Como sensation Nico Paz admits to watching Lionel Messi videos on YouTube as he attempts to “replicate” what the Inter Miami superstar is capable of. Paz is now an Argentina international team-mate of the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner, but continues to use his illustrious fellow countryman as a source of inspiration when it comes to enhancing his own game.
Describing Roberto Baggio to those who did not experience him is a sort of generational challenge, an arduous attempt at conveying something that is too difficult to explain in words. But we will try - because Roberto Baggio was, especially for Italians, a symbol, a standard-bearer, an icon and an emotion.
Juventus head coach Igor Tudor has claimed Inter are the strongest Serie A side, and perhaps they are better than last season’s champions Napoli. This comment comes after the Bianconeri defeated their archrivals on Saturday, as the Derby d'Italia ended in a seven-goal thriller at the Allianz Stadium, giving them a perfect send-off for their Champions League opener.
Jamie Vardy has embarked on an unexpected journey to Serie A with Cremonese, drawing inspiration from his boyhood idol, Alessandro Del Piero. The 38-year-old English striker, renowned for his remarkable rise from non-league football to Premier League stardom, is eager to make his mark in Italy's top division as he's set to make his debut against Verona on Monday.
Christian Pulisic has been urged to take as many lessons as possible from legendary AC Milan team-mate Luka Modric. USMNT star Pulisic is now working alongside a Ballon d’Or winner at San Siro. That is considered to be a good thing for his ongoing development, both as a football player and one of the most marketable performers in the global game.
The 2025 summer transfer window has smashed records across global football, with Premier League clubs driving unprecedented spending. FIFA has revealed that men’s football reached an all-time high of $9.76 billion in transfer fees, while women’s football also hit a new record of $12.3m. More than 13,000 players sealed moves, underlining a frenzied market.
Rasmus Hojlund has been left "heartbroken" after being forced to complete a transfer to Napoli from Manchester United. The Danish forward reportedly "considers himself better" than United's new summer signing Benjamin Sesko and wanted to stay at Old Trafford to prove his worth to manager Ruben Amorim. However, Hojlund eventually joined Napoli on an initial season-long loan.