Italy’s head coach Luciano Spalletti has finalized his 26-man squad for the upcoming 2024 European Championship. Despite missing the last game due to injury, midfielder Nicolò Barella has been included in the squad. Barella, who plays for Inter Milan, is considered a key player in Spalletti’s plans and his minor muscle strain was not enough
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Romelu Lukaku has recently expressed his openness to the idea of playing in Saudi Arabia, a statement that comes a year after he declined an offer from Al Hilal. Despite currently playing for Chelsea and earning a hefty sum of £325,000-a-week ($415,419), sources have revealed that the club is interested in securing a permanent move
Napoli, coming off a disappointing season in Serie A, have made a bold move by appointing Antonio Conte as their new manager. Conte, known for his tactical acumen and fiery touchline demeanor, has signed a three-year contract with the Italian club. In his first statement as Napoli boss, Conte expressed his enthusiasm for the new
Juventus shocked the football world on Monday when they announced the termination of Massimiliano Allegri’s contract by mutual agreement. The 56-year-old coach had been dismissed in May following his behaviour during and after the Coppa Italia final, where Juventus emerged victorious over Atalanta with a 1-0 win. Allegri’s sarcastic applause towards the referee and aggressive
The FC 100 rankings for the 2023-24 season have been revamped to provide a more comprehensive view of the best men’s players in world soccer. Unlike traditional rankings that focus solely on talent and goal scorers, the FC 100 takes into account all 11 positions on the pitch, offering a position-by-position “depth chart” across world
Italy’s defensive line suffered a major blow as Giorgio Scalvini was ruled out of the European Championship due to a torn ACL. The young centre-back sustained the injury in the closing moments of Atalanta’s last match of the season, leaving a noticeable void in Italy’s backline. Scalvini’s absence will undoubtedly be felt by the Azzurri
EA Sports has recently released their FC 24 Ultimate Team of the Season, showcasing the top-performing players from various leagues worldwide. Unlike the traditional “best XI” format, this year’s Team of the Season is structured in a new way. The Ultimate TOTS comprises three separate lists based on the best players from the top men’s
Italian football legend Leonardo Bonucci recently announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 37. Throughout his illustrious career, Bonucci spent 12 seasons at Juventus, with additional spells at AC Milan, Treviso, Pisa, Bari, and Union Berlin, before concluding his playing days with a brief stint at Fenerbahçe. However, it was during his
The 2024 summer transfer window is anticipated to be a time of significant activity within the European football landscape. With various leagues across the continent opening their windows on July 1, there is great anticipation around the potential moves that may take place. However, there are some inconsistencies and issues that arise from the scheduling
The biggest summer transfer window deal involving a South American player may well have exploded. Lucas Paquetá, West Ham’s Brazilian playmaker, might have joined Manchester City a year ago had his name not been involved in a betting scandal. By now, the player surely hoped that the issue would have gone away. Instead, he is
In the realm of football managerial recruitment, a recent whirlwind of activity has seen some of the biggest clubs in the sport scrambling to find new head coaches. The likes of Bayern Munich, Barcelona, Liverpool, Juventus, and Chelsea have all found themselves in the midst of this high-stakes race for new leadership. Even Manchester United,
The latest Nigeria squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers has been revealed, and it is clear that new head coach Finidi George has signaled his attacking intentions. With players like Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen leading the charge, it is evident that George is looking to bring a more aggressive style of play to
Atalanta’s impressive 3-0 victory over Torino not only secured their place in fourth in Serie A but also dashed Roma’s dreams of qualifying for the Champions League. With goals from Gianluca Scamacca, Ademola Lookman, and Mario Pasalic, Atalanta put on a dominant display that left Roma in sixth place, later succumbing to a 2-1 defeat
The news of Thiago Motta’s decision not to renew his contract as the coach of Bologna FC 1909 has sent shockwaves through the Serie A club. After leading the team to Champions League qualification for the first time in their history, Motta’s departure marks the end of an era for Bologna. Reports from Italian media