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Juventus Sentenced to Give Some Money Back to Ronaldo

April 18, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Juventus will have to shell out nearly €10M to Cristiano Ronaldo, pending further legal actions, due to previous unpaid wages after losing in arbitration. The Portuguese ace had asked for double that sum, but the judges slashed it due to contributory negligence.

Inter CEO Giuseppe Marotta opened up about several hot-button topics in an interview following the successful Derby d’Italia.

Marotta Talks Zielinski, Lautaro, and His Juventus Exit

February 6, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Inter CEO Giuseppe Marotta opened up about several topics in an interview with DAZN following the successful Derby d’Italia. For starters, he was quizzed about Mehdi Taremi and Piotr Zielinski: “What matters is to represent a team that returned at its treble levels."

Lautaro Martinez probably won’t pen his new Inter contract before Christmas, but it could happen shortly thereafter, by January 6th.

Inter Stalwart Lautaro Martinez Dismisses Real Madrid Links

October 31, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Real Madrid, Serie A, Transfer Market

Lautaro Martinez has dismissed any notion of an exit from Inter, with Spanish heavyweights Real Madrid being heavily linked with the Nerazzurri striker. The 2022 World Cup winner was one of the attendees at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris for the 2023 Ballon d’Or ceremony, in which he finished in 20th position.

The Saudi Arabia hunger to bring in established European stars seems insatiable, despite the onboardings of superstars such as Benzema, Ronaldo and Neymar.

Zidane, Mourinho and Conte Among Saudi Arabia Targets

October 24, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Transfer Market

The Saudi Arabia hunger to bring in established European stars seems insatiable, despite the onboardings of superstars such as Karim Benzema, Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar. The nation has spent at least €6B since 2021 for sports at large and continues to shed hundreds of millions to draw attention.

José Mourinho won’t be on the bench as Roma will tangle with Inter on Sunday since he was expelled late in the Monza game.

Jose Mourinho Delivers Major Update Amid Uncertain Roma Future

October 7, 2023 Marko Vrakela Roma, Serie A

Roma manager Jose Mourinho has dropped a massive hint on his next job amid an uncertain future at the Stadio Olimpico. The famous Portuguese tactician has admitted he could follow in the footsteps of his countryman, Cristiano Ronaldo, and continue his career in Saudi Arabia.

Del Piero has flown to Saudi Arabian capital of Riyadh to sign as Al-Nassr’s next sporting director. The former Juventus captain is all for it as well.

Al-Nassr Set to Welcome Del Piero as New Sporting Director

October 6, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Transfer Market

Del Piero has flown to Saudi Arabian capital of Riyadh to sign as Al-Nassr’s next sporting director. The former Juventus captain is all for it as well and is prepared to listen to the club’s proposal. The 2006 World Cup winner is yet to return back to football since hanging up his boots in 2015.

Cristiano Ronaldo has asked his lawyers to recoup €19M he believes Juventus owe him through the CONI’s College of Arbitration.

Juventus Not Concerned with Ronaldo Monetary Request

September 22, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Manchester United, Premier League, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Cristiano Ronaldo has asked his lawyers to recoup €19M he believes Juventus owe him through the CONI’s College of Arbitration. The body settles disparate between players and clubs. The controversy stems from the shady moves by the Bianconeri on wages during the pandemic.

Juventus will have to shell out nearly €10M to Cristiano Ronaldo, pending further legal actions, due to previous unpaid wages after losing in arbitration.

Cristiano Ronaldo Thinking About Suing Juventus for Unpaid Wages

September 16, 2023 Marko Vrakela Juventus, Serie A

Al-Nassr superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly considering suing his former club, Juventus, for unpaid wages during the Covid-19 pandemic. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, the 38-year-old has decided to take the matter to court, even though it's been over two years since he left Turin.

Serie A is well represented in the 30 candidates for the Ballon d’Or, for which Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland are the frontrunners.

Four Serie A Players Inserted in Ballon d’Or Shortlist

September 7, 2023 Enrico Passarella Inter Milan, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Serie A is well represented in the 30 candidates for the Ballon d’Or, for which Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland are the frontrunners. There’s just one Italian, Nicolò Barella, but a few current and former Inter and Napoli players are among the nominees.

Ronaldo: “Serie A Was Dead Before I Joined Juventus”

July 18, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, MLS, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Transfer Market

Cristiano Ronaldo revisited his transfer to Juventus and his impact on Serie A with his usual style while talking to the press following a large defeat against Celta Vigo in a friendly. He addressed his future and took a jab at Lionel Messi, who didn't move to Saudi Arabia.

Sassuolo are living yet another positive Serie A campaign this season and, among their players, Domenico Berardi has captured many clubs' attention.

Berardi the Latest Serie A Star Linked to Play Alongside CR7

July 13, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Sassuolo, Serie A, Transfer Market

From Marcelo Brozovic to Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, two have already made the move, and a third is potentially on the horizon in the form of Sassuolo star Domenico Berardi.

Rafael Leao won’t put pen to paper on his extension with Milan Friday as anticipated. He and the club have decided to delay the event by a few days.

Leao Signature on New Milan Contract Gets Postponed

May 26, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Rafael Leao won’t put pen to paper on his extension with Milan Friday as anticipated. He and the club have decided to delay the event by a few days. It should happen next week. The Rossoneri could clinch the Champions League qualification in the upcoming clash with Juventus.

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