Getty Images Sport'The devil is in our midst' - Antonio Conte explains why Kevin De Bruyne was 'deprived' of ideal Man City return as Napoli boss says red card 'ruined the game' after Champions League defeat
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DAZN
✅ Through a distribution deal, DAZN streams Serie A and Premier League matches by integrating "Fubo Sports" directly into its own platform.
✅ Combines the Fubo soccer feeds with DAZN's own exclusive rights, including the UEFA Champions League, Europa League, and every NFL game.
✅ Perfect for heavy sports consumers who are willing to pay a premium to avoid juggling multiple streaming apps on their smart TV.
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✅ Broadcasts up to three live Serie A matches per matchday directly on traditional television without requiring a standalone streaming subscription.
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✅ Complements live coverage with original Italian soccer studio shows like Inside Serie A for previews, highlights, and cultural news.
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Complete Coverage
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✅ Serves as the exclusive primary streaming home, broadcasting all 380 Serie A matches live and on-demand throughout the season.
✅ Your subscription automatically includes exclusive broadcast rights to the English Premier League, securing the two biggest domestic leagues in one app.
✅ Features built-in DVR functionality so you can easily record matches airing during the Canadian workday to watch later on your own schedule.
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✅ Combines the Fubo soccer feeds with DAZN's own exclusive rights, including the UEFA Champions League, Europa League, and every NFL game.
✅ Perfect for heavy sports consumers who are willing to pay a premium to avoid juggling multiple streaming apps on their smart TV.
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Getty Images SportConte explains difficult substitution
Napoli boss Conte admitted it was a painful choice to replace De Bruyne so soon into his Etihad comeback.
“The devil is in our midst, it was the only thing I could do at that moment. It wasn't just the boy who was disappointed, we deprived him of the satisfaction of playing in his old stadium, but above all me, having had to lose a player like him,” Conte said post-match. He stressed that depriving De Bruyne of playing time against his former club hurt him as much as the player.
Discussing Haaland's opening goal, Conte added: "The only thing we could have done with 10 men was wait and counterattack, but instead we conceded from an attempt to press high. We need more maturity and understanding of the moments, we were excessively generous."
AFPEmotional tribute from City fans
Despite the brief outing, De Bruyne was serenaded by City fans before, during, and after the game. The Belgian, who won 19 major trophies in his decade at the club, completed a lap of honour post-match with former teammates. The club have already confirmed plans for a statue in his honour outside the Etihad.
City shift focus to a Premier League showdown with Arsenal at the Emirates on Sunday. Napoli, meanwhile, return to Serie A duty against Pisa, with Conte urging his side to build on the positives he saw before the red card. The defeat leaves the Italians needing to recover quickly in their Champions League campaign.
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