Angry Conte knows VAR protocol, but wanted to send a message
Antonio Conte’s furious rant against VAR was another example of the fundamental misunderstanding a lot of people – including coaches and pundits – have about VAR, writes Susy Campanale. Video…
Player ratings: Inter 1-1 Napoli – Solid McTominay, Buongiorno and Acerbi
Francesco Acerbi, Alessandro Buongiorno and Scott McTominay were among the standout performers in a 1-1 draw between Inter and Napoli: check out the player ratings from San Siro. It wasn't…
Player ratings: Inter 1-0 Arsenal – Calhanoglu is everywhere, Bisseck and De Vrij impassable
Inter made the most of a Hakan Calhanoglu penalty to see off Arsenal and move to 10 points, as they remained unbeaten in the Champions League's group phase. Football Italia…
Player ratings: Real Madrid 1-3 Milan – Leao and Reijnders shine in Champions League masterclass
Milan emerged 3-1 winners against Real Madrid as they delivered a Champions League masterclass at the Santiago Bernabeu. Here are the player ratings. Maignan 7 – His saves came at…
Serie A player ratings: Inter 1-0 Venezia – Goalkeepers take spotlight, decisive Lautaro
Inter took a vital three points against Venezia in a match that saw both teams have plenty of chances, with the Nerazzurri struggling to capitalise on their dominance. Here are…
The rejected talent thriving at Fiorentina
Apparently unwanted by their previous clubs, a string of players are now flourishing at Fiorentina. Giancarlo Rinaldi looks at how the Viola have risen up the league with such seemingly…
How Conte transformed Napoli in less than five months
From the ignominy of a mid-table finish to league leaders, Antonio Conte has initiated an incredible turnaround at Napoli, writes Stephen Kasiewicz. The Partenopei sank to 10th in Serie A…
Three Juventus problems in inconsistent start to the season
Thiago Motta's Juventus started strong in the Serie A and Champions League, but recent displays have shown at least three clear issues the Italian tactician must fix, writes Lorenzo Bettoni.…
Player Ratings: Juventus 2-2 Parma – Weah scores again, brilliant Delprato
Timothy Weah was the best Juventus player against Parma, but Enrico Del Prato practically scored twice in a 2-2 draw at the Allianz Stadium. Juventus were held to a 2-2…
Inzaghi must fix clear Inter issue
Inter's 4-4 draw against Juventus was indeed spectacular, but confirmed the Nerazzurri are way far from last season's defensive solidity, an issue that Simone Inzaghi must fix as soon as…
Balotelli is back: What Will Super Mario bring to Serie A?
Love him or loathe him, there is no denying the buzz around Mario Balotelli’s return to Italian football. Giancarlo Rinaldi looks at what Genoa - and the league - could…
Serie A player ratings: Milan 0-2 Napoli – Anguissa dominates, Lukaku and Kvaratskhelia get the goals
Napoli emerged 2-0 winners away at the San Siro against Milan, with two first half goals enough to inflict Fonseca's side their third Serie A defeat of the season. Football…
Lookman: Forget Europa League glory – It’s never been easy
‘From Waterloo to a hat-trick in the Europa League final’ - It’s taken nine years of a professional career, none of which has ever come easy, for Ademola Lookman to…
Player Ratings: Inter 4-4 Juventus: Yildiz changed the game
Check out the player ratings for Inter-Juventus after a crazy 4-4 draw at San Siro. Juventus Di Gregorio 6.5 - Nothing he could do to avoid Inter goals. He also…
Player Ratings: Juventus 0-1 Stuttgart – Outstanding Perin in worst performance of the season
Juventus lost 1-0 to VfB Stuttgart at the Allianz Stadium in Champions League Round 3. Here are the player ratings from the Allianz Stadium. Perin 8 - Replaced the suspended…
Player ratings: Milan 3-1 Club Brugge – Reijnders gives midfield masterclass in first Champions League win
Milan picked up their first Champions League points in a tough game against Club Brugge, who managed to equalise in the second half despite being left with 10 men before…
Player Ratings: Roma 0-1 Inter – Decisive Lautaro, Zalewski and Celik gifts
A Lautaro Martinez goal was enough for Inter to secure an away 1-0 win at Roma, but several Giallorossi players were below par at the Stadio Olimpico. Inter took all…
Player Ratings: Juventus 1-0 Lazio – Cabal, Kalulu and not much more
Juan Cabal forced Mario Gila to an own goal, inspiring Juventus' 1-0 win against a Lazio side reduced to ten men, but the Bianconeri didn't have a shot on target…
Upbeat Italy keep the good times rolling
It would have been a shame to throw away the good work done in France by slipping up against Belgium and Israel. Giancarlo Rinaldi looks at how the Azzurri stayed…