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Milan Dealt Blow as Chelsea Pick Up Option to Extend Giroud’s Contract

June 4, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Milan will not be able to sign Olivier Giroud on a free transfer, as Chelsea activated the clause to prolong his deal for another year. The Blues actually announced today that the move was made in April. The Rossoneri will have to negotiate a fee with the English club if still interested in adding him. On the other hand, Milan will pay the full option to buy Fikayo Tomori following the impressive loan spell.

Road to Euro 2020: North Macedonia Team Analysis from The Scouting App

June 4, 2021 Akhil Fisher Euro 2020, North Macedonia, Serie A, The Scouting App

North Macedonia will participate in their first ever major international tournament at this summer’s Euro 2020. Igor Angelovski’s men were able to advance to this summer’s showpiece via the play-offs thanks to their UEFA Nations League performance.

Antonin Barak: “Italy Not One of the Teams That Can Win Euro 2020”

June 4, 2021 Enrico Passarella Czech Republic, Euro 2020, Italian Football, Italy, The Azzurri

Antonin Barak does not give Italy many chances to prevail in the Euro, as he considers Azzurri inferior compared to few other contenders. "The expectations are high, but I do not see them as a team that can actually win the tournament. France, Belgium, and England are stronger." He instead went on to praise Lorenzo Insigne and Marco Verratti and was optimistic about the chances of the Czech Republic to advance.

The History of The UEFA Euro: 2008, Spain and the Birth of the Tiki-Taka

June 4, 2021 Paulius Kundzelevicius Euro 2020, Euro Cup History, Germany, Russia, Serie A, Spain, Turkey

Before Euro 2008, Spain were always considered a talented but fragile side with a sort of inferiority complex when it comes to major tournaments. But an overly gifted generation of players, combined with the breakthrough of the "tiki-taka" style of play, finally helped them conquer their first trophy after a 44-year drought.

Andrea Agnelli: “Super League Was Not a Coup But a Cry of Alarm”

June 4, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Super League

Juventus president Andrea Agnelli spoke to the press today in Fabio Paratici’s final sendoff. He defended the Super League project and weighed in on the return of Massimiliano Allegri before bidding farewell to the long-time director. "I tried to bring change for many years inside UEFA and ECA. The Super League was never a coup, but rather a desperate cry of alarm of a system that is marching toward insolvency."

We analyzed the Milan latest signing Mike Maignan and discussed whether the Frenchman is good enough to fill Gianluigi Donnarumma’s gloves

Player Analysis: Mike Maignan, the New Milan Goalkeeper

June 4, 2021 Paulius Kundzelevicius AC Milan, Player Analysis, Serie A

Replacing the outgoing Gianluigi Donnarumma was one of the priorities of Milan’s technical director Paolo Maldini; therefore, we analyzed the Rossoneri’s latest signing and discussed whether Frenchman Mike Maignan is good enough to fill Donnarumma’s gloves.

Ten Serie A Players That the World Will Discover at Euro 2020

June 4, 2021 Michel Sakr Atalanta, Euro 2020, Germany, Italian Football, Italy, Juventus, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

International tournaments are where the die-hard fan meets his casual counterpart, where legends and born and stars are made. As expected several young players should make a name for themselves in the upcoming Euro 2020, and here are ten up-and-coming stars that Serie A fans already know about, but will finally have the chance to explode on a bigger stage.

Ibrahimovic: “Donnarumma Is the Best, Giroud Is Welcome at Milan”

June 4, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Zlatan Ibrahimovic discussed his season and some transfer market topics related to Milan in an interview, showing regret for his multiple injuries. "Donnarumma is the best in the world, he could have been Mister Milan, the starting goalkeeper for maybe the next 20 years, but it takes two to tango. Olivier Giroud is welcome to join here, he is very experienced and we do not have many players that have won trophies on the roster."

Manchester United Make Sizeable Bid to Purchase Atalanta Top Defender

June 4, 2021 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Manchester United, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Manchester United are seriously pushing to acquire Cristian Romero from Atalanta. They have offered €45M, which would make it the richest sale in the history of the Goddess. The 23-year-old Argentinian center-back was just named the best Serie A defender for the past season and will soon debut with his national team. Owner Antonio Percassi is considering the bid, but he could be tempted to refuse to bet on his growth.

Stefano Sensi and Trent Alexander-Arnold to Miss Euro Due to Injuries

June 4, 2021 Enrico Passarella England, Euro 2020, Italian Football, Italy, The Azzurri

Stefano Sensi picked up a new adductor injury in practice shortly after being declared fully healthy by coach Roberto Mancini. The Inter midfielder will undergo further tests this morning and has not left Coverciano yet. However, he is poised to be unavailable for the Euro and will be replaced by Matteo Pessina. England's Trent Alexander-Arnold will be sidelined for six weeks with a thigh injury, skipping the tournament.

Juventus Management Starts Assembling Plans for the New Allegri Era

June 3, 2021 Enrico Passarella Barcelona, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Roma, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

The Juventus brass, including Massimiliano Allegri, held a three-hour meeting today to kick off the new course. Cristiano Ronaldo was one of the main topics of the summit, but his future is still up in the air. Paulo Dybala and Giorgio Chiellini are among those positively affected by the coaching change, as their are now likely to stay put. The gaffer is not pushing for Donnarumma and wants either Locatelli or Pjanic in the midfield.

England have a tricky group at Euro 2020 in Croatia, Czech Republic and Scotland, but should be able to qualify to the knockout stages. The squad Gareth Southgate has selected does raise a few question marks, especially over the stability

Road to Euro 2020: England Team Analysis Powered by The Scouting App

June 3, 2021 Akhil Fisher England, Euro 2020, Serie A, The Scouting App

England have a tricky group at Euro 2020 in Croatia, Czech Republic and Scotland, but should be able to qualify to the knockout stages. The squad Gareth Southgate has selected does raise a few question marks, especially over the stability.