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Napoli President De Laurentiis Stirs the Pot Ahead of Juventus Clash

September 7, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A

President Aurelio De Laurentiis took advantage of the friendly between Napoli and Benevento to spice up the match versus Juventus, on top of tooting his own horn and sharing his vision for the Campania sides. "It is not sufficient to be the best team to win the Scudetto, because at times somebody steals what belongs to you."

The San Siro is officially sold out for the first leg, meaning the iconic stadium will be graced to its full capacity by Milan fans ahead of the second leg.

Milan Mayor Comments on San Siro Plans

September 7, 2021 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Inter, Inter Milan, Serie A

Milan mayor Giuseppe Sala has given his verdict on the city’s new stadium plans in the San Siro district – for both the Rossoneri and Nerazzurri.

OFFICIAL: Salernitana Put Franck Ribery Under Contract Helped by Fans

September 6, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Salernitana, Serie A, Transfer Market

Salernitana have come out on top in the sweepstakes to sign Frank Ribery. The Granata bested Verona and Karamguruk. They unveiled him in style at the Stadio Arechi earlier today in front of 13 thousand fans. The supporters contributed to tipping the scale in their favor by peppering his social media pages with affection and pleas to join them.

Vlahovic ‘Turned Away’ €70m Offers to Stay at Fiorentina

September 6, 2021 Akhil Fisher Atletico Madrid, Fiorentina, Manchester City, Serie A, Tottenham

La Gazzetta dello Sport have revealed that it was the forward himself who turned offers away after both City and Atletico had ‘put €70m on the plate’ for Fiorentina, including bonuses.

Italy Make History – The Top 5 Performances from the Azzurri’s Unbeaten Run

September 6, 2021 Michel Sakr International Football, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A

At the final whistle in Basel on Sunday night, not a single Italian player was celebrating the Azzurri's disappointing draw at Switzerland. Nevertheless, Italy had just achieved a historic feat by stretching their unbeaten run to 36 matches, breaking the previous international record set by both Brazil and Spain at 35.

Fenerbahce have laid eyes on Mario Pasalic in their lengthy search for a midfielder. Turkish clubs have four more days to conclude transfer market deals.

Owner Takes Atalanta Out of Serie A Contention Despite Recent Success

September 6, 2021 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Atalanta have managed to qualify for Champions League in three straight seasons. However, president Antonio Percassi says they are not really title contenders: “I would like people to stop talking about the Scudetto. We must remain grounded; otherwise, we rik losing our focus. Plus, we would never be happy."

Buffon was one of the three players from the 2006 World Cup side who chose to stick with Juventus during Calciopoli, along with Del Piero and Camoranesi.

Buffon Praises ‘Logical’ Ronaldo Decision to Leave Juventus

September 6, 2021 Akhil Fisher Juventus, Manchester United, Serie A

Juventus’ second highest-ever appearance maker Gianluigi Buffon has praised Cristiano Ronaldo for his contributions to the Bianconeri during his three-year tenure.

Milan Risk Two More Free Agent Departures, PSG and Lazio Lurking

September 6, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

In 2022, Milan might face the same situation they had to endure this summer when Hakan Calhanoglu and Gianluigi Donnarumma left for free. The management is having major trouble coming to terms with Frank Kessié and Alessio Romagnoli. Their contracts are up in nine months.

Juventus are set to step up their efforts to sign Jorginho. The Bianconeri wish to overhaul their midfield in the summer.

Chelsea’s Italian Star Could Have Paired With Sarri at Juventus

September 6, 2021 Akhil Fisher Chelsea, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A

UEFA Men’s Player of the Year Jorginho was a real possibility for Juventus to sign, when his ex-Napoli coach Maurizio Sarri was in charge of the Bianconeri – his agent Joao Santos has revealed.

Shomurodov Confirms Mourinho Instrumental in Transfer to Roma

September 6, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Eldor Shomurodov was signed by Roma partly because of his previous liaison with José Mourinho: “Everything happened within a week. He talked to my agent and with me. I could not believe the transfer would be completed so quickly." He also dished on the supposed dualism with Tammy Abraham.

With Inter set to face Fiorentina Saturday evening, the Nerazzurri midfield-ace Marcelo Brozovic as risk of missing the clash with La Viola.

Inter in a Stalemate in Extension Talks with Liverpool Objective

September 6, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Liverpool, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Inter are in a difficult spot in the negotiation with Marcelo Brozovic. The current contract of the midfielder expires in 2022. A few teams, including Liverpool, have taken an interest in signing him as a free agent. The parties are distant from reaching an agreement. However, the atmosphere between them is serene and collaborative.

Juventus Dream of Pogba as Marque Summer Signing

Real Madrid in Pole Position to Lure Juventus Target

September 6, 2021 Akhil Fisher Juventus, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Serie A

Paul Pogba’s contract in Manchester expires at the end of the current season and it has long been known that the French midfield ace expects to see out his deal instead of opting for a contract renewal.