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Italy

/ 428 days ago

Spalletti to succeed Mancini as Italy boss but issue emerges

Luciano Spalletti requested a year-long sabbatical for this season, but he may be taking over at Italy. Fresh off leading Napoli to the Scudetto, Spalletti looks ready to take over as head coach of the Italy national team. Former head coach Roberto Mancini resigned on August 13 with the side in the middle of Euro […]

Italy

/ 430 days ago

Mancini resigns from Italy: Who will succeed him?

Roberto Mancini, Italy's manager for the last five years, has resigned. The 58-year-old was responsible for guiding the Italy national team through a period of both remarkable triumph and noteworthy struggle. After a five-year tenure with the Azzurri, Mancini made his decision official on Saturday evening, ending a relationship that witnessed highs and lows. Several […]

Everton

/ 431 days ago

Leeds to punish star player over refusal to play and transfer push

Wilfried Gnonto, a winger for Leeds United, faces discipline for skipping the team's match against Birmingham City on Saturday. The Italian international is trying to force a transfer by not traveling with the team and is now risking punishment. Leeds had previously communicated to Gnonto and his agents that he won't be up for sale […]

Italy

/ 437 days ago

Bad news for Italy and Serie A: Worst financial loss in 15 years

Recent research has highlighted the alarming financial state of Serie A and Italian soccer in general. Even with foreign investors pouring millions into teams like AC Milan and Roma in recent years, Italian clubs have experienced their greatest total financial loss in fifteen years. AC Milan the model club Under Elliott Management and now RedBird […]

Gianluigi Buffon

/ 441 days ago

Italian soccer's legendary goalkeeper to call it quits at 45

After a remarkable 28-year career, Gianluigi Buffon announced his retirement from Parma and the beautiful game. In the past, the 45-year-old said he plans to stay playing until the 2026 World Cup. Also, Buffon added that he aims to finish out his contract with Parma. That deal expires in June 2024. However, the experienced goalie […]

Leagues: Serie A

/ 443 days ago

Serie A woes continue as league tries to sell domestic TV rights

Serie A is struggling to secure domestic TV rights. With less-than-favorable bids rolling in, Serie A made the major decision to pause the current domestic rights bidding process. The current offers are still on the table, and they will be until October 15. Sports Pro Media reports the Italian top flight will not make any […]

Euro 2032

/ 446 days ago

Italy, Turkey team up to make co-host bid for Euro 2032

Federations from Italy and Turkey have officially teamed up to make a bid to host the UEFA Euro 2032. The two nations previously expressed solo bids but will now join forces. They are currently the only countries to make official offers to the governing body of the sport in Europe. "UEFA confirms that it has […]

Leagues: Serie A

/ 469 days ago

2023/24 Serie A schedule revealed

The 2023/24 Serie A schedule, including the opening weekend, has been unveiled. Will Napoli retain its crown, or will Juventus, Inter, or Milan – or perhaps a newcomer – return to prominence? In fact, no club outside that quartet has won the Scudetto since the turn of the millennium. Lazio took top honors in 1999/00, […]

AC Milan

/ 476 days ago

Inter threaten to build own stadium outside of city of Milan

The San Siro is a stadium that both AC Milan and Inter share. It's just another interesting wrinkle in what is already one of the most heated rivalries in all of football, the Derby della Madonnina. In light of the growing challenges of updating the San Siro to suit modern standards, both teams have recently […]

UEFA set to add VAR to U21 Euros after blunder

UEFA is reportedly ready to introduce VAR to the 2023 U-21 Euros currently underway. The European governing body of the sport is deciding after a massive refereeing mistake during a match on Thursday. However, while the tournament just began, reports claim integrating the technology will take time. According to Italian sources, UEFA has made the […]

AC Milan

/ 482 days ago

Newcastle nearing $75 million deal with AC Milan for Tonali

Newcastle is reportedly close to agreeing a deal with AC Milan for Sandro Tonali. The defensive midfielder is regarded as a top player in his position and would cost the Magpies around $75 million. He would become just the sixth Italian to play for the club. The Athletic is reporting that the two teams are […]

Italy

/ 483 days ago

Serie A unable to get favorable offers for domestic rights

Serie A is struggling to land domestic broadcasting rights. The league's broadcasting rights, at both domestic and international levels, expire at the end of the 2023/24 season. However, as seen with the Premier League in 2022, leagues like to have their broadcast rights locked up some time in advance. The Italian top flight is entering […]

Italy

/ 488 days ago

Late Spain goal sends La Roja through to Nations League Final

Spain earned a spot in the UEFA Nations League Final with a late 2-1 win over Italy. It was a rematch of the 2021 Nations League semifinal between the two. In that game, where Italy was the host, Spain prevailed by the same scoreline. The result sets Spain up with a chance at redemption. After […]

AC Milan

/ 492 days ago

Legendary AC Milan President Silvio Berlusconi dies, age 86

Silvio Berlusconi, who was famously the President of AC Milan and Monza in recent years, was confirmed dead on Monday. Berlusconi had been battling leukemia. He was 86. Berlusconi was a person of key significance in Italy. While soccer fans would recognize him as the president of Milan for 31 years, his influence stretches far […]

AC Milan

/ 502 days ago

Rafael Leao new Milan contract has $188 million release clause

AC Milan has confirmed that Rafael Leao has signed a new contract extension to remain with the club. The news is particularly important considering that the 23-year-old star's previous deal was set to expire in 2024. However, the Italian side has now tied down their key player until the summer of 2028. Along with the […]