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Agyemang Badu diagnosed with blood clot in the lungs

Steve Darko August 15, 2019 19 0

Hellas Verona announced that Emmanuel Agyemang Badu is in hospital after he was diagnosed with a pulmonary microembolism – a blood clot in the lungs. The statement confirmed the 28-year-old Ghana international is being kept in at the Sacro Cuore hospital in Negrar for treatment and further Read More

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Inter Milan sign Romelu Lukaku

Steve Darko August 8, 2019 45 0

Inter Milan have confirmed the signing of Romelu Lukaku from Manchester United for a fee understood to be around £73m. The Belgium international arrived in Italy for his medical on Wednesday and has now sealed his move to the San Siro. 🤳 | THIS PLAYER…#NotForEveryone @RomeluLukaku9 pic.twitter.com/pDuKLiNS58 — Inter (@Inter) August 8, 2019 Sky in […]Read More

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Spurs move to sign Paulo Dybala is OFF after Juventus decide not to sell

Steve Darko August 8, 2019 34 0

Tottenham’s attempts to sign Juventus forward Paulo Dybala have collapsed. Spurs were looking to complete a stunning late deal for the Argentine international on deadline day but negotiations have been called off. According to BBC Sport, Juventus are the ones who have abandoned the deal after deciding to keep hold of one of their prized […]Read More

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Manchester United reopen Mandzukic talks

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Manchester United are back in talks to sign Mario Mandzukic from Juventus as a replacement for Romelu Lukaku, according to Sky in Italy. Lukaku, meanwhile, is currently in Milan for a medical after Inter agreed a £73m fee on Wednesday, Sky Sports News understands. Lukaku had looked set to join Juventus earlier in the window […]Read More

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Milan banned from Europe for financial fair play violations

Ekow Amoasi June 28, 2019 58 0

AC Milan were banned from European football for next season on Friday over breaches of financial fair play rules, CAS, the top court for sport, announced. European football’s governing body Uefa had accused the club of violating financial fair play (FFP) regulations over the past three seasons and the Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled […]Read More

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Buffon close to sensational Juventus return with Perin set to depart

Ekow Amoasi June 26, 2019 54 0

Juventus legend Gianluigi Buffon is set to make a sensational return to the club after announcing his Paris Saint-Germain departure. The 41-year-old left the Serie A champions at the end of his contract in June 2018 after 17 years with the club, opting to move to France and sign a one-year deal with PSG. He recently announced his intention to leave Paris, despite […]Read More

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Di Francesco appointed Sampdoria coach

Ekow Amoasi June 22, 2019 83 0

Former Roma boss Eusebio Di Francesco has been appointed coach of Serie A rivals Sampdoria, the Genoa club announced on Saturday. The 49-year-old, who was sacked by the capital club last March, has agreed a three-year deal after predecessor Marco Giampaolo moved to AC Milan. Di Francesco led Roma to third place in Serie A […]Read More

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Uruguay’s Bentancur extends Juventus contract until 2024

Ekow Amoasi June 22, 2019 62 0

Juventus midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur has signed a two-year contract extension that will keep him at the club until 2024, the Italian Serie A champions said on Saturday. The 21-year-old Uruguay international, who joined Juventus during the 2017-18 campaign, made 40 appearances in all competitions last season to help them seal an eighth straight league crown. […]Read More

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Maurizio Sarri: Coaching Cristiano Ronaldo at Juventus will be step forward from Chelsea

Ekow Amoasi June 21, 2019 59 0

Maurizio Sarri says returning to Italy to manage Juventus is the ‘crowning achievement of a long career’ after a year in charge of Chelsea. Sarri was presented as the new Juventus boss on Thursday following his signing on a three-year contract from Chelsea, where he won the Europa League in his final game in charge. […]Read More

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Maurizio Sarri says joining Juventus is ‘crowning moment’ of his career

Ekow Amoasi June 20, 2019 71 0

Former Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri says joining Serie A champions Juventus is the “crowning moment” of his 29-year coaching career. The Italian, 60, joined Chelsea from Napoli in 2018 but left the club last week to return to Italy after just one season in charge. Speaking at his first news conference, Sarri said he wanted […]Read More

