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In addition to Chelsea and the Premier League giants, Real Madrid are looming over the future of Juventus star Kenan Yildiz, too.

Intermediary Anticipates Real Madrid Targeting Yildiz

October 24, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, Real Madrid, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market Leave a comment

In addition to Chelsea and the Premier League giants, Real Madrid are looming over the future of Juventus star Kenan Yildiz, too. The talent is in talks to renew his contract, although there hasn’t been much progress lately. Transfer market operator Giovanni Branchini weighed in.

Estadio Santiago Bernabeu is the venue as Real Madrid and Juventus lock horns in a high-stakes UEFA Champions League showdown.

Champions League Preview: Real Madrid vs Juventus – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction

October 20, 2025 Marko Vrakela Champions League, International Football, Juventus, Real Madrid, Serie A Leave a comment

Estadio Santiago Bernabeu is the venue as Real Madrid and Juventus lock horns in a high-stakes UEFA Champions League showdown. Wednesday’s enocunter in the Spanish capital could be Igor Tudor’s last in charge of the Bianconeri.

Club World Cup Preview: Real Madrid vs Juventus – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction

June 30, 2025 Marko Vrakela FIFA Club World Cup, Juventus, La Liga, Real Madrid, Serie A

Real Madrid's reward for topping Group H at the FIFA Club World Cup is a last-16 tie against fellow European giants Juventus. Hard Rock Stadium sets the stage for Tuesday's mouth-watering tie between familiar foes.

One of the most highly anticipated fixtures in the 2024//25 UEFA Champions League calendar pits Bayer Leverkusen and Inter against each other on Tuesday

UEFA Champions League Preview: Bayer Leverkusen vs Inter – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction

December 10, 2024 Marko Vrakela Bayer Leverkusen, Champions League, Inter, Inter Milan, International Football, Serie A

One of the most highly anticipated fixtures in the 2024//25 UEFA Champions League calendar pits Bayer Leverkusen and Inter against each other on Tuesday night. BayArena sets the stage for a heavyweight clash between reigning Bundesliga and Serie A champions, with the automatic qualification spot on the line.

The Roma ownership will have big decisions to make at the end of the season since José Mourinho and director Tiago Pinto are both on expiring deals.

Bayer Leverkusen Manager Xabi Alonso Credits Milan for “Causing Us Problems”

October 2, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Bayer Leverkusen, Champions League, International Football, Serie A

Bayer Leverkusen eked out a narrow, albeit well-deserved, 1-0 home win against Milan in Tuesday's blockbuster Champions League clash. Xabi Alonso gave credit to the Rossoneri for 'causing us problems' after posting another European victory.

BayArena forms the backdrop for a mouth-watering UEFA Champions League encounter between Bayer Leverkusen and Milan

Champions League Preview: Bayer Leverkusen vs Milan – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction

September 30, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Bayer Leverkusen, Champions League, International Football, Serie A

BayArena forms the backdrop for a mouth-watering UEFA Champions League encounter between Bayer Leverkusen and Milan. The two European heavyweights meet for the first time on Tuesday following a contrasting start to their continental campaigns.

Napoli owner De Laurentiis would like to open a new multi-year cycle with the right man in the dugout and plans to attempt to lure Gian Piero Gasperini.

Atalanta Boss Gasperini Earns Seat in Pantheon of European Greats

May 23, 2024 Marko Vrakela Atalanta, Bayer Leverkusen, Europa League, International Football, Serie A

Wednesday, May 22, will forever stay embedded deeply in the minds of every Atalanta fan for the rest of their lives. One man deserved the Europa League trophy more than anyone else. Mister Gian Piero Gasperini, ladies and gentlemen!

Atalanta vs Leverkusen 3-0: La Dea Triumphs in Europa League Final!

May 22, 2024 Matteo Carnevale Atalanta, Bayer Leverkusen, Europa League, European Cups, International Football, Serie A

A perfect match. That's what Atalanta put together at the Aviva Stadium on Wednesday night as they pulverized Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 in the Europa League Final. Ademola Lookman absolutely stole the stage as he scored all three goals in La Dea's triumph but it was the whole Nerazzurri squad to shine.

Preview: Atalanta vs Bayer Leverkusen – Team News, Lineups & Prediction

May 21, 2024 Marko Vrakela Atalanta, Bayer Leverkusen, Europa League, International Football, Serie A 3 comments

All roads lead to Dublin this Europa League campaign as Atalanta and Bayer Leverkusen face each other in the grand final on Wednesday. Dublin Arena sets the stage for the 15th Europa League final, where the Bergamo outfit bids to become the first Serie A side to lift Europe's second-most prestigious title in the 21st century.

Roma head to the BayArena bidding to overhaul a 2-0 first-leg deficit against Bayer Leverkusen and reach back-to-back Europa League finals

Preview: Bayer Leverkusen vs Roma: Team News, Lineups & Prediction

May 7, 2024 Marko Vrakela Bayer Leverkusen, Europa League, International Football, Roma, Serie A

Roma head to the BayArena searching for a miracle as they bid to overhaul a 2-0 first-leg deficit against Bayer Leverkusen and reach back-to-back Europa League finals. Given the Bundesliga champions' historic season, it'll be a tall order.

Preview: Roma vs Bayer Leverkusen – Teams News, Lineups & Prediction

April 30, 2024 Marko Vrakela Bayer Leverkusen, Europa League, International Football, Roma, Serie A

It's crunch time in the 2023/24 Europa League as Roma and Bayer Leverkusen go head-to-head in the first leg of their mouth-watering semi-final tie at the Stadio Olimpico. Thursday's revenge-poised clash in Rome is a repeat of last year's semi-final, with Giallorossi hoping for the same outcome.

Napoli aim to beat the competition for Alessandro Buongiorno and have prepared a very competitive offer and are also ready to go after Luis Alberto.

Napoli Determined to Poach Young Juventus Executive

April 2, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

After speculations about several candidates, Napoli have zeroed in on Giovanni Manna to serve as their next sporting director, replacing Mauro Meluso in their front office. They have struck a verbal agreement with the up-and-comer.

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