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Como have released an official statement regarding the controversial decision to play the Serie A match against Milan in Perth, Australia in a few months’ time, claiming that ‘sometimes, sacrifice is necessary’ and suggesting that the game will be for the ‘greater good’ of the league. 

Moise Kean has officially dropped out of the Italy national team squad and will now return to Fiorentina instead of taking part in Tuesday’s World Cup qualifier against Israel, the FIGC have confirmed. 

Salvatore Esposito, the elder brother of Inter and Italy striker Francesco Pio, says that he is not surprised by his brother’s current trajectory and has explained what makes him such a promising young striker: ‘He has these shots in his locker’. 

Speculation over who might replace Rúben Amorim at Manchester United should his tenure not go as planned has grown louder in recent weeks.

Arrigo Sacchi says that he hopes Zinedine Zidane reconsiders his stance on Juventus as he hopes to see the former Real Madrid coach take charge of the Bianconeri in the future: ‘I have hope’. 

Milan midfielder Adrien Rabiot did not participate in training with the rest of the France national team on Sunday, as he sat out of Didier Deschamps’s session on precautionary grounds according to the latest updates. 

The Portugal national team have confirmed that Milan star Rafael Leao has withdrawn from international duty and will not participate in their upcoming World Cup qualifier against Hungary on Tuesday evening. 

Francesco Pio Esposito’s stocks are rising for club and country after the October international break, but, for the Nerazzurri he is considered ‘unsellable’. Here is how Inter plan to tie down the emerging Italy star. 

Esposito boom: He’s already off the market, contract doubled until 2030. Chivu’s faith in the summer was crucial. His brother Salvatore: ‘He can score from difficult angles’ 

Real Madrid are reportedly stepping up their pursuit of Enzo Fernández, with the Spanish giants ready to test Chelsea’s resolve over one of their most prized midfielders.

One of Europe’s brightest young midfield prospects is starting to attract serious attention.

Crystal Palace are stepping up efforts to secure the long-term future of one of their brightest young stars.

West Ham United could turn heads in the January window if the latest reports are anything to go by.

Wolverhampton Wanderers could be set for a significant attacking boost in the January transfer window, with reports suggesting that manager Vitor Pereira is pushing hard to bring Yuri Alberto to Molineux.

Marc Guehi’s future remains a big talking point going into the January transfer window after his deadline day move to Liverpool in the summer collapsed last minute.