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The first game of Juventus without Cristiano Ronaldo was meant to be another day in the office but newly-promoted Empoli pulled off the surprise of the day

Ronaldo-Less Juventus Shockingly Lose to Newly-Promoted Empoli

August 28, 2021 Matteo Carnevale Empoli, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

Call it the Ronaldo(less) effect, if you want. Juventus' first game ACR (After Cristiano Ronaldo) was meant to be just another day in the office for the Bianconeri, but newly-promoted Empoli pulled off the surprise of the day as they shocked the Allianz Stadium with a Leonardo Mancuso lone goal.

Atalanta On Cusp of Signing Top-Notch Eredivisie Midfielder

August 28, 2021 Marko Vrakela Atalanta, Serie A, Transfer Market

Atalanta and AZ Alkmaar have reportedly struck an agreement for Teun Koopmeiners to move to Serie A in the closing stage of the transfer market. Gianluca Di Marzio insists the Eredivisie giants have accepted a €14m offer for their captain after months of exhausting negotiations.

After his departure fell through late a couple of times, Samu Castillejo is indeed leaving Milan, and he is headed to Valencia.

Milan to Offload Fringe Winger Samu Castillejo to La Liga

August 28, 2021 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Serie A, Transfer Market

Out-of-favor winger Samu Castillejo could leave Milan in the final days of the transfer window, with a move to Getafe reportedly on the cards. According to MilanNews, the Spanish forward may soon return to his homeland following a topsy-turvy three-year spell at the San Siro.

Immobile Hat Trick Leads Lazio to Crushing Victory against Spezia

August 28, 2021 Will Presnell Lazio, Serie A, Spezia

Ciro Immobile led Lazio to its second straight victory with a first-half hat trick against Spezia. Maurizio Sarri's side dominated the entirety of the match, scoring six goals despite the loss of Joaquin Correa. Luis Alberto was also in fine form, registering three assists and a goal.

Lautaro Martinez is happy and wants to stay at Inter, but Tottenham have not ceased pursuing him, as they did in the past.

Inter Set to Tie First-Team Star to Long-Term Contract

August 28, 2021 Marko Vrakela Inter Milan, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

Lautaro Martinez is reportedly one step away from pledging his long-term future to Inter following a summer jammed-full of wild speculation. Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano insists the parties are on the brink of finding an agreement over the forward's contract extension.

Juventus Set to Bring Moise Kean Back to Replace Outgoing Cristiano Ronaldo

August 28, 2021 Marko Vrakela Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Juventus are reportedly on the verge of re-signing Moise Kean from Everton in the wake of Cristiano Ronaldo's departure for Manchester United. According to reputed journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, the prodigious forward will be in Italy tomorrow to undergo his medical after I Bianconeri agreed on a loan deal with the Toffees.

Serie A Matchday 2: Juventus – Empoli Match Preview

August 28, 2021 Marko Vrakela Empoli, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

Juventus' life after Cristiano Ronaldo kicks off on Saturday evening as newly-promoted Empoli arrive at the Allianz Stadium. After starting their new Serie A campaign with a whimper rather than a bang, the Bianconeri will be desperate to bounce back against out-of-sorts visitors.

Since the day he signed for Juventus, Cristiano Ronaldo delivered on the pitch as expected, but never seemed in "love" with the whole Juve environment

What Cristiano Ronaldo’s Departure Means for Juventus and for Serie A

August 28, 2021 Matteo Carnevale Italy, Juventus, Serie A, Tactical Trends

Cristiano Ronaldo is an amazing professional and, since the day he shook the world of Serie A by agreeing on a four-year deal with the Old Lady, he did exactly what he was expected to do. The numbers speak for themselves. But he never seemed in "love" with the whole Juventus environment.

Verona – Inter Player Ratings: An Argentine Comeback

August 28, 2021 Michel Sakr Hellas Verona, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Player Ratings, Serie A

The hosts took an early lead through Ivan Iliic who capitalized on a howler from Samir Handanovic. Nonetheless, Lautaro Martinez brought the visitors back on level terms with a swift second half goal, and his compatriot Joaquin Correa sealed the win with a dream off-the-bench debut. The former Lazio man struck twice, as the champions won their encounter in a 3-1 result.

Joaquin Correa Delivers Simone Inzaghi and Inter Second Win in a Row

August 27, 2021 Matteo Carnevale Hellas Verona, Inter, Inter Milan, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

A dream debut for Joaquin Correa and three more points for Simone Inzaghi and Inter. The Nerazzurri continue to march ahead on their way as they caught their second Serie A win in a row, beating Verona 3-1 at the Marc'Antonio Bentegodi Stadium on Friday night.

Udinese Best Venezia with Misleading Lopsided Result in Round Two

August 27, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Udinese, Venezia

Udinese are off to a good start in the 2021-2022 season as they collected four points in the first two matchdays after beating Venezia in Round Two. The Lagunari improved a little compared to the opener, but the Bianconeri put their superior experience to good use and bagged three opportunistic goals.

Cristiano Ronaldo didn’t manage to carry Juventus to the promised land, the elusive Champions League victory, but his production was never lacking.

OFFICIAL: Ronaldo Seals Sensational Manchester United Return

August 27, 2021 Akhil Fisher Juventus, Manchester United, Serie A

Cristiano Ronaldo has completed a remarkable transfer back to Manchester United after Juventus agreed a deal for him in the range of €25m. Three years after arriving from Madrid in 2018, Ronaldo leaves the Bianconeri with 101 goals in 134 appearances.