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La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Lazio-Fiorentina referee Simone Sozza and VAR officials will be suspended while decisions in Napoli-Verona were deemed correct. AIA will suspend referee Sozza and VAR officials Ivano Pezzuto and Alessandro Prontera for one or two Serie A games, Gazzetta reports. The officials were in charge of the controversial Lazio-Fiorentina on Wednesday, and according to the …

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly interested in the Marseille manager Roberto De Zerbi.  The 46-year-old has done an impressive job at the French club, and he is on the radar of Manchester United as well. According to a report from TEAMtalk, Tottenham could look to bring him in as a replacement for Thomas Frank if the results do not improve quickly. …

With Ruben Amorim gone, the Manchester United board cannot afford another “project.” They need a guarantee. They need assurances. The Amorim and Erik ten Hag era promised so much but failed to deliver. The 2025/26 season is slipping into irrelevance, and the next appointment must be capable of delivering immediate impact while building a sustainable future. Here are the three …

Barcelona director Deco confirms that Joao Cancelo is on the verge of returning to Catalunya: ‘We are finalising the negotiation.’ Portuguese right-back Cancelo is set to join Barcelona on loan from Al-Hilal. Serie A giants Inter were interested in signing the Portugal international, but Cancelo opted to return to Barcelona instead. Now, the Catalans’ director Deco has confirmed that the …

La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Juventus directors have not given up on Federico Chiesa and are progressing talks with Liverpool, but the Italian winger’s future also depends on Mohamed Salah’s stay at Anfield. Juventus are continuing talks to bring back Chiesa from Liverpool, according to Gazzetta. The Bianconeri are convinced that their ex-winger is the ideal reinforcement in attack …

Chelsea are interested in bringing Antonio Rudiger back to the club this month. They are keeping tabs on his situation. Real Madrid and the Spanish outfit are prepared to sanction his departure. According to a report via Fichajes, they will let the German defender leave for a fee of just €10 million. PSG are also interested in securing his signature, …

Ex-Fiorentina and Milan star Riccardo Montolivo complains that VAR has ‘more power’ than on-the-field referees: ‘It should be the other way around, like this, it’s a mess.’ Italian referees are under increasing pressure as protests from teams and coaches have been mounting in recent weeks. On Wednesday, Napoli complained about a disallowed Rasmus Hojlund goal and a penalty kick given …

Canada national team coach Jesse Marsch hopes to meet Italy and his former striker Wilfried Gnonto in the 2026 World Cup. Canada coach Marsch hopes to meet Italy in the 2026 World Cup group stage later this year. The Azzurri have yet to qualify for the competition, but if they do, they’ll meet Canada, Switzerland and Qatar in the group …

Canada coach Jesse Marsch predicts that Jonathan David ‘won’t stop’ scoring goals for Juventus: ‘After Erling Haaland, he’s the best striker I’ve worked with.’ Canada coach Marsch believes Juventus striker David will start scoring consistently after ending a 135-day Serie A goal drought on Tuesday in a 3-0 win over Sassuolo. “I know Jonathan well, and I wasn’t worried after …

According to Gazzetta and Sky Sport Italia, Juventus have put talks with West Ham midfielder Guido Rodriguez on hold and have set their sights on Bournemouth defender Marcos Senesi, whose contract expires in June. Juventus are on the market for a central midfielder this month, and according to several sources, West Ham’s Guido Rodriguez is among their main targets. According …

Multiple sources in Italy claim that Roma are close to reaching an agreement with Giacomo Raspadori after a meeting with the striker’s agent on Wednesday. Roma are close to signing Raspadori from Atletico Madrid, according to several sources in Italy, including Gazzetta dello Sport. The Giallorossi director, Frederic Massara, travelled to Milan on Wednesday to hold talks with Raspadori’s representatives …

Liverpool have been linked with a surprise move for the former Manchester United striker Mason Greenwood. The attacker has done quite well since moving to Marseille, establishing himself as one of the best players in Ligue 1. He has been linked with multiple clubs in recent months, and a report from Fichajes claims that Liverpool is determined to secure his …

Napoli stopped, and the Nerazzurri moved forward Dimarco opens the account, Thuram kills off the game: Parma beaten. Showdown on Sunday: +4 over the defending champions. Chivu: ‘Victory of a mature squad.’ Milan to the assault Allegri with Leao and Pulisic up front: ‘Wo gets 88 points wins the title.’ Penalty for Verona: Hojlund’s goal ruled out, controversy. Lazio’s draw …

Liverpool are looking to add more quality to their attacking unit, and have identified the Barcelona attacker Roony Bardghji as a target. According to a report from Fichajes, Liverpool could offer €50 million in order to sign the 20-year-old Swedish prospect. The report claims that Liverpool are looking at him as a potential long-term replacement for Mohamed Salah.​ Bardghji has …

Tottenham Hotspur are looking to improve their defensive unit with the signing of Luca Netz. The Borussia Mönchengladbach defender has done quite well in Germany, and his performances have attracted the attention of top teams. According to Teamtalk, the 22-year-old German international has been on the Tottenham radar for a while, and it will be interesting to see if the …