Probable line-ups: Belgium vs. Italy
Italy are expected to use Nicolò Barella in a more advanced role to support Mateo Retegui, while Nicolò Rovella can get his debut against Romelu Lukaku’s Belgium. The Nations League…
Atalanta diagnosis for Zappacosta injury scare
There is more bad news for Atalanta from the treatment room after it was confirmed Davide Zappacosta has been diagnosed with a soleus lesion. The wing-back limped off during half-time…
Materazzi on Inzaghi, Mourinho, Zidane and Italy World Cup ‘destiny’
Marco Materazzi hopes Simone Inzaghi will stay at Inter despite Premier League interest, begged Jose Mourinho to stay and believes the Byron Moreno scandal helped prepare Italy for the 2006…
Italy squad lays flowers at site of Heysel tragedy ahead of Belgium match
Italy paid tribute to those who died in the Heysel tragedy in 1985, vowing that the events of that day ‘must never happen again,’ as the Nations League match with…
Spalletti on new Barella role, Italy objective and marking Lukaku
Luciano Spalletti hints at a new role for Nicolò Barella against Belgium, how Italy must defend using ‘preventative marking’ on Romelu Lukaku and why ‘the objective is to play good…
Calhanoglu: ‘Inter faith, Kenan Yildiz warning and Galatasaray close call’
Hakan Calhanoglu reveals how close he came to a Galatasaray transfer and why he was irritated that Inter teammates didn’t listen to his warning about Juventus starlet Kenan Yildiz. The…
Hojlund sale to Manchester United helped Atalanta profits surge
Atalanta have closed the financial year in 2024 with profits of €9.8m, largely thanks to Rasmus Hojlund’s sale to Manchester United. La Dea hit remarkable new heights last season when…
Barella hails ‘mental strength’ of Italy after EURO 2024 debacle
Nicolò Barella returns for Italy against Belgium and sees vast improvements from EURO 2024. ‘They showed great mental strength.’ It kicks off on Thursday at 19.45 GMT in Brussels and…
Tedesco on transforming Belgium, feeling Italian and Lukaku honesty
Belgium coach Domenico Tedesco assures he ‘feels Italian’ and always cheers on the Azzurri, except in tomorrow’s Nations League clash, where he thanks Napoli striker Romelu Lukaku for being ‘honest.’…
Why Liverpool could loan Chiesa to Milan or Roma in January
There are suggestions Italy international Federico Chiesa could return to Serie A, potentially for Milan or Roma, on loan in January to regain his form after Liverpool problems. The 27-year-old…
Galatasaray propose player exchange to Napoli for Osimhen discount
According to reports in Turkey, Galatasaray will offer cash plus Davinson Sanchez, Baris Alper Yilmaz or Yunus Akgun to purchase Victor Osimhen permanently from Napoli. The striker made the move…
Fallen Inter legend Adriano: ‘I was football’s biggest waste’
Former Inter star Adriano has written a moving piece chronicling his status as ‘football’s biggest waste’ after a stellar career collapsed into ‘drinking to oblivion’ in the favelas. The striker…
Juventus talent Mbangula among four called up for Belgium squad against Italy
Belgium have been forced to call in four new players for the Nations League matches against Italy and Israel, including a first senior nod for Juventus winger Samuel Mbangula. The…