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Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri has won the Serie A Coach of the Month for September.

Napoli boss Antonio Conte is the highest-paid coach in Serie A in 2025-26, followed by Massimiliano Allegri and Gian Piero Gasperini.

Lazio coach Maurizio Sarri shares Adrien Rabiot’s concerns regarding the Milan-Como game played in Australia and believes the Frenchman has received a ‘bad’ response from Lega Serie A CEO Luigi De Siervo.

Former Serie A striker Nicola Ventola feels Roma will ‘try to sign’ Ademola Lookman in January: ‘This is not Gasperini’s team.’

Gian Piero Gasperini says Claudio Ranieri contacted him for the first time in December 2024, but feels the Giallorossi still aren’t Champions League material, despite being the joint-table leaders in Serie A.

The 2026 World Cup CONCACAF Qualifiers return this weekend, and all eyes turn to Estadio Jorge Gonzalez, where El Salvador will host Panama in what promises to be a tense and tactical battle. Both teams find themselves in search of momentum after mixed starts to their qualifying campaigns.

With the 2026 World Cup less than a year away, Mauricio Pochettino’s USMNT enters a defining phase of its preparation. The team faces Ecuador on Friday night at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, in what may be described as a friendly — but the stakes feel anything but casual. At the center of pre-match speculation is Christian Pulisic, Milan’s in-form forward and the unquestionable heartbeat of the American attack. Will Christian Pulisic play?

Roma coach Gian Piero Gasperini admits he ‘can’t stand VAR’ as it distances him from ‘football as I’ve always understood it’ and hits back at doping accusations from his time at Atalanta: ‘An insult to the club, the players and myself.’

Italy U20 Carmine Nunziata praises his players despite a Round of 16 elimination in the U20 World Cup, claiming that USA’s 3-0 win was a ‘misleading result.’

Despite not shining in the 2025 UEFA Nations League, France displayed resilience in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, overcoming Ukraine and Iceland. Now, they turn their attention to hosting Azerbaijan, looking to maintain their unbeaten run and strengthen their hold on Group D. With Kylian Mbappe‘s status uncertain, fans are keenly watching for any updates on the star player potential presence in the starting lineup.

Anthony Taylor admits José Mourinho’s behaviour influenced angry Roma fans after the 2023 Europa League Final as the English referee was insulted by fans while walking at the Budapest Airport with his family: ‘The worst situation in terms of abuse.’

When Canada steps out at Stade Saputo on Friday to face Australia, the energy will be electric. The Montreal crowd will roar for Jesse Marsch’s side, which has been on a strong unbeaten run, and yet, one notable name will be missing from the lineup. Alphonso Davies, the team’s brightest star, will not feature against the Socceroos.

Nicaragua was set to host Haiti on Thursday night for Matchday 3 of the CONCACAF 2026 World Cup qualifiers. However, a sudden issue at the Nicaragua National Football Stadium forced the game to be temporarily suspended in the first half.

Benjamin Cremaschi has emerged as the breakout star of the U.S. Youth National Team at the U-20 World Cup, continuing his strong form with a brace in the round of 16 against Italy. After adding two more goals to his tally, the former Inter Miami midfielder is now closing in on the record held by his ex-teammate and legend, Lionel Messi.

Honduras will host Costa Rica at the Estadio Francisco Morazán for Matchday 3 of Group C in the 2026 CONCACAF World Cup qualifiers. With both national teams fighting for a ticket to the tournament in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, an intense matchup is expected in San Pedro Sula.