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Lazio put an end to their four-match winless run by beating arch-rivals Roma 3-2 in what was quite an eventful Derby della Capitale.

Bad Blood Between Lazio Manager Sarri and Spanish Midfielder

October 27, 2021 Akhil Fisher Lazio, Serie A

The midfielder flourished under former tactician Simone Inzaghi but now has been relegated to the bench, which potentially means an opening to leave the club might emerge in the January winter transfer window for him.

Amid the ongoing investigations, Juventus will likely continue to clean house at the management level at the end of the season.

Juventus and Napoli Facing Scrutiny for Shady Transfer Market Moves

October 27, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

The authority Covisoc has concluded a lengthy probe on the transfer market deals from 2019 to 2021. They flagged 62 moves, especially swaps, due to bloated evaluations to benefit the balance sheets. In particular, it signaled a few operations by Juventus and the acquisition of Victor Osimhen by Napoli.

Milan CEO Ivan Gazidis praised the fans ahead of the final home game against Atalanta: “We are all looking forward to this great match."

Milan CEO Issues Warning on Extensions after Balance Sheet Approval

October 27, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

The Milan board of directors approved the balance sheets for the 2020-2021 season yesterday. It registered a €98M loss, although it was cut in half compared to the previous campaign. CEO Ivan Gazidis announced that the could would continue to be disciplined with the payroll.

Serie A teams will not sign players from Ukraine and Russia after all. The Italian Football Association had quickly adopted FIFA's special ruling.

Serie A Round 10 Expected Lineups – Milan and Napoli Battle from Afar

October 27, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Bologna, Cagliari, Empoli, Fiorentina, Genoa, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Roma, Salernitana, Sassuolo, Serie A, Spezia, Torino, Udinese, Venezia

There is no time to digest what happened over the last weekend because the Round 10 of Serie A is already here. Milan will host Torino Tuesday, while Napoli will cap things off Thursday in a home game against Bologna. Juventus and Inter will face Sassuolo and Empoli respectively.

Alvaro Recoba's goal to Empoli on January 25th, 1998, a deadly left-foot lob from his midfield line, saved the day for Gigi Simoni's Inter

Empoli vs Inter Throwback: Recoba’s Lob from the Midfield Line

October 27, 2021 Matteo Carnevale Empoli, Inter Milan, Serie A, Throwback Thursday

Alvaro Recoba's first Serie A season perfectly summarized the future career of a player whose talent was equaled only by his indolence. El Chino tallied just three goals that year, but the one he scored to Empoli on January 25th, 1998 instantly gained a spot in Inter's hall of fame.

Milan vs Torino Player Ratings: Giroud Header Seals Three Points for the Rossoneri

October 27, 2021 Neelabhra Roy AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Torino

Milan continued their impressive run of form in Serie A by beating Torino 1-0 at the San Siro. Olivier Giroud scored the only goal of the game with the simplest of tap-ins after Rade Krunic headed the ball towards him

The maximum result with the minimum effort: a lone goal from Olivier Giroud was enough for Milan to make full score against a tenacious Torino

Milan vs Torino 1-0: Giroud Lone Goal Keeps Rossoneri Top of the Table

October 26, 2021 The Cult of Calcio AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Torino

The maximum result with the minimum effort: a lone goal from Olivier Giroud - the fourth of the Frenchman this season - was enough for Milan to make full score against a tenacious Torino side in Serie A round 10. The Rossoneri thus maintained the top spot in the table as they wait for Napoli to tackle Bologna on Thursday.

Chelsea are in the hunt for Dutch wingback Denzel Dumfries. Inter are prepared to lose him with a proper offer, and have already shortlisted three names.

Inter Concerned about Dumfries, Could Seek Alternative in January

October 26, 2021 Enrico Passarella Cagliari, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Sampdoria, Serie A, Transfer Market

Denzel Dumfries has been unable to fill the void opened up by the departure of Achraf Hakimi. Coming off a strong Euro, the Dutchman has had troubles adapting to Serie A. Inter might be forced to look for another reliable option on the right flank in January to solve the issue.

Round 10 Openers: Spezia vs Genoa 1-1 and Venezia vs Salernitana 1-2

October 26, 2021 Enrico Passarella Genoa, Italian Football, Salernitana, Serie A, Spezia, Venezia

The Round 10 of Serie A began Tuesday afternoon with two key clashes in the relegation struggle. Both delivered from the intensity standpoint and featured late-game drama. Spezia left something on the table against Genoa, while Salernitana exploited Venezia’s troubles to earn a previous win.

Roma vs Napoli at Heart of Controversy, Mourinho Manages Team from the Stands

October 26, 2021 Akhil Fisher FIGC, Italian Football, Italy, Napoli, Roma, Serie A

The Roma vs Napoli Serie A blockbuster at the weekend was an encounter filled with memorable moments, although it finished in a stalemate between the Giallorossi and the Partneopei at the Stadio Olimpico.

Maurizio Sarri Highlights Biggest Issues Currently Hindering Lazio

October 26, 2021 Enrico Passarella Fiorentina, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A

After a few difficult days, Maurizio Sarri sat down in front of the press ahead of the Fiorentina game: “We hope Lazio are ready to re-start. I have seen the right kind of attitude in practice. The retreat was a moment of reflection. We dug deep with the players on the up-and-downs."

Juventus Dramatically Offer Dutch Defensive Talent to Premier League Giants

October 26, 2021 Akhil Fisher Barcelona, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Juventus, Manchester City, Serie A

The Blues are keen on adding another centre-back in their ranks, with Andreas Christensen and Antonio Rudiger set to move at the end of the current season.