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Bologna, Lazio miss chance to move back into UCL places

29Apr

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SERIE A

Bologna, Lazio miss chance to move back into UCL places

UDINE, ITALY - APRIL 28: Riccardo Orsolini of Bologna is put under pressure by Oumar Solet of Udinese during the Serie A match between Udinese and Bologna at Stadio Friuli on April 28, 2025 in Udine, Italy. Coppa Italia finalists Bologna have missed the chance to move back up into the Champions League places after being held to a frustrating 0-0 draw in their Serie A match at Udinese. The home side - looking to end a run of five straight league defeats - hit the crossbar early on through Keinan Davis with Bologna seeing a 25-yard strike from Riccardo Orsolini also rattle the woodwork in the second half. Bologna - who last week completed a 5-1 aggregate win over Empoli to reach a first Coppa Italia final since 1974, where they will play AC Milan - sit in fifth place, now a point behind ...

Bologna star Jhon Lucumi’s agent on Atletico Madrid links: “He could make a mark”

27Apr

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Bologna star Jhon Lucumi’s agent on Atletico Madrid links: “He could make a mark”

Jhon Lucumi of Bologna FC during the Serie A Enilive match between Bologna FC and SSC Napoli at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara on April 07, 2025 in Bologna, Italy. The agent of Serie A and Bologna star Jhon Lucumi has stated that he is well capable of making a mark for a club like Atletico Madrid, who have been linked with the defender. The centre-back has impressed for the Rossoblu this season and this comes right after he impressed under Thiago Motta last season as well. His agent Simone Rondanini has now spoken to Tuttomercatoweb about his client’s future at Bologna and was asked specifically about interest from Atletico Madrid. He told the outlet: “He wouldn’t be the first Colombian to play there and they did very well. I’m sure that, given his level, he could make his mark in a team of t...

Bologna set for Coppa Italia showdown with Milan

25Apr

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SERIE A

Bologna set for Coppa Italia showdown with Milan

STADIO GIUSEPPE MEAZZA, MILAN, ITALY - 2025/02/05: Santiago Gimenez, new signing of AC Milan, looks on prior to the Coppa Italia quarter final football match between AC Milan and AS Roma. AC Milan won 3-1 over AS Roma. Bologna have eased into the Coppa Italia final with 2–1 victory over Empoli at home, setting up a showdown with AC Milan. Thursday's win handed Bologna the semi-final victory 5-1 on aggregate after a 3-0 triumph in the opening leg. Giovanni Fabbian compounded Empoli's misery after just seven minutes when the unmarked midfielder headed in a cross to extend Bologna's advantage. While the visitors may have felt their Coppa Italia run was already over, they still responded in the 33rd minute as Ola Solbakken's angled drive was parried by Federico Ravaglia into the path of Vi...

Inter struggle again at Bologna as Napoli close in

21Apr

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SERIE A

Inter struggle again at Bologna as Napoli close in

BOLOGNA, ITALY - APRIL 20: Riccardo Orsolini of Bologna FC celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the Serie A match between Bologna and FC Internazionale at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara on April 20, 2025 in Bologna, Italy. Inter Milan have a history of recent struggles at Bologna and Sunday proved no different. Riccardo Orsolini's stoppage-time bicycle kick lifted Bologna to a 1-0 victory over the Serie A leaders and left the Nerazzurri level with second-placed Napoli with five rounds remaining. The defeat brought back memories of a goalkeeping blunder by Ionut Radu that gifted Bologna a victory three years ago, setting up the title for rivals AC Milan. Inter also lost at Bologna the following season in a rain storm. Inter won at Bologna last season but spent so much energy they ...

Napoli moving in advance for Bologna’s Lewis Ferguson

4Apr

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Napoli moving in advance for Bologna’s Lewis Ferguson

Lewis Ferguson of Bologna FC looks on during the Serie A Enilive match between Bologna FC and AC Monza at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara on January 18, 2025 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Giuseppe Maffia/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Serie A side Bologna have seen midfielder Lewis Ferguson do well this season after his return from a serious knee injury and he is now attracting attention from Napoli. Gazzetta dello Sport have reported today that the Partenopei are looking out in the market for potential replacements for Andre Frank Zambo-Anguissa and Ferguson is attracting ‘special’ attention from them this season. They have tried to move in advance for the Scotsman but Bologna’s stance is clear that they will only speak about their midfielder in the summer. Any talks will be hold only at that ...

9Mar

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SERIE A

In-form Bologna beat Verona 2-1 away

VERONA, ITALY - MARCH 09: Jens Odgaard of Bologna celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Serie A match between Verona and Bologna at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on March 09, 2025 in Verona, Italy. Bologna continued their strong form on Sunday with a 2-1 win at Hellas Verona thanks to goals in each half by Jens Odgaard and Nicolo Cambiaghi. Daniel Mosquera pulled one back for Verona, who had defender Nicolas Valentini sent off in the 70th minute for a second yellow card. Bologna are sixth with 50 points from 28 games and are level on points with fifth-placed Lazio, who entertain Udinese on Monday. Verona are 15th with 26 points.

