Fiorentina’s general manager, Joe Barone, is currently fighting for his life after suffering a cardiac arrest. The events unfolded on Sunday at the team hotel, just before Fiorentina’s scheduled match at Atalanta. Barone was quickly rushed to a hospital in Milan where he remains in critical condition. The severity of the situation has caused the
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The recent incident involving Inter Milan defender Francesco Acerbi and Napoli counterpart Juan Jesus has sparked controversy in Italian football. In the Serie A match on Sunday, Juan Jesus, who is Black, was visibly upset during the second half and accused Acerbi of using a racist slur. This led to Acerbi leaving Italy’s national team
The downfall of Napoli’s once-dominant football team can be traced back to a single, ill-advised certified email that set off a chain of events leading to the club’s destruction in less than a year. It all began with club president Aurelio De Laurentiis exercising the unilateral option to extend coach Luciano Spalletti’s contract, without any
Maurizio Sarri, the former coach of Lazio, has made the decision to resign from his position. This move comes after a series of disappointing results for the team, including a recent 2-1 home defeat against Udinese. Sarri handed in his resignation to the club’s management, leading to the announcement of his departure. This resignation marks
After leading Metz to a hard-fought 1-0 victory over relegation rivals Clermont Foot, Oukidja showcased his shot-stopping abilities with six crucial saves. This outstanding performance by the Algerian goalkeeper helped his team inch closer to the relegation playoff spot, making him a standout player in Ligue 1 this week. Vázquez’s relentless work rate and creative
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has once again found himself in hot water due to his unprofessional behavior towards the Italian media. In a recent incident, De Laurentiis pushed a cameraman during an interview with Napoli forward Matteo Politano. This outrageous behavior took place on the eve of Napoli’s Champions League round-of-16 second leg at
During a heated clash between Lecce and Hellas Verona, Lecce coach Roberto D’Aversa seemed to have head-butted Hellas Verona striker Thomas Henry after the final whistle. This altercation occurred while Henry was arguing with Lecce defender Marin Pongracic. Following the incident, D’Aversa expressed regret for his actions. He mentioned that he was trying to prevent
Alphonse Areola put in a stellar performance in West Ham’s 3-1 victory over Everton, making a total of nine saves, including a crucial penalty stop. The France international was instrumental in securing the three points for the Hammers with his outstanding goalkeeping skills. Niklas Süle was a defensive rock for Borussia Dortmund in their 2-0
The summer transfer window in Europe may be a few months away, but Bayern Munich is already planning ahead. Reports suggest that the Bundesliga leaders are looking to strengthen their full-back positions. With Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen catching their eye, Bayern could make a move for the 23-year-old if certain conditions are met. Frimpong’s
In a surprising turn of events, Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba has been handed a four-year ban for doping by Italian authorities. The news has sent shockwaves through the footballing world, with fans and experts alike left stunned by the revelation. Juventus manager Max Allegri expressed his regret over the situation, both on a personal and