Napoli centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly believes his compatriot Edouard Mendy deserved to be shortlisted for the Ballon d’Or: ‘We have to double our work to be well judged.’ The Senegalese defender spoke to the media after his country’s 4-1 win over Namibia in the World Cup qualifiers. When asked his thoughts on the Ballon d’Or nominations, […]
Former Milan director Ariedo Braida believes the Rossoneri will win the Serie A title this season: ‘Paolo Maldini and Stefano Pioli have done an extraordinary job.’ Braida spent more than 20 years at Milan. He was appointed general director in 1986 and, from 2002 until 2013 he served as the club’s sporting director. He then […]
Mario Lemina’s partner Fanny Neguesha shared a social media post after being tied up in an armed robbery in his home in Nice: ‘Thank you at least for leaving me my family.’ Lemina was on international duty with Gabon when three armed men entered his home in Nice on Sunday. According to L’Equipe, the three […]
Salernitana announce their star striker Franck Ribery has sustained an ankle injury during today’s training session. Ribery sprained his ankle during today’s training and is believed to be in doubt for Saturday’s away clash at Spezia. Before the break, Salernitana collected their first win in Serie A this season against Genoa. During today’s training session, […]
Although Theo Hernandez’s contract expires in 2024, La Gazzetta dello Sport stresses that Milan must open talks to extend his stay at the club ‘as soon as possible.’ The 24-year-old impressed in the Nations League’s Final Four with one goal and one assist in two games. His €1.5m-a-year salary expires in June 2024, but his […]
Italy won the UEFA Euro 2020 Final three months ago today and Leonardo Bonucci took to social media to remember the game against England: ‘I am still enjoying it.’ The Azzurri won the continental competition exactly three months ago today after a hard-fought Final against England at Wembley Stadium. Bonucci scored the equaliser in the […]
Although Beppe Marotta claimed Inter don’t need to sell any other star in the future, Richard Hall reflects on how long the club’s stability will last. No matter what Inter do, they always seem one event or game away from absolute chaos. With the Scudetto won, they should have been approaching this season with optimism […]
According to La Stampa newspaper, Juventus have opened talks with Donny Van De Beek’s agent ahead of a possible January move. The Dutch midfielder has been struggling with playing time at Manchester United and Juventus are long time admirers of the former Ajax midfielder. With both Inter and Juventus looking for midfield reinforcement in the […]
Italy U21 coach Paolo Nicolato concedes the Azzurrini ‘will suffer’ against Sweden tomorrow: ‘It’s a crucial match.’ The Azzurrini host Sweden at Monza’s U Power Stadium on Tuesday, October 12, at 16.30 UK time. The Scandinavians are the Group F leaders in the European qualifiers but have a game in hand. Earlier last week, Italy […]
Chile coach Martín Lasarte admits Alexis Sanchez is angry: ‘I heard people saying he had no minutes in his legs.’ The Inter striker delivered an assist in his country’s 2-0 win over Paraguay last night and was subbed off during the stoppages in the second half. Sanchez has complained about lack of playing time at […]
According to reports in Spain, Manchester United have the edge over Juventus, Chelsea and Liverpool in the race to sign Ousmane Dembele, who could leave Barcelona as a free agent in the summer. The Frenchman sees his contract expire at the end of the season and according to Sport.es, he doesn’t seem willing to sign […]
Milan winger Samu Castillejo has reportedly reached a verbal agreement with Getafe and should complete a move in January. It seemed like Castillejo was leaving the Rossoneri during the summer, as Diario AS revealed he was on the verge of signing with Getafe in La Liga on transfer deadline day. The move never materialised, and […]
Inter midfielder Nicolò Barella revealed Dejan Stankovic was one of his idols growing up. ‘I try to do as well as he did at the Nerazzurri’. The Italy international spoke live on Inter’s official Instagram channel and revealed why he picked No. 23 at San Siro. “Because when I arrived at Inter, No. 18, which […]
Roma forward Nicolò Zaniolo has returned to train with the rest of the group and should be available to play against Juventus this weekend. The Bianconeri received good news regarding Paulo Dybala’s recovery, while the Giallorossi had Zaniolo back in the group today. The Italy international trained with his teammates after having missed the UEFA […]
Former Manchester United goalkeeper Sergio Romero will carry out the medical with Venezia today and is expected to sign with the newly promoted side on Tuesday. The former Sampdoria goalkeeper was released by Manchester United in July and will arrive at the Arancioneroverde as a free agent. The 34-year-old is a former Argentina international, capped […]
Agent Gabriele Giuffrida said he hopes Milan coach Stefano Pioli will get a new contract at San Siro. ‘It’s almost a natural path’. The 55-year-old took over at Milanello on October 9, 2019 and has since helped lift the club back into the Champions League. Milan finished second in his first full season with the […]
Milan forward Olivier Giroud said Zlatan Ibrahimovic ‘is a great example’ for the youngsters at the Rossoneri. ‘I’m very proud to play for Milan and in Serie A’. Giroud moved from Chelsea to Milan during the summer and the 35-year-old has scored two goals in three games with the Diavolo. The French centre-forward then tested […]
Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti has revealed he wants a return to Pescara before he retires and loves playing with Lionel Messi in the French capital. ‘Life has given me the opportunity to play with the greatest player in the world’. The Italy international has never played in Serie A, as he left Pescara for […]
France Football has named a 30-man shortlist for the Ballon d’Or and Stephen Kasiewicz wonders why Federico Chiesa, Lorenzo Insigne and Marco Verratti do not feature among the best players of the year. The annual announcement of the Ballon d’Or nomination list can turn even the most rational football fan into a conspiracy theorist. It […]
Napoli centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly believes a World Cup could every two years be ‘good for African teams.’ There are rumours that FIFA wants to double the frequency of the World Cup as part of a complete revamp of the international calendar. That could see more African teams involved in the competition and Koulibaly backs the […]
Lazio striker Ciro Immobile underwent instrumental tests at the Paideia Clinic today and the Aquile are optimistic he will be back in time for the match against Inter. The Biancocelesti striker didn’t respond to the call up from the national team’s two games in the UEFA Nations League this month, as he missed the last […]
Paris Saint-Germain and Italy star Marco Verratti said ‘winning with the national team’ was the ‘greatest feeling I have experienced in football’. The midfielder was an important member of Roberto Mancini’s squad at the European Championship this summer, helping the Azzurri go all the way in the competition. Italy beat England on penalties in the […]
Atalanta CEO Luca Percassi said he ‘would sign’ for the Orobici to finish among the seven best in Serie A. ‘There are seven places for Europe and getting there would be like winning a trophy’. La Dea are currently appearing in the Champions League for the third consecutive times and have qualified from the group […]
Atalanta have announced Berat Djimsiti underwent surgery after the forearm fracture suffered during international duty with Albania and the defender will be out for 30 days. The Nerazzurri centre-back suffered a forearm fracture during Albania’s match against Hungary in the World Cup Qualifiers. Atalanta defender Djimsiti out for a month La Dea confirmed the successful […]
The FIGC might decide to postpone or move the match scheduled at the Olimpico between Italy and Switzerland to a different venue, due to worries about the condition of the pitch. News agency ANSA reveals the stadium in the stadium in the Italian capital will host a rugby match between Italy and New Zealand on […]