With all eyes from across Italy falling on the San Siro on Sunday night, Juventus laid down a major statement of intent as they snatched a 1-0 victory away at AC Milan.
In a showdown that was often a cagey affair for large spells, it was Malick Thiaw who found himself at the centre of the biggest controversy in Milan as the young AC defender was shown a straight red card for hauling down Moise Kean and denying a clear goalscoring opportunity just five minutes before the half-time break.
Cashing in on their one-man advantage and laying down a real marker, Massimiliano Allegri’s side will certainly take a string of positives away from a rugged performance outside of Turin.
It was eventually ex-Milan starlet Manuel Locatelli who proved to be the match-winner agai…
Real Madrid are interested in signing Lautaro Martinez from Inter Milan in the summer of 2023, according to . The report in the Italian news outlet has claimed that last season’s La Liga and UEFA Champions League winners Madrid are looking for a young striker to eventually succeed Karim Benzema, and that club president Florentino Perez has identified Inter and Argentina international Martinez as a potential target.
Martinez has been on the books of Inter since 2018 when he joined from Racing Club and has been very good for the Italian club so far in his career. The 25-year-old, who won the 2022 Qatar World Cup with Argentina, helped Inter clinch the Serie A title in 2020-21 and the Coppa Italia in 2021-22 as well as reached the final of the UEFA Europa League in 2019-20.
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Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel believes Romelu Lukaku is the perfect fit as he hailed the star signing s quality and desire to return to Stamford Bridge.
Lukaku is in line to make his second debut for Chelsea against London rivals Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday following his £97.5million (€115m) switch from Serie A champions Inter.
The Belgium international forward left Chelsea in 2014, eventually joining Inter from Manchester United in 2019, scoring 64 goals across all competitions – his 24 Serie A goals in 2020-21 guiding the Nerazzurri to their first Scudetto in 11 years.
Lukaku converted 25 per cent of his 96 shots in Serie A, scored 20 big chances from 39 and added a further 11 assists last term, while the 28-year-old Lukaku ranks fourth fo…
Manchester United are interested in signing Youssouf Fofana from AS Monaco in the January transfer window, according to . The report has claimed that United are among three clubs who are keen on the 24-year-old. However, Ligue 1 club Monaco do not want to sell the France international midfielder in the January transfer window and will keep him until the end of the season at least.
Fofana has been on the books of Monaco since 2020 when he joined from Strasbourg. The defender has established himself as one of the best players in his position in Ligue 1 and has also played 15 times for France. Fofana has scored one goal and given three assists in 15 Ligue 1 matches for Monaco so far this season.
United are sixth in the Premier League table at the moment with 31 points from…
The Republic of Ireland and England will kick-off the next edition of the Nations League against each other in their first match competitive meeting since 1991.
The nations were drawn together in Paris on Thursday and UEFA has confirmed the pair will open Group B2 in Dublin on September 7.
The return fixture in England will take place on matchday six on November 17, with the pool completed by Finland and Greece.
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These will be the first competitive fixtures between the Republic and England since a Euro 92 qualifier at Wembley. They have met in four friendlies since then, most recently in November 2020 at Wembley.
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Another international break is upon us and yet despite the apathy that tends to create from domestic football fans, there are some important steps to be taken on the Road to UEFA Euro 2021. Still, while there are playoff games to be settled, the UEFA Nations League is still taking place as teams across the continent attempt to build some momentum prior to the aforementioned showpiece next year. Today, we ll be taking a look at what is bound to be an interesting clash between Spain and Switzerland this weekend.
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While Spain may have been able to win three straight tournaments from 2008 to 2012, it ll have been almost a decade since they last lifted silverware by the time Euro 2021 rolls around. They ve go…
David Alaba s father has accused Uli Hoeness of spreading dirty lies about the defender s ongoing contract negotiations with Bayern Munich.
Former Bayern president Hoeness said this weekend that the 28-year-old must not let money rule his head during talks over a new deal, with his present contract due to expire at the end of the 2020-21 season.
Austrian Alaba joined Bayern s academy in 2008 and has since gone on to win nine Bundesliga titles. He is reportedly admired by the likes of Manchester City and Barcelona.
His father, George, has reacted furiously to Hoeness insinuation his son is only interested in financial rewards, revealing he has turned down opportunities to leave the club before.
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In what is a real relegation six-pointer at the foot of the Serie A table, Verona will welcome Udinese to the Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi.
Starting with the hosts, while Verona might have opened March with a much-needed minor boost, the Mastiffs have come crashing back down to earth. Although Marco Baroni’s men might have been last seen snatching a thrilling 2-2 stalemate away at Atalanta, the Veneto-based outfit are without a win from any of their previous four Serie A appearances. Heading into March’s international break with a routine 3-1 drumming at the hands of Italian giants AC Milan, the Gialloblu are firmly at the heart of a relegation scrap. Despite just about clinging to their top-flight status last season…
Arsenal have offered Jorginho a new contract, according to . The report has claimed that the former Chelsea midfielder is expected to sign the new deal and extend his stay at the Emirates Stadium.
Jorginho has been on the books of Arsenal since January 2023 when he joined from London and Premier League rivals Chelsea. The Gunners paid the Blues £12 million in transfer fees for the 32-year-old Italian midfielder. Jorginho has played 35 times in all competitions for Arsenal this season.
Arsenal are at the top of the Premier League table at the moment with 80 points from 35 matches. Mikel Arteta’s side are a point ahead of defending champions Manchester City, who have played 34 games. The Gunners will take on Bournemouth at the Emirates Stadium, Manchester United at Old…
England beat Romania 1-0 thanks to a Marcus Rashford penalty in their final pre-Euro 2020 warm-up match but the game was once again marred by supporters booing the Three Lions for taking the knee.
Fans jeered England players for showing support for the Black Lives Matter movement at the start of the 1-0 win over Austria earlier in the week, and despite Gareth Southgate clearly explaining on Saturday that his team s gesture was motivated by racial injustice rather than politics, boos were clearly audible once more at the Riverside Stadium.
Potentially deflated by those fans blatant disregard for the team s feelings, perhaps England s rather subdued start in Middlesbrough had a straightforward explanation, with Southgate s side not posing much of a threat until Dominic Ca…