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The Football Association wants Serie A to postpone a round to help Italy in the upcoming World Cup playoffs, but they are facing some opposition.

Italian FA Boss Gravina: “The Ronaldo Deal Was Not Good for Juventus”

October 19, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Manchester United, Serie A, Transfer Market

Gabriele Gravina, the president of the Italian Football Association, intervened in a TV show and touched on a few topics such as the recent racist incidents, the economic state of Italian football and the reforms he would like to introduce to improve.

Fringe of Fiorentina Fans Contested “Juventus Fan” Dusan Vlahovic

October 19, 2021 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Juventus, Liverpool, Manchester City, Serie A, Transfer Market

A few Fiorentina fans that traveled to Venice yesterday lashed out at Dusan Vlahovic after the game. They hurled insults at him, in particular for the links to Juventus. They were a clear minority compared to the 750 people that were present, but the offenses were audible.

The last time that Porto received Milan for a Champions League game is remembered for George Weah delivering a headbutt to Portuguese defender Jorge Costa

Porto vs Milan Throwback: When Weah Headbutted Jorge Costa

October 19, 2021 Matteo Carnevale AC Milan, International Football, Porto, Serie A, Throwback Thursday

The last time that Porto received Milan for a Champions League game is not necessarily remembered for what happened on the pitch – a dull 1-1 draw – but rather for what happened in the aftermath of the game, with Rossoneri star George Weah delivering a knock-out headbutt to Portuguese defender Jorge Costa.

The Top 5 Stories of Serie A Round 8: Inzaghi Haunted by the Past

October 18, 2021 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Top 5 Stories

The Calcio gods decided to make up for the lost time with another exciting weekend that featured not one, but two top clashes. At the end of the day, Inter and Roma were derailed by the resurging Lazio and Juventus, while Napoli and Milan pounced on the opportunity to open a gap with the chasing pack. So let's checkout the Top 5 Stories from Serie A Round 8.

Napoli among European Elite, Eye Club Record for Fastest Start

October 18, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A

Napoli found a way to defeat Torino too, even if the game was seemingly slipping through their hands. They tied the best start in their history. They are the only team in the top five league that has yet to be defeated and are tied for least goals allowed.

Inzaghi Underlines Importance of Sheriff Tiraspol Game for “Angry” Inter

October 18, 2021 Enrico Passarella Champions League, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A

Simone Inzaghi urged Inter not to underestimate Sheriff Tiraspol: “They did not win two games by chance. We faced Real Madrid and Shakhtar Donetsk too, and they are excellent teams. They will be enthusiastic and organized. It is a crucial match for us."

Stefano Pioli urged his team to move on from the tie against Salernitana in the presser before facing Udinese: “We are in good form."

Pioli Drops Hint about Lineup in Presser ahead of Key Clash with Porto

October 18, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Champions League, Italian Football, Porto, Serie A

Coach Stefano Pioli gave some indications about the XI before the Porto game, providing an update on Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Rade Krunic and Ante Rebic: "It will be a high-quality contest, with all the difficulties that entail. We are very motivated."

Champions League Group B’s identity as the group of death is clearly taking shape as this weekend’s rivals – Porto and Milan – sit at the bottom, with neither of them having experienced a victory yet, after two matchdays

Porto vs Milan Preview and Expected Lineups – UCL Round 3

October 18, 2021 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Champions League, International Football, Liverpool, Porto, Serie A

Champions League Group B’s identity as the group of death is clearly taking shape as this week’s rivals – Porto and Milan – sit at the bottom, with neither of them having experienced a victory yet, after two matchdays.

Roma have already signed a midfielder, but a couple of exits could lead to another addition to the role. They remain in the race for Boubacar Kamara.

Milan Reportedly in Advanced Talks with Potential Kessié Replacement

October 18, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market, Uncategorized

Milan will not be caught off guard if Franck Kessié decides to leave at the end of his contract. The Rossoneri have identified Olympique Marseille’s Boubacar Kamara as a quality replacement for the Ivorian powerhouse. He is currently set to become a free agent in June 2022 too.

After inflicting humiliation on Real Madrid, Sheriff Tiraspol arrive at the Giuseppe Meazza with the aim of upsetting another European giant in Inter

Inter vs Sheriff Tiraspol Preview and Expected Lineups – UCL Round 3

October 18, 2021 Akhil Fisher Champions League, Inter, Inter Milan, International Football, Serie A

After inflicting humiliation on Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu, Sheriff Tiraspol arrive at the Giuseppe Meazza with the aim of upsetting another European giant in Inter.

Inter Goalie Invited Sarri to Imitate Bielsa after Infamous Lazio Goal

October 18, 2021 Enrico Passarella Inter Milan, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A

The aftermath of Lazio-Inter is still ongoing. The goal scored by Felipe Anderson, who played on despite seeing an opponent on the ground, angered the guests. Samir Handanovic pointed his finger at Maurizio Sarri, recalling that Marcelo Bielsa let the opponents score in a similar instance.

Salernitana Officially Bring Back Colantuono after Sacking Castori

October 18, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Salernitana, Serie A

Salernitana are the third team to change their coach this season after Verona and Cagliari. The Granata have fired Fabrizio Castori, the architect of their unlikely promotion, following the loss in the crunch match with Spezia. They have appointed Stefano Colantuono.