The football world was rocked by the news of Fiorentina general manager Joe Barone’s sudden passing following a cardiac arrest. The 57-year-old fell ill at the team hotel just before Fiorentina’s match against Atalanta and was rushed to a hospital in Milan, Italy. The Serie A match was understandably postponed, and Barone eventually succumbed to
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The sudden news of Fiorentina general manager Joe Barone being on life support following a cardiac arrest has shocked the football community. Barone fell ill at the team hotel just before Fiorentina’s scheduled match at Atalanta, leading to the postponement of the game. Initially reported to be in a “critical but stable” condition, the latest
Inter Milan defender, Francesco Acerbi, has left Italy’s national team training camp following an allegation of racially abusing Napoli counterpart, Juan Jesus, during a Serie A match. The incident occurred during the second half of the game where Juan Jesus, who is Black, appeared visibly upset and approached the referee, claiming that Acerbi had used
Napoli, a team that once dominated Serie A and reached the quarterfinals of the Champions League, now finds itself facing a trophy-less season. The downfall of the club can be traced back to a single, ill-advised certified email that set off a chain of events leading to the destruction of the greatest Napoli side in
After a string of disappointing results, Maurizio Sarri has decided to step down as the head coach of Lazio. The 65-year-old submitted his resignation to the club’s management, marking the end of his tenure with the Serie A club. In a statement released by S.S. Lazio, it was confirmed that Maurizio Sarri has resigned from
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has once again found himself in hot water due to his unprofessional behavior during an interview with Italian media. His actions not only reflect poorly on himself but also on the entire Napoli organization. The incident involving the pushing of a cameraman on the sidelines of the field is unacceptable
A heated clash between Lecce and Hellas Verona in Serie A on Sunday took a shocking turn when Lecce coach Roberto D’Aversa appeared to head-butt Hellas Verona striker Thomas Henry. The incident occurred after the final whistle when Henry was arguing with Lecce defender Marin Pongracic. Instead of intervening peacefully, D’Aversa ended up knocking Henry
The Premier League saw some outstanding performances in the last round of matches. One player who stood out was Alphonse Areola from West Ham, who put in a stellar display in their 3-1 win over Everton. Areola made a total of nine saves, including a crucial penalty stop, to secure the victory for the Hammers.
The summer transfer window may not be open yet, but Bayern Munich is already looking to strengthen their squad, particularly in the full-back positions. According to Sky Sports Deutschland, the Bavarian giants are eyeing Bayer Leverkusen’s Jeremie Frimpong as a potential candidate for their right-back position. Frimpong, 23, has impressed for Leverkusen and could be
Max Allegri, the manager of Juventus, expressed his regret on both a personal and professional level regarding the four-year ban handed to Paul Pogba for doping. Allegri reached out to Pogba after learning about the ban and conveyed his message of sorrow. He highlighted Pogba’s exceptional talent and character, emphasizing the loss the sport will
The financial landscape of European club football is constantly evolving and changing, with revenue streams shifting and growing. UEFA’s annual report for 2023 provides a comprehensive look at the top-earning clubs in terms of replica kit sales. This report combines each club’s kit manufacturer sponsorship revenues with their total merchandising revenues, giving us an insight
In a surprising turn of events, Fulham managed to secure a 2-1 victory against Manchester United at Old Trafford. Nigerian duo Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey played pivotal roles in Fulham’s triumph, with Iwobi scoring the late winner in the 97th minute. Bassey also made a significant contribution by scoring Fulham’s first goal of the
Mile Svilar delivered an outstanding performance during his second Serie A start of the season. He played a crucial role in Roma’s 3-0 victory over Frosinone, making seven saves and four high ball claims to secure a clean sheet for Daniele De Rossi’s side. Svilar’s impressive display earned him a well-deserved player-of-the-match title. Van Hecke
Napoli shocked the football world by firing manager Walter Mazzarri just before their crucial Champions League match against Barcelona. The Italian champions have decided to replace Mazzarri with Slovakia coach Francesco Calzona, who will take over immediately until the end of the season. This sudden change marks Napoli’s third coaching shift this season, reflecting the