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“I’ll Need To Talk To Zhang” – Conte Hints at Parting Ways With Inter

August 21, 2020 Matteo Carnevale Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Stickers Swapping, Transfer Market

In the wake of Inter's loss to Sevilla in the Europa League Final, Antonio Conte came up with some heavy statement as he hinted at his possible departure from Inter in his post-match remarks. "In a few days, we will make an evaluation of the whole season in a very serene way," Conte told Sky Sports. "We will try to plan the future of Inter, with or without me."

Inter Bend Knee To Sevilla In Thrilling Europa League Final

August 21, 2020 Matteo Carnevale Assi di Coppe, Europa League, European Cups

Inter didn't make it. The Europa League speaks Andalusian again as Sevilla toppled the Nerazzurri 3-2 at the end of a thrilling and tough Final in Cologne. The Spanish side conquered the second European competition for the sixth time as Inter's dreams vanished when an unfortunate Romelu Lukaku deflection sent the ball into his own goal for Sevilla's winner.

Messi Told Koeman He Feels “More Out Of Barcelona Than In It”

August 20, 2020 Matteo Carnevale Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Stickers Swapping, Transfer Market

Leo Messi and Barcelona seem to be getting more and more distant from each other. According to Catalan Radio RAC1 - a usually reliable source - the Barcelona captain met today with newly-appointed coach Ronald Koeman and shared with him that he doesn't see his future at Barcelona clear and feels more out of the club than in it.

Ibrahimovic Talks Ongoing as Milan Look For Reinforcements

August 20, 2020 Diego Ottaviano AC Milan, Calciomercato, Serie A, Stickers Swapping, Transfer Market

Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Milan are still in talks regarding the Big Swede’s contract extension with the Rossoneri. On their side, Milan and their owner Elliot seem convinced to increase their offer up to 6M euros. However, Zlatan’s entourage remains firm with their request for 7.5M euros. While the distance is still considerable, both parts are working to find a solution.

Europa League Final Preview: Sevilla Meet Inter as Conte Vows For Glory

August 20, 2020 Luke Phelps Assi di Coppe, Europa League, European Cups, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A

Inter meet Spanish outfit Sevilla at the RheinEnergieStadion in Cologne on Friday night, in the belated final of the 2020 Europa League. Looking back towards the start of the year, it's amazing that we're even looking forward to a Europa League Final. Inter and Sevilla will go head-to-head as Antonio Conte vows for silverware in his first season with the Nerazzurri.

Serge Gnabry Brace Sends Bayern Munich To Champions League Final

August 19, 2020 Matteo Carnevale Assi di Coppe, Champions League, European Cups, Manchester City

There were no surprises in the second Champions League Semi-Final as Bayern Munich put three past Lyon to reserve a table for the final European showdown. A brace from Serge Gnabry and a late Robert Lewandowski goal got the job done for the Bavarians against a keen French side that still managed to create a few good chances early in the game.

It’s Pirlo’s Juventus Again: Will Agnelli’s Personal Gamble Pay Off?

August 19, 2020 Michel Sakr Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A

President Andrea Agnelli is taking a personal gamble in handing Andrea Pirlo the job of Juventus head coach. But can the inexperienced young coach excel in his first managerial gig and succeed where a number of elite managers failed? What should the Bianconeri fans expect from this surprising appointment and how will Pirlo make Juventus play?

Paris Saint-Germain Crush Leipzig In One-Sided UCL Semi-Final

August 18, 2020 Matteo Carnevale Assi di Coppe, Champions League, European Cups, Paris Saint Germain, RB Leipzig

Paris Saint-Germain are just one step away from their Champions League chimera as they burst into the Final on Tuesday night after ditching RB Leipzig with a sounding 3-0 score. There was little competition in the game at the Estadio da Luz in Lisbon as Julian Nagelsmann's side limits were brutally exposed by Neymar and company.

Messi – Lautaro Swap Deal Makes Sense For Both Inter and Barcelona

August 18, 2020 Kolade Daniel Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Stickers Swapping, Transfer Market One comment

It's a growing whisper now that Lionel Messi wants to leave Barcelona this summer. Inter have always wanted him but the financial implications of that deal make it somewhat a "fantasy." Barcelona, on the other hand, want Lautaro Martinez as well but they are struggling to pay his release clause. Perhaps a swap deal would make sense for both clubs.

Inter Destroy Shakhtar as Lautaro, Lukaku Bag Double Brace

August 17, 2020 Matteo Carnevale Assi di Coppe, Europa League, European Cups, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A

It was the night of Lautaro Martinez's comeback and of Inter's triumph. The Nerazzurri destroyed Shakhtar Donetsk 5-0 in the second Europa League Semi-Final with braces from both their strikers Lautaro and Romelu Lukaku (the so-called LuLa) on top of Danilo D'Ambrosio's goal. Inter will now face Europa League specialist Sevilla in the Final on Friday night.

Here’s What Roma New Owner Dan Friedkin Will Have To Deal With

August 17, 2020 Matteo Carnevale Italian Football, Roma, Serie A

On Monday afternoon at 3.30 PM, the curtain fell on James Pallotta’s age as Roma president as Dan Friedkin and his son Ryan closed the deal to take ownership of the Giallorossi. The Friedkins have a tough job ahead with regard to reconnecting Roma with their disillusioned supporters who are just out of yet another disappointing season.

Who Is Sergio Reguilon and Why May Napoli Need Him?

August 17, 2020 Michel Sakr Calciomercato, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2019-2020, Stickers Swapping, Transfer Market

Napoli have reportedly set their eyes on Sevilla's left-back Sergio Reguilon. But who is this Real Madrid home-grown left back who has been recently stealing the international stage with his excellent Europa League performances and what good could he do to Gennaro Gattuso's Partenopei? Napoli must act quick as Reguilon seems to be on many clubs' radar.