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Robin Gosens Discusses Manchester City and Juventus Interest

March 16, 2021 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Manchester City, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Robin Gosens has been routinely linked to top teams due to his impressive performances over the past two campaigns. He was been asked about the interest coming in particular from Manchester City and Juventus in a recent interview.

Milan Star Zlatan Ibrahimovic Poised for Swedish National Team Return

March 16, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Euro 2020, European Championships 2020, Italian Football, Serie A

Zlatan Ibrahimovic will resume playing with Sweden five years removed from his last appearance with the national team. The Milan striker, who is nursing a thigh injury, has received an advance notice that he will be called up for matches against Georgia, Kosovo and Estonia.

Suarez has been linked with several clubs, including MLS outfit Inter Miami and Serie A top dogs Juventus, but it is River Plate who look likely contenders.

Suarez Recounts Juventus Talks in Leaked Interrogation on Bogus Test

March 15, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Uncategorized

While the investigation on the bogus citizenship test by Luis Suarez is ongoing, with some Juventus executives under scrutiny, the memo of his interrogation got leaked. The striker confirmed to have received a model of the exam beforehand and described his contacts with Juventus executives.

Champions League Round of 16 – 2nd Leg Preview and Expected Lineups

March 15, 2021 Michel Sakr Assi di Coppe, Atalanta, Bayern Munich, Champions League, Chelsea, European Cups, Italian Football, Lazio, Manchester City, Real Madrid, Serie A

After finding out the first four teams qualified for the Champions League quarter finals, this midweek, another four clubs will be joining Porto, Dortmund, PSG and Liverpool. So here is our full preview for the second leg of the Champions League round of 16, including expected lineups.

Milan and Roma Chasing After New Serie A Sensation Dusan Vlahovic

March 15, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market, Uncategorized

Dusan Vlahovic so far has never seriously considered extending his contract with Fiorentina, which expires in 2013, and might ask to leave in the summer. President Rocco Commisso offered to triple his current salary, but the club fears he will do like Federico Chiesa and force a move to a bigger team. Milan and Roma are very interested in the starlet.

The Best XI of Serie A Round 27: Ronaldo Perfect Hat Trick Wins a Spot

March 15, 2021 Paulius Kundzelevicius Atalanta, Bologna, Fiorentina, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Top 11

The most anticipated matches of Round 27 saw Inter go nine points clear at the top of Serie A standings following a late 2-1 win over relegation strugglers Torino, whilst Milan have suffered their third defeat in the last six matches against Napoli on Sunday night. Here we take a look at the best statistical XI of Serie A Round 27 in collaboration with the FotMob app.

Romelu Lukaku is officially back at Inter. The striker was unveiled by president Steven Zhang with a video on Twitter before the formal announcement.

Romelu Lukaku and Inter Poised to Reject Manchester City’s Offer

March 15, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Manchester City, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Romelu Lukaku has no intention of leaving Inter even though he ended up on Manchester City’s short-list of elite strikers to reinforce the attack. The Nerazzurri also strongly want to keep him despite the outside interest. The striker likes playing in Serie A and the starring role his side gave him in the past years.

Juventus Director Rubbishes Rumors about Cristiano Ronaldo Leaving

March 15, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, PSG, Real Madrid, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Juventus director Fabio Paratici strongly denied the buzz about Cristiano Ronaldo moving in the summer and defended his ace before the Cagliari game. The star striker has been linked to PSG and Real Madrid following the early elimination in Champions League at the hands of Porto.

Milan – Napoli Player Ratings: Solid Koulibaly

March 14, 2021 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Italian Football, Napoli, Player Ratings, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

In the final fixture of Serie A round 27, Milan welcomed Napoli at the San Siro. The visitors were mostly the better side, and eventually earned a deserved victory in courtesy of Matteo Politano's goal, as the former Inter winger gifted his old team an additional boost towards the Scudetto title. So here are our Player Ratings of the top clash between Milan and Napoli.

Tonight's 0-1 defeat to Napoli resulted in Milan basically bidding farewell to their remaining chances of battling for the title until the end

Politano Lone Goal Puts Damper on Milan Feeble Title Hopes

March 14, 2021 Matteo Carnevale AC Milan, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

If there still was any doubt about the Scudetto taking the direction of the black-and-blue side of Milano, tonight's 0-1 defeat to Napoli resulted in Milan basically bidding farewell to their remaining chances of battling for the title. Matteo Politano's lone goal made the Rossoneri sink nine points behind cross-town rivals Inter.

Juventus and Cristiano Ronaldo Bulldoze Cagliari to Answer Criticism

March 14, 2021 Matteo Carnevale Cagliari, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

Juventus' reaction to their shocking Champions League elimination on Tuesday was furious and Cagliari stood no chance today. The Bianconeri brushed the Sardinians aside with a Cristiano Ronaldo hat trick, the Portuguese answering loud and clear to those who had criticized him after Tuesday's setback.

Martinez Header Takes Inter Nine Points Clear After Win in Torino

March 14, 2021 Paulius Kundzelevicius Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Torino

In Round 27 of Serie A, Inter were in the hunt for the eighth consecutive win as they traveled to Northern Italy to face the relegation strugglers Torino. A six-point lead at the top of the standings was extended to nine points, with Lautaro Martinez scoring a stunning header in the 85th minute of the game to hand Inter another massive three points.