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AC Milan name Giampaolo as new coach

Ekow Amoasi June 20, 2019 66 0

AC Milan appointed Marco Giampaolo as their new coach on Wednesday, handing him the job of trying to end their eight-year trophy drought and take them back to the Champions League after a six-season absence. It is the first time the 51-year-old, previously in charge of Sampdoria for three seasons, has coached at one of […]Read More

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Bayern Munich offer Jerome Boateng to Napoli

Ekow Amoasi June 20, 2019 63 0

Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng has been offered to Napoli. The Germany international has been told he can leave Bayern this summer. Corriere dello Sport says Boateng’s minders have now offered their client to Napoli. The defender is keen on a move to Italy – and to Naples. Boateng’s brother Kevin-Prince Boateng is currently on the […]Read More

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Chelsea confirm departure of Maurizio Sarri to Juventus

Ekow Amoasi June 16, 2019 67 0

Chelsea announced on Sunday afternoon that Maurizio Sarri would be leaving the club to take over as manager of Juventus. Sarri, 60, joined Chelsea from Napoli last summer as a replacement for compatriot Antonio Conte but now returns to Italy, signing a three-year contract with the Italian champions. Whilst Sarri managed to win a major […]Read More

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Andreazzoli takes over at Genoa after Serie A escape

Ekow Amoasi June 15, 2019 76 0

Genoa, who just escaped relegation from Serie A last season, on Friday named Aurelio Andreazzoli as their new coach to replace Cesare Prandelli. “Genoa announce that they have agreed a two-year deal with Aurelio Andreazzoli who will be trusted with the direction of the first team from July 1, 2019,” said a club statement. The […]Read More

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Maurizio Sarri: Chelsea agree deal for manager to join Juventus

Ekow Amoasi June 13, 2019 63 0

Chelsea have agreed a deal in principle for their manager Maurizio Sarri to join Serie A champions Juventus. An agreement was reached late on Thursday evening after talks between senior officials. A deal could be completed as early as Friday. It is understood a compensation fee in excess of £5m has been agreed. Sarri arrived […]Read More

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Torino complete defender Aina’s transfer from Chelsea

Ekow Amoasi June 12, 2019 70 0

Chelsea defender Ola Aina’s move to Torino has been made permanent with both clubs confirming on Tuesday the €10-million buyout clause has been activated. The 22-year-old Nigerian international joined the northern Italian club last August on a year-long loan, and has made 32 Serie A appearances, scoring one goal. “Everyone at Chelsea Football Club would […]Read More

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Paulo Fonseca: Shakhtar Donetsk boss appointed Roma head coach

Ekow Amoasi June 11, 2019 67 0

Paulo Fonseca has been named Roma head coach on a two-year deal after three years with Shakhtar Donetsk in Ukraine. The 46-year-old, who replaces veteran manager Claudio Ranieri, has the option to extend his deal to summer 2022. “I am excited and motivated by the task ahead,” said Fonseca, who also coached Porto and Braga […]Read More

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KP Boateng returns to US Sassuolo after frustrating loan spell at Barcelona

Ekow Amoasi June 10, 2019 73 0

Kevin-Prince Boateng is heading back to Sassuolo after Barcelona failed to activate their option to buy after a six-month loan. The Ghanaian forward joined the La Liga side from US Sssuolo on a six-month loan deal but he consistently struggled with match fitness. Boateng ended up only playing a total of 123 minutes of football […]Read More

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US billionaire Commisso buys Italy’s Fiorentina

Ekow Amoasi June 7, 2019 65 0

Italian-American media magnate Rocco Commisso on Thursday completed the purchase of Serie A team Fiorentina, the Italian club announced. Reported to be worth in the region of 170 million euros ($190 million), the deal brings an end to the 17-year ownership of the Della Valle family. The 69-year-old Commisso is chairman of cable television provider […]Read More

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Juve-linked Inzaghi extends Lazio contract

Ekow Amoasi June 7, 2019 65 0

Simone Inzaghi has extended his contract as coach with Lazio until 2021, the Serie A club confirmed on Thursday. “The decision to continue this journey together is the result of shared planning, strengthens the bond between the two parties and confirms the unity of intent needed to achieve our sporting objectives,” the team said in […]Read More

