Spezia President Backs North American Investment in Serie A
Italian football once resisted foreign ownership, but now it is awash with foreign finances. As many as six top-tier clubs are backed by North American owners.
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Roma Inching Closer to Signing Sassuolo Star Davide Frattesi
Davide Frattesi cannot wait to wear the Roma jersey again as Sassuolo line up a bid for Venezia's Gianluca Busio to fill the vacancy. According to Calciomercato, the Neroverdi have identified the 20-year-old American as an ideal long-term replacement for their outgoing star.
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Inter Starlet Esposito: “Playing Abroad Is a Great Thing”
Inter youth product Esposito feels like young Italian players hesitate a lot to head out abroad and experience a new playing field given their comfort zone. He has ventured elsewhere since then in search of game time and doesn’t regret his decision.
Ten Relegated Players Who Deserve Serie A Stay
While Genoa, Cagliari and Venezia will be dearly missed next season, a small part of them will live on in the top tier through some of the players will find an escape route that spares them from the agony of relegation. So here are ten relegated players who deserve to stay in Serie A.
Empoli Eye Venezia Loanee Caldara, Unlikely to Stay at Milan
Venezia center-back Mattia Caldara, who is bound to return to Milan after a fruitful loan season, is being touted for a move away from the Rossoneri as Italian suitors enter the picture for his signature. He is reportedly on Empoli and Torino's radars.
Salernitana Get Thrashed but Achieve Safety as Cagliari Are Relegated
The last act of this season's Serie A had an incredible outcome as Salernitana maintained their top-flight status despite being hammered 0-4 at home by Udinese. The Granata managed to preserve a one-point lead over Cagliari, who were held to a goalless stalemate by an already-condemned Venezia. Thus, it was the Islanders to join Venezia themselves, as well as Genoa.
Jose Mourinho Finds Bizarre Excuse For Roma Draw With Venezia
Dark clouds are looming over the Stadio Olimpico these days as already-relegated 10-man Venezia held Roma to a 1-1 draw on Saturday night. Despite already losing mathematical chances of assuring Serie A survival, the Lagunari put on a stubborn defensive performance to fend off the Giallorossi.
Roma To Get Top-Six Bid Back on Track Against Doomed Venezia Side
Serie A top-six hopefuls Roma will be looking to get their stuttering domestic season back on track against rock-bottom Venezia at the Stadio Olimpico. After going winless in their last four league outings (D2, L2), the Giallorossi have thrown their hopes of securing a place in next season's Europa League into doubt.
Juventus vs Venezia Player Ratings: Bonucci Hits Twice
The home side took the lead following an early onslaught as Leonardo Bonucci nodded the ball home. However, Massimiliano Allegri's men then left the initiative for the visitors. After several threats, Mattia Aramu eventually equalized the scoring with a fabulous strike, but the Bianconeri swiftly restored their lead thanks to Bonucci again.
Venezia Opt for Late Coaching Change and Sack Zanetti
Venezia have fired coach Paolo Zanetti and elevated Andrea Soncin from their Primavera team. The Lagunari have lost eight matches in a row. They have won just once in the last 20 rounds, collecting four draws. Still, they remain within striking distance in the relegation struggle.
Atalanta Breeze Past Venezia to Ease Pressure on Gasperini
Duvan Zapata and Luis Muriel inspired Atalanta to Saturday's clear-cut 3-1 win away to relegation-threatened Venezia. Though La Dea are not having a great Serie A season by any stretch of the imagination, Gian Piero Gasperini's men produced a rare moment of brilliance at the Stadio Pierluigi Penzo.
Milan Set to Get Transfer Market Boost from Former Misfits
Milan are preparing for a busy summer, where they will be active in the transfer market. While winning the Scudetto would have a significant windfall, they will likely receive a decent cash infusion from fringe moves. They could get up to €20M from players not currently on the roster.