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Milan Believe Kessié Problems to Be Physical and Not Contract-Related

September 30, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Manchester United, PSG, Real Madrid, Serie A, Transfer Market

Franck Kessié has had a slow start of the season and has been distant from the elite levels he reached in the past campaign. The club thinks that conditioning issues have affected him more than the ongoing stalling negotiation to extend his expiring contract.

Juventus Take Note of Real Madrid Midfield Warrior

September 30, 2021 Akhil Fisher Chelsea, Juventus, Real Madrid, Serie A

The formidable 29-year-old defensive midfielder has spearheaded Real Madrid’s holy-trinity for the past good six-seven years alongside Luka Modric and Toni Kroos.

Roma Reach Agreement with Star Midfielder and Offload Outcast

September 30, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Roma have positively concluded the negotiation to prolong the contract of Lorenzo Pellegrini. Only a few details are missing before the official announcement. The parties have agreed to a new five-year contract. The Giallorossi have also managed to find a new home for Steven Nzonzi.

Sunday afternoon saw the return to domestic duty for Roma and Sassuolo who played out a cautious and a sometimes testy stalemate at the Stadio Olimpico

Everton Hinting at Roma Outcast, Napoli Keeping Potential Tabs

September 30, 2021 Akhil Fisher everton, Napoli, Roma, Serie A

Roma central midfielder Gonzalo Villar has fallen out of contention under Jose Mourinho and the 23-year old is bound to move towards the exit door at the earliest.

Spartak Moscow, which Napoli face tonight, elicit some painful memories for the Partenopei fans as it was the last European game played by Maradona

Napoli vs Spartak Moscow Throwback: Maradona’s Last European Game

September 30, 2021 Matteo Carnevale International Football, Napoli, Serie A, Throwback Thursday

The name of Spartak Moscow, which Napoli face tonight for the second time in their history, elicit some painful memories for the Partenopei fans. The last time the two sides met, on November 20, 1990, Napoli crashed out of the European Cup on penalties and Diego Maradona played his last game in a European competition.

Juventus vs Chelsea 1-0: Chiesa Strike Sinks European Champions

September 29, 2021 Neelabhra Roy Champions League, Chelsea, European Cups, International Football, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A

Juventus registered a very crucial win by defeating Chelsea 1-0 in Turin today. Federico Chiesa was the Bianconeri's hero as he kept threatening the opposition goal before eventually scoring at the start of the second half.

Atalanta vs Young Boys 1-0: A Matteo Pessina Goal Does the Trick

September 29, 2021 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Italian Football, Serie A

Atalanta took care of business at home in the second Champions League fixture versus Young Boys, improving to four points in Group F. The Bergamaschi had some issues breaking the deadlock but controlled the contest and gave up just one major chance. Matteo Pessina had the game-winner.

Sarri Hits Back at Roma on Derby Controversies, Slams Schedule

September 29, 2021 Enrico Passarella Europa League, Italian Football, Lazio, Napoli, Serie A

Lazio will square off against Lokomotiv Moscow tomorrow, but Maurizio Sarri was more preoccupied with other matters in the pre-game presser. He looked back at the Derby and the protests by Roma and criticized the League for the extra-busy schedule.

Spalletti “Having Fun” but Aware Things Can Change Quickly for Napoli

September 29, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A

Coach Luciano Spalletti addressed the Spartak Moscow game in front of the presser: "We are having fun because we are winning. We look at the harvest, and the season can change in a hurry. Napoli must be confident but not presumptuous."

Jose Mourinho Interested in Reunion with Tottenham Midfielder

September 29, 2021 Akhil Fisher Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Tottenham

The Portuguese tactician is an admirer of one of his ex-players at Tottenham and reportedly wants to bring him to the Italian capital.

Italy U21 striker Lorenzo Lucca arrived at Pisa only last year, but has the attention of Serie A sides Sassuolo, Cremonese, Bologna and Salernitana.

Juventus, Milan and Inter Keeping Tabs on Pisa and Serie B Revelation

September 29, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Lorenzo Lucca is off to a blistering start with Pisa in Serie B and has started drawing attention from Juventus, Inter and Milan. He has bagged five goals in six games, one in every 87 minutes. The striker has the third-best scoring average in the second division of the top five leagues.

Zorya Luhansk vs Roma Preview and Expected Lineups – UECL Round 2

September 29, 2021 Akhil Fisher Conference League, International Football, Roma, Serie A

The Slavuytch Arena in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, will play host to Jose Mourinho’s Roma side who look to build upon their 5-1 win against CSKA Moscow and inflict further damage to Zorya Luhansk in the UEFA Europa Conference League, who come into the match on the back of their 3-0 defeat to Bodø/Glimt.