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Victor Osimhen, as the Nigerian striker bagged a brace for Napoli on Thursday night to cancel a two-goal lead for Leicester in the Europa League opener

Leicester vs Napoli Player Ratings: Osimhen Stars in Thrilling Draw

September 17, 2021 Ashlee Kiddell Europa League, International Football, Italian Football, Leicester, Napoli, Player Ratings, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen stole the headlines in a fantastic performance as he was the star man in a thrilling draw at the King Power Stadium. His brace cancelled out a two-goal Leicester lead in their opening fixture of Group C in the Europa League.

Roma started their UEFA Conference League campaign in spectacular fashion by thrashing CSKA Sofia 5-1 at the Stadio Olimpico

Roma vs CSKA Sofia 5-1: Giallorossi Start Conference League in Style

September 16, 2021 Neelabhra Roy Conference League, European Cups, International Football, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A

After three successive Serie A wins, Roma could not have had a better start to their UEFA Conference League campaign as they thrashed CSKA Sofia 5-1 at the Stadio Olimpico.

Milan Interested in Talented Club Brugge Playmaker

September 16, 2021 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Serie A

Milan are monitoring the development of a 20-year-old Belgian prodigy, who came into the limelight during Club Brugge’s resilient display against a star-studded Paris Saint-Germain side in the Champions League.

Leicester vs Napoli 2-2: Sumptuous Osimhen Cancels Two-Goal Deficit

September 16, 2021 Matteo Carnevale Europa League, European Cups, International Football, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A

There is a new leader in Napoli and his name is Victor Osimhen, as the Nigerian striker bagged a brace at the King Power Stadium on Thursday night to cancel a two-goal lead for Leicester in the Europa League Group C opener.

Galatasaray vs Lazio 1-0: The Eagles Fumble it Away in Europa League Debut

September 16, 2021 Enrico Passarella Europa League, International Football, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A

After falling to Milan, Lazio suffered their second defeat in a row in Europa League. Galatasaray topped them one-nil thanks to a shocking blunder by Thomas Strakosha, who was filling in for the day. The Biancocelesti never managed to kick it into high gear and created very few chances.

Moise Kean Reflects on His Juventus Return: “I Feel Very Lucky”

September 16, 2021 Akhil Fisher Juventus, Serie A

The Italian striker has revealed that his intention to return to Turin was the right choice and that he is ready for challenge under Massimiliano Allegri.

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Sassuolo Coach Dionisi Not Settling with Good Performances

September 16, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Sassuolo, Serie A, Torino

Sassuolo coach Alessio Dionisi looked back at the bitter loss to Roma in the presser before facing Torino: “We did well in that game. We treasure our performance and our awareness. However, we can not be content. If we play well, we also need to get the result."

Jose Mourinho’s Piece of Mind Ahead of Europa Conference League Opener

September 16, 2021 Akhil Fisher Roma, Serie A

Roma take on CSKA Sofia at the Stadio Olimpico in Group C of the UEFA Europa Conference League group opener. The Romans have been paired with Zorya Luhansk, CSKA Sofia and Bodo/Glimt and will look to get off to a …

Real Madrid Keep Close Tabs on Milan Playmaker

September 16, 2021 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Real Madrid

Carlo Ancelotti is also an admirer of the youngster but it might be two long years before he is seen in white of Madrid due to his existing contract.

Three Serie A Youngsters Among Golden Boy Award Contenders

September 16, 2021 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Inter, Italian Football, Juventus, Sampdoria, Serie A

There are only 3 Serie A representatives out of 40 candidates for the Golden Boy after the latest cutdown. The award goes to the best U-21 player in Europe. Atalanta’s Roberto Piccoli, Sampdoria’s Mohamed Ihattaren, and Inter’s Roberto Satriano remain in the running for the Italian League.

Napoli President De Laurentiis Plotting Revised Super League

September 16, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A

Aurelio De Laurentiis denied that he tried to get Napoli into the Super League when it was first instituted. The owner criticized it, but that does not mean he agrees with the current scenario. The flamboyant executive has lofty plans to create a new European competition that could yield €10B in revenues. It would follow a different model.