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Luciano Spalletti explains he is ‘curious’ to see Edon Zhegrova get his first Juventus start, admitting this is a ‘fundamental match’ against Pafos for their Champions League future. It kicks off at the Allianz Juventus Stadium in Turin at 20.00 GMT. You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from this game and Benfica-Napoli on the Liveblog. …

Soccer Football – UEFA Champions League – Atalanta v Chelsea – Gewiss Stadium, Bergamo, Italy – December 9, 2025 Chelsea's Joao Pedro celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates REUTERS/Alessandro Garofalo Chelsea is keen on Nottingham Forest defender Murillo. The 23-year-old has impressed since joining Forest from Corinthians in 2023. He anchored the Forest side that last season qualified for …

Vincenzo Italiano reveals the ‘birthday present’ he asked his Bologna players for as they go into a Europa League clash with Celta Vigo, but there are more injury problems. It kicks off at the Abanca Balaidos on Thursday at 20.00 GMT. There is only one point separating them in the Europa League table going into this match, which reflects how …

Napoli stick to Rasmus Hojlund, David Neres and Scott McTominay as they visit Jose Mourinho’s Benfica in the Champions League. It kicks off at the Estadio da Luz at 20.00 GMT. You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from this game and Juventus-Pafos on the Liveblog. The Partenopei are fresh from some big Serie A victories …

Juventus give Edon Zhegrova his first start with Jonathan David and Kenan Yildiz in a must-win Champions League tie with surprise outfit Pafos. It kicks off at the Allianz Juventus Stadium in Turin at 20.00 GMT. You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from this game and Benfica-Napoli on the Liveblog. The Bianconeri badly need a …

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 Champions League, as Napoli visit Jose Mourinho’s Benfica and Juventus host surprise outfit Pafos. They both kick off at 20.00 GMT. It is Matchday 6 and the table is starting to …

Gian Piero Gasperini warns Evan Ferguson ‘had plenty of chances’ and has failed to deliver at Roma, while Paulo Dybala shook off flu symptoms to face Celtic. It kicks off at Celtic Park in Glasgow on Thursday at 20.00 GMT. The Giallorossi are smarting after two consecutive Serie A defeats to Napoli and Cagliari, the latter when they went down …

Torino have ended a five-year era under Davide Vagnati, a period marked by limited impact, sporadic flashes of promise, and missed opportunities. The club often hovered in mid-table obscurity, occasionally flirting with relegation. Vagnati’s tenure featured questionable moves, such as the Bonifazi transfer during his time at SPAL, a deal that cost 12 million euros and caused headaches for his …

Moise Kean has struggled to replicate the form that made him a key figure for Fiorentina last season. Despite signing a contract extension over the summer, the Italian forward has scored just twice in Serie A and is widely seen as underperforming compared to expectations. Reports suggest that a move away in the January transfer window is a possibility. According …

Antonio Conte addressed the media ahead of Napoli’s Champions League clash with Benfica, highlighting both the challenge posed by José Mourinho and providing the latest on Romelu Lukaku’s recovery. Speaking to Prime Video, with quotes via AlfredoPedulla.com, the Napoli coach praised his former rival: “Winning the Champions League is everyone’s dream, but we need to face reality. We are in …

Inter will assess the injuries sustained by Hakan Calhanoglu and Francesco Acerbi on Thursday, with both players set to undergo medical tests following the 1-0 defeat to Liverpool. The two Inter stars were both substituted off in the first half of the loss to Liverpool on Tuesday, suffering discomfort that set the tone for a disappointing night for the Nerazzurri. …

David Luiz says Juventus star Kenan Yildiz is a “phenomenon” as the veteran defender prepares to face the Bianconeri with Cypriot side Pafos in the Champions League. The 38-year-old, who has represented Chelsea, PSG, Arsenal and Brazil, spoke to La Gazzetta dello Sport ahead of the match and also discussed his long-standing admiration for Luciano Spalletti. The Brazilian singled out …

After speculation linking Mike Maignan with a move away from Milan, when his contract expires, it now looks likely that the Frenchman could sign a new deal with the Rossoneri. According to journalist Luca Cohen on X, confidence is growing around Maignan’s contract renewal with Milan, with optimism now significantly higher than in recent weeks. The update reinforces the indications …

Giacomo Raspadori has long been a favourite of Maurizio Sarri. As we exclusively revealed on June 9, before Lazio’s transfer block was formalised, Sarri had already indicated Raspadori as an ideal signing, expecting the forward to leave Napoli in the summer. Then Atlético Madrid stepped in and closed the deal, but the move has brought little joy to the player: …

Napoli continue to push for Kobbie Mainoo, with fresh contact made in recent days. The midfielder remains increasingly on the fringes at Manchester United and, should the Premier League side finally open the door to a move, Napoli have already communicated their total willingness to proceed. The priority is strengthening the midfield, especially with a couple of expected departures. Clarifications …