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Fiorentina caretaker manager Daniele Galloppa is eager to inspire the players against Mainz in the Conference League. ‘I tried to take some of the weight off their minds.’ It kicks off at the Mainz Arena on Thursday at 17.45 GMT. Although the Viola have won all their Conference League matches so far this season, they are still without a single …

Gian Piero Gasperini has made it clear what he needs to see from his Roma players in their next few Europa League matches after losing their last two matches in the competition: ‘We need to win at least three of our next five to qualify’.  Roma will take on Rangers at Ibrox on Thursday evening in an attempt to get …

Milan have confirmed that the club were in profit for the third consecutive year in 2024-25, and that the club achieved record revenues during the last campaign.  The Rossoneri presented the results of its consolidated financial statements at the club’s annual shareholders’ meeting this week.  Milan have confirmed in a statement that the club was in profit by €3m in …

Soccer Football – Serie A – Juventus v Udinese – Allianz Stadium, Turin, Italy – October 29, 2025 Juventus' Dusan Vlahovic reacts REUTERS/Alberto Lingria Tottenham are keeping tabs on the situation of Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic. The Serbian’s contract is due to expire on June 30, 2026 and is currently not close to an agreement on an extension. The stumbling …

Adidas have officially released pictures of the new Italy national team home kit for the remainder of the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign and for the final tournament in North America next summer.  The new Azzurri shirts are, of course, largely blue, but also feature gold details across the chest and shoulder. As per Calcio e Finanza, this is a …

Daniel Niccolini has confirmed that Bologna head coach Vincenzo Italiano should return to the dugout for his side’s Europa League tie against Brann on Thursday evening, ‘weather permitting’.  Italiano was hospitalised with pneumonia in October and remained in hospital for a week while he recovered from his illness. His assistant, Niccolini, has stepped up and filled in for pre- and …

We have a big game in the Premier League title race this weekend as Manchester City host reigning champions Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium. BUY MAN CITY VS. LIVERPOOL TICKETS Pep Guardiola’s side will probably be the slight favourites after their strong start to the season, and particularly Erling Haaland, who is on fire in front of goal right now …

AIA, the Italian Association of Referees, has named the match officials for Serie A Week 11. AIA has announced the referees for the upcoming Serie A round, the last one before the international break in November. The weekend begins on Friday evening with Jamie Vardy’s Cremonese visiting Pisa. Table leaders Napoli will visit Bologna on Sunday, while Inter will host …

Scott McTominay’s strike in Napoli’s 3-1 win over Inter was voted as the best goal in Serie A in October. Scotland international McTominay scored the best goal in Serie A in October. His strike at the Stadio Maradona on October 25 was the most voted by fans on Serie A’s social media channels. “The goal scored by Napoli midfielder in …

Tottenham take on Manchester United in this Saturday’s early kick-off in the Premier League, and it looks likely to be a hugely important encounter in this season’s race to finish in the top four. BUY TOTTENHAM VS. MAN UNITED TICKETS These two sides, who contested last season’s Europa League final, are currently level on 17 points in the league table, …

Alessandro Del Piero was surprised that Luciano Spalletti didn’t introduce either Jonathan David or Lois Openda as replacements for Dusan Vlahovic in a 1-1 draw against Sporting CP on Tuesday. The Old Lady was held to a 1-1 Champions League stalemate last night, remaining with three points in four games in the standings. Vlahovic scored the equaliser for Juventus in …

Former Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo reveals he will retire ‘soon’ but feels he will be ‘prepared’ to become more of a family person and follow other hobbies. Cristiano Ronaldo revealed in his latest interview on YouTube that he is close to retirement. In his chat with Piers Morgan, the former Juventus striker said he would retire “soon.” “But I will …

Inter and Milan have confirmed that they have signed the deeds for the sale of the San Siro site and the surrounding area, which includes the iconic Stadio Giuseppe Meazza. So, how much have the two clubs agreed to pay for the purchase of the stadium, and how much of that has already been paid?  The clubs Inter and Milan …

Leo Bailey has suffered a fresh muscle injury, and with less than 200 minutes played for Roma this season, the winger’s long-term stay at the Stadio Olimpico is uncertain. Aston Villa loanee Bailey has been struggling with injuries at Roma and won’t travel to Glasgow for a Europa League game against Rangers due to a new muscle issue. Bailey had …

Udinese have sent a message of support to their former player, Destiny Udogie of Tottenham Hotspur, who has recently been confirmed as the individual who was allegedly threatened with a firearm by a football agent in September. The Athletic had reported that a Premier League player was allegedly threatened with a firearm on September 6, and the Metropolitan Police in …