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Recent Juventus signing Nicolò Rovella is player that has all the potential to become a force both domestically and with the Azzurri

One to Watch: Nicolò Rovella, a Star in the Making for Both Club and Country

April 2, 2021 Ed Summers Genoa, Italian Football, Italy, Juventus, Serie A, The Azzurri

Italy boast a couple of potential U-21 stars who could look to force their way into Roberto Mancini’s thoughts for the summer. The two names that immediately jump out are Sandro Tonali and current hype machine Gianluca Scamacca. But one other player that has all the potential to become a force is Nicolò Rovella.

Is It Really Over for Paulo Dybala at Juventus?

April 2, 2021 Michel Sakr Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

If failed contract negotiations and a series of never-ending injuries wasn't enough to ruin the already-frosty relationship between Juventus and Paulo Dybala, then how about a law-breaching party at the McKennies?

Milan Duo Named Among Top XI Players with Expiring Contracts

April 2, 2021 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

Whilst top players with expiring contracts used to be a rare exception in the past, it has slowly but surely become a much more familiar situation these days - especially with the best player of his generation being present on the list. Transfermarkt (via MilanNews.it) released a fantasy formation containing the Top XI players with expiring contracts, including Milan duo.

Juventus Stars Busted for Breaking COVID Laws with Clandestine Party

April 1, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

Juventus players Weston McKennie, Paulo Dybala and Arthur were fined by the police yesterday for a party at the mansion for the American midfielder. The COVID-19 regulations issued the Italian governments currently forbid gatherings and impose a 10 pm curfew that can be broken only for some select reasons.

Inter Mitigate Financial Troubles by Taking Out Massive Loan

April 1, 2021 Enrico Passarella Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

After unveiling the new logo, Inter closed the balance sheets for the last six months of 2020 with a €62.7M loss. Despite that, the economic situation of the club is improving after some tribulations. The Suning family was granted a €250M loan by Goldman Sachs that will allow them to plan the next moves without haste.

Milan Pressing Gianluigi Donnarumma for Answer on New Contract

April 1, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

Milan want an answer by Gianluigi Donnarumma on the extension in short order to begin planning the future and move onto other negotiations. His agent Mino Raiola has not replied to their most recent offer. Juventus are lurking, while other top clubs are satisfied with their current goalkeepers.

Pogba Eyeing Juventus Return While Pushing to Leave Man United

April 1, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Manchester United, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market, Uncategorized

Paul Pogba does not want to extend his contract with Manchester United and will push to transfer in the summer. Juventus and Real Madrid are his preferred destinations as he has remained very attached to the Turin club. If the Red Devils did not allow the move, he would play out the final year of his deal and pick a new team for free in June of 2022.

Lithuania – Italy Player Ratings: Sensi Delivers

March 31, 2021 Michel Sakr Italian Football, Italy, Player Ratings, Serie A, World Cup, World Cup 2022

Although it was far from being their best performance, Roberto Mancini's men sealed their third straight victory in the competition, all in the same 2-0 result. Sensi opened the scoring right after the break, and Immobile added the second from the spot in the final minute of the match. So here are our player ratings for Italy after their victory against Lithuania.

Italy Cruise Past Lithuania to Catch Third Win in World Cup Qualifiers

March 31, 2021 Matteo Carnevale Italian Football, Italy, The Azzurri, World Cup 2022, World Cup 2022 Qualifiers

Roberto Mancini's Italy caught the third win out of three games and extended their non-losing streak to 25 games as they cruised past Lithuania in their last World Cup Qualifiers test in this international break. The Azzurri thus took the lead of Group C with nine points - three more than Switzerland who played only two matches.

No Extension Talks Yet Between Juventus and Giorgio Chiellini

March 31, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Giorgio Chiellini might no longer be a Juventus player next season, like his teammate Gianluigi Buffon. His contract is up in the summer and the negotiation to extend it has not started yet. His representative Davide Lippi was coy about the future of the defender in an interview, but did not shut the door on playing elsewhere.

Mixed Rumors from Italian Press About Juventus Pursuit of Kun Aguero

March 31, 2021 Enrico Passarella Barcelona, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Manchester City, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Sergio Aguero officially announced that he will leave Manchester City at the end of his contract in June. Juventus have been mentioned among the possible destinations alongside Barcelona and PSG. However, the reports coming from Italy about the Bianconeri’s intentions are conflicting.