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Niccolò Fortini is the new face emerging at Fiorentina, one of the few bright notes in a season full of complications, with the Viola still searching for their first league win. The 2006-born full-back (he turns 20 next February) has earned more space and visibility week after week, and the results have been convincing. Now, with Dodò likely sidelined for …

Real Madrid's Rodrygo and Vinicius Junior. (REUTERS/Susana Vera) Liverpool endured yet another miserable afternoon on Saturday as Arne Slot’s side were swept aside 3-0 by Nottingham Forest. The defeat means the Reds have now lost six of their past seven Premier League games, sliding to 11th in the table and delivering the second-worst start by any defending champion after 12 …

Napoli are still in the midst of an injury crisis, so Rasmus Hojlund is again flanked by David Neres and Noa Lang in the Champions League against giant-killers Qarabag. It kicks off at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona at 20.00 GMT. You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from this game and Bodo/Glimt-Juventus on the Liveblog. …

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 Juventus visit Bodo/Glimt and Napoli host Qarabag. They both kick off at 20.00 GMT. The Bianconeri are still looking for their first victory of the tournament and drew …

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. It kicks off at the Metropolitano on Wednesday at 20.00 GMT. The Nerazzurri have a perfect record in the Champions League so far this season, having won all four …

Barcelona attacker Raphinha has now admitted that he turned down a move to Chelsea and joined the Spanish club instead. The Brazilian International has revealed that it was his dream to play for Barcelona, and that is why he turned down the opportunity to join the London club. Chelsea were reportedly keen on securing his signature. He has been an …

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. The Disciplinary Commission has given its verdicts following the conclusion of the Week 12 fixtures. Gasperini was sent off from the touchline during Roma’s 3-1 victory away to Cremonese, receiving a yellow card …

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. The draw for the tournament in the USA, Canada and Mexico is set to be held on December 5 in Washington DC. There had been some confusion over what the seeding …

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. As with every Serie A round, the incidents are analysed and dissected on DAZN programme Open VAR, which includes the audio of the officials as they worked through those moments in real time, and the footage …

Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing the Real Madrid attacker Vinicius Junior. The 25-year-old Brazilian has been linked with a move away from Real Madrid, and a report from Fichajes claims that he does not intend to renew his contract with the Spanish club. It appears that the Brazilian is open to a transfer away from the Spanish outfit. Arsenal …

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. It kicks off at the Aspmyra Stadion in Bodo this evening at 20.00 GMT. While the squad was already there yesterday to have their training sessions and press conferences, the …

Nicolas Jackson and Conor Gallagher. (REUTERS/David Klein) Tottenham endured a derby day nightmare on Sunday. A ruthless Arsenal tore them apart 4-1 at the Emirates, with former Spurs target Eberechi Eze — who was widely reported to have agreed to join Spurs before choosing Arsenal instead — scoring a hat-trick in one of the most devastating North London Derby performances …

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. David has only netted once in 15 Juventus appearances this season after completing a free transfer from Lille last summer. Some …

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. According to TEAMtalk, the 24-year-old’s head has been turned by the growing interest from United, although Wolves remain adamant that they have no plans to part ways with one of their most valuable assets midway …

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. Veteran Inter defender Acerbi will likely leave the Nerazzurri at the end of the season, and there’s a chance the 37-year-old reunites with his former boss Inzaghi in Saudi Arabia. As …