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Genoa CFC v Como 1907 - Serie A

Como's Paz taken to hospital after suffering head injury

Como midfielder Nico Paz was taken to hospital for evaluation after sustaining a worrying head injury during his side's 2-0 Serie A victory over Genoa. The Argentina international suffered a clash of heads in the first half and complained of significant vision issues, prompting manager Cesc Fabregas to substitute him as a precaution.

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McTominay & Hojlund save Napoli's 'crazy season' again

Ex-Manchester United stars Scott McTominay and Rasmus Hojlund were the heroes as Napoli came from behind to beat Genoa 3-2 in the final minute of their Serie A clash on Saturday evening. However, head coach Antonio Conte also provided a worrying injury update on his talismanic midfielder after he was hauled off at half-time.

Genoa v AS Roma - Serie A

Italy legend named Genoa boss but he's already suspended for first game

Daniele De Rossi has been officially appointed as Genoa’s new head coach, replacing Patrick Vieira after the club’s difficult start to the Serie A campaign. However, the Roma and Italy legend will not be on the bench for his first match against Fiorentina. A suspension from his final game in charge of Roma, ironically also against Genoa, still needs to be