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Ivan Juric’s record over the last 12 months does not make for brilliant reading, with two sackings and one contract termination after short-lived spells with Atalanta, Southampton and Roma, and a win rate of just over 23% over that time. 

Chelsea have contact Real Madrid regarding a move for their Brazilian star Rodrygo.

Roma have issued a statement to clarify the situation surrounding Evan Ferguson, after the striker’s surprise inclusion in Ireland’s latest international squad caused confusion and speculation over his fitness.

Atalanta have officially announced that they have parted company with head coach Ivan Juric after 11 matches of the 2025-26 Serie A season, and after a 3-0 defeat at home against newly-promoted Sassuolo on Sunday. 

Milan drew 2-2 with Parma on Saturday night at the Stadio Ennio Tardini and a tweet from Milan before the game has gone viral, revealing the state of the away dressing room at the Gialloblu’s home stadium.

Leeds could be set to appoint a new manager in the coming weeks, with Daniel Farke under increasing pressure at Elland Road. A run of one win in six matches has seen them slip to 16th in the Premier League standings, only one point outside of the relegation zone.

Reports in Italy claim that former Italy national team CT Roberto Mancini has accepted an offer to become the new head coach of Al Sadd in the Qatar Stars League, just over a year after he left the Saudi Arabia national team set-up. 

Colombia's Luis Diaz celebrates scoring their first goal with Richard Rios, Daniel Munoz and James Rodriguez. (REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian)

Liverpool have had a very poor few weeks, and their dreadful form continued with a crushing 3-0 defeat to Man City on Sunday. On the back of this, the club has reportedly made a decision on the future of Ibrahima Konate.

Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso says he called his predecessor, Luciano Spalletti, after he was appointed as the Juventus boss: ‘I wanted to wish him good luck.’

Newcastle have had a very disappointing start to the Premier League season, which continued with defeat at Brentford on Sunday. Eddie Howe’s side are currently sitting 14th in the table, having lost four of their last six league matches.

Manchester City's Rodri. (Reuters/Jason Cairnduff)

Elia Caprile has received his first call up to the Italian national team, with head coach Gennaro Gattuso impressed by the 24-year-old’s excellent form for Cagliari.

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