FootXtra – Football News & Updates FootXtra brings you the latest football news, live updates, match previews, transfer stories, and in-depth analysis from leagues and tournaments around the world. Stay connected to the beautiful game every day.

Max Allegri explains his tactical decisions after AC Milan beat Fiorentina with a Rafael Leao brace to go top of the table. ‘I needed to have some options off the bench.’

Stefano Pioli feels Fiorentina ‘did not deserve to be on the losing side’ against Milan, as the penalty is ‘encouraging players to continue simulating, because they know it pays off.’

Rafael Leao is Football Italia’s MOTM in Milan’s 2-1 win over an unlucky Fiorentina.

Fiorentina director Daniele Pradè hit out at the ‘scandalous’ VAR decision giving Milan a 2-1 victory, but also accepted ‘blame’ for their current predicament. ‘Stefano Pioli can get us out of this.’

Rafael Leao feels the ‘team emerged’ after breaking the deadlock to turn Fiorentina around, but Luka Modric warns his AC Milan teammate ‘is one of the best in the world and can still improve.’

[caption id="attachment_1267266" align="alignnone" width="1080"] Semper Fi[/caption]Semper Fis unbeaten run in the Division One League came to an end on Sunday as they suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Golden Kick at the Tuba Astroturf.After a competitive first half that produced few clear chances, the home side found the breakthrough early in the second period. Shaban Abubakar struck in the 49th minute, finishing off a well-worked move to give Golden Kick the lead.Despite Semper Fis efforts to respond, the hosts defended resolutely and managed the game well to preserve their advantage until the final whistle. It was a frustrating outcome for Semper Fi, who had enjoyed a strong start to the season with one win and two draws, often looking the better side in each of their opening matches.The defeat will serve as a setback for the Teshie-based club, who will now turn their focus to next weeks fixture at the McDan Sports Complex, where they host Golden Warriors. With their unbeaten start now over, Semper Fi will be determined to bounce back quickly and rediscover their early-season form.

Rafael Leao bagged a brace to turn Fiorentina around after the Robin Gosens opener, including a controversial penalty, sending Milan top of the Serie A table.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot aimed a dig at Manchester United’s tactics under Ruben Amorim for their Premier League win at Anfield on Sunday.

Former Italy and Manchester City coach Roberto Mancini has reportedly failed to reach an agreement with Nottingham Forest and will not be their new manager.

Atalanta and Lazio eked out a cagey 0-0 draw on Sunday at the New Balance Arena in Bergamo, with the Biancocelesti likely to be the happier of the two sides after enduring a difficult second-half barrage from La Dea.

Manchester United defender Matthijs de Ligt has made the big claim that he and his teammates felt Liverpool’s full-backs were weak links in their game today.

Watch and listen to the latest news updates from the world of Calcio courtesy of Football Italia expert Alfredo Pedullà.

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has admitted he made Amad Diallo a bit “upset” by subbing him off against Liverpool today.

Lazio held on for a 0-0 draw away to Atalanta at the New Balance Arena, with Maurizio Sarri admitting that fatigue and injuries shaped the match. The coach felt his team controlled the first half before suffering in the second.

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has admitted that there seem to be a few players at the club who just aren’t coping with how the Premier League is being played at the moment.