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The 2019-20 Serie A campaign resumes this weekend, with almost one-third of the season still to complete. There are plenty of storylines which need closure, from Juventus’ toughest title race in years to the chase for European qualification. Continue reading “Talking points and compelling storylines to watch, as Italian football set to return”
Cristiano Ronaldo missed a first-half penalty, just seconds before Milan forward Ante Rebic was sent off for a reckless high challenge in a frenetic few minutes during their Coppa Italia semi-final clash. Despite failing to capitalise on their advantage, Juventus won via away goal rule.
Continue reading “Juventus 0-0 Milan: Ronaldo misses penalty, but Juve into Coppa Italia Final”
Borussia Dortmund boast a plethora of attacking riches, but there are a few key players who remain unsung figures within their squad. The versatile Emre Can again proved why he deserves more respect and credit for his performances after netting the winner in an excellent overall showing vs. Hertha Berlin this evening.
Continue reading “Emre Can shows why he deserves more respect, after display vs Hertha Berlin”
Spoiler alert: no Juventus players feature in this list, but it’s one where Cristiano Ronaldo’s former teammates – both at Real Madrid and one from Manchester – make their name and deservedly so, having helped him become the world’s best. Continue reading “Rewind: Ranking Cristiano Ronaldo’s top 5 teammates during his career”
Manchester City playmaker Kevin de Bruyne has admitted he could leave the club, should their proposed two-year ban from European competition come into effect once next season starts. The Citizens are appealing against UEFA’s punishment. Continue reading “Kevin de Bruyne admits two-year Euro ban may see him leave Manchester City”
Serie A side AS Roma have agreed to go without four months’ salary to help the club through the crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. This comes as elsewhere in Italy’s top-flight, Juventus, Parma and Caglari have all accepted reductions. Continue reading “Roma agree to forgo four months’ wages, other Serie A sides accept reductions”
According to a report in the Standard, highly-rated fullback Achraf Hakimi will decide his future in June – with as many as seven top European sides interested in his services.
Continue reading “Achraf Hakimi reveals he’ll decide future in June as speculation persists”
Juventus sporting director Fabio Paratici agrees with the suggestion that more swap deals will emerge out of the COVID-19 outbreak, bringing football and the NBA closer – something that affects Juve directly, given their cashflow issues. Continue reading “Juventus cut player wages, expect more NBA-style trades as result of COVID-19”
Lionel Messi pipped Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk to win a record sixth Ballon d’Or title on Monday night, with the Barcelona superstar’s achievements celebrated on an evening packed with awards and surprise top 30 placings too.
Continue reading “Ballon d’Or 2019: Lionel Messi pips Virgil van Dijk to win record sixth title”
Here’s a look at how the La Liga table can change this weekend from top to bottom, as two of the league’s top four go head-to-head while there’s plenty of movement potential across Spain’s top-flight. Continue reading “How the La Liga table can change this weekend | La Liga Table”
Juventus midfielder Emre Can has revealed his anger after being left out of Maurizio Sarri’s 25-man squad for their Champions League group stage fixtures, while reports claim his club were also unsuccessful with a late approach for City’s versatile midfielder Oleksandr Zinchenko. Continue reading “Emre Can angry at UCL snub, while Juventus fail with late Zinchenko bid”
Read on as the 2019/20 UEFA Champions League group stage draw was completed in Monaco with some intriguing encounters made. Defending champions Liverpool face Napoli in a winnable Group E, while last year’s runners-up Tottenham have a tricky test in store against Bundesliga winners Bayern among others.
Continue reading “Champions League group stage draw 19/20 revealed”
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