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Chiesa Recreates Trezeguet 2001/02 Champions League Record

November 5, 2021 Akhil Fisher Champions League, Juventus, Serie A

Back in 2001, legendary French marksman David Trezeguet managed to do exactly the same at the Stadio delle Alpi, when he netted consecutively against Celtic, Rosenborg, Porto and Bayer Leverkusen.

Spalletti Hails Napoli Fighting Spirit After Comeback Against Legia Warsaw

November 5, 2021 Akhil Fisher Europa League, Napoli, Serie A

Head coach Luciano Spalletti has started his Partenopei career on a high note, praising his team after the match for showcasing a fighting spirit in Poland.

Roma and Mourinho Booed by Fans for First Time in Season

November 5, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Roma, Serie A

Roma salvaged a point against Bodo/Glimt thanks to a late goal by Ibanez. However, they did not produce the expected reaction after the 1-6 loss in Norway. The fans made their feelings known and serenaded the squad with boos and whistles. The honeymoon for Mourinho appears to be over.

Juventus vs Fiorentina Throwback: The Magic of Alex Del Piero

November 5, 2021 Andrea Salvarezza Fiorentina, Juventus, Serie A, Throwback Thursday

The rivalry between Juventus and Fiorentina is among the fiercest in Serie A and can you imagine a bigger pleasure for the Bianconeri fans that bouncing back from a two-goal deficit and grab all three points on offer thanks to a goal form their legend Alex Del Piero?

Olivier Giroud has been reportedly on the verge of extending his contract with Milan multiple times in recent weeks, but the parties need more time to put the finishing touches on their agreement. The Frenchman remains highly likely to stay, but there's a small gap between the request and the offer.

Giroud Wants Milan to Take Advantage of Opportunity to Distance Inter

November 5, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A

Olivier Giroud will play in his first Derby della Madonnina over the weekend: “It is an important match because it would be nice to send Inter to minus ten points, even though the season is still long. It will be a fundamental but not decisive game."

Marseille vs Lazio 2-2: Immobile Becomes Lazio Top Goalscorer

November 4, 2021 Ashlee Kiddell Europa League, French Football, International Football, Italian Football, Lazio, Ligue 1, Marseille, Serie A

Ciro Immobile became Lazio's all-time top goalscorer as he scored I Biancocelesti's second in their 2:2 draw away to Marseille. It was a difficult night for Maurizio Sarri's side and they were fortunate to take a point here at the Stade Velodrome with the hosts dominating possession and the chances over the course of the game.

REVEALED: Highest Grossing 2021/22 Serie A Managers

November 4, 2021 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Atalanta, Inter, Inter Milan, Juventus, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

According to the report, there has been a 5% increase in the aggregate salaries of managers in the league, from €37.8m in 2020/21 to approximately €40m currently in the 2021/22 season.

Legia Warsaw vs Napoli 1-4: Partenopei Come from Behind

November 4, 2021 Enrico Passarella Europa League, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A

Despite dealing with several absences and conceding an early goal, Napoli still managed to earn a large victory over Legia Warsaw thanks to a superb second half. The Azzurri returned to winning ways in Europa League after two missteps and gained control of their group.

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Mauro Pumps the Brakes: “Dybala Not Comparable with Platini”

November 4, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A

Paulo Dybala surpassed Michel Platini in the list of the all-time scorers for Juventus. However, he still has ways to go to be in the same echelon as Le Roi according to his former teammate and pundit Massimo Mauro. “It is impossible to compare to them. The Frenchman is just much more accomplished.”

Stefano Pioli Apologizes for Milan Champions League Showing

November 4, 2021 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Champions League, Inter, Inter Milan, Porto, Serie A

Stefano Pioli spoke to Sky Sport Italia in his post-match press conference and provided his thoughts on the draw between the Italian and Portuguese giants, apologizing to the Rossoneri faithful in the process.

With Inter set to face Fiorentina Saturday evening, the Nerazzurri midfield-ace Marcelo Brozovic as risk of missing the clash with La Viola.

PSG, Bayern Munich and Tottenham Pursuing Inter Star on Expiring Deal

November 4, 2021 Enrico Passarella Bayern Munich, Italian Football, PSG, Serie A, Tottenham

Inter have wrapped up the talks for a new contract with Lautaro Martinez and are about to do the same with Nicolò Barella. Instead, the executives will have their work cut out for them to come to terms with Marcelo Brozovic. A few top clubs are eyeing in the potential free agent.