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Arturo Vidal wasn’t exactly entertained by the recent game between Milan and Newcastle United: "The worst match in UCL history."

Vidal Utters Scorching Hot Take on Milan vs Newcastle

September 22, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Champions League, Italian Football, Newcastle United, Premier League, Serie A Leave a comment

Arturo Vidal wasn’t exactly entertained by the recent game between Milan and Newcastle United. The former Juventus and Inter midfielder blasted the Rossoneri and the Magpies: “It was the worst match in the history of the Champions League. They made me a bad impression."

The Napoli hierarchy has no doubts about Rudi Garcia despite the dissatisfactory start of the season. Director Maurizio Meluso spoke up.

Napoli Official Backs Garcia and Dishes on Extensions

September 21, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Champions League, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market Leave a comment

The Napoli hierarchy has no doubts about Rudi Garcia despite the dissatisfactory start of the season. Director Maurizio Meluso spoke up before the win over Sporting Braga in the Champions League: “The squad feels the burden of responsibility after a clear victory last season."

Napoli got off to a good start towards their title defense as they beat Serie A new boys Frosinone 3-1 at Stadio Benito Stirpe on Saturday.

Napoli Player Ratings vs Braga: Osimhen Stands Out Despite Drawing a Blank

September 21, 2023 Marko Vrakela Champions League, International Football, Napoli, Player Ratings, Serie A Leave a comment

Napoli got their first European campaign as the Scudetto holders in 33 years off to a flying start, beating Sporting Braga 2-1 in Portugal. However, Rudi Garcia’s men produced another unconvincing display and were lucky to get away with …

The 2023/24 Serie A campaign kicks off next week. Check out our Napoli season preview as we head towards the new season, including predictions.

Braga vs Napoli 1-2: Portuguese Side Shoot Themselves in the Foot

September 21, 2023 Marko Vrakela Champions League, International Football, Napoli, Serie A Leave a comment

Napoli survived a late drama at the famous Estadio Municipal to beat Sporting Braga 2-1 in their opening Champions League Group C opener. Partenopei's first European fixture as reigning Serie A champions in 33 years produced one of the most breathtaking finishes in the opening round.

Inter captain Lautaro Martinez replied to a question about his future in the pre-game presser ahead of the Champions League encounter against Real Sociedad.

Inter Player Ratings vs Real Sociedad: Lautaro Salvages a Point After Bastoni Gaffe

September 20, 2023 Michel Sakr Champions League, Inter Milan, International Football, Italian Football, Player Ratings, Serie A Leave a comment

Lautaro Martinez salvaged a point for the Nerazzurri who lunged forward in the final stages. So here are our player ratings for Inter who earned their first point in the UCL campaign following a 1-1 draw with Real Sociedad.

Cherished once as a Lazio player, Atletico manager Diego Simeone made an emotional return to Rome, where he spent four years at the turn of the century.

Atletico Manager Simeone Emotional at Lazio Reception

September 20, 2023 Akhil Fisher Atletico Madrid, Champions League, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A Leave a comment

Cherished once as a Lazio player, Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone made an emotional return to the Stadio Olimpico, where he spent four years – winning one Serie A, Coppa Italia, Supercoppa Italiana and UEFA Super Cup each – at the turn of the century.

Real Sociedad Legend Previews Inter Clash in UCL Return

September 20, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Champions League, Inter Milan, Italian Football, La Liga, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Real Sociedad icon Xabi Prieto believes his lifelong club are poised to give Inter a hard time when they visit Estadio de Anoeta in their UEFA Champions League group stage opener

Provedel has earned plaudits from far and wide following his historic equalizer against Atleti, with a decent premium in store for the Lazio shotstopper.

History Maker Provedel in Disbelief After Last-Minute Equalizer

September 20, 2023 Akhil Fisher Atletico Madrid, Champions League, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A Leave a comment

Provedel, who played as a striker until he was 15, becomes only the fourth different goalkeeper to score a UCL goal, after Jorg Butt, Sinan Bolat and Vincent Enyeama, and only the second to do it from open play. The goal is the second in his professional career.

Rudi Garcia acknowledged the subpar recent results by his team but downplayed the difficulties ahead of the Champions League clash with Real Sociedad.

Garcia Shares His Thoughts About Slow Start by Napoli

September 20, 2023 Enrico Passarella Champions League, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024 Leave a comment

Rudi Garcia acknowledged the subpar recent results by his team but downplayed the difficulties ahead of the Champions League clash with Real Sociedad: "“We’re fifth. We wanted to do better, but we’re only at the start of the season. In my opinion, we bungled just two halves so far."

Lazio Player Ratings Vs Atletico Madrid: Provedel Pounces to Earn Point

September 19, 2023 Davide Kociu Atletico Madrid, Champions League, European Cups, International Football, La Liga, Lazio, Player Ratings, Serie A Leave a comment

Lazio Goalkeeper Ivan Provedel rolled back the years to his youth as an attacker to head past Jan Oblak in the 5th minute of injury time to snatch a point for the Biancocelesti in Rome.

Daichi Kamada’s deflection on Pablo …

Ivan Provedel was originally brought in by Lazio to back up Luis Maximiano, after a long and seesawing negotiation with Spezia, but things change quickly.

Lazio vs Atletico Madrid 1-1: Provedel Writes History In Surreal Ending

September 19, 2023 Michel Sakr Atletico Madrid, Champions League, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A Leave a comment

At the Olimpico Stadium in Rome, Lazio announced their return to the Champions League for the first time in three years by hosting Atletico Madrid. The visitors thought they won the match thanks to Pablo Barrios' first-half opener. But in a surreal twist of fate, goalkeeper Ivan Provedel produced a last-second equalizer that secured a valuable point for the Aquile.

Real Sociedad vs Inter Preview and Lineups – UCL Round 1

September 19, 2023 Ashlee Kiddell Champions League, Inter, Inter Milan, International Football, Italian Football, Serie A, Spanish Football Leave a comment

The final Champions League clash for a Serie A side this week comes in the form of Real Sociedad vs Inter on Wednesday night at Reale Arena. The Spanish outfit are playing in the Champions League for the first time since the 2013/14 season, whilst the Nerazzurri reached the final of the competition last term.

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