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Juventus head coach Luciano Spalletti believes that Juventus are in for a tough test against Sporting CP in the Champions League, says that ‘fighting to win’ is more important than winning itself, and adds that Dusan Vlahovic ‘would be delighted’ to stay on with the Bianconeri beyond his current contract. 

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Luciano Spalletti has compared Juventus star Kenan Yildiz to his former Napoli colleague Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and former Italy international Antonio Di Natale, who the coach feels is one of the most underrated stars that he has worked with so far. 

Fiorentina must first resolve the issue surrounding Stefano Pioli, with a relationship that has now become completely deteriorated and compromised.

Devon Amoo-Mensah scored the only goal of the game to send Detroit City FC past Louisville City FC in a hard-fought 1–0 win in the USL Championship Round of 16.The American-Ghanaian defender showed great composure in the 34th minute, striking with his left foot from close range after Jay Chapman’s precise corner found him at the far post. His finish proved enough to silence the home crowd at Lynn Family Stadium.Despite controlling 60% of possession and creating more chances, Louisville City struggled to find a way past Detroit’s disciplined backline. Amoo-Mensah stood firm in defense, putting in a commanding display that earned praise from the visiting supporters.Detroit City managed the game well after the break, holding their narrow lead until the final whistle in the seventh minute of stoppage time.With the victory sealed, Detroit City FC now look ahead to their league clash with Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC on November 8, carrying momentum and belief after a memorable defensive and attacking performance from Amoo-Mensah.

Inter President Beppe Marotta gave a blunt response when asked for his views on Antonio Conte’s latest comments on refereeing in Serie A, as the war of words between the Nerazzurri executive and Partenopei head coach continues. 

Mike Maignan’s return to top form has reignited Milan’s season, but not his contract talks.

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Manchester City striker Erling Haaland is set for an emotional reunion with his former club Borussia Dortmund as the two sides clash in the Champions League this week.

Sassuolo are looking to make it back-to-back wins in Serie A when they host the managerless Genoa at the Mapei Stadium on Monday evening. 

Monday’s reports indicate that Kenan Yildiz should be available for selection in time for Juventus’s Champions League test against Sporting CP on Tuesday evening, having missed out on Luciano Spalletti’s first match in charge over the weekend. 

West Ham have had a difficult season so far, but they returned to winning ways on Sunday with a 3-1 victory over Newcastle at the London Stadium, with goals coming from Lucas Paqueta, Sven Botman (OG) and Tomas Soucek.

Daniele De Rossi is now the leading candidate to take over as the head coach of Genoa, following the recent dismissal of Patrick Vieira, Football Italia understands. 

Leeds are focused on their efforts to avoid immediate relegation from the Premier League, but there are other areas that are being looked at too, with one of those being the players currently out on loan.

Manchester United and Tottenham are both tracking Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite. The 23-year-old has impressed since breaking into the first team fold at Everton, emerging as one the Premier League’s most promising young defenders.