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Elia Caprile was again decisive in goal for Cagliari to earn an impressive point away to Nico Paz’s Como, although Alvaro Morata lost his temper. The hosts are unbeaten since August 30 and fresh off a positive 0-0 draw with leaders Napoli. Sergi Roberto, Edoardo Goldaniga and Alberto Dossena were out of action, with Marc Oliver Kempf carrying an ankle …

Arne Slot’s Liverpool could fork out €80 million to sign Newcastle United defensive mainstay Sven Botman. Liverpool were quite active during the summer transfer window. They spent a fortune to reinforce their attack, and now they have shifted their focus to their defence. Arne Slot is keen on strengthening his defensive rotation, and according to a report from Fichajes, the …

Patrick Agyemang scored a vital first half goal to help Derby County beat Blackburn Rovers 2-1 at Ewood Park in the Championship.The American-Ghanaian forward rose high before halftime to head home Joe Ward’s cross, giving Derby a strong 2-0 lead going into the break. It was a simple finish yet full of hunger, and Derby fans loved every moment.Derby started …

Tottenham Hotspur are considering making a move for Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman, who is pushing for an exit. Lookman’s future has become a massive talking point as his relationship with Atalanta took another major hit following his public altercation with manager Ivan Juric. The Nigerian international is now keen on parting ways with the Italian club, and a winter move …

Nicolò Zaniolo is revitalising his career at Udinese, but admits he made ‘a mistake’ last time he faced Roma, revealing he ‘tears up’ thinking about the Conference League and Jose Mourinho. There will be the opportunity to reminisce on Sunday when the Friulani visit the Stadio Olimpico, but he did not leave a good impression here last time. He scored …

Football Italia transfer expert Alfredo Pedullà analyses the recent talking points in Italian football, including Luciano Spalletti’s opening games at Juventus, Beppe Marotta’s work at Inter and Fiorentina’s managerial change. In his latest video on Football Italia’s YouTube channel, Alfredo analyses the role of Damien Comolli at Juventus as the French director will soon be appointed as the club’s CEO. …

Ivan Juric explains his touchline row with Ademola Lookman and warns Atalanta ‘are behind schedule’ ahead of their match with Sassuolo. It kicks off at the New Balance Arena in Bergamo on Sunday at 11.30 GMT. The tension has grown around recent disappointing results, as five consecutive Serie A stalemates then lead into a 1-0 defeat at Udinese. That was …

Ghana’s Black Princesses slipped to their first defeat at the WAFU B U-20 Girls’ Championship, falling 3-1 to Nigeria on Saturday.The team had begun the campaign on a bright note with a 2-0 win over hosts Benin, but a clinical Nigerian side proved too strong in their second Group fixture.Janet Seimeyeha struck twice while Chiamaka Favour added a late third …

Maurizio Sarri warns ‘Inter are clearly the stronger team and it will take 25 crazy people who are ready to die for a result’ to get something at San Siro tomorrow, but he’s up for the challenge. It kicks off at San Siro on Sunday at 19.45 GMT. Following a poor start to the campaign, the Biancocelesti have found some …

Fabrizio Romano reports that Napoli have resumed talks with Kobbie Mainoo’s representatives, but Manchester United haven’t yet decided whether to approve the midfielder’s loan move in January. Napoli remain interested in Manchester United midfielder Mainoo and according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, there were contacts between the Partenopei and the midfielder’s agents last week. Football Italia understands that not only …

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 today’s four Serie A games, Parma-Milan, the Derby della Mole Juventus-Torino, Como-Cagliari and Lecce-Verona. We begin at 14.00 GMT with Como hosting Cagliari and a big Lecce-Verona relegation battle. Luciano Spalletti leads …

With Christmas almost upon us, there has never been a better time to look at some choice gifts for the festive season! What better way than to look at the burgeoning football memorabilia collecting market! With less than two months before the big event, sports memorabilia companies are filling their shelves to cope with the rush, Getting in early is …

Italy and Juventus legend Antonio Cabrini is certain that Luciano Spalletti will be ‘useful’ for the Old Lady, but feels the team still lacks the ‘Bianconeri’s DNA.’ Cabrini spoke to Gazzetta dello Sport on Saturday, ahead of the derby della Mole against Torino. The former Italian defender, a 1982 Italy World Cup winner, played 26 games against the Granata as …

Former Juventus defender Nicola Legrottaglie feels the Bianconeri should appoint Alessandro Del Piero as a club director to give a ‘touch’ of the club’s identity. Juventus should bring Del Piero back to the club and let him work as a club director, says ex-Bianconeri centre-back Legrottaglie. The former Italy international spent several years at the club, from 2006 to 2011, …

Former Manchester United defender Danny Simpson has stirred speculation about Harry Kane’s future by suggesting that the England captain would be open to joining the Red Devils should they make another move for him in 2026. Kane, who currently plays for Bayern Munich, joined the German champions in the summer of 2023 after ending his long association with Tottenham Hotspur. …