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Napoli faced another injury blow this evening in their match against Lecce, with Noa Lang having to come off just after the start of the second half. After a foul from Danilo Veiga in the first half, Lang appeared to suffer a bruise just above his left knee. The Dutchman attempted to play on and started the second half but …

Rafael Leao, Luka Modric and Santiago Gimenez start for Milan, who try to end Atalanta’s unbeaten record with Charles De Ketelaere and Ademola Lookman. It kicks off at the New Balance Arena in Bergamo at 19.45 GMT. You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from this game and Lecce-Napoli on the Liveblog. The Rossoneri had been …

Remo Freuler’s future is back in the spotlight as Bologna work to secure a contract extension for the experienced midfielder. The 33-year-old is tied to the Rossoblù until June 2026, and initial discussions have already taken place in recent weeks. However, progress has been slow, and another club may now be considering an approach. According to reports from Il Resto …

Chelsea are hoping to sign Guela Doue during the January transfer window. The 23-year-old has done quite well for French outfit Strasbourg, and Chelsea are interested in securing his signature. According to Football Insider, Chelsea are front-runners to get the deal done because of their relationship with the French outfit. Both clubs are owned by BlueCo, and it will be …

Luciano Spalletti has made it clear this is not a matter of salary or contract length. During the meeting with Juventus, after the contacts we reported already yesterday afternoon, Spalletti reaffirmed his strong desire to take charge in Turin. He is open to every formula: a deal until June with a two-year option, or a straight contract until 2027. The …

Liverpool spent heavily in the summer transfer window but have struggled to hit the ground running so far this season. The Reds were tipped to confidently retain their Premier League crown after securing several high-profile signings, including Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong. However, it hasn’t gone to plan, with the squad struggling to dominate in performances both domestically …

Napoli team manager Gabriele Oriali has spoken to the press before the Partenopei’s trip to Lecce in Serie A on Tuesday evening. Oriali discussed several topics, including the 6-2 defeat to PSV last week, as well as the injuries of both Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku. Speaking to DAZN Italia, Oriali said “There are always three points up for …

Teun Koopmeiners’ difficult start to life at Juventus is increasingly becoming a talking point in Turin. The Dutch midfielder arrived with the expectation of becoming a key part of the new project, but performances so far have fallen short of the level shown at Atalanta. Used in multiple roles under Igor Tudor, he has yet to find continuity or influence …

Lecce host Napoli at the Via del mare this evening as Antonio Conte’s side look to go temporarily three points clear at the top of Serie A. After an impressive victory at the Stadio Maradona against Scudetto rivals Inter at the weekend, Napoli appear to be getting their momentum back on track following a brutal week before. After a disappointing …

This page will update live with the latest relevant news, no need to refresh the page! Join Football Italia as we cover the day’s Serie A action: with Lecce hosting Napoli before a huge tie between Atalanta and Milan. The Partenopei are back on top of the table after the dramatic 3-1 win over Inter, but it came at a …

The penalty awarded to Napoli during their 3-1 win over Inter continues to provoke debate, as newly released RefCam audio has shed fresh light on how the decision was reached. The incident, involving a coming together between Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Giovanni Di Lorenzo, broke the deadlock at the Stadio Maradona and significantly shifted the momentum of the match. The footage, …

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It is surprising to see Juventus signings Jonathan David and Loïs Openda suddenly being written off as “flops”, when they are clearly nothing of the sort. And if someone wanted to say it, it would have been more credible to do so on September 2nd – not at the end of October. What is certain, however, is that those two, …

Marseille's Mason Greenwood. (REUTERS/Manon Cruz) Tottenham’s 2025/26 Premier League campaign has been a refreshing turnaround after last season’s instability. Under Thomas Frank, Spurs have rediscovered their identity — structured, energetic, and confident — and currently sit third in the Premier League after nine matches, boasting five wins, two draws, and just two defeats. It’s a stark contrast to the unpredictability …

Roma remain joint-top of Serie A, but the lack of a reliable goalscorer at centre-forward has become a clear concern. Artem Dovbyk and Evan Ferguson have scored just once between them in the league, and the club are evaluating solutions ahead of January. Joshua Zirkzee is the primary idea, as per reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport. The former Bologna …