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Juventus Target January Striker Boost as Folarin Balogun and Benjamin Sesko Head Shortlist
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Juventus Target January Striker Boost as Folarin Balogun and Benjamin Sesko Head Shortlist

Juventus are preparing to overhaul their attack in the January transfer window following financial backing from club ownership. Monaco striker Folarin Balogun and Manchester United forward Benjamin Sesko top the shortlist as the Italian side looks to solve its ongoing goalscoring issues.

4 Nov 2026
Benjamin SeskoBrian BrobbeyEnglish Premier League
Liverpool Open Discussions Over Serie A Exit for Federico Chiesa
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Liverpool Open Discussions Over Serie A Exit for Federico Chiesa

Liverpool are reportedly exploring options to move forward Federico Chiesa back to Italian football after a challenging spell at Anfield. Serie A giants Inter Milan have emerged as a prospective destination as discussions continue regarding his future.

30 Oct 2026
English Premier Leagueliverpool
Ronaldinho returns to competitive football after 11-year hiatus with Ravenna in Serie C showdown
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Ronaldinho returns to competitive football after 11-year hiatus with Ravenna in Serie C showdown

After a decade away from the pitch, Ronaldinho will make his first competitive appearance since 2015 when Ravenna takes on Forli in Serie C on November 15. The 46-year-old legend’s return—combined with his stake in the club—marks a rare blend of nostalgia and ambition in Italian football’s third tier.

23 Oct 2026
AC MilanBarcelonaBrazil
Italian football’s rapid reversal: Four defeats to four wins in a week—what changed?
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Italian football’s rapid reversal: Four defeats to four wins in a week—what changed?

From Champions League humiliation to a four-game winning streak, Italian clubs have turned their fortunes around in seven days. But beneath the results lies a deeper question: has the game’s long-stagnant identity finally begun to shift, or is this merely a fleeting resurgence?

22 Oct 2026
AC Milan backs fan boycott of Udinese over €65 away ticket prices: ‘This undermines Serie A unity’
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AC Milan backs fan boycott of Udinese over €65 away ticket prices: ‘This undermines Serie A unity’

AC Milan has publicly endorsed its supporters’ decision to boycott Sunday’s Serie A match at Udinese, citing the €65 away ticket price as an unfair burden. The club warns excessive pricing risks fracturing the league and threatens reciprocal measures if no action is taken.

21 Oct 2026
AC MilanBreaking NewsItalian Serie A
Como’s Historic Stride: From Fourth Division to European Football in One Season
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Como’s Historic Stride: From Fourth Division to European Football in One Season

Seven years ago, Como played in Italy’s fourth division. This season, they will compete in Europe for the first time in their 119-year history—thanks to a 1-0 win at Verona that secured their place in the Conference League. Meanwhile, AC Milan’s title ambitions face new challenges after a 3-1 defeat at Como, while Roma’s dramatic stoppage-time comeback at Parma keeps the Champions League race alive.

19 Oct 2026
AC MilanItalian Serie AItaly
Italy Slips to Ninth in UEFA Coefficient Standings as Champions League Extra Spot Hopes Fade
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Italy Slips to Ninth in UEFA Coefficient Standings as Champions League Extra Spot Hopes Fade

Italy has dropped to ninth in the UEFA Season Association Coefficient rankings following a troubling start to European competition. With Serie A clubs struggling across their opening Champions League matches, hopes of earning a fifth spot in next season’s tournament are rapidly diminishing.

16 Oct 2026
AS RomaChampions LeagueComo
Alphadjo Cissé Shatters Milan Record with Historic European Hat-Trick at 19
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Alphadjo Cissé Shatters Milan Record with Historic European Hat-Trick at 19

AC Milan’s 19-year-old sensation Alphadjo Cissé became the youngest player in Rossonero history to score a European hat-trick, eclipsing a 67-year-old record while delivering a 4-0 demolition of Red Bull Salzburg in the UEFA Europa League. His three goals—all in the first 49 minutes—also made him the youngest Italian ever to achieve the feat in a major European competition, rewriting Milan’s modern attacking legacy in a single night.