Milan put Conceicao under scrutiny ahead of crucial Bologna and Lazio clashes

24Feb

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SERIE A

Milan put Conceicao under scrutiny ahead of crucial Bologna and Lazio clashes

Sergio Conceicao is the head coach of AC Milan during the match between AC Milan and FC Inter in Serie A at Stadio San Siro in Milan, Italy, on February 2, 2025. Sergio Conceicao’s tenure as Milan head coach is under intense scrutiny following recent setbacks, and the club might reportedly consider the prospect of an immediate sacking if negative results persist in the upcoming crucial matches against Bologna and Lazio. The Rossoneri directors are said to be extremely disappointed after the recent Champions League playoff elimination at the hands of Feyenoord and the latest Serie A defeat at Torino. Their 2-1 loss to the Granata left the Rossoneri eight points behind the fourth spot, which guarantees qualification for next season’s Champions League—a primary objective for the club. While...

Milan intensify talks with Bologna for star Italian winger

25Jan

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Milan intensify talks with Bologna for star Italian winger

CAIRATE, ITALY - JANUARY 24: Noah Okafor of AC Milan in action during AC Milan training session at Milanello on January 24, 2025 in Cairate, Italy. (Photo by Claudio Villa/AC Milan via Getty Images) Milan and Bologna could arrange a player-plus-cash swap deal involving Noah Okafor and Riccardo Orsolini late in January. According to Gianluca Di Marzio, Sergio Conceicao’s men have lodged a formal bid for the Italian winger. However, the Bologna management firmly rejected Rossoneri’s opening proposal. Indeed, Milan offered €18 million plus Okafor for the long-serving Rossoblu stalwart, only to receive a negative response immediately. Yet, it won’t discourage them. As it looks, Milan are determined to sign Orsolini this winter. Therefore, they’ll soon pitch Bologna with a new bid. They’d put...

15Dec

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SERIE A

Bologna end Fiorentina’s winning streak

Luca Ranieri of Fiorentina is challenged by Jens Odgaard of Bologna during the Serie A match between Bologna and Fiorentina at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara on December 15, 2024 in Bologna, Italy. Bologna ended Fiorentina's eight game winning streak in Serie A on Sunday, beating that Florence side 1-0 at home thanks to a second-half goal by Jens Odgaard. Fiorentina are fourth in the standings with 31 points from 15 games, six points behind leaders Atalanta, who beat Cagliari 1-0 on Saturday. Bologna, coached by former Fiorentina boss Vincenzo Italiano, are seventh with 25 points. Hellas Verona boosted their survival hopes with a 3-2 win at the home of fellow strugglers Parma. Parma and Verona both have 15 points and are 15th and 16th respectively.

Inter target Castro as Martinez’s successor

6Dec

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Inter target Castro as Martinez’s successor

BOLOGNA, ITALY - DECEMBER 03: Santiago Castro of Bologna celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal during the Coppa Italia match between Bologna FC and AC Monza at Renato Dall'Ara Stadium on December 03, 2024 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images) Inter Milan is exploring new options for its attacking lineup as the club prepares for potential changes ahead of the next season. With Joaquin Correa and Marko Arnautovic both set to leave by June 30, 2025, the management is keen on refreshing the squad. One name that has emerged as a top target is Santiago Castro, the promising striker currently making waves at Bologna. Calciomercato report that Piero Ausilio, Inter’s sporting director, has reportedly identified Castro as a key target, viewing him as the ...

Atalanta Suffer Massive Injury Scare in Bologna Draw

29Sep

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Atalanta Suffer Massive Injury Scare in Bologna Draw

Problems keep piling up for Atalanta at the start of the new campaign as Marco Brescianini faces a potentially lengthy spell on the sidelines. The former Frosinone midfielder picked up an injury during Saturday’s 1-1 draw against Bologna at Renato Dall’Ara. Brescianini tried to break the deadlock on the stroke of halftime when he latched on to Sead Kolasinac’s cut-back on the edge of the six-yard box. Despite a delightful first touch, the Atalanta star caught the turf as he was trying to pull the trigger, injuring himself in the process. The 24-year-old immediately asked for medical attention. However, he refused to leave the pitch despite being treated near the end-line. Moments later, he collapsed to the ground again and had to hobble off the field in pain, with Lazar Samardzic taking...

Napoli host Bologna with Conte under pressure

24Aug

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SERIE A

Napoli host Bologna with Conte under pressure

Napoli manager Antonio Conte had no interest in speaking about the transfer window and only wanted to talk about football and their next Serie A game with Bologna, when he faced reporters on Friday. His side suffered a 3-0 loss at Hellas Verona on the opening day and after fielding question after question regarding the club’s ambitions in the transfer market before that game, he was in no mood for a repeat. “Let’s redirect the press conference immediately,” Conte told reporters. “Last week we had a press conference where we spoke only about the transfer market. I received zero questions about Verona, or maybe one, there was no talk of football, and then what happened, happened. Regarding the market you need to ask the club, but I see you are quite informed because I also read about it...