Conference League | Fiorentina 2-0 TNS: Match Report

Fiorentina kicked off their Conference League campaign with a hard-fought 2-0 win against Welsh side The New Saints at the Stadio Artemio Franchi. Despite dominating possession and creating numerous chances, the Italian side struggled to break down their resilient opponents until late…

Conference League | Fiorentina v TNS: Probable starting lineups

Fiorentina are set to begin their journey in the new single-group format of the Conference League with a relatively manageable challenge as they welcome Welsh side The New Saints to the Stadio Artemio Franchi. Raffaele Palladino’s Viola side are eager to secure…

Conference League | Fiorentina v TNS: Match Preview

The Stadio Artemio Franchi in Florence will play host to a historic moment in Welsh football on Thursday evening, as The New Saints become the first Cymru Premier club to participate in a UEFA group stage competition. Their opponents, Fiorentina, are no…

Fiorentina’s Palladino: “We’re building a group and a family”

Fiorentina manager Raffaele Palladino addressed the media in a press conference ahead of the team’s Conference League debut against The New Saints. Following a draw against Empoli in the league, Palladino expressed his thoughts on the upcoming match and the team’s progress.…

Fiorentina secure Conference League spot after dramatic penalty shootout

Fiorentina narrowly advanced to the UEFA Conference League group stage after a nail-biting penalty shootout victory over Puskas Akademia. The Italian side, reduced to nine men, relied heavily on goalkeeper David De Gea’s heroics to overcome their Hungarian opponents. Following a 3-3…

Palladino confident ahead of Fiorentina’s Conference League clash

Fiorentina manager Raffaele Palladino expressed optimism and determination ahead of his team’s crucial Conference League playoff return leg against Puskas Akademia. Following a 3-3 draw in the first leg, Fiorentina faces a must-win situation to advance in the competition. Speaking to Sky…

Fiorentina to face Puskas Akademia in Conference League play-offs

Fiorentina have learned their opponent for the Europa Conference League play-offs, as they are set to face Hungarian side Puskas Akademia. The Italian club will begin their European campaign with the first leg scheduled for Thursday, August 22nd at the Stadio Artemio…

Mutu: ‘You could tell that Italiano was going to be a coach’

Former Fiorentina striker Adrian Mutu says he always knew Vincenzo Italiano would be a coach and believes the Viola have what it takes to lift the Conference League. The former Romanian international previewed the match with La Gazzetta dello Sport, and spoke…

Jovetic: “Facing Fiorentina feels like a movie”

Former Fiorentina forward Stevan Jovetic says facing his old team in the Conference League final feels like a dream. The Montenegrin international spoke with La Gazzetta dello Sport ahead of next weeks final in Athens, sharing his experience of his time in…

Capello: ‘I would say just one thing to De Rossi…..’

Former Roma manager Fabio Capello says Daniele De Rossi must ‘enjoy the positive aspect’ of the Giallorossi’s match with Bayer Leverkusen. Capello was speaking with La Gazzetta dello Sport about the Italian teams’ progress in Europe season, and explained why he is…

Daniele Prade: ‘We had to win, it was for Joe Barone’

Fiorentina Sporting Director Daniele Pradè says the team had to make it to the final, dedicating it to former CEO Joe Barone. La Viola progress to the final of the competition for a second consecutive year, beating Club Brugge 4-3 on aggregate…

Vincenzo Italiano: ‘The boys were extraordinary’

Fiorentina coach Vincenzo Italiano was full of praise for his team after they reached the Conference League final: ‘The boys were extraordinary’. La Viola edged through a tightly contested semi final, thanks to a late Lucas Beltran penalty, which made it 4-3…

Italiano: “It was a positive result ahead of the return-leg'”

Vincenzo Italiano says Fiorentina’s 0-0 against Viktoria Plzeň was a positive result, ahead of next weeks return-leg. The Viola had the lions share of possession, but failed to create any clear goal-scoring chances, managing just two shots on target. Speaking with Sky…

Italiano on Fiorentina future: “I’m Focused on the Present”

Vincenzo Italiano deflected any questions on his future and links with the Napoli job, saying he is focused on Fiorentina’s Conference League match against Viktoria Plzen. The Viola coach has been in the crosshairs of Napoli owner Auelio De Laurentiis since last…