It is no secret the passionate Florence natives were both relieved and delighted when Diego Della Valle’s fractious ownership came to an end in June 2019 and a new era began under the stewardship of billionaire and CEO of Mediacom, Rocco B. Commisso. The Italian-American’s predecessor had an extremely volatile relationship with the supporters, penning an open letter in March
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The England national team has rarely known a time where it was blessed with such a vast pool of young and exciting attacking players. Intelligently guided by Gareth Southgate, they are fast building an identity and looking set to achieve great things in years to come, yet some feel that they have so far lacked a playmaker. James Maddison is
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“I have seen my son play for Barcelona, so I can now die happily.” That was how Ansu Fati’s father reacted to his son’s debut appearance for the Barcelona first team, when he came on for the final 12 minutes of the team’s 5-2 victory over Real Betis in August to become the youngest Barcelona player to make a League
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On October 15, 2016, Bayer Leverkusen lost 2-1 to Werder Bremen, but despite the defeat, the club still made history. Coach Roger Schmidt could have put on one of his more experience substitutes, but instead called 17-year-old Kai Havertz into action in place of Charles Aranguiz, late in the second half. Aranguiz had picked up a yellow card earlier in
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PUMA unveiled the electrifying SPARK PACK. Featuring the PUMA FUTURE 5.1 in striking Ultra Yellow – PUMA Black and the PUMA ONE 20.1 in the Ultra Yellow – PUMA Black – Orange Alert colourway. The SPARK PACK is for the players who SPARK their team – the game changers. Players who show unique technique or dynamic and incisive movement igniting
Read moreThe modern game had largely done away with player-managers before Vincent Kompany was appointed at Anderlecht. Soccer 360’s Samuel Bridges sets out some past examples where it worked — and where it didn’t… Ruud Gullit – Chelsea, 1996-1998 Once football’s most expensive player and an all-time Milan great, Ruud Gullit was once European football royalty. Now better known for his punditry
Read moreJuventus midfielder Aaron Ramsey has revealed how the club wanted him “at all costs” and Serie A is “much more tactical” than the Premier League. The Wales international gave an interview to Sky Sport Italia’s ‘Lords of Football’ programme, where he confessed the Bianconeri had showed the most interest in him last summer. “After the situation at Arsenal, Juve went
Read moreInter coach Antonio Conte reveals how defeats impact on him more than victories and accepts he is not “very diplomatic” when speaking to the Press. Conte is known for his animated celebrations in the dugout, but he insists the euphoria is “very short”, compared to the sensation of losing, which lasts for “a day or two”. “You can see the passion
Read morePaul Pogba could return to Juventus in January for €60m cash plus Emre Can to Manchester United, claim Tuttosport. Rumours of a potential comeback to Turin have surrounded the 26-year-old France international ever since he left for €105m in August 2016. He is known to be frustrated with the situation at Old Trafford and has made only seven competitive appearances this season,
Read moreMario Mandzukic officially terminated his contract at Juventus and is ready for a move to Al Duhail in Qatar after four and a half years at the club. When Maurizio Sarri arrived at the Allianz Arena last summer, it seemed like the former Croatia international would be heading for the door immediately, but a transfer during the summer never materialised. One of
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