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Inter are hesitant to let star defender Milan Skriniar leave despite PSG submitting a renewed bid of €60M, still way off the €80M mark set.

Danilo Likens Juventus Coach Andrea Pirlo to Pep Guardiola

March 9, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

Juventus defender Danilo stated in an interview with Marca that the philosophy of his current manager Andrea Pirlo is comparable to Pep Guardiola’s one, who coached him at Manchester City. The defender indicated that the squad is fully behind the gaffer, whose ideas have been clear since the get-go.

Milan Looking to Give Franck Kessié New Long-Term Contract

March 9, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

Franck Kessie is having his finest year at Milan yet and his value has skyrocketed, but the club plans to give him a long-term extension to keep away the top teams, starting with Real Madrid, that are interested in him. His new deal will last until 2026.

Inter – Atalanta Player Ratings: Decisive Skriniar

March 8, 2021 Michel Sakr Atalanta, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Player Ratings, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

The hosts were the slightly better side during the first 45 minutes, but they failed to capitalize on the situation. The Nerazzurri took the lead at the beginning of the second half through Milan Skriniar, and managed to it for the remaining time. So here are our player ratings for top Serie A clash between Inter and Atalanta.

The big match of Serie A Round 26 might have been a disappointment for the watchers, but surely not for Inter as the Nerazzurri beat Atalanta 1-0

Milan Skriniar Lone Goal Enough for Inter to Edge Out Atalanta

March 8, 2021 Matteo Carnevale Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

The big match of Serie A Round 26 might have been a disappointment for the watchers, but surely not for Inter as the Nerazzurri beat Atalanta 1-0 to re-establish their six-point cushion over the pursuing pack in the table.

“Ronaldo Would Play Only in Champions League,” Says Bonucci

March 8, 2021 Enrico Passarella Champions League, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A

After partially getting the day off against Lazio, Cristiano Ronaldo will lead Juventus’ attack in Tuesday’s return leg of the Champions League bout with Porto. Leonardo Bonucci and Andrea Pirlo discussed the Portuguese ace ahead of the pivotal clash.

Here is our full preview of this midweek's Champions League round of 16 second leg fixtures, including the expected lineups

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

March 8, 2021 Michel Sakr Assi di Coppe, Barcelona, Champions League, European Cups, Italian Football, Juventus, Liverpool, PSG, Serie A

Between Tuesday and Wednesday, we'll find out the names of the first four clubs qualified for the quarter finals of Football's biggest club competition. Here is our full preview of this midweek's Champions League round of 16 second leg fixtures, including the expected lineups.

Andrea Agnelli Wants to Reduce Noncompetitive League Games

March 8, 2021 Enrico Passarella Champions League, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A

As president of the European Club Association, Juventus chairman Andrea Agnelli reiterated his push to change the setup of the continental competitions in the opening speech of the 25th assembly of the teams’ body, which will examine the rumored new Champions League format with a super-sized first stage.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic just ended his experience as the co-host of the Festival di Sanremo and was praised for how natural he appeared on the stage

How Zlatan Ibrahimovic Turned Brashness into a Brand

March 8, 2021 Matteo Carnevale AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Tactical Trends

Over time, Zlatan Ibrahimovic has learned how to play his character. The young, arrogant bully from the Malmo dockyards has become a clever professional who knows how to market himself even outside of a football pitch. He has become his very own brand, turning brashness into a charismatic aura.

Atalanta Tipped to Beat Milan and Chelsea to Sign Defensive Prospect

March 8, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Atalanta are poised to come out on top in the race to acquire Malmoe defender Anel Ahmedhodzic, as the player himself confirmed in an interview. Milan, Chelsea and PSV were said to be also after 21-year-old center-back. The Goddess are rumored to be paying €8M for the acquisition.

Barcelona Strongly Pursuing Juventus Star Defender Matthijs De Ligt

March 8, 2021 Enrico Passarella Barcelona, Calciomercato, Juventus, Transfer Market

Matthijs De Ligt is the main target for Barcelona to bolster the defense and the Blaugrana will try to use their Dutch connections to convince him to join. However Juventus, despite the losses announced recently, have no plans of selling their young center-back.

Milan put together an impressive performance on Sunday as they returned from Verona with a 0-2 win that reduced their gap from Inter to three points only.

Milan Second Lines Dismantle Verona to Reduce Gap from the Top

March 7, 2021 Matteo Carnevale AC Milan, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

Stronger than their bad luck, Milan put together an impressive performance on Sunday as they returned from Verona with a 0-2 win that reduced their gap from Inter to three points only - as they wait for the Nerazzurri to take on Atalanta on Monday night.