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AS Roma

/ 244 days ago

De Rossi makes sensational return to Roma as head coach

Roma has officially sacked veteran manager Jose Mourinho. The Serie A side currently sits ninth in the standings, having collected just one victory in their last six matches. Mourinho's final game in charge happened to be a 3-1 defeat to AC Milan at the weekend. The loss meant that the Portuguese manager recorded the lowest […]

Leagues: Serie A

/ 248 days ago

Serie A set for huge overhaul affecting less popular teams

In the next seasons, Serie A could have fewer clubs, and a scheduled meeting will debate this suggestion. When it comes to soccer leagues worldwide, the Italian one is right up there with the best of them. The list expectedly includes the Premier League, Ligue 1, Bundesliga, and La Liga. Most notably, there are presently […]

News

/ 252 days ago

Italy to play series of friendlies in United States this March

Italy is making its long-awaited return to the United States this spring to play a pair of friendlies. The four-time World Cup winners last played in the United States in 2005. That summer, the Italians drew against Ecuador at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. In March, Italy is playing two teams it does […]

Leagues: Serie A

/ 262 days ago

Significant changes in Italy to have devastating effect on Serie A

The Italian Council of Ministers has made a huge shift that will impact Serie A and all Italian clubs. It is dreadful news for soccer in the country. The motion would have provided fiscal discounts for athletes, especially foreign players, until February. However, the Council of Ministers voted this down. Because of this, Serie A […]

Juventus

/ 283 days ago

Prosecutors seek maximum ban in Pogba doping case

Italian authorities are looking for the harshest possible ban for Paul Pogba and his doping allegations. Recent reports claim that the prosecutor's office wants the Juventus midfielder to be banned for four years. This is the maximum sentence a player can be suspended for under current Italian laws. Pogba previously failed two separate drug tests […]

Inter Milan

/ 295 days ago

Juventus hold Inter in Derby d'Italia

Juventus held league leaders Inter Milan to a 1-1 draw in the top of the table clash at the Allianz Stadium on Sunday evening. Both team came into this encounter on the back of great form and the first half was a sight to behold. The hosts took the lead in the 27th minute when […]

Euro 2024

/ 300 days ago

Italy survives against Ukraine to lock up spot in Euro 2024

Italy will not miss another major international tournament, but Ukraine did all it could to pile on the pressure during Euro 2024 qualifying. A scoreless draw in Leverkusen means Italy will have the opportunity to defend its European Championship title in Germany this coming summer. All Italy needed was a draw in this game. A […]

Italy

/ 304 days ago

Jesse Marsch open to coaching in Italy’s Serie A

Former Leeds United head coach Jesse Marsch has hinted where he may coach next. The Whites previously fired the American back in February as the club sat close to the relegation zone. A managerial change for Leeds didn't, however, help as the club eventually finished 19th and was sent to the Championship. Following his exit […]

Leagues: Serie A

/ 306 days ago

Napoli names Walter Mazzarri as replacement for Rudi Garcia

Napoli sacked manager Rudi Garcia on Tuesday, and it officially replaced the Frenchman with Italian Walter Mazzarri. Mazzarri was the manager of Napoli from the 2009/10 season to 2012/13. He led Napoli to its best league finish in over 20 years when Napoli finished second that season in Serie A. He steps in for Rudi […]

Euro 2024

/ 306 days ago

Italy at risk of missing another major tournament in Euro 2024

Entering the November international break, questions continue to surround the Italy National Team and its status in Euro 2024. The four-time World Cup champions and defending European Championship winners are at risk of missing another major tournament. Italy failed to qualify for the 2018 World Cup. That was the first time the Italians missed the […]

Leagues: Serie A

/ 307 days ago

Napoli readies replacements for outgoing manager Rudi Garcia

Last season's Scudetto-winning side of Napoli is flailing under Rudi Garcia. The French replacement for Luciano Spalletti has struggled in his first 12 league games at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium. With six wins, three draws and three losses, Napoli sits fourth in the Serie A table. It is 10 points adrift of Juventus, which […]

AS Roma

/ 327 days ago

Mourinho's Roma fined for time-wasting tactics by ball boys

Roma has been fined just over $10,000 by Serie A officials due to issues with the club's ball boys. According to the Italian top flight, the Roma ball boys deliberately slowed down play during a recent matchup with Monza. Jose Mourinho's club beat the White and Reds 1-0 thanks to a dramatic late goal from […]

Italy

/ 327 days ago

Sandro Tonali expects 10-month ban for betting with Milan

Sandro Tonali will face a ban for betting on games while he was a player at AC Milan. However, the length of the ban is not certain. Other gambling offenses vary in the severity of the suspension. For example, Ivan Toney picked up an eight-month ban at the end of the 2022/23 season that expires […]

DAZN

/ 329 days ago

DAZN, Sky retain Serie A rights in Italy in $4.8 billion deal

DAZN and Sky will return as the domestic broadcast rights holders for Serie A. The upcoming deal runs for the next five seasons. Therefore, it will expire at the end of the 2028/29 campaign. The duo is paying a combined $4.8 billion for the five-year deal. As a result, Serie A is pulling in $960 […]

AC Milan

/ 334 days ago

Sandro Tonali could miss rest of season due to betting on Milan

Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali has reportedly admitted to betting on soccer matches. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Italian star made the admission during a recent meeting with Turin-based prosecutors. The report claims that Tonali gambled on AC Milan games while he was with the team. Tonali previously made an initial loan move to […]