Gian Piero Gasperini cut a frustrated figure after Roma’s defeat at Como, directing his anger at the decision to send off Wesley for a second yellow card and lamenting what he described as a growing problem with simulation in the modern game.
Ciro Immobile has revealed that AC Milan made a serious attempt to sign him during his peak years at Lazio, with the Italian striker admitting it was no easy decision to turn them down, even if his heart ultimately made the choice for him.
Arsenal’s resilience shone through once more as they earned a valuable win over Everton, which will go a long way towards swinging the Premier League title race in their favour.
Riccardo Calafiori and Gianluigi Donnarumma were the two Italians in action in today’s Premier League action, with both playing a vital role in the ongoing title race.
Lorenzo Insigne says his experience in Toronto was ‘fantastic’ but only off the pitch and reveals Marco Verratti told him Pescara would ‘wait’ to sign him until the end of the winter transfer window.
Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan is ‘proud’ to be the Rossoneri’s captain and admits he started the 2025-26 season under ‘top coach’ Massimiliano Allegri with a ‘great desire for revenge.’ France international Maignan extended his expiring contract with Milan in January, signing a new deal until 2031.
Gian Piero Gasperini lashed out at reporters in his press conference after Roma’s 1-1 Europa League draw with Bologna, urging them to ‘leave Lorenzo Pellegrini alone.’ The midfielder came off the bench during today’s Round of 16 tie at the Stadio Dall’Ara and scored the potentially decisive equaliser, cancelling out a Federico Bernardeschi opener.
Gian Piero Gasperini insisted a 1-1 draw was a fair reflection of the contest after Roma were held by Bologna in the Europa League quarter-final first leg at the Renato Dall’Ara, leaving the tie perfectly poised ahead of next week’s return at the Olimpico.
Bologna drew 1-1 with Roma this evening in their Europa League Round of 16 first leg, with goals in the second half from Federico Bernardeschi and Lorenzo Pellegrini.
Riccardo Calafiori’s future at Arsenal is in doubt, with Chelsea reportedly monitoring the Italy international’s situation as the defender grows increasingly frustrated with his lack of regular first-team football at the Emirates.
Roma were dealt a midfield blow ahead of tonight’s Europa League quarter-final first leg against Bologna, with Manu Koné ruled out of the squad entirely after failing to recover from a muscle strain.
Star Roma midfielder Manu Kone is expected to be unavailable through injury for Thursday evening’s Europa League round of 16 first leg clash against Serie
Chelsea are reportedly exploring a surprise potential transfer move for Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori, who could be open to leaving the Emirates Stadium.
Roma have named their squad list for the Europa League Round of 16 against Bologna, missing big names like Matias Soulé, Paulo Dybala and Gianluca Mancini, but Mario Hermoso is included.
Riccardo Calafiori trained with the rest of the Arsenal team today and is expected to be available for tomorrow’s Champions League match against Bayer Leverkusen, providing good news for the Italy national team as well.
Arsenal are reportedly weighing up the possibility of sending young defender Myles Lewis-Skelly out on loan ahead of the 2026/27 season in order to accelerate his development.
Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso will be waiting for updates from Inter and Arsenal as Azzurri stars Alessandro Bastoni and Riccardo Calafiori suffered injuries in their latest club appearances, barely two weeks before the World Cup play-off semifinal against Northern Ireland.
Inter and Italy defender Alessandro Bastoni was forced to be subbed off after suffering an injury in the second half of the Milan derby on Sunday. Italy international Bastoni was forced to be subbed off at minute 68 of Inter’s Serie A match against Milan on Sunday.
Roma director Ricky Massara insists Paulo Dybala’s operation ‘will not affect’ the decision to offer him a new contract, while there is squad rotation against Genoa.
For Sunderland, their great challenge outside of the sporting aspect continues to be the transfer window to continue positively strengthening their squad for the future of the team and its ambitions.
Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing the Juventus defender, Andrea Cambiaso. The 26-year-old full-back has been linked with a move away from Italy, and Liverpool have been mentioned as a potential destination.