Corinthians forward Memphis Depay could become a significant absentee for the club in the upcoming rounds of the Brasileirao, and not just for medical reasons. Brazil's Superior Court of Sports Justice (STJD) has officially filed a complaint against the Dutchman after he was caught using a mobile phone on the substitutes' bench during Sunday’s match against Flamengo.
Both Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen appear to have set their sights on a Brazilian player who is currently racking up goal contributions one after the other.
Brazil legend Zico has delivered an honest assessment of Neymar’s career, suggesting the Santos star has failed to match the professionalism of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Despite acknowledging his compatriot's immense natural ability, Zico believes off-field habits have hindered the forward’s longevity and consistency.
Gabriel Jesus has returned to Palmeiras after being granted leave by Arsenal. During the current international break, the striker took the opportunity to use the training facilities at the Academia de Futebol, the very place where he developed as a young talent before moving to Europe.
Neymar found himself back in headlines across Europe last week after he was brought up as a topic of debate on The Overlap. Gary Neville introduced a new 'Unpopular Opinions' segment, and kicked it off with the following statement: "No Premier League player in history is better than a prime Neymar."
Jesse Lingard has reached a significant milestone in his quest to make his debut for Corinthians after his work visa was officially published in the Official Gazette of the Union. The former Manchester United star has been training with his new team-mates but remains ineligible for competitive action until the final administrative hurdles are cleared in Brazil.
Juventus hold the record for the most wins in the Coppa Italia. The Turin side have lifted the title for a total of 15 times. Their first win in the competition came in the 1937-38 season.
How many teams are in the Coppa Italia?
The Coppa Italia features a total of 44 teams in the annual competition. The first-ever edition of Coppa Italia took place in 1922, which featured 38 teams.
Who has made the most Coppa Italia appearances ever?
Pietro Vierchowod holds the record for most appearances in the Coppa Italia with 116 appearances. Vierchowod represented seven different clubs across his career
Who is the all-time top scorer of the Coppa Italia?
Alessandro Altobelli holds the record for most Coppa Italia goals with 56 goals in 94 appearances. Altobelli played for three different clubs in the competition across his career.
Which famous players have played in the Coppa Italia?
Some of the legendary players to have featured in the competition's history are Diego Maradona, Cirstiano Ronaldo, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Francesco Totti, Paulo Dybala, Paolo Maldni, Kaka, Javier Zanetti, etc.
Which famous managers have managed in the Coppa Italia?
Some famous managers who have been in charge of an Italian outfit in the Coppa Italia are Claudio Ranieri, Carlo Ancelotti, Massimiliano Allegri, Antonio Conte, Maurizio Sarri, Didier Deschamps, etc.