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Cherished once as a Lazio player, Atletico manager Diego Simeone made an emotional return to Rome, where he spent four years at the turn of the century.

Atletico Manager Simeone Emotional at Lazio Reception

September 20, 2023 Akhil Fisher Atletico Madrid, Champions League, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A Leave a comment

Cherished once as a Lazio player, Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone made an emotional return to the Stadio Olimpico, where he spent four years – winning one Serie A, Coppa Italia, Supercoppa Italiana and UEFA Super Cup each – at the turn of the century.

Real Sociedad Legend Previews Inter Clash in UCL Return

September 20, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Champions League, Inter Milan, Italian Football, La Liga, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Real Sociedad icon Xabi Prieto believes his lifelong club are poised to give Inter a hard time when they visit Estadio de Anoeta in their UEFA Champions League group stage opener

Real Sociedad vs Inter Preview and Lineups – UCL Round 1

September 19, 2023 Ashlee Kiddell Champions League, Inter, Inter Milan, International Football, Italian Football, Serie A, Spanish Football Leave a comment

The final Champions League clash for a Serie A side this week comes in the form of Real Sociedad vs Inter on Wednesday night at Reale Arena. The Spanish outfit are playing in the Champions League for the first time since the 2013/14 season, whilst the Nerazzurri reached the final of the competition last term.

Braga vs Napoli Preview and Lineups – UCL Round 1

September 19, 2023 Ashlee Kiddell Champions League, International Football, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A Leave a comment

Braga vs Napoli is next up in Champions League action as the two sides meet at Estadio Municipal de Braga on Wednesday night in Group C. It should be an interesting group since Real Madrid and Union Berlin round it off.

Maurizio Sarri is wary of the threat Atletico Madrid are capable of producing, as the two sides prepare to meet in their maiden UCL head-to-head clash.

Sarri Examines Lazio UCL Return Ahead of Atletico Clash

September 19, 2023 Akhil Fisher Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Champions League, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Maurizio Sarri is wary of the threat Atletico Madrid are capable of producing, as the two sides prepare to meet in their maiden UCL head-to-head clash. "We have to get a result against Atletico. I don't know if this is the best time to face them."

Powerlessness. As Sandro Tonali prepares to pack his bags and board a plane to Newcaste , that’s the feeling most calcio lovers are left with

Emotional Tonali Previews San Siro Return with Newcastle

September 19, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Calciomercato, Champions League, Italian Football, Newcastle United, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Sandro Tonali returns to Milan for the first time since moving away from the Rossoneri, as Newcastle United prepare to visit San Siro in the UEFA Champions League Group F opener: "I feel strong emotions because Milan is the team I support and gave me the opportunity to grow."

Milan vs Newcastle United Preview and Lineups – UCL Round 1

September 18, 2023 Ashlee Kiddell AC Milan, Champions League, International Football, Italian Football, Newcastle United, Premier League, Serie A Leave a comment

Milan vs Newcastle United takes place on Tuesday night in a highly-anticipated Champions League encounter at San Siro.

Lazio vs Atletico Madrid Preview and Lineups – UCL Round 1

September 18, 2023 Ashlee Kiddell Atletico Madrid, Champions League, International Football, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Spanish Football Leave a comment

It's Lazio vs Atletico Madrid on Tuesday night as the Biancocelesti feature in their first Champions League encounter since the 2020/21 season at Stadio Olimpico.

All four Italian teams have released their respective squad lists for the upcoming UEFA Champions League (UCL) group stage campaign.

Italian Teams Release Squad Lists for UCL Group Stage Campaign

September 5, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Calciomercato, Champions League, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Lazio, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

All four Italian teams have released their respective squad lists for the upcoming UEFA Champions League group stage campaign. The new season of Europe’s top-tier continental tournament begins in the third week of September, and some mouthwatering clashes await all the Serie A clubs involved.

Inter CEO Marotta offered his thoughts on the club’s upcoming UEFA Champions League group stage campaign, and also shed light on the transfer market

Inter CEO Marotta on UCL Draw, Transfer Market and Lukaku

September 1, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Champions League, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Inter CEO Beppe Marotta has offered his thoughts on the club’s upcoming UEFA Champions League group stage campaign. Benfica, RB Salzburg, and Real Sociedad await Simone Inzaghi’s men in the next couple of months, and Marotta believes the overall draw is balanced: "Destiny is in our hands."

UCL Draw: Milan in Group of Death, Napoli to Tackle Real Madrid

August 31, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Champions League, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Lazio, Napoli, Serie A Leave a comment

Milan, Lazio, Napoli and Inter now know the group opponents they will face in the 2023/24 campaign, with some mouthwatering clashes to look forward to in the coming months.

Pots for the Champions League have been set in stone after six sides secured their respective places in the 2023/24 UCL season after play-off victories.

Pots Set as Four Italian Giants Await UCL Group Stage Draw