Bologna coach Thiago Motta is delighted for Carlo Ancelotti after he guided Real Madrid to the Champions League final. Motta was happy Ancelotti after last night's semifinal success against Bayern Munich.
Bologna have set sights on Lilian Brassier ahead of the summer and made strides to beat the competition. Their director Giovanni Sartori has already had a meeting with his entourage to gather intel about the terms to sign him, Tuttomercatoweb informed.
The Juventus Ultras have decided to back Massimiliano Allegri, stating that they wouldn’t want Antonio Conte or Thiago Motta, in a statement announcing they would desert the final home games of the season as they feel ostracized by some limitations to what they can bring into the stadium.
Former AC Milan coach Fabio Capello says Serie A clubs should be focused on local coaches. Capello insists the likes of the Rossonero should be hiring an Italian coach if Stefano Pioli is to depart.
Former Bologna striker Julio Cruz is hoping they clinch a top four finish. Should they do so, Cruz has called for every player to stay. He told TMW: "It's fun and they have fun: it's a compact team, they all know what they have to do, even if they go behind they coldly continue to pursue their own game, their own guideline.
Juventus ultra group Vikings has called on fans to slightly backtrack on their new protest, keen to support the club in two upcoming games and backing Massimiliano Allegri.
Inter aim to have an even stronger attack next season but will have to overcome some economic and technical hurdles to dos. While Simone Inzaghi wouldn’t mind have five starting-caliber strikers, that would create problems with the UEFA and Serie A lists.
PSG were considered a potential threat to Juventus in the race to appoint Thiago Motta since he has deep ties with the French powerhouse. While their stunning and unlucky Champions League elimination could have further fueled the buzz, owner Nasser Al-Khelaifi nipped the problem in the bud in his post-game remarks.
Carlo Pellegatti, a well-known journalist and Milan expert, claims the club ‘will not’ hire Porto’s Sergio Conceicao, proposing a few other options. The
Milan have turned their attention to Benjamin Sesko in their search for a no.9 who would succeed Olivier Giroud, who will join Los Angeles FC. The Austrian center-forward might have surpassed Joshua Zirkzee in their preferences.
Bologna midfielder Lewis Ferguson is full of pride receiving the Bulgarelli Award. Ferguson has been named the best performing midfielder in Serie A this season.
Arsenal are moving for Bologna striker Josh Zirkzee. The Dutchman is expected to leave Bologna this summer and is a top target for Inter Milan. However, Tuttosport says Arsenal are now in contact.
Reports on Sunday morning suggest that Paulo Fonseca is currently in pole position to become head coach of Milan for the 2024-25 campaign, and if he were to be appointed, he could also potentially help Milan close their hunt for a new centre-forward.
Juventus could further increase their likelihood of qualifying for the 2024-25 edition of the Champions League if they manage to beat Roma in Serie A on Sunday evening.
Bologna coach Thiago Motta says he's proud of his players after their 0-0 draw with Torino last night. The result keeps Bologna's Champions League hopes alive.
Torino are wearing a special edition jersey this evening against Bologna marking the 75th anniversary of the Superga tragedy that killed the Grande Torino team.
Juventus secured the services of Dusan Vlahovic and Manuel Locatelli in the past, despite strong interest from Arsenal, but Bianconeri and Gunners could battle again in the summer for Joshua Zirkzee, especially if the Bianconeri hire Thiago Motta.
La Gazzetta dello Sport and Tuttosport claim Roberto De Zerbi’s release clause prevents the Rossoneri from hiring the Italian tactician, while Paulo Fonseca remains high on the Serie A giants’ agenda.
Roma and Bayer Leverkusen players clashed after the Germans’ second goal at the Stadio Olimpico last night, and according to La Repubblica, the brawl was probably caused by a Leandro Paredes tackle on Josip Stanišić.
Italy World Cup winner Luca Toni feels Joshua Zirkzee and Dusan Vlahovic can play together at Juventus even if the Bianconeri will need even more reinforcements and predicts Massimiliano Allegri will leave in the summer.
Daniele De Rossi admits ‘this is Bayer Leverkusen’s year,’ but believes Roma can still have their say in the Europa League semi-final after losing 2-0 at home.
Milan, Juventus, and Arsenal are leading the pack in the fray to sign Joshua Zirkzee, but there’s a long way to go. Inter have been linked to the Bologna ace as well but are lagging behind the other suitors due to the cost of the deal, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.
The managerial carousel continues at Chelsea Football Club, with former boss Antonio Conte reportedly throwing his hat into the ring for a sensational return.
Atletico Madrid are planning to revolutionise their squad during the summer, after a disappointing campaign for Diego Simeone’s side. A number of signings will be targeted, and in order to raise the funds of these deals, a number of players will be moved on – one of those could be Alvaro Morata.
Barcelona President Joan Laporta has claimed the club did not look for a new manager during the time that Xavi Hernandez claimed he would leave in the summer, but that contradicts a body of information swirling around various media outlets.
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