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Serie A Clinches Fifth Champions League Representative

April 19, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Bologna, Bundesliga, Champions League, Europa League, European Conference League, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, Lazio, Ligue 1, Napoli, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024 Leave a comment

As widely anticipated, Serie A will have five teams in the Champions League next season. Atalanta and Fiorentina advancing and a few English teams getting eliminated this week sealed the deal. The Italian championship is out of reach for the Premier League.

It was not just points that Milan lost against Lecce, with Rafael Leao and Calabria also picking up knocks that is bound to lay them off for a short period.

Rafael Leao Backed to Stay at Milan Amid PSG Talks

April 7, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Serie A Leave a comment

Reputed journalist Gianluca Di Marzio is adamant Rafael Leao sees his future at Milan despite ranking high on Paris Saint-Germain's list of targets. Les Parisiens have identified the 24-year-old winger as a perfect candidate to fill Kylian Mbappe's shoes at the Parc des Princes.

Juventus have overtaken Inter in the race to sign Tiago Djaló, striking an agreement with him as well after finding an understanding with Lille.

Juventus Set to Unveil First Winter Signing

January 14, 2024 Marko Vrakela Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

A long-running transfer saga over Tiago Djalo's move from Lille to Juventus is on the verge of a definite conclusion. As per Gianluca Di Marzio, the 23-year-old defender should touch down in Turin at the start of next week to complete his long-awaited transfer.

A winter transfer operation now seems almost like an obligation, and Giuntoli has taken concrete steps to identify Fofana as a priority target for the club.

Fofana on Priority Call as Juve Scout Midfield Reinforcements

November 16, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Ligue 1, Monaco, Serie A, Transfer Market

The absences of Nicolo Fagioli and Paul Pogba from the Juventus squad have taken their toll, with the two central midfielders leaving an enormous hole in midfield. A January transfer operation seems almost like an obligation for the Bianconeri. Cristiano Giuntoli has taken steps to shortlist Youssouf Fofana as the main target.

Lyon director Vincent Ponsot has confirmed Grosso risked losing his left eye, after a projectile hit him as the bus was making its way into the Velodrome.

Grosso Risked Losing His Eye, Confirms Lyon Director

November 1, 2023 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Ligue 1, Lyon, Marseille, Serie A

Lyon’s director of football Vincent Ponsot has confirmed Fabio Grosso risked losing his left eye, after a glass projectile hit him just as the team bus was making its way into Marseille’s Stade Velodrome. The ‘Olympique’ derby between Lyon and Marseille was suspended following the violent attacks on the visitors.

Marseille Condemned as Grosso and Lyon Face Vicious Attack

October 30, 2023 Akhil Fisher Ligue 1, Lyon, Marseille

The Ligue 1 match between Olympique de Marseille and Olympique Lyonnais was suspended after Lyon’s team bus was attacked with stones by Marseille fans as it made its way into the Stade Velodrome. Italian manager Fabio Grosso was badly injured, as images appeared of the World Cup winner’s bloodied face after what took place.

Gennaro Gattuso is confident of birthing a winning mentality in Marseille, as the French giants go in search of a first major trophy in over a decade.

Gattuso Confident of Imbibing Winning Mentality in Marseille

October 27, 2023 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Ligue 1, Marseille, Serie A

Gennaro Gattuso has not had the most ideal of starts to his new spell at Olympique de Marseille, with the Italian manager winning just two of his five matches so far with the French giants. However, he is confident of birthing a winning mentality.

Despite the emotions at play, Mbappé will be eager to score against Milan, the club he idolized as a youngster and inflict perhaps a third winless UCL game.

Milan UCL Encounter Set to Snowball Mbappé Emotions

October 25, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Champions League, Italian Football, Paris Saint Germain, PSG, Serie A

Despite the emotions at play, Mbappé will be eager to score against Milan, the club he idolized as a youngster and inflict perhaps a third winless UCL game on the trot for the visitors. PSG themselves are looking to bounce back from their heavy 4-1 defeat to Newcastle United at St. James’ Park.

Luis Enrique is aware of Milan’s stature on the European level, with PSG set to take on the seven-time UCL winners in a highly-anticipated clash in Paris.

PSG Coach Luis Enrique Previews UCL Encounter vs Milan

October 24, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Champions League, Italian Football, Paris Saint Germain, PSG, Serie A

Luis Enrique is aware of Milan’s stature on the European level, with Paris Saint-Germain set to take on the seven-time UEFA Champions League title holders in a highly-anticipated encounter at Parc des Princes. The Rossoneri are yet to taste a victory after consecutive stalemates, while PSG will look to bounce back

Fabio Cannavaro has advocated Italian teams to eye the son of Serie A icon Lilian Thuran and brother of Inter striker Marcus Thuram, Khephren Thuram.

Cannavaro Recommends Italian Teams to Sign Khephren Thuram

October 19, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Calciomercato, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Fabio Cannavaro has advocated Italian teams to eye the son of Serie A icon Lilian Thuran and brother of Inter striker Marcus Thuram, Khephren Thuram who currently plies his trade with OGC Nice in Ligue 1. Juventus, of all the Azzurri clubs, are said to be interested in Khephren, and Cannavaro has no doubts about the midfielder’s quality.

Tiago Djaló has an agreement in place to join Inter in a Bosman move at the end of the season, but Juventus are trying to top their Derby d’Italia rivals.

Inter Leading Race to Sign In-Demand Lille Defender

October 14, 2023 Marko Vrakela Inter, Serie A, Transfer Market

Serie A runners-up Inter are reportedly the front-runners in the race to sign sought-after Lille defender Tiago Djalo. According to Calciomercato, Nerazzurri have overtaken Juventus and several other European clubs in the chasing pack as they bid to bring the 23-year-old back to Serie A.

Gattuso Makes up His Mind on His Future Amid Fiorentina Links

Marseille Shake Hands with Gattuso to Appoint New Manager

September 27, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Marseille, Serie A, Transfer Market

Just weeks after being linked to Olympique Lyonnais, where ex-Frosinone coach Fabio Grosso eventually moved to, Gennaro Gattuso is all set to join Olympique de Marseille as their new head coach.

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