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Serie A Matchday 38: Atalanta – Milan Match Preview

May 23, 2021 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Atalanta, Serie A

Atalanta and Milan are set to trade tackles at the Gewiss Stadium in the ultimate round of the 2020-21 Serie A season. In a massive top-four encounter, the Rossoneri can ill-afford to put their foot wrong, with their Champions League hopes on the line.

Antonio Conte Heaps Praise on Title-Winning Inter Side

May 22, 2021 Marko Vrakela Inter Milan, Serie A

Antonio Conte lauded the mental fortitude of his title-winning Inter Milan side ahead of the Serie A season finale. The newly-crowned Italian champions will entertain mid-table Udinese at the Giuseppe Meazza in the ultimate round of the 2020/21 Serie A campaign on Sunday.

Pirlo Delivers Update on Cristiano Ronaldo Future Amid Exit Talks

May 22, 2021 Marko Vrakela Juventus, Serie A

Andrea Pirlo is adamant Cristiano Ronaldo remains a Juventus player amid the uncertainty surrounding his future. In the pre-match conference ahead of Juve's trip to Bologna in the ultimate round of the 2020/21 campaign, the Italian manager insisted Cristiano's future lies in Turin.

Andrea Pirlo Hopeful of Landing Top-Four Finish Ahead of Bologna Trip

May 22, 2021 Marko Vrakela Juventus, Serie A

Juventus boss Andrea Pirlo insists his side must win all three points at Bologna on the final weekend of the 2020/21 Serie A season. Heading into the season finale, the Bianconeri sit fifth in the standings, one point adrift of AC Milan and Napoli in third and fourth, respectively.

Gattuso Makes Up His Mind on His Future Amid Fiorentina Links

May 22, 2021 Marko Vrakela Fiorentina, Lazio, Napoli, Serie A

Gennaro Gattuso is reportedly keen to take over the reins at Lazio amid growing uncertainty surrounding his Napoli future. According to renowned journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, the Italian tactician is hopeful of taking charge of the Biancocelesti despite Fiorentina's interest in securing his services.

Inter Milan Looking to Clear Ranks This Summer

Inter Looking to Clear Their Ranks With Summer Sales

May 22, 2021 Marko Vrakela Inter Milan, Serie A

Inter Milan chiefs are readying a massive squad clear-out in the summer to raise funds for new signings following a triumphant 2020/21 Serie A season. As reported by SempreInter, the Nerazzurri are desperate to offload several fringe players to accumulate funds to finance their spending spree.

Milan Ready to Pounce for Roma Loanee Cengiz Under

May 22, 2021 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Roma, Serie A

AC Milan have reignited their interest in Roma loanee Cengiz Under, who is set to return to base following an underwhelming spell at Leicester City. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Rossoneri were interested in the Turkey international in the January transfer market and are ready to make an attempt to capture his services this summer.

Probable Formations for Juventus, Milan and Napoli for the Decisive Weekend

May 21, 2021 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

Juventus, Napoli and Milan will fight it out for the last two remaining Champions League spots. The Partenopei have the best odds on paper, as a home win against Verona would be enough. On the other hand, the Rossoneri have a tough task ahead of them in the form of Atalanta. Finally, the Bianconeri need to beat Bologna, and hope that one of their rivals slips up.

Inter and Juventus to Duel for Serie A Defender

May 21, 2021 Michel Sakr Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Whilst half of Europe is apparently on the trails of Dusan Vlahovic, another Serbian at Fiorentina is gaining interest from the big boys in Italy. Nikola Milenkovic has cemented himself as one of the most promising defenders in Serie A, as Juventus and Inter will both try to sign him in the upcoming transfer market.

Atletico, Real Madrid and Barcelona all Tracking Napoli Star

May 21, 2021 Michel Sakr Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Real Madrid, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

After three exciting seasons at Napoli, Fabian Ruiz could be set to play his final match for the club on Sunday, as Atletico Madrid, Real Madrid and Barcelona are all reportedly interested in his signature. According to la Gazzetta dello Sport, all three Spanish giants are hoping to bring the playmaker back to his home country.

Denmark, a team that was not even supposed to be in the tournament, shocked the football world by winning the 1992 European Championship

The History of the UEFA Euro: 1992, The Denmark Fairy Tale

May 21, 2021 Paulius Kundzelevicius Denmark, Euro 2020, Euro Cup History, European Championships 2020, Germany, Netherlands, Serie A, Yugoslavia

Euro 1992 witnessed one of football’s greatest fairy tales. Denmark, a team that was not even supposed to be in the tournament, shocked the world by overcoming football powerhouses as the Netherlands and Germany to win an edition of the European Championship that established a new era for the beautiful game.

Milan or Juventus? Five Serie A Players Whose Future Depend on CL Qualification

May 21, 2021 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Champions League, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

With only two days separating us from the Grand Finale, tensions couldn't have been any higher, especially in Turin and Milano. Napoli, Milan and Juventus are still fighting for the last two remaining Champions League spots, but the southerners only need to beat Hellas Verona to secure their qualification.