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Paulo Fonseca will not lose his job during the first international break, but the Milan brass is starting to have doubts, and Stefano Pioli looms.

Pioli No Longer Expected to Join Al-Ittihad over Turmoil

July 8, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Transfer Market

Stefano Pioli was on the verge of taking over Al-Ittihad, but the hiring slowed down significantly. It's now unlikely due to issues inside the team. Reports from France suggested Karim Benzema vetoed it, but that was unconfirmed.

Juventus icon Alessandro Del Piero has heaped praise on Jude Bellingham for his impact at Real Madrid, as he helped dismantle Napoli in the 3-2 away win.

Del Piero Lauds Bellingham After MOTM Display vs Napoli

October 4, 2023 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Real Madrid, Serie A

Juventus icon Alessandro Del Piero has heaped praise on Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham for his impact in the Spanish capital. The English midfielder played a pivotal role in the 3-2 UEFA Champions League win over Napoli at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, and Del Piero was full of praise.

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.

Giuseppe Bergomi, who spent his career at Inter, now works as a pundit at Sky Sport Italia. He analyzed the transfer market moves by Fiorentina.

Inter Icon Bergomi: “Giroud is Better for France Than Benzema”

December 12, 2022 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, France, Italian Football, Serie A, World Cup, World Cup 2022

Inter icon Beppe Bergomi believes Milan star Olivier Giroud is more of a perfect pick for Didier Deschamps at the national level than Real Madrid hero Karim Benzema.

Olivier Giroud will lead the France attack following Karim Benzema’s injury and will have an opportunity to make history for his national team.

Giroud to Hunt for France All-Time Record in World Cup

November 22, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, France, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, World Cup, World Cup 2022

Olivier Giroud will lead the France attack following Karim Benzema’s injury and will have an opportunity to make history for his national team. The Milan striker needs three more goals to become the all-time scorer for Les Bleus. The veteran has bagged 49 goals in 114 caps, two fewer than Thierry Henry.

Fiorentina center-forward Christian Kouamé is set to leave the club once again following last season’s loan spell at Anderlecht in the Belgian Pro League.

Fiorentina Striker Kouame on Dreams, Idols, Serie A and Italiano

October 19, 2022 Akhil Fisher Fiorentina, Italian Football, Serie A

Fiorentina striker Christian Kouame has given a long interview to DAZN regarding a number of interesting topics – as he shared details about his dreams, idols growing up, Fiorentina’s biggest strengths and also the qualities of Vincenzo Italiano.

Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has opened up regarding a ‘little problem’ he had with now José Mourinho during their time together at Santiago Bernabeu.

Karim Benzema Reminisces ‘Little Problem’ with Mourinho

June 2, 2022 Akhil Fisher La Liga, Real Madrid, Roma

Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema opened up regarding a ‘little problem’ he had with now Roma coach Jose Mourinho during their time together at the Santiago Bernabeu. The Special One spent three years leading Los Blancos, winning three trophies.

Chiellini and Ronaldo earn the highest player rating in the encounter between Juventus and Roma

Leaked Ballon d’Or Standings Witnesses Just One Active Serie A Player

October 29, 2021 Akhil Fisher Serie A

Just like in 2018, when Luka Modric broke the Messi-Ronaldo hegemony in the Ballon d’Or proceedings, the list for this year’s winner has also been leaked out.

The Best XI of the Nations League Finals: One Italian Makes the Cut

October 11, 2021 Neelabhra Roy International Football, Italian Football, Italy, Nations League

The second edition of the UEFA Nations League came to an end with France beating Spain 2-1 in the final at San Siro. Here is our best XI of the competition.

Italy Lose Another Regular Midfielder as Lorenzo Pellegrini Bows Out

June 10, 2021 Enrico Passarella Euro 2020, France, Spain

Italy coach Roberto Mancini is forced to make a second change to his initial midfield. Lorenzo Pellegrini picked up a thigh problem in practice and has been ruled out for the Euro. Gaetano Castrovilli will take his place on the roster. On the other hand, Marco Verratti is improving and could be ready for the second match. Elsewhere, Spain's Diego Llorente has been deemed a false positive, while Karim Benzema avoided serious injuries.

Benzema Picks Up Knock, Second Spain Player Tests Positive for COVID

June 9, 2021 Enrico Passarella Euro 2020, France, Spain

Karim Benzema is set to undergo further tests after bowing out early in yesterday’s warm-up against Bulgaria. The Real Madrid striker subbed off just before halftime following a hit above the knee. While the situation looked worrisome at first, an initial check-up indicated that the problem might not be too serious. The COVID situation within Spain is getting worse as Diego Llorente tested positive too after Sergio Busquets.

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