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Manchester United’s decision to cash in on Scott McTominay continues to draw criticism, with both Nemanja Matic and former head coach Erik ten Hag insisting the club should never have sanctioned his €30m switch to Napoli. United accepted Napoli’s offer in 2024, a deal driven primarily by PSR pressures rather than footballing logic. The midfielder has since transformed under Antonio …

Matteo Politano outlines how Antonio Conte has ‘improved me as a player,’ while he hopes Napoli and Italy can ‘get back to winning ways’ soon. The 32-year-old winger has been with the Partenopei since January 2020, winning two Serie A titles and breaking back into the Italy squad. Both his teams are currently going through a bit of a crisis, …

There will be an Italian derby at St. James’ Park on Saturday, November 22, as Sandro Tonali’s Newcastle will host Gigio Donnarumma’s Manchester City. BUY NEWCASTLE VS. MANCHESTER CITY TICKETS It kicks off at 18:30 CET (17:30 GMT), and it will be one of the big games in the Premier League Round 12. Tonali’s Newcastle will host one of the …

Paris Saint-Germain are gearing up for a compelling UEFA Champions League league-phase encounter that carries both competitive significance and narrative intrigue. BUY PSG VS. TOTTENHAM TICKETS The French champions will meet Tottenham Hotspur, a familiar opponent they overcame in August to lift the UEFA Super Cup, a victory that still feels fresh for many within the PSG camp. This upcoming …

Ruben Amorim. (REUTERS) Manchester United’s rebuild under Rúben Amorim has been both expensive and extensive. The club poured over £216 million into the squad during the summer window, reshaping the attack with the arrivals of Benjamin Šeško, Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo, creating a frontline that looks completely different to last season’s misfiring unit. Yet United’s strategy hasn’t been solely …

Juventus have been dealt another defensive setback with Daniele Rugani ruled out for several weeks after suffering a muscle injury during training on Tuesday, November 18. The Italian centre-back underwent scans at J Medical, where tests confirmed a low-grade lesion to the soleus muscle in his right leg. The club release read: “Following a muscle issue sustained during Tuesday’s training …

Multiple sources report that Juventus’ priority in January will be to sign a new deep-lying playmaker, and according to Gazzetta, Pierre-Emile Højbjerg is Luciano Spalletti’s primary target. Juventus will be looking for a new central midfielder in January. Gazzetta confirms that Spalletti’s priority in the winter transfer window will be to sign a deep-lying playmaker who would, on paper, replace …

Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo remains a primary January target for Napoli, but according to Gazzetta, the Partenopei are also looking to Lorenzo Pellegrini, Morten Frendrup and Arthur Atta. Napoli will sign at least one new central midfielder in the winter transfer window, and Manchester United’s Mainoo has long been on the Partenopei’s agenda. According to Gazzetta, the defending champions …

Inter return from the international break with mounting concerns ahead of Sunday’s Derby della Madonnina, as Cristian Chivu waits anxiously for clarity on the condition of key players Piotr Zielinski and Denzel Dumfries. Zielinski enjoyed an excellent performance for Poland against Malta, scoring and assisting, but returned to Appiano Gentile carrying two troubling muscular issues. Speaking to TVP Sport, via …

Giorgio Chiellini says Luciano Spalletti ‘hugs’ everyone’ at Juventus to ‘share his affection’ and reveals the coach once asked him to hold a technical meeting with Italy defenders. Juventus’ Director of Football Strategy Chiellini spoke about Spalletti during the Social Football Summit in Turin on Wednesday and admitted being delighted by his attitude, on and off the pitch. “He hugs …

Liverpool have endured a surprisingly poor start to the season despite their summer of spending on some big names and exciting talents. Florian Wirtz has perhaps been the biggest disappointment since his big move from Bayer Leverkusen, as he’s yet to contribute a single goal or assist in the Premier League so far. The Germany international’s struggles have now gone …

Ex-Milan and Inter boss Leonardo says he ‘never liked’ coaching but admits he would have kept Gigio Donnarumma at PSG. Former Brazil international Leonardo covered several roles in football after the end of his playing career. He was even a coach for Milan in 2009-10 and Inter in the following campaign. The ex-Brazilian star also played for Milan, winning one …

Manchester United are in the market to rebuild their midfield over the coming months, and have already been linked to several prospects. The Red Devils are on a mission to re-establish themselves as top contenders in the Premier League and are desperate for a return to consistent European competition. Ruben Amorim is the man in the driving seat expected to …

Milan-born Simone Sozza has been appointed as the referee for Sunday’s derby della Madonnina between Inter and Milan. AIA, the Italian Association of Referees, has named the match official for Serie A Week 12, including the derby della Madonnina between Inter and Milan. The Serie A campaign will resume on Saturday, November 22,  at 15:00 CET with Cagliari-Genoa and Udinese-Bologna. …

Adrien Rabiot has proved to be Milan‘s most useful summer signing, and the France international will return from injury in Sunday’s derby against Inter. Milan are ready to welcome Rabiot back to the pitch for a competitive game as the Frenchman completed a full training session with the rest of the team on Tuesday. The French midfielder practically spent a …