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Juventus director Giorgio Chiellini asks his team to ‘match Roma for duels and aggression, as we’ll try to break this almost perfect mechanism’ created by Gian Piero Gasperini. It kicks off at the Stadio Olimpico at 19.45 GMT. You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from this game and Lazio vs. Cremonese on the Liveblog. This …

Juventus icon Alessandro Del Piero believes the Serie A meeting between Juventus and Roma carries significance well beyond the result, describing it as a fixture loaded with history, pressure and symbolism. Speaking to Sky Sport Italia from the Allianz Stadium ahead of kick-off, via IlBianconero, the former Bianconeri captain reflected on the enduring rivalry between the two clubs and the …

Roma director Frederic Massara admits their record in the big games has been poor this season, but they ‘hope to change that’ against Juventus this evening. It kicks off at the Stadio Olimpico at 19.45 GMT. You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from this game and Lazio vs. Cremonese on the Liveblog. The Giallorossi have …

Liverpool striker Alexander Isak finally scored the kind of goal in a big game that the club were expecting when they signed him in the summer, only to immediately have to go off injured. Isak did well to angle his run and finish with real quality on his left foot, but it was instantly clear that he hurt himself in …

Atalanta head coach Raffaele Palladino confirmed that Mario Pasalic will miss Sunday’s Serie A clash against Genoa following the death of his father, describing the midfielder’s situation as deeply emotional for the entire squad. Speaking at his pre-match press conference ahead of the 16th round of the Serie A season, Palladino revealed that Atalanta have rallied around Pasalic during a …

Tottenham attacking midfielder Xavi Simons was singled out for criticism after a poor performance and a reckless challenge that led to his red card. The Netherlands international was sent off for a strong and late tackle on Reds defender Virgil van Dijk, for which he could surely have no complaints. Simons had also been pretty poor prior to that, with …

Bechem United secured a vital 2-0 victory over Swedru All Blacks on Saturday to climb out of the relegation zone, at least temporarily, following a great performance at the Nana Gyeabour Park.Augustine Okrah opened the scoring in the 18th minute, calmly converting from the penalty spot after Bechem were awarded a spot kick for a foul inside the box. The …

Lazio and Cremonese failed to make the most of their scoring opportunities, so played out a goalless draw at the Stadio Olimpico with Federico Ceccherini sent off. There were only two points separating these teams going into the weekend. Mattia Zaccagni and Toma Basic were suspended after the win over Parma when down to nine men, with Gustav Isaksen, Samuel …

Cesc Fabregas believes Como’s progress goes far beyond individual results, pointing to a clear project that has gathered pace over the past two years. Speaking to Sky Sport during an open training session at the Stadio Sinigaglia, with quotes via TuttoMercatoWeb, the Como coach stressed that while results remain fundamental in football, they are only part of a broader process …

Gleison Bremer, Kenan Yildiz and Lois Openda start for Juventus in the showdown with Roma’s Paulo Dybala, Matias Soulé and Lorenzo Pellegrini, but the defences are reshuffled. It kicks off at the Stadio Olimpico at 19.45 GMT. You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from this game and Lazio vs. Cremonese on the Liveblog. This is …

Andrea Colombo is the referee assigned to Monday’s EA Sports FC Supercup Final between Napoli and Bologna, with Marco Di Bello as the VAR. It kicks off at the Al-Awwal Park Stadium in Riyadh on Monday at 19.00 GMT. The trophy will be assigned after 90 minutes, or following a penalty shoot-out, as there is to be no extra time. …

Antoine Semenyo scored to put AFC Bournemouth ahead but Burnley fought back late to earn a 1-1 draw in Saturday’s Premier League Round 17 clash at the Vitality Stadium.The Ghanaian forward started and finished the match, leading the line with pace and confidence. He was a constant problem on the left and lifted the home crowd with every run. His …

Tottenham Hotspur have been named as one of the clubs linked with defeating Barcelona in a transfer race for a top Serie A defender. The Lilywhites can be expected to be busy in January after ending 2025 with little to show for the momentum gained by winning the Europa League in May. Thomas Frank’s side have won just six of …

Fiorentina appear ready to make a bold and divisive move at executive level, with Fabio Paratici emerging as the leading candidate to take charge as the club’s Sporting Director According to multiple reports, the former Juventus director is close to agreeing a four-and-a-half-year contract, a signal that the Viola are thinking beyond short-term survival and toward a full structural rebuild. …

Inter’s recent disappointments appear to share a familiar and increasingly troubling pattern, one that continues to surface at the worst possible moments. The Supercoppa Italiana defeat to Bologna in Riyadh did not simply deny the Nerazzurri a trophy, it reinforced a recurring flaw inside their own penalty area. Once again, a largely controlled performance unravelled due to a handball conceded …