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Uruguay beat Ghana 2-0 on Friday but ended the game in tears as South Korea's late winner against Portugal condemned both them and the Black Stars

FIFA Open Disciplinary Investigation Into Four Uruguay Players

December 5, 2022 Akhil Fisher Uruguay, World Cup, World Cup 2022

Despite winning 2-0 against Ghana in their final match, Uruguay were treated to a shock win by South Korea over Portugal in the other group match, with the Asian giants tipping them to a second place finish.

The great Napoli season has been partially marred by a feud between the Curva and Aurelio De Laurentiis, which culminated in a silent protest against Milan.

Napoli Chief De Laurentiis Picks at Juventus, FIFA and Italian Government

December 5, 2022 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A

Despite the FIFA World Cup overshadowing the leaks emerging from Turin, it has still appeared to headline day in and out since the news first broke out. Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has given his say.

Italy Great Tardelli Backs Maradona for Calling Out FIFA Corruption

November 25, 2022 Akhil Fisher Argentina, Italy, World Cup, World Cup 2022

In an exclusive column in one of Italy’s oldest newspapers La Stampa, Tardelli specifically spoke of how the legendary Diego Maradona tried to rebel against the injustices occurring at football’s highest governing body.

Juventus and Atletico Madrid continue to work to find a solution for Alvaro Morata. The idea of a swap with Moise Kean has quickly evaporated.

Juventus Debating Morata Deal with Atletico Madrid and FIFA

March 14, 2022 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Juventus are increasingly keen on keeping Alvaro Morata for next season. The striker has been rejuvenated by the arrival of Dusan Vlahovic. The Bianconeri are in talks with Atletico Madrid to limit the financial hit of the permanent acquisition. They are also in contact with FIFA to assess the new restrictions on loans.

Serie A has quickly adopted FIFA's decision to allow players in Ukraine and Russia to transfer because of the ongoing war.

Serie A Abides by FIFA on Players from Russia and Ukraine

March 8, 2022 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

Serie A has quickly adopted FIFA's decision to allow players in Ukraine and Russia to transfer because of the ongoing war. Due to the extraordinary circumstances, the market will re-open on March 10th, although with multiple caveats. Atalanta have quickly started eyeing a Shakhtar Donetsk striker given their current woes.

Serie A Follow Premier League and La Liga to Defy FIFA

August 27, 2021 Akhil Fisher Africa Cup, La Liga, Premier League, Serie A

After news emerged that the Premier League would not allow players from the league to travel abroad to countries in the ‘red-zone’ list for the international break, other top European leagues – La Liga and Serie A – are said to follow suit.

Ronaldo the Sole Serie A Player in FIFPro World XI

December 18, 2020 Michel Sakr Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

On Thursday night, the international governing body of football held the FIFA Football Awards 2020 ceremony. Although uventus superstar Cristiano Ronaldo finished second in the Men best player award right behind Robert Lewandowski, and one place above his eternal rival Leo Messi, all three strikers were included in the FIFPro World XI formation.

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