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This page will update live with the latest relevant news, no need to refresh the page! Join us for all the build-up and action as it happens from the Coppa Italia quarter-final, as Atalanta take on Juventus, a repeat of the 2024 Final. It kicks off at the New Balance Arena in Bergamo at 20.00 GMT (21.00 CET). The winner …

Brazilian outfit Bahia have reached an agreement to sign Tottenham striker Alejo Veliz on a permanent deal, as confirmed by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The move, worth €9 million (£7.8m) plus performance-related add-ons, marks a significant shift for the Argentine forward who arrived in North London with high expectations just three years ago. The agreement was verbally finalised today with …

Marcus Thuram reveals his ‘mistake’ when Inter played Juventus and little brother Khephren in Serie A. ‘I tried to joke around, but I poked the bear a little too hard. He scored. He never scores!’ The French striker spoke to CBS Sports show Kickin’ It about his family, growing up in football with father Lilian and little brother Khephren. Both …

Bologna have confirmed their new squad list for the Europa League knockout phase, bringing in January signings Joao Mario and Simon Sohm. The Rossoblu have made it into the play-offs, where they will face SK Brann in the first leg away on February 19, then at the Stadio Dall’Ara on February 26. Coach Vincenzo Italiano announced the changes to the …

Serie A clubs ranked second behind the Premier League for transfer spending during the January 2026 window, according to FIFA’s latest international transfer report. As per TuttoMercatoWeb, the winter market saw a record number of transfers in men’s professional football, with more than 5,900 deals completed worldwide, an increase of 35 compared to last year. Total global spending reached $1.9 …

Leicester City’s survival hopes have been dealt a massive blow after the Premier League confirmed an immediate six-point deduction for the club. The sanction, handed down by an independent Commission, relates to a breach of Profit and Sustainability Rules (P&S Rules) during the 2023/24 season. The ruling follows a complex jurisdictional battle. After Leicester’s promotion to the top flight in …

Daniele De Rossi hails ‘world class’ Antonio Conte as Genoa prepare to face Napoli this weekend. ‘He gives you the most important things a player can get from his coach.’ It kicks off at Marassi on Saturday at 17.00 GMT (18.00 CET). The Grifone are fresh off a chaotic 3-2 defeat to Lazio, which saw three penalties awarded. That result …

Federico Dimarco has been named Serie A Player of the Month for January after a series of standout performances for Inter. The Lega Serie A confirmed that the Nerazzurri wing-back will receive the EA SPORTS FC Player of the Month award before kick-off in Inter’s clash with Juventus at San Siro on Saturday February 14, 2026 at 20:45 CET. Dimarco …

Free agent forward Raheem Sterling is in talks to join Serie A side Napoli. The winger is reportedly keen to reunite with former Manchester City teammate Kevin De Bruyne. Sterling had his Chelsea contract terminated by the club last week by mutual consent and The Sun has now reported that the player is willing to take a wage reduction to …

Claudio Ranieri has admitted Roma may have to part ways with Paulo Dybala and Lorenzo Pellegrini as the club look to reduce their wage bill in line with Financial Fair Play regulations. Speaking to Sky Sport, via Goal, the senior advisor to the Friedkin ownership group outlined Roma’s long-term plans and addressed the futures of two of their highest-profile players, …

Raheem Sterling has been linked with a move to Napoli as a free agent – but the transfer remains unlikely for a couple of big reasons. According to British tabloid The Sun, Sterling is open to lowering his wage demands in order to secure a move to the Serie A side, with the former Manchester City man eager to link …

Tottenham manager Thomas Frank is under a lot of pressure after a disappointing first half of the season. There have been rumours that he could be shown the door soon if the results do not improve dramatically. However, the recent performance against Manchester City shows that the players retain their faith in the manager and are willing to fight for …

Manchester United legend Jaap Stam has urged the club to forget about Michael Carrick and appoint Roberto De Zerbi instead.  Stam believes the former Brighton manager will be a perfect fit for the Red Devils and De Zerbi may prefer a move to Old Trafford as well. He said (via The Mirror): “I like De Zerbi very much, you know, …

West Ham United attacker Crysencio Summerville has impressed in recent weeks, and he could be handed the opportunity to impress with his country. According to reports, when Leeds United sold the player to West Ham, they inserted a clause into his contract that would see them pocket around £4 million if he gained international recognition during his time at the …

As Fiorentina struggle at the bottom end of Serie A, they have turned to a tried and tested sporting director to help them. Giancarlo Rinaldi examines the task in store for the Spurs man. It looks a little bit like leaping from a frying pan in London to a Florentine fire. Both Tottenham Hotspur and Fiorentina have become bywords for …