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Ex-Juventus Scout Recalls Bellingham and Haaland Talks

November 22, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Matteo Tognozzi recently left Juventus, where he spent six and a half years, serving as the head scout for the majority of his stint, to become Granada’s sporting director. He spilled the beans on some deals that didn’t come together in an interview, disclosing some big regrets.

Inter and Lautaro Martinez expressed their desire to reach an agreement on a contract extension in the last few weeks.

Inter Talisman Martinez Second-Best Forward in Europe in 2023

October 7, 2023 Marko Vrakela Bologna, Inter, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Inter will need their talismanic forward, Lautaro Martinez, at his peak powers when they encounter Bologna on Saturday. As Serie A's second-best defense after the opening seven matchdays, Thiago Motta's men will touch down at Giuseppe Meazza hellbent on frustrating Simone Inzaghi's free-flowing frontline.

Retegui was called up to play for Italy by Mancini, and the ex-Inter manager’s sudden farewell has caught many by surprise, including the Azzurri newcomer.

Retegui on Mancini’s Exit, Preferred Strikers and Beltran

August 15, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Genoa, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, Transfer Market

Mateo Retegui was called up to the Italy national team by Roberto Mancini, and the ex-Inter and Manchester City manager’s sudden farewell has caught many by surprise, including the Azzurri newcomer: "His decision surprised me. When I found out, I sent the coach a message, thanking him for the trust."

Simone Inzaghi rotates his men routinely, but that’s rarely the case for three stars, Hakan Calhanoglu, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, and Lautaro Martinez.

Inzaghi Plays Mind Games: “City the Strongest in the World”

June 9, 2023 Akhil Fisher Champions League, Inter Milan, Manchester City, Serie A

Inter will take on the Premier League champions in the most important game of the season – the UEFA Champions League final, and Inzaghi believes his Nerazzurri will need to show incredible concentration to emerge victors.

Manchester City vs Inter: Champions League Preview, Form & Lineups

June 9, 2023 Marko Vrakela Champions League, Inter, International Football, Manchester City, Serie A

The pinnacle of the European club season is upon us as Manchester City and Inter face each other in the Champions League final on Saturday night. Istanbul's Ataturk Olympic Stadium forms the backdrop for the most highly anticipated fixture on the European football calendar, 18 years after hosting one of the most iconic showpiece events ever.

While multiple coaches have been suspended for the seventh matchday for their antics over the weekend, Maurizio Sarri got away almost scot-free.

Sarri Quips About Lazio Signing Haaland and De Bruyne

May 29, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Transfer Market

Lazio are expected to make a few big signings as Sarri and president Claudio Lotito prepare to compete in the Champions League next season.

With a crunching finale between Inter and Manchester City looming on the horizon, Guardiola has already began playing mind games on the Nerazzurri.

Guardiola Talks Napoli vs Milan in Champions League

April 21, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Champions League, Italian Football, Manchester City, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Pep Guardiola took stock of the Champions League semifinals and heaped praise on Napoli in an interview: “I saw Tuesday’s game, and the Azzurri impressed me. Their matches against Milan were tightly contested this season. You win or lose for a matter of details that make the difference."

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Victor Osimhen established an immediate connection since the Georgian moved to Italy, which has fueled Napoli’s success.

Napoli Duo Off the Charts, Ahead of Mbappe-Neymar in Europe

February 14, 2023 Akhil Fisher Uncategorized

Combined, Osimhen and Kvaratskhelia have 29 goals and 18 assists across all competitions, numbers which make them arguably the deadliest pair in Europe at the moment.

No team is close to prying away Victor Osimhen at the moment, but PSG could emerge as a major menace to acquire last season’s capocannoniere.

Victor Osimhen: How Napoli’s Last Choice Became Their First

February 9, 2023 Akhil Fisher Borussia Dortmund, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Real Madrid, Serie A, Transfer Market

The arrival of the Nigerian back in 2020 has proven instrumental in the Partenopei’s bid for a first Scudetto title in over 30 years.

Napoli Attacking Duo Keeping Up with Top Ones in Europe

February 7, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Manchester City, Napoli, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Victor Osimhen established an immediate connection since the Georgian moved to Italy, which has been one main reason behind Napoli’s success this season. The center-forward leads Serie A in scoring with 16 goals. The winger has bagged half of it, plus he has already dished ten assists.

Napoli Ace Leads Haaland, Mbappe in Goalscoring Ratio Across Europe

February 1, 2023 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A

There is not a player more prolific in Europe at the moment than Simeone, with the Napoli forward netting a goal every 65.75 minutes, slightly bettering Manchester City marksman Erling Haaland, who scores every 67.32 minutes.

Agent Rafaela Pimenta previewed the Winter session and discussed a few of his clients after attending the Global Soccer Awards.

Pimenta Dishes on Kean, Pogba, Donnarumma, and Haaland

November 18, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Manchester City, PSG, Serie A, Transfer Market

Agent Rafaela Pimenta previewed the Winter session and discussed a few of his clients after attending the Global Soccer Awards: “I’m curious to see what will happen since the World Cup is in the middle of the season. I’m sure somebody will fall in love with the players that show well in Qatar."

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