Ronaldo set to make history in Serie A

The Portugal international player Cristiano Ronaldo  is currently in pre season training with Juventus, after completing a move from Real madrid for €100m this earlier summer.According to report, Ronaldo brother Hugo Aveiro have shown  his belief that his brother has chosen to join an incredible Club in a marvellous country  to play football.Aveiro said:I believe Ronaldo has joined an exceptional club and he will help them win the League title. Although, Italy is a marvellous country in which to play football. There has always been a great League here.I also believe Ronaldo will give everything in his body to keep himself at the level he is and also improve. I am sure his performances will be of a high level. Serie A is a very competitive League and I am sure he will make pa...
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AC milan Legend Paolo Maldini Returns as Sporting Strategy and Improvement director

The Serie A club side Ac Milan legend Paolo Maldini returned to the club today, assigned to the role of Sporting Strategy and improvement director.The great Milan Legend, helped the club win the Serie A cup seven times,Making 902 appearances in 25 seasons between 1984 and 2009. His arrival is one of the number of changes considering the fact that hedge Fund elliott management took over the club from Li Yonghong's board earlier this summer season, beginning with the hiring Of leonardo as General Manager.The Club stated that:Paolo is a living legend in the Rossoneri's history for his great class, expertise, leadership, loyalty and record of Achievement, that is unparalleled.
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Mattia Caldara : I can not wait to reveal my worth in Milan

Mattia caldara says he can’t wait to show his worth in AC Milan and make San Siro his home. Mattia Caldara joins AC Milan in a immediate switch with leonardo bonucci.The centre back thanked leonardo and the club  for believing in him, he said Juventus was the first to believe in me, and i’ll be forever grateful to them. He added, San Siro is the stadium that gives out the most emotion in Italy. Every child dreams of playing  at san siro. there’s quite a few enthusiasm among the  fans and i’m very Glad here.I have been told, there are a lot to work on, and that’s what I want to do. I want to get involved and show that I can give Milan a lot.
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Croatia right back Sime Vrsajlko passed Inter Milan Medicals

Sime vrsajlko passed  his Medical ahead of joining inter on loan with an option to buy. According to report, the right back underwent the second part of his Medical today and passed it without any problems.  He's now at inter’s offices for media commitments with the club, to sign a season long term loan. Inter milan  are expected to pay €6.5m for the croatian international player.
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Juventus expecting the right offer to sell midfielder Stefano Sturaro

Juventus are nevertheless expecting the right offer to land on their table for stefano sturaro, who has been on leicester city, Newcastle united and west ham radar this summer season. Juventus plans to sell the midfielder in the transfer Window and has been closely connected with a move to the Premier league.Newcastle had been eager on getting their hands on him and Had been in talks to sign sturaro. but Newcastle have made little headway in negotiations with Juventus or his representatives. It has been claimed that Leicester and West Ham are the two clubs who are currently lead the chasing pack for the midfielder this summer.According to report from Italy, Juventus are still expecting the right offer  to come in from one of Premier league clubs.
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Inter milan plans to lure Lionel Messi to Serie A

Inter Milan are targeting Lionel Messi, the Serie A club are  Planning to lure the Argentinian to Italy and to restart rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo, who is currently in Juventus.According to rumour from  Marco Tronchetti Provera, the CEO of Pirelli and long-time sponsors of the Nerazzurri, who claims the club's owners Suning could launch a big bid for Messi.Tronchetti Provera stated, I expect Suning, once Financial Fair Play will allow it, can make a huge signing, Messi? How can you say no to Messi? It shows an interesting change, another chapter to the historic rivalry, with two of the greatest of their generation potentially pitted against one another in the final years of their careers.
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RAFINHA DESIRE TO MAKE INTER MILAN MOVE PERMANENT

Brazil midfielder Rafinha said he desire to make his loan move to Inter Milan permanent this summer after talking to Barca star player Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez before leaving Spain. Rafinha was out eight months last year with a knee injury  is on six months loan from Barca and Inter have an option to buy for a reported 35 million euro ($43 million).The 23 years old star told news that,"Leo Messi, Luis Suarez and others all told me that I was going to a big world class club with a lot of history behind it, I was going crazy thinking about (Brazil's) Ronaldo and Adriano. I was already enchanted by the San Siro when empty, but with the fans in there too, it's a unique stadium.Despite making just four appearances off the bench so far Rafinha said he was progressing at his own pace and...
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ROMA MOVE UP TO THIRD IN SERIE A AFTER THRASHING UDINESE 2-0

Roma climb to third in the Serie A table as second-half goals from Cengiz Under and Diego Perotti helped them to a 2-0 win at Udinese.Turkish winger Under put the capital club in front in the 70th minute with a rocket of a left-foot shot which flew past Albano Bizzarri in the hosts’ goal. It was Under’s fourth goal in his last three games for Roma. Eusebio Di Francesco’s men wrapped it up in the first minute of stoppage time as Gregoire Defrel, who replaced Under in the 87th minute, dispossessed Seko Fofana in midfield. He played the ball to Radja Nainggolan who threaded a pass through to Perotti, and his calm finish was too good for Bizzarri. It was a third straight league win for the Giallorossi who moved above Inter Milan, while Udinese have now won just one of their l...
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DEPORTIVO LA CORUNA SET TO UNVEIL CLARENCE SEEDORF AS THEIR NEW MANAGER

Deportivo La Coruna are planning to declare Clarence Seedorf as their new head coach today.The former AC Milan and Real Madrid midfielder became the favourite for the position after Martin Lasarte and Diego Alonso pulled out of the running for the job. The 41-year-old will be officially unveiled on Monday afternoon and will take charge of first team affairs on Tuesday.  Deportivo sacked manager Cristobal Parralo after suffering a humiliating 5-0 defeat at the hands of Real Sociedad on Sunday.  Parralo replaced Pepe Mel earlier this season but has left the Spanish side in a relegation battle. Seedorf's previous experience as a manager came when he was in charge of AC Milan in 2014, where he won half of the 22 games he managed.The Dutch legend also coached Chinese side Shenzhen in ...
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FORMER INTER ALLIES DEFENDER PLAN FOR MLS MOVE

Ex Inter Allies defender Wahab Akwei has been connected with a move to the United States, after ending his stay with the La based Club. The 23 year old had an impressive season in the last campaign, helping the Capelli Boys stay in the league. He scored three times from 23 appearances.The player who left Inter Allies after three seasons is in search for a new club, and was reported to be on the radar of Accra Hearts of Oak. However, the move has not seen the light of the day, with the player now linked with a move to the United States to feature for a Major League Soccer side. The club has not been revealed yet, but Akwei is believed to be preparing to leave the country to complete a move to the MLS in the coming days. Several Ghanaian players have been playing in the United States with es...
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