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Marco Verratti was absent from the first call-ups by new Italy coach Luciano Spalletti. However, it wasn’t a choice of the manager.

Verratti Committs to Spending the Rest of His Playing Career at PSG

October 11, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, PSG, Serie A, Transfer Market

Marco Verratti has ruled out leaving PSG for another top European team. The midfielder is currently under contract until 2024. After hanging his cleats, he will head back to his hometown Pescara, where he first blossomed. "I have fallen in love with this club and found everything I was looking for here."

Lazio Extend Spanish Talent’s Contract in Rome

October 11, 2021 Akhil Fisher Lazio, Serie A, Spain

The 18-year-old is one of Lazio’s brightest talents to have emerged in recent years after his graduation from the club’s U19 setup, before which he had been part of Espanyol and Barcelona’s youth teams.

Bologna boss Motta has impressed more than most since he began his tenure in Emiglia-Romagna last year, with Italy icon Arrigo Sacchi one of his admirers.

Sacchi Understanding of Protest by Milan Fans against Donnarumma

October 11, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Italian Football, PSG, Serie A

Gianluigi Donnarumma had a much different welcome in Turin yesterday, as the supporters on the stands loudly cheered him. While the San Siro crowd received ample criticism, Arrigo Sacchi defended them, stating that he comprehended the reaction.

Inter CEO Beppe Moratta Explains Club’s Commitment to Player Wages

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

The Nerazzurri executive shone light on the topic of reduction of wages for players, which ultimately culminated into the club not imposing any discounts.

Tottenham Transfer Guru Plays Down Interest in Vlahovic

October 11, 2021 Marko Vrakela Fiorentina, Serie A, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Tottenham Hotspur transfer guru Fabio Paratici has played down the Premier League side's rumored interest in in-demand Fiorentina striker Dusan Vlahovic. Paratici acknowledged widespread interest in the Serbia international, albeit he insisted Spurs are not in the race for his signature.

Milan Star Sandro Tonali Tipped to Make Italy’s 2022 World Cup Squad

October 11, 2021 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Italy, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, World Cup 2022

Former Brescia boss Eugenio Corini has tipped Milan playmaker Sandro Tonali to make Italy's squad for next year's World Cup finals. Roberto Mancini's men are well on course of reaching Qatar 2022 showpiece, as they sit atop World Cup qualification Group C, three points clear of second-placed Switzerland.

Inter Identify Torino Defender as Potential Summer Target

October 10, 2021 Marko Vrakela Inter, Serie A, Torino

Inter have reportedly set their sights on Torino centre-back Bremer, while they seem to harbor no interest in the Brazilian's teammate Armando Izzo. Per FCInterNews, the Nerazzurri hold a genuine interest in the 24-year-old defender and could launch an assault to secure his signature at the end of the season.

France topped Spain in the Nations League Final, showing that the World Champions are still alive and willing to defend their supremacy in football

Spain vs France 1-2: Benzema and Mbappé Deliver Nations League

October 10, 2021 Matteo Carnevale France, International Football, Nations League, Serie A, Spain

France topped Spain in the Nations League Final on Sunday night, showing that the World Champions are still alive and willing to defend their supremacy in the beautiful game. After ousting Belgium in the Semi Finals, Les Bleus prevailed over Spain 2-1 thanks to goals from Karim Benzema and Kylian Mbappé.

Napoli were just too match for Cagliari on Sunday night as the Partenopei extended their perfect Serie A start to six games

Top Five Serie A Players Who Have Impressed So Far

October 10, 2021 Ashlee Kiddell Inter Milan, Italian Football, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Top 5

It has been a fantastic start to the 2021-22 Serie A season so far and Napoli have been the standout performers with a perfect start to their campaign after seven games. Last season, we saw Juventus' reign at the top come to an end, after previously claiming nine consecutive Scudetto's, as Antonio Conte led Inter to their first Serie A win since 2010.

Jorginho Bonucci Donnarumma Serie A Ballon d'Or

Predicting the Chances of Inter, Juventus and Italy Stars in Final Ballon d’Or List

October 10, 2021 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, PSG, Serie A

While most of them are outsiders on the list, we'll try to predict where the Italian and Serie A players will finish on the list once the Ballon d'Or winner is revealed on November 29, starting with the least likely to compete for the top spots, all the way up to the most likely.

Premier League Trio Set To Battle It Out for Weston McKennie’s Signature

October 10, 2021 Marko Vrakela Juventus, Premier League, Serie A, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Aston Villa have joined Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United in the race to sign Juventus misfit Weston McKennie. According to The Sun, we could have a potential transfer tug-of-war on our hands as the three Premier League sides are set to go head-to-head for the United States international.

Romelu Lukaku arrived in Italy earlier this morning to finalize his Inter return, while Divock Origi completed his Milan move yesterday.

Chelsea Boss Thomas Tuchel Issues Apology to Inter Supporters for Taking Romelu Lukaku Away

October 10, 2021 Marko Vrakela Chelsea, Inter, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has sent a message of apology to Inter for depriving them of the services of Romelu Lukaku in the summer. The reigning Champions League holders forked out £100m to re-sign the Belgium international in the recently completed transfer window.