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Uefa suspend proceedings against AC Milan over financial breaches

Ekow Amoasi June 6, 2019 77 0

Uefa on Wednesday suspended proceedings against AC Milan over Financial Fair Play breaches pending the resolution of an ongoing appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport from last year. The former European giants, who have qualified for the Europa League next season, will not be excluded from continental competition, although that could change depending […]Read More

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Sarri would ‘betray’ Napoli by coaching Juventus – Insigne

Ekow Amoasi June 5, 2019 77 0

Napoli captain Lorenzo Insigne said on Wednesday that Maurizio Sarri would be ‘betraying’ his former club should he agree to coach rivals Juventus. Chelsea manager Sarri has been strongly linked with the Juventus job left vacant after Massimiliano Allegri’s departure. Insigne played under Sarri at Napoli between 2015 and 2018, finishing twice runners-up Read More

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Verona promoted back to Serie A

Ekow Amoasi June 3, 2019 93 0

Hellas Verona on Sunday became the third team promoted to Serie A next season along with Brescia and Lecce after a 3-0 playoff win over nine-man Cittadella. Cittadella, a team from a medieval walled city in the province of Padua, had won the first leg of the Venetian derby playoff 2-0 after a Davide Diaw […]Read More

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Asamoah reunite with Conte at Inter Milan

Ekow Amoasi May 31, 2019 85 0

Black Stars player, Kwadwo Asamoah, will reunite with his former coach Antonio Conte after the Italian giants, Inter Milan, announced his arrival as manager of the side. Asamoah, who joined Inter Milan on a free transfer from Juventus a year ago, will be hoping to have another successful stint with the Italian trainer after their […]Read More

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Inter Milan name Antonio Conte as coach

Ekow Amoasi May 31, 2019 78 0

Inter Milan on Friday announced the appointment of former Italy manager Antonio Conte as coach with the ambition of returning to the top of world football. The 49-year-old has signed a three-year contract worth nine million euros ($10 million) plus bonuses, according to press reports. He replaces Luciano Spalletti who secured Chinese-owned Inter’s Champions League Read More

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Spalletti leaves Inter Milan with Conte set to take over

Ekow Amoasi May 30, 2019 75 0

Luciano Spalletti has left Inter Milan, the Serie A club announced on Thursday, with former Italy manager Antonio Conte set to be announced as the club’s new coach. “Luciano Spalletti is no longer head coach of the first team,” Inter said in a statement. “The club wishes to thank Spalletti for his work and the […]Read More

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AC Milan to announce departure of coach Gattuso

Ekow Amoasi May 28, 2019 79 0

AC Milan will announce later on Tuesday that Gennaro Gattuso is stepping down as coach of the Italian Serie A side, a source close to the matter said. Gattuso, who has been in charge for 18 months, led Milan to fifth place in Serie A this season, missing out on a berth in next season’s […]Read More

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Conte poised to replace Spalletti as Inter Milan coach – reports

Ekow Amoasi May 27, 2019 96 0

Former Italy coach Antonio Conte is poised to replace Luciano Spalletti as coach of Inter Milan, according to reports in Italy on Monday. Spalletti sealed Inter’s Champions League berth for a second consecutive year with a 2-1 win over Empoli on the final day of the Serie A season Sunday. Inter snatched fourth place, equal […]Read More

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Daniele De Rossi bids emotional farewell as Roma defeat Parma

Ekow Amoasi May 27, 2019 96 0

AS Roma beat Parma 2-1 at the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday to end the season in sixth place in Serie A as captain Daniele De Rossi made his final appearance for the club. Lorenzo Pellegrini gave Roma the lead in the first half but Gervinho looked to have snatched a point with an equaliser inside […]Read More

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AC Milan miss out on top-four finish despite SPAL win

Ekow Amoasi May 27, 2019 79 0

Former European Cup winners AC Milan endured a bittersweet 3-2 win at SPAL in the last round of the Serie A, finishing the campaign outside the top four after their nearest rivals both booked their Champions League berths on Sunday. The result left Milan fifth on 68 points, one behind third-placed Atalanta and fourth-placed city […]Read More