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Inter vs Juventus 2-1: Sanchez Last-Gasp Goal Delivers Supercup

January 12, 2022 Matteo Carnevale Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

Alexis Sanchez delivered the Italian Supercup to Inter with a last-gasp goal that shocked Juventus right when both sides seemed ready for a penalty shootout. Weston McKennie opened the scoring for the Bianconeri with a clinical header but Lautaro Martinez leveled things up from the penalty spot.

Egypt Defeat to Nigeria May Be Good News for Liverpool Title Race

January 12, 2022 Kolade Daniel AFCON, Liverpool, Premier League, Serie A

More than a few observing glances were cast at the Roumdé Adjia stadium in Garoua, Cameroon as Nigeria and Egypt played out a blockbuster Africa Cup of Nations clash on Tuesday evening.

The North Africans however fell to a limp …

AC Milan wil lhave two huge matches of football this week as they host Dinamo Zagreb on Wednesday in the Champions League before welcoming Napoli on Sunday.

Pioli Backs Shevchenko Before Coppa Italia Tilt with Genoa

January 12, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Genoa, Italian Football, Serie A

Milan have welcomed back one of their top players, as Fikayo Tomori has shaken off COVID-19 after missing two matches. Stefano Pioli held a presser today ahead of the Coppa Italia game versus Genoa, commenting on the fixture, opposing coach Andryi Shevchenko and a few of his players.

Arsenal Make Initial Contact Over Loan Deal for Juventus Outcast

January 12, 2022 Akhil Fisher Arsenal, Juventus, Serie A

Mikel Arteta is keen on reinforcing his midfield options before the end of the January and a loan deal for the Brazilian seems more realistic than vying for Lyon’s Bruno Guimaraes, for who the French club are asking no less than €45m.

Juventus and Lazio set sights on Fabiano Parisi, but Fiorentina have done the most legwork to onboard the touted fullback at the moment.

Inter Miss Out on Everton Fullback, Earmark Empoli Talent

January 12, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Empoli, everton, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Inter pursued Lucas Digne, but the fullback is poised to join Aston Villa. The Birmingham-based club easily outbid them, as the Nerazzurri merely proposed a loan. They have an agreement in place with Everton for a €27M move. They will have to look elsewhere for the role and set sights on an Empoli youngster.

Juventus Make Decision on Paulo Dybala Future

Former Palermo Director Warns Juventus in Dybala Renewal Saga

January 12, 2022 Akhil Fisher Juventus, Palermo, Serie A

Former Palermo executive Rino Foschi has warned Juventus that letting Dybala leave can prove to be harmful in the long run and that the Argentine playmaker deserves trust from the Juventus management.

Maurizio Sarri would like some reinforcements in January, and in particular asked for two midfielders he already coached, Matias Vecino and Allan.

Sarri Wishing to Reunite with Pair of His Former Midfielders

January 12, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Transfer Market

Maurizio Sarri would like some reinforcements in January, and in particular asked for two midfielders he already coached, Matias Vecino and Allan. Lazio will make an attempt, but they might not be able to sign either, although the Uruguayan one could be on the move in early 2022.

Injured Chiesa Forces Juventus to Shortlist Two Attacking Targets

January 12, 2022 Akhil Fisher Juventus, Serie A

Earlier, when Depay was proposed to switch to Juventus in a swap deal involving Morata, coach Max Allegri denied looking for a winger and wanted a traditional striker instead. However, Chiesa’s injury changes things for the Bianconeri.

Gonzalo Villar is not exactly thriving at Getafe, but his agent believes he could recapture a big role at Roma while he shut down the buzz about Inter.

Roma in Advanced Talks to Part Ways with Multiple Outcasts

January 12, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Genoa, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Roma are getting busy in the January window, and not only in terms of purchases, as they are on the brink of bidding farewell to a few outcast. Gonzalo Villar and Borja Mayoral are headed back to Spain, while Genoa is targeting Riccardo Calafiori. Bryan Reynolds could move to Belgium.

Samir Handanovic could re-up with Inter even though they will bring in André Onana. The goalkeeper hinted that he would continue with the Nerazzurri.

Handanovic Likely to Stay Put Despite Inter Signing Onana

January 12, 2022 Enrico Passarella Inter Milan, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Samir Handanovic could re-up with Inter even though they will bring in André Onana. The goalkeeper hinted that he would continue to be part of the Nerazzurri squad in the presser ahead of the Supercoppa. His current contract will expire in June, and the club will offer him a reduced salary.

Juventus, Chiellini: “Ronaldo Hid the Team’s Problems”

January 12, 2022 Akhil Fisher Juventus, Serie A

Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure left a huge void upfront for Juventus, who struggled initially to get things running as the current season began without the coveted superstar.

Lazio have accelerated on the transfer market and are nearing the acquisitions of Nicolò Casale from Verona and Luis Maximiano from Granada.

Milan and Lazio Eye Verona Defender, January Move Unlikely

January 12, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan and Lazio are tracking Verona revelation Nicolò Casale, but it will be impervious for them to sign him in January. The Scaligeri have rejected the opening offers, including one from Napoli. With Sven Botman too difficult to sign, the Rossoneri are closing in on a Manchester United defender.