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Milan stars Mike Maignan and Luka Modric were very critical of the Roma penalty in their 1-1 draw at the Stadio Olimpico. ‘I don’t think they would’ve scored’ without it. The goalkeeper really does raise his game when facing the Giallorossi, as his series of saves at San Siro helped secure the 1-0 victory in November 2025. That included parrying …

Juventus’ 3-0 win over Napoli felt significant not only for the opponent or the scoreline, but for what it continues to say about the direction of the club under Luciano Spalletti. The performance itself was authoritative and TuttoMercatoWeb noted the signs of clear improvement under the Italian coach. Juventus controlled the tempo, pressed with purpose and showed a clarity that …

Milan battled hard against a strong Roma side to Serie A | Roma 1-1 Milan: Stoic Pellegrini freezes De Winter celebration in the Italian capital, with Koni De Winter scoring the opening goal before Lorenzo Pellegrini equalised from the penalty spot. Football Italia’s Player of the Match was Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan, who despite not keeping a clean sheet, was …

While Milan had taken the lead against the run of play with Koni De Winter, this time Roma did convert the Lorenzo Pellegrini penalty for their first draw of the season. This was a battle between fourth and second, as Donyell Malen scored on his debut and was cup-tied for Thursday’s 2-0 victory over VfB Stuttgart, so here returned to …

Leeds United are reportedly interested in bringing Ben Chilwell back to England. According to a Daily Mail report, they are hoping to sign the 29-year-old, especially after Gabriel Gudmundsson’s injury. Leeds wanted Chilwell at the start of the season as well. It will be interesting to see if the former Chelsea player is willing to return to the Premier League. He …

Aston Villa are looking to improve their midfield unit with the signing of Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie. They are currently third in the league table and are pushing for Champions League qualification. They have done quite well and need to improve the squad to sustain their current run of form. They have done well to improve the attacking unit with …

Koni De Winter scored his first goal for Milan on Sunday evening, to give his side the lead against Roma at the Stadio Olimpico. Roma dominated for much of the match before the Belgian defender rose to meet a delightful cross from midfielder Luka Modrić to put the Rossoneri 1-0 up. Roma equalised from the spot ten minutes later, and …

Manu Kone was added to the lengthy Roma injury list and seemed very upset when limping off during this evening’s match with Milan. The midfielder had been in the starting XI and pulled up during a tussle with fellow France international Adrien Rabiot just shy of the hour mark. He immediately gestured to the bench on the touchline that he …

Chelsea have been named in the race for a top-level goalkeeper who could finally end Robert Sanchez’s miserable time as the Blues’ No 1. Liam Rosenior’s new side are yet to make a major move in the transfer market since his January arrival, but the rumour machine is still in full flow as we head towards the final week of …

Sunderland are preparing for a double exit this month, and the likes of Dan Neil and Arthur Masuaku could be on their way out of the club. According to a report via the Sunderland Echo, Neil has been left out of the squad ahead of the Premier League match against West Ham United due to speculation surrounding his future. Several outfits are …

Manchester United’s dramatic 3-2 victory over Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium may come at a heavy price, with match-winner Matheus Cunha facing the prospect of retrospective action from the FA. The Brazilian star, who came off the bench to score the decisive goal in the dying moments, was the hero of the night for interim boss Michael Carrick. However, according …

Join our editor, Lorenzo Bettoni and writer Sam Wilson for a post-match show following Juventus’ 3-0 win over Napoli. Luciano Spalletti’s Juventus secured a massive 3-0 win over Napoli on Sunday, moving just one point below the Partenopei in the Serie A table. Jonathan David, Kenan Yildiz and Filip Kostic provided the goals for the Bianconeri against a Napoli side …

Jonathan David continued his improved run of form as Juventus swept aside Napoli with a convincing 3-0 win, with the Canadian forward opening the scoring and reflecting on a season he feels is finally clicking into place. Speaking to DAZN after the match, via TuttoJuve, David highlighted his growing confidence and sense of progression since arriving in Turin. “Yes, I’m …

Luciano Spalletti praises Jonathan David, Weston McKennie and ‘alien’ Kenan Yildiz but insists Juventus need a new striker in January. Juventus secured a 3-0 win over direct rivals, Napoli, on Sunday, moving one point below the defending champions in the Serie A table. “All the matches are important. They’re all worth three points,” Spalletti told Sky Sport via Ilbianconero.com. “It’s …

Liverpool are interested in signing the Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet. According to Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea want to sign the player this month, but they have had an approach for the player rejected. The French outfit will not sanction his departure in January. However, they could be open to a sale in the summer. Liverpool are ‘interested’ in Jacquet and have …