Serie B news

Sampdoria: Palma training separately; Hadzikadunic and Abildgaard also out, but no 4-4-2 formation. Carrarese statement: "Let’s not get distracted by incidents and referees"

The usual squad crisis, this time in defence. Hadzikadunic is out; Palma takes his place. Ferrari returns

The Catanzaro v Modena match has been called off: the reason why and when it will be rescheduled

The decision ahead of the midweek fixture.

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Ashley Cole joins Cesena – what’s the story behind it? The reasons behind the move

Following Mignani’s dismissal, the Bianconeri have made a surprise move for the former Arsenal, Chelsea and Roma full-back

Cesena, official: Ashley Cole is the new manager

It’s official: Cesena have appointed Cole.

England v Andorra - 2027 UEFA European Under-21 Championship Qualifier

Ex-Chelsea star Cole lined up for shock first managerial role

Former Arsenal and Chelsea defender Ashley Cole is reportedly in talks to join Serie B side Cesena in his first senior managerial role after previously serving as England's assistant coach. Cole has also spent time working alongside Frank Lampard at Everton and Wayne Rooney with Birmingham City. The 45-year-old is now ready to step out on his own.

Sampdoria v Venezia 0–0: match statistics

Sampdoria held the mighty Venezia at Marassi in a tough match played in torrential rain. An important point for Lombardo on his debut as manager

Donadoni: "Massolin to Inter? You don’t need a rocket scientist to work that out…"

The Spezia manager is in Modena, where the midfielder signed by Inter are playing.

Sampdoria, supporters' meeting: criticism of the club, support for the team

Serie B, official: Shpendi and Busio secured by Empoli and Venezia

Two significant contract renewals have been announced.

Spezia Calcio v UC Sampdoria - Coppa Italia

Samp, all the background information on the coaching situation

The former Spezia manager has reportedly declined the offer. Iachini is fully available.

Messi's forgotten team-mate returns to action after doping ban

Lionel Messi's former World Cup-winning Argentina team-mate, Alejandro Gomez, has finally returned to action for an Italian second-tier club after serving a two-year doping ban. Gomez, who was part of Argentina's triumph in Qatar three years ago, has not touched a football since October 2023 after testing positive for a banned substance. He last played for Monza in Serie A.

Ex-Chelsea & Liverpool striker reveals club didn't feed him

Former Chelsea and Liverpool striker Fabio Borini has revealed he wanted to sue former club Sampdoria as they did not feed him during a lean patch in his career. Borini's revelations come just weeks after his surprise return to English football with Salford City, who are owned by members from Manchester United's 'Class of '92'. Back on English shores, the Italian will be looking to rebuild his career and rediscover his love for the game after what he describes as one of the darkest periods of his life.

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Serie B side seized by anti-mafia prosecutors over Camorra ties

Serie B side Juve Stabia has been seized by Italy’s anti-mafia prosecutors after investigators linked the club’s management to the Camorra’s D’Alessandro and Imparato clans. The move places the promotion-chasing team under judicial control, marking the third such intervention in Italian football after Foggia and Crotone, and the most severe to date.

'Culmination of my story' - Klinsmann on USMNT hopes

EXCLUSIVE: After his a long-awaited USMNT return, the son the former national team coach hopes for more chances to come

'Smoke a joint, you get six months' - Ex-Argentina star rages at long ban

Papu Gomez opened up on his two-year doping ban, blasting the punishment as unfair and revealing how the absence nearly killed his love for football.

Serie A players' salaries to drop 25% after relegation under new rule

Serie A will introduce an automatic 25 per cent salary cut for players relegated to Serie B, under a new agreement starting this year.

Wrexham near 'couple of signings' amid record transfer bid

Phil Parkinson says Wrexham are "close" to sealing a couple of signings as they near a club-record transfer for Liberato Cacace.

Man City to contest inaugural Anglo Palermitan Trophy

Manchester City will have the chance to win silverware before the 2025-26 season has even begun after the announcement of a brand new trophy.

‘Deep bitterness’ as Salernitana crash to Serie C after fan chaos

Salernitana CEO admits to 'deep bitterness' after fan chaos halted his team's relegation play-off against Sampdoria, resulting in his side going down.

Brescia go bankrupt & lose right to compete in pro leagues

Storied Italian club Brescia have been banned from the country's professional leagues after failing to honour a €3 million debt.

Fernandes reveals unlikely penalty mentor

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has discussed one of the key influences on his penalty success rate.

Lionel Messi's ex-teammate handed 10-game ban for racist abuse in Serie B

Lionel Messi's former Argentina team-mate Franco Vazquez has been slapped with a 10-game ban after racially abusing an opponent in Serie B.

USMNT's Busio extends contract with Venezia through 2026

Busio has committed his future to the Venice-based club by extending his contract until 2026.

Tessman's goal sees Venezia into Serie B promotion playoff final

Tanner Tessman scored a sensational goal to lead Venezia into the Serie B promotion playoff final Friday as they defeated Palermo.

Party time! Fabregas bankrolls weekend in Ibiza for Como players

Cesc Fabregas stuck to his word and bankrolled a weekend trip to Ibiza for Como players after Serie A promotion.

Shareholder Henry reacts as Como secure Serie A promotion

Como are celebrating promotion to Serie A after securing their place in the Italian top flight following an absence of 21 years.

📽️ | Fabregas delivers impassioned speech after Como promotion

Thierry Henry looked on as Cesc Fabregas delivered an impassioned speech after firing Como to Serie A promotion after 21 years.

USMNT Olympic duo set to add to America's Serie A takeover

The midfield pair have been fantastic this season, helping the Venetian outfit push for a return to Italy's top flight

📽️ | 'Always f*cking talking!' - Fabregas RAGES at Como kids

Cesc Fabregas has been caught raging at Como's youth team in behind-the-scenes documentary footage.

🎥 | USMNT's Busio scores crucial game-winner for Venezia

U.S. international Gianluca Busio scored a brilliant game-winner for Venezia against Lecco amid their push for promotion to Serie A.

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: Barcelona are the most successful Copa del Rey side in history, winning the cup 31 times, seven more than Athletic Bilbao and 11 more than bitter rivals Real Madrid. Their first-ever Copa del Rey win came in the 1909-10 season. Since the start of the 2014-15 season, the Catalans have lifted this trophy six times.
: Currently, as many as 126 teams participate in the Copa del Rey, starting at the top from La Liga and going all the way down to the Tercera Federacion, the fifth tier in Spanish football league system. In its inaugural edition in 1903, just three teams (Athletic Bilbao, Espanyol, and Madrid FC) took part.
: Former Athletic Bilbao and Spain forward Piru Gainza is Copa del Rey's record-appearance maker ever, featuring in 99 games in the cup competition.
: Iconic Spanish forward Telmo Zarra is Copa del Rey's all-time top scorer, finding the back of the net on 81 occasions between 1939 and 1957. All those goals came in an Athletic Bilbao shirt.
: CD Bunol goalkeeper Paco is the oldest player to ever feature in a Copa del Rey game, achieving the feat against Real Sociedad in 2023 at the age of 44 years and 231 days.
: Armando Sagi is the youngest player to ever feature in a Copa del Rey game. Playing for Barcelona, Sagi was just 15 years and 339 days old when he made his debut in the competition on April 2, 1922.
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