Commisso Fumes at Biraghi Incident During UECL Final
Fiorentina chief Rocco Commisso has labelled West Ham United supporters as animals, after club captain Cristiano Biraghi was left bloodied by objects thrown onto the pitch.
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European Football Stories: The Early Exploits of Fiorentina in Europe
When it comes to Italian football, Fiorentina represent a very unique and interesting case study. The Viola are the first club from Italy and Serie A to not only win a title in Europe but also play in three different European finals, as they prevailed in the Cup Winners' Cup maiden edition.
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Rival Teams Heap Praise on Napoli with Different Styles
Napoli blew the competition out of the water this season, and the other supposed contenders acknowledged their clear victory after the title-clinching draw with Udinese. Juventus did it slightly ironically on Twitter, other with formal notes. Silvio Berlusconi and Rocco Commisso were the warmest ones.
Commisso Torches Juventus Revisiting Vlahovic Deal
Fiorentina president Rocco Commisso never fails to take a shot at Juventus and assessed the Dusan Vlahovic transfer with searing remarks: "It was an excellent deal for us, not for much for them. The premise is that he wanted to go there. Our strikers have scored more afterward."
Fiorentina Owner Commisso Passionately Defends His Men
The Fiorentina fans booed and sneered at the team following the loss to Bologna, and president Rocco Commisso decided to stick up for them: "The players get denigrated daily. The supporters should lash out at me, since I’m the one calling the shots. The team is not for sale."
Fiorentina Ace Quickly Reinstated After Barcelona Links
Sofyan Amrabat was initially excluded from the squad list for the Coppa Italia game versus Torino, but he was later added after apologizing to the teammates and the coach. The midfielder had asked to join Barcelona on deadline day, but the move didn't go through mostly due to its timing.
Fiorentina President Slams Rival Serie A Powerhouses
As he has done multiple times in the past, Fiorentina owner Rocco Commisso didn’t mince words when given the opportunity to comment on the finances of the top teams in Italy: "Juventus have lost €550M in the last few years, Milan €500M and Inter €445M. Instead, we generated €16M profits."
Fiorentina Fans Side with Torreira in Transfer Saga
Despite the difficulties that have arisen, Fiorentina still have a chance to retain Lucas Torreira from Arsenal. However, the front office will have to mend fences with his agent. The Viola asked for a discount on the pre-determined figures.
Fiorentina Chief Commisso Repels Vlahovic Transfer Criticism
Vlahovic moved to Turin in a high-profile €80m deal that infuriated the Fiorentini, as they accused Commisso and Vlahovic of being greedy for the finances involved. Instead, the club president believes that the transfer operation was an excellent deal.
Vlahovic Renders Ray of Hope on Fiorentina Contract Extension
It is no secret that Rocco Commisso would want to cash in on the talented striker rather than see him leave for free at the end of the season.
Fiorentina Expected to Make Final Attempt at Vlahovic Renewal
The player has turned down repeated offers from the club amid increased interest from European heavyweights including Tottenham Hotspur, Atletico Madrid, Real Madrid and Juventus
Inter Exec Replies to Commisso Tirade, Optimistic about the Season
Inter CEO Alessandro Antonello addressed the pointed remarks by Fiorentina president Rocco Commisso and touched on other topics related to his team, such as the new stadium and the start of the season. He called for the authorities to increase the attendance.