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Ciro Immobile and Dusan Vlahovic are dueling to be the top scorer in Serie in 2021-2022. Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, who has featured next to both, weighed in.

Real Madrid in Pole Position to Lure Away Juventus and Inter Target

February 10, 2022 Akhil Fisher Inter, Inter Milan, Juventus, Lazio, Manchester United, PSG, Real Madrid, Serie A

Given his influence at Lazio as the club’s main playing asset, he has been retained at every transfer opportunity that has arisen, but it remains to be seen how much longer Lotito will be able to hold out on offers.

Gianluigi Donnarumma blamed Milan for making the final move in their divorce by signing another goalkeeper early. A director retorted.

Milan Executive Responds to Donnarumma Accusation on Split

February 10, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

Gianluigi Donnarumma blamed Milan in an interview for making the decisive move in their divorce by signing another goalkeeper early. Instead, the management believes to have acted correctly and that the Italian international had already made up his mind at that point. Director Frederic Massara discussed the matter.

After Milan's 4-0 victory against Lazio in the Coppa Italia semi-finals, Pioli spoke in the press conference about his side's performance this evening.

Pioli Applauds High-Flying Milan After Fabulous Victory Over Lazio

February 10, 2022 Julian Faustini AC Milan, Coppa Italia, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

After Milan clinching a 2-1 victory over Inter in the Derby di Milano throughout the weekend, the Rossonerri showed no signs of slowing down as they managed to obliterate Lazio 4-0 at the Stadio San Siro within the quarter finals of the Coppa Italia. Following Milan's dominant victory over the Biancocelesti, Pioli spoke to Milan News about his side's overall performance this evening

The second Coppa Italia Quarter Final on Wednesday night was a one-team show as Milan ripped a yielding Lazio side to pieces with four goals

Milan vs Lazio 4-0: A Coppa Italia One-Team Show at the San Siro

February 9, 2022 The Cult of Calcio AC Milan, Coppa Italia, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

The second Coppa Italia Quarter Final on Wednesday night was a one-team show as Milan ripped a yielding Lazio side to pieces with four goals. The Rossoneri thus won the right to face cross-town rivals Inter in a double-leg Semi Final to be played on March 2 and April 20.

Juventus are assessing their players after the January window and are leaning towards going in two opposite directions for Juan Cuadrado and Alex Sandro.

Juventus Have Different Plans for Two of Their Veterans

February 9, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Juventus are assessing their own players after a bombastic January window and are leaning towards going in two opposite directions for Juan Cuadrado and Alex Sandro. The former is nearing an extension while they are looking for replacements for the latter, The Old Lady have expressed interest in multiple young left-backs.

The injuries suffered by Hirving Lozano and Alessandro Bastoni might not be as severe as initially feared. They will miss the upcoming clash.

Napoli and Inter Get Positive Updates on Lozano and Bastoni

February 9, 2022 Enrico Passarella Inter Milan, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A

The injuries suffered by Hirving Lozano and Alessandro Bastoni might not be as severe as initially feared. The winger returned from Mexico today and underwent some tests on his shoulder. The center-back has a shot to be present against Liverpool in a week’s time. They are both out for the upcoming clash, though.

Roma ‘Hesitancy’ Allowed Liverpool to Capture January Target

February 9, 2022 Akhil Fisher Roma, Serie A

Luis Diaz chose Liverpool over two other interested European heavyweights, including Jose Mourinho’s Roma, because of the Reds’ ‘elite’ status among the cream of the crop.

Lazio Star Throws Backhanded Compliment at New Juventus Ace

February 9, 2022 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

Ciro Immobile and Dusan Vlahovic are dueling to be the top scorer in Serie in 2021-2022. They have scored 18 goals apiece so far. Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, who has featured next to both, weighed in on them. The Serbian powerhouse is poised for a pivotal summer as he has just two more years left on his contract.

Massimiliano Allegri discussed Thursday’s Coppa Italia match against Sassuolo: "It is the quarter-final of a competition we care a lot about."

Allegri Pumps the Brakes Before Coppa Tilt Against Sassuolo

February 9, 2022 Enrico Passarella Coppa Italia, Italian Football, Juventus, Sassuolo, Serie A

Massimiliano Allegri discussed Thursday’s Coppa Italia match against Sassuolo: "It is the quarter-final of a competition we care a lot about. I have seen some euphoria, but our goal is to reach the top four and advance as much in the cups. I do not like to dream. Inter, Napoli are very distant. Atalanta are our real competitors."

No Serie A Players Left to Wear League Best Player Badges

February 9, 2022 Simone Castellano Atalanta, Fiorentina, Inter, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Tottenham

Beginning with the 2019/20 season, the Serie A offered those chosen as the best players from the previous season the opportunity to take the field with a official recognition badge on their shirts. However, due to multiple circumstances, no representative will be showing the award-winner patch.

The lawyer of Rafael Leao and Nicolò Zaniolo offered an olive branch to Milan and Roma to quell the recent controversies.

Manchester United ‘Ready to Invest’ in Versatile Roma Talent

February 9, 2022 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Juventus, Manchester United, Roma, Serie A

The Fiorentina youth product can be lured away from the Giallorossi for a set price around the €50m mark – an offer that will be hard for Roma and sporting director Tiago Pinto to turn down, given the club’s precarious financial position.

Nikola Kalinic decided terminated his contract with Verona and went back to Hajduk Split, the club where he started his adventure as a professional player

Nikola Kalinic Leaves Verona, Gets Back to Origins

February 9, 2022 Fiammetta Maspero Calciomercato, Hellas Verona, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

Striker Nikola Kalinić decided to terminate his contract with Verona and went back to his native Croatia to play for Hajduk Split, the club where he started his adventure as a professional football player back in 2005.