In a lengthy interview with The Guardian, UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin provided an overview of the organization’s changes during his tenure. There was controversy earlier this week when Zvonimir Boban quit his role as UEFA football chief in protest at Ceferin plans,…
A German Member of the European Parliament has lodged an inquiry with the European Parliament challenging the Italian Football Federation’s (FIGC) regulation on the Super League. Titled “Criteria of the Italian Football Federation in Violation of the European Court of Justice Ruling…
According to the 27th edition of the Deloitte Football Money League, the 20 clubs with the highest revenues in world football earned a record €10.5 billion in the 2022/23 season. The list includes four Serie A teams, with Juventus leading the way…
Serie A chief Luigi De Servio confirmed that stadiums will have facial scanners by the end of the season to help identify those who racially abuse players. The league came under further criticism following the racist abuse levelled at Mike Maignan in…
In a Serie A encounter that had the makings of a classic, AC Milan staged a stunning comeback to defeat Udinese 3-2 at the Bluenergy Stadium on Saturday. Stefano Pioli’s men showcased their resilience and winning mentality, overturning a deficit to snatch…
Serie A referee Daniele Doveri says that he and many of his colleagues have suffered threats or acts of violence. The experienced Serie A ref was speaking in an interview with Il Messaggero following a number of contentious refereeing decisions this season.…
Salernitana president Danilo Iervolino went on an angry tirade after their loss to Napoli: “It was a Scandalous refereeing direction. And if you speak badly, they take revenge the next time.” The club were already incensed following their defeat to Juventus, alleging…
FIGC president Gabriele Gravina says the decision to host the Super Cup in Saudi Arabia was a decision made by the Lega Serie A. Gravina was speaking in a interview with Foglio Sportivo and addressed various league reforms and the new format of…
CONI president Giovanni Malagò believes it was wrong to get rid of the Italian Growth Decree: ‘The Growth Decree should not be abolished, but corrected’. A decision to scrap the tax benefit, which allows clubs to sign foreign players with reduced taxes…
Sassuolo need to get any point they can get given their lackluster campaign so far, while Fiorentina will be out to prove again that they belong in very meaningful conversations. Serie A Week 19– Saturday 6 January 2024 – Mapei Stadium…
Former president of CONI Gianni Petrucci says the abolition of the Italian Growth Decree will lead to enormous damage. Petrucci, former president of CONI for four consecutive terms, has been president of the Italian Basketball Federation since 2013 and seen the changing…
Legendary Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has suggested the possibility of increasing the size of goals in what would be a revolutionary move. The Bianconeri and Azzurri stalwart was speaking with Tuttosport and offered some suggestions on how the game could be improved…
As Roma seek defensive reinforcements heading into the second half of the 2023/24 Serie A campaign, the Giallorossi have opened their tabs for Stade Rennais central defender Arthur Theate. Calciomercato.com reports that the capital club view the 23-year-old Belgian international as an…
Juventus have initiated contacts with the representatives of the Polish international as the Bianconeri seek to extend the contract of primary shot-stopper Wojciech Szczęsny. TuttomercatoWeb reports that as it stands, the 33-year-old’s contract at €6.5m per-season is set to expire in the…
After several weeks of intense negotiations between both parties, Napoli are set to complete the acquisition of Udinese star-midfielder Lazar Samardzic. Daniele Longo of Calciomercato reports that the Partenopei have reached an agreement with the Zebrette of transfer fee worth €20m, with…
Inter Milan CEO Beppe Marotta says the decision to abolish the Italian Growth Decree ‘represents an own goal for the world of football.’ The decision was confirmed last year, but the government were expected to extend the decree by two months, granting…
Lega Serie A noted their ‘shock and concern’ about the decision to scrap the extension of the Italian Growth Decree. The tax break was expected to be extended until late February 2024, but news has now filtered through that the Italian government…
Serie A clubs will be required to sign an ‘anti-Superleague’ commitment by June 2024 in order to take part in the new campaign. The potential for a new Super League project to get underway has once again reared its head following a…
Roma are the first Serie A side to react to the ECJ’s ruling regarding the Super League, saying the club is committed to “values and future of European football.” The European Court of Justice ruled that UEFA acted against competition law by…
The European Court of Justice rule that UEFA/FIFA acted against competition law by blocking the formation of the European Super League in 2021. The new competition was proposed by 12 breakaway clubs who pushed for the new format in a bid to…