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Khephren Thuram insists Juventus ‘can’t be scared’ despite recent poor results and insists Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé are the best players in the world. Thuram joined Juventus coach Igor Tudor for a press conference at the Estadio Bernabeu in Madrid on Tuesday, on the eve of a Champions League match against Real Madrid. Football Italia was among the accredited …

Atalanta coach Ivan Juric called for greater ruthlessness in the final third as his side prepare for their third Champions League match, hosting Slavia Prague in Bergamo on Wednesday night. Speaking at his pre-match press conference, Juric said he is encouraged by the team’s performances but wants more cutting edge, with quotes via TuttoMercatoWeb. When asked about selection choices, Juric …

Napoli director Giovanni Manna is not shaken by criticism of recent results and new signings, noting that Kevin De Bruyne was ‘an opportunity’ on the market. The trip to PSV Eindhoven kicks off at the PSV Stadion at 20.00 UK time (19.00 GMT). You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from this Champions League game and …

Igor Tudor looked irritated when asked about Juventus’ poor results, argued that a packed fixture list has affected the team, but said he expects a ‘big reaction’ against Real Madrid tomorrow. Tudor held a press conference on Tuesday on the eve of a Champions League match against Real Madrid. Juventus have gone on six consecutive games without winning, drawing five …

Inter President Giuseppe Marotta warns Union Saint-Gilloise that they intend to be ‘protagonists in the Champions League’ again, and is impressed with Francesco Pio Esposito. It kicks off at the RSC Anderlecht Stadium at 20.00 UK time (19.00 GMT). You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from this game and PSV Eindhoven vs. Napoli on the …

Cristian Chivu explains why he has made so many changes to his Inter line-up for the Champions League trip to Union Saint-Gilloise. It kicks off at the RSC Anderlecht Stadium at 20.00 UK time (19.00 GMT). You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from this game and PSV Eindhoven vs. Napoli on the Liveblog. There is …

Napoli are still decimated by injuries, but Scott McTominay returns with Kevin De Bruyne, Lorenzo Lucca and Matteo Politano away to PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League. It kicks off at the PSV Stadion at 20.00 UK time (19.00 GMT). You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from this game and Union Saint-Gilloise vs. Inter on …

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 the Champions League, as Napoli visit PSV Eindhoven and Inter take on Union Saint-Gilloise. Both games kick off at 20.00 UK time (19.00 GMT) in Week 3 of the tournament’s League format. …

Juventus released a formal statement condemning ‘gestures and symbols associated with extremist ideologies’ after Nazi salutes from some of their fans. The incident occurred on Sunday evening after the 2-0 Serie A defeat to Como. A group of Juve supporters on their way back from that event stopped off at the Stazione Centrale in Milan. They then set up a …

It seems to be fashionable now to dunk on Jonathan David after his rough start to life at Juventus, but his history shows what he can do when given the right service and role. Reading some of the newspaper columns around Italy right now, you’d be mistaken for thinking that David had suddenly become a useless striker, entirely incapable of …

The number of Napoli fans arrested and expelled ahead of tonight’s Champions League game with PSV Eindhoven has risen to 230, despite there being no clashes between supporters. The match is set to kick off at the PSV Stadion at 20.00 UK time (19.00 GMT). There were 1,700 tickets sold to Napoli supporters for the away end of the arena, …

Toma Basic has emerged as the unexpected hero for Lazio, as he had been cut from the squad completely, but has now started the last three games, but it can all change again in January. The midfielder spent the first few weeks of the campaign frozen out of the team and left off the limited Serie A list, even when …

Liverpool are very interested in signing the Bayern Munich attacker Michael Olise during the summer transfer window. They are looking at the French international as a potential replacement for Mohammed Salah. The French International has been exceptional since joining the German champions, and he has contributed 35 goals last season. He has played in the Premier League before with Crystal …

The VAR ‘should not have intervened’ for the penalty awarded to AC Milan against Fiorentina, confirmed the Italian Referees’ Association, as footage reveals what was discussed. The incident caused a great deal of controversy and proved decisive for a 2-1 victory at San Siro on Sunday. Referee Livio Marinelli had initially let play continue after Fabiano Parisi had a hand …

Liverpool are hoping to improve the attacking unit with the signing of Antoine Semenyo during the January transfer window. The player is reportedly a target for Manchester United, as per INews. The 25-year-old has been exceptional in the Premier League this season, with six goals in the league already. He has shown that he’s capable of competing at the highest …