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Italy Regista ‘Offered’ Serie A Return as Juventus Make First Contact

May 2, 2022 Akhil Fisher Chelsea, Juventus, Serie A

A host of Serie A clubs have been linked with the EURO 2020 winner, including Milan, Inter, Juve, Napoli and Roma, but as per the latest reports, it is the Bianconeri who have expressed their concrete interest to his agent Joao Santos.

Lazio did not take kindly José Mourinho attacking them for what happened late in the Spezia tilt and replied with a strong statement.

Lazio Respond to Mourinho with Sharply-Worded Note

May 2, 2022 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Lazio, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

Lazio did not take kindly José Mourinho attacking them for what happened late in the Spezia tilt: " We obsessively in his and some pundits' thoughts more than other ambitious professional goals. We will never be the anybody’s alibis or scapegoats."

Juventus won’t have Danilo, who suffered a thigh strain while on international duties, and Federico Chiesa remains iffy for Sunday’s clash with Milan.

Sensational Links Emerge as Juventus Coach Allegri Eyes Inter Defender

May 2, 2022 Akhil Fisher Inter, Inter Milan, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

The defense is one of the main areas of concern for the Turin giants going forward as both Leonardo Bonucci and Giorgio Chiellini near the end of their respective careers.

Serie A announced that the next edition of the Supercoppa Italian will be postponed from its original dates following a request from Saudi Arabia.

Supercoppa Set to Be Played in Saudi Arabia Next Season

May 2, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

The next edition of the Supercoppa Italiana will take place in Saudi Arabia. Considering the title race and the Coppa Italia final, it will involve two among Inter, Milan, and Juventus. The last two ones were held in Italy, also because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Juventus were dealt a bitter blow after Gianluca Mancini’s blistering 53rd minute strike proved to make a difference and hand Roma all three points.

Paris Saint-Germain Return Likely for Juventus Youth Product

May 2, 2022 Akhil Fisher Juventus, Paris Saint Germain, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

The 22-year-old center-forward returned to Turin after a short spell at Paris Saint-Germain, where he netted 17 goals in 41 appearances, only for the Parisians to let him leave at the end of last season.

Manchester United are of the sides eyeing Sergej Milinkovic-Savic. However, his agent Mateja Kezman denied saying they are his favorite destinations. Lazio

Lazio Star Agent Downplays Manchester United Links

May 2, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Manchester United, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

Manchester United are of the sides eyeing Sergej Milinkovic-Savic. However, his agent Mateja Kezman denied saying they are his favorite destination. The Lazio ace has better chances to depart this summer than in previous ones.

Lazio might have defeated Spezia with an irregular goal, and José Mourinho was unwilling to let it slide in the aftermath of the draw against Bologna.

Mourinho Spices Up Rivalry with Lazio and Backs Zaniolo

May 2, 2022 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Lazio, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

Lazio might have defeated Spezia with an irregular goal, and José Mourinho was unwilling to let it slide in the aftermath of the draw against Bologna: “There is still someone that wins thanks to offside goals in 2022, and that is what happened yesterday."

Juventus Pursuit of La Liga Midfielder Suffers Blow

May 2, 2022 Marko Vrakela Barcelona, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Juventus' pursuit of Barcelona star midfielder Frenkie de Jong has suffered a blow as Xavi delivered an update on the Dutchman's future at Camp Nou. In his most recent interview, the Blaugrana boss admitted the ex-Ajax man has a special place in the club's project for the future, effectively shutting down speculation about the player's summer exit.

José Mourinho once again surprised with his selection and tactics in Inter-Roma, and his gamble fully paid off, benching Abraham and using Dybala instead.

Roma Held Goalless By Bologna as Mourinho Explains Lineup Changes

May 1, 2022 Marko Vrakela Bologna, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

Roma are no longer in the picture for a top-four Serie A finish after a battling Bologna side eked out a goalless draw at the Stadio Olimpico. With the Europa Conference League rematch against Leicester City waiting in the wings, Jose Mourinho shuffled the deck against mid-table opposition.

Inzaghi thinks he deserves a new deal. However, the club wants to turn the page and hire a coach ‘who doesn't walk on a ledge’ when it comes to transfers.

Simone Inzaghi Believes in Inter Scudetto Chances After Udinese Win

May 1, 2022 Marko Vrakela Inter, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Udinese

Inter survived a late drama in Udine to pick up a vital 2-1 win at Dacia Arena over a spirited Udinese side and maintain the pressure on Serie A pacesetters Milan. Milan's 1-0 home triumph over Fiorentina earlier on Sunday meant a failed attempt to land all three points would put the Nerazzurri in a tough spot ahead of the last three matchdays.

Stefano Pioli complimented his team for the Derby comeback: “We never stopped believing. The game was more balanced than people think."

Pioli Thanks Fans as Milan Take Another Step Towards Scudetto

May 1, 2022 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Fiorentina, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

Milan came out on top of a pulsating home fixture against Fiorentina to maintain a two-point lead at the Serie A summit. Rafael Leao stole the show at San Siro, scoring a late goal to bring the Rossoneri a step closer to a long-awaited Scudetto.

Udinese vs Inter 1-2: Perisic and Martinez Score in Nerazzurri Win

May 1, 2022 Neelabhra Roy Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Udinese

Inter kept their Scudetto hopes alive with a 2-1 win over Udinese at the Stadio Friuli