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Cristian Chivu trusts Inter will ‘get back on our feet’ after the derby defeat and takes advice from Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, but admits Atletico Madrid are similar to AC Milan.

Barcelona attacker Raphinha has now admitted that he turned down a move to Chelsea and joined the Spanish club instead.

Roma coach Gian Piero Gasperini and two Serie A players have been given one-match bans, while Fiorentina were fined €20,000 over discriminatory chants aimed at Dusan Vlahovic.

FIFA have finally announced the seeding for the 2026 World Cup draw, so it is now confirmed Italy will be in Pot 4 if they get through the play-offs.

Refereeing designator Gianluca Rocchi explains some of the more controversial decisions in Serie A Week 12, including the penalty calls in Inter-Milan and Fiorentina-Juventus.

Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing the Real Madrid attacker Vinicius Junior.

Juventus directors Damien Comolli and Giorgio Chiellini are forced to travel four hours by car to attend tonight’s Champions League game with Bodo/Glimt after their flight was grounded by snow.

Nicolas Jackson and Conor Gallagher. (REUTERS/David Klein)

Jonathan David’s start to the season at Juventus has been so disappointing that some Italian media have already linked him with a January exit, but other reputable sources suggest the Canadian wants to fight for his place in Turin.

Manchester United have intensified their pursuit of Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder João Gomes, with reports suggesting the Brazilian is keen on a move to Old Trafford.

Simone Inzaghi’s Al-Hilal remain interested in Inter defender Francesco Acerbi as the Italian centre-back is expected to leave the Stadio Meazza at the end of his contract in June.

Premier League sides Sunderland and Brentford are reportedly interested in Milan striker Santiago Gimenez for the January transfer window.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola with Bernardo Silva. (Reuters/Ed Sykes)

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Italy are expected to host Northern Ireland in Bergamo for the World Cup play-off semifinal in March 2026, as Atalanta’s New Balance Arena has its stands close to the pitch and already provided a warm welcome on Gennaro Gattuso’s debut in September.