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Legendary English Manager Thanks Inter for ‘Intense Experience’

November 11, 2021 Akhil Fisher Inter, Inter Milan, Serie A

Legendary English tactician Roy Hodgson’s managerial legacy spanning six decades took him through Inter, in two different spells post the mid-90’s. The former Nerazzurri manager coached the club from 1995 to 1997, followed by a brief three-month spell in the …

Francesco Squeri, the Mayor of San Donato Milanese – the municipality where Milan want a new stadium, has shunned any talk when it comes to the issue.

Supercoppa Italiana Returns to San Siro After a Decade

November 11, 2021 Akhil Fisher Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Super Cup

The 2020 version of the Supercoppa Italiana was held at Sassuolo’s Mapei Stadium, leaving fans perplexed as to why it is not being held at a neutral venue.

Inter will not go after touted starlet Julian Alvarez as they are satisfied with their current strikers. Javier Zanetti announced it in an interview.

Juventus and Atletico Madrid Also Pursuing River Plate Starlet

November 11, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Juventus, River Plate, Serie A, Transfer Market

The competition to sign Julian Alvarez is heating up. After Fiorentina and Milan, also Juventus and Atletico Madrid have shown interest in the River Plate prodigy. The sides are battling to sign him in January, while his team is preparing some countermeasures to keep him.

Despite a long-term contract, the future of Roberto Mancini will be at stake in the World Cup playoffs. The coach will seriously mull over stepping down.

Mancini Previews Key World Cup Qualifier with Switzerland

November 11, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Italy, The Azzurri

Italy coach Roberto Mancini held the usual pre-game presser today: “We are sorry for having lost Ciro Immobile and Giorgio Chiellini, but all the national teams are in the same boat. We know what our identity is and that we have to keep our composure. A tough game awaits us.”

Barcelona and Tottenham Join Race for Inter Target

November 11, 2021 Akhil Fisher Ajax, Barcelona, Inter, Inter Milan, Serie A, Tottenham

The Ajax shot stopper is bound to move away from Amsterdam, given his contract that expires at the end of the current season and no room for his renewal at the Dutch club.

Milan Not so Keen on Adding Eager Brest Starlet in January

November 11, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Romain Faivre is openly campaigning to join Milan. Despite his words, it is far from certain that the move will indeed happen in January. The Rossoneri are also evaluating other profiles for the role. But they might not make any purchase there in the next window.

A day after news broke that Juventus suffered a record loss for an Italian club, Inter have confirmed their financial statement for the previous season.

Inter Risk Financial Downfall as Chinese Giants Evergrande Default

November 11, 2021 Akhil Fisher Inter, Inter Milan, Serie A

The news of Evergrande’s default comes weeks after Newcastle United owners, led by the Saudi-led Public Investment Fund, were linked to overtaking proprietorship of the Milan giants.

Giorgio Chiellini plans to play his final Italy game versus Argentina: “If I am fit, I will bid farewell to the national team in Wembley."

Chiellini Supports the Super League and Other Reforms

November 11, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Super League

Giorgio Chiellini is one of the few remaining fans of the Super League, alongside Andrea Agnelli: “We have been discussing it for a few years. Football is moving towards a process of Europeanization. Somebody who is at Juventus wants to play those games.”

US Starlet Agent Sheds Light on Potential Move to Inter

November 11, 2021 Akhil Fisher Inter, Inter Milan, Serie A

Major Soccer League starlet Ricardo Pepi has been linked with a European move umpteen number of times this season and Inter are one of the clubs poised as suitors for the young American forward.

Lazio have long set their sights on Alessio Romagnoli, but they have not come to terms with him just yet. His contract with Milan expires in June.

Romagnoli Negotiating Contract with Milan without Raiola

November 10, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Alessio Romagnoli is gradually moving towards a new deal with Milan. The latest development is that the defender has excluded Mino Raiola from the recent talks. The negotiation with the Rossoneri is progressing slowly. The chances of him staying are increasing.

Bartosz Bereszynski is one of the alternatives for Roma to replace Rick Karsdorp. He would gladly welcome the move to the Italian capital.

Mourinho to Prioritize Veteran Options in January Window

November 10, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Roma, Sampdoria, Serie A, Transfer Market

José Mourinho has often clamored for some signings during the recent slide. He is in lockstep with the front office, which is aware that the roster needs reinforcements. The Roma brass is firmly committed to the Special One. There is no tension brewing behind the scenes.

Newcastle Express Interest in Juventus Midfield Mainstay

November 10, 2021 Akhil Fisher France, Juventus, Serie A

The 26-year-old has a market value of €30m, according to transfermarkt, and Juventus would be more than willing to recuperate some of that instead of letting him go for free down the lane.