16 Oct 2026
AC MilanAlphadjo CisséBreaking News
Jadon Sancho’s Free Transfer Window: From United’s £73m Flop to a Shock Spanish Bid
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Jadon Sancho’s Free Transfer Window: From United’s £73m Flop to a Shock Spanish Bid

After a disastrous spell at Manchester United, Jadon Sancho’s next move is taking shape—with a Spanish club now emerging as a serious suitor. The 26-year-old’s contract expiry has left his future wide open, and the terms on offer could redefine his career trajectory.

15 Oct 2026
Breaking NewsEnglish Premier LeagueFiorentina
Roma put faith in Gollini and Pellegrini as injuries reshape preparations for Como
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Roma put faith in Gollini and Pellegrini as injuries reshape preparations for Como

Como, Italy — Roma sporting director Tony D’Amico has backed Pierluigi Gollini and Lorenzo Pellegrini to make an impact against Como, as Gian Piero Gasperini adjusts his side following injuries to

11 Oct 2026
Italian Serie ARoma
Riccardo Calafiori’s first Italy goal: The emotional moment that defined a breakthrough
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Riccardo Calafiori’s first Italy goal: The emotional moment that defined a breakthrough

Arsenal’s Riccardo Calafiori has spoken of the overwhelming emotion surrounding his first international goal for Italy, a moment he described as ‘unexplainable’ after netting in a 3-1 Nations League triumph over Turkey. The Stadio Renato Dall’Ara became the stage for a breakthrough that feels fated, marking a new chapter for the former Bologna striker.

6 Oct 2026
ArsenalEnglish Premier LeagueItaly
Liverpool’s €65m Pursuit of Michael Kayode Threatens Brentford’s Defensive Core
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Liverpool’s €65m Pursuit of Michael Kayode Threatens Brentford’s Defensive Core

Liverpool have placed Brentford’s 20-year-old right-back, Michael Kayode, at the top of their transfer radar, with a bid reportedly exceeding €65m. As Premier League rivals and Serie A clubs intensify interest, Brentford’s contract negotiations could determine whether the young defender remains in West London or joins a top-tier club.

4 Oct 2026
Breaking NewsBrentford FCEnglish Premier League
John Stones Completes Inter Milan Transfer on Two-Year Deal After Leaving Manchester City
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John Stones Completes Inter Milan Transfer on Two-Year Deal After Leaving Manchester City

England defender John Stones has officially joined Serie A champions Inter Milan on a free transfer following the end of his decade-long tenure at Manchester City. The 32-year-old center-back signed a two-year contract as he targets fresh domestic success in Italy.

2 Oct 2026
Breaking NewsInter MilanJohn Stones
Federico Chiesa’s Liverpool exit: Inter, Lazio and Atalanta race to sign winger as Anfield’s future grows uncertain
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Federico Chiesa’s Liverpool exit: Inter, Lazio and Atalanta race to sign winger as Anfield’s future grows uncertain

Federico Chiesa’s time at Liverpool appears to be nearing its end, with three Serie A giants—Inter Milan, Lazio and Atalanta—vying for his signature as his role at Anfield diminishes. The 25-year-old’s future is now a priority for all parties, with January transfer windows looming.

2 Oct 2026
Atalanta BergamascaBreaking NewsEnglish Premier League
Curtis Jones Turns Scouse Slang into a Milanese Cultural Moment
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Curtis Jones Turns Scouse Slang into a Milanese Cultural Moment

From Liverpool’s most local lad to Inter’s newest ambassador, Curtis Jones is bridging cultures with Scouse lessons—proving adaptability is as much about language as it is about football.

30 Sept 2026
Breaking NewsCurtis JonesEnglish Premier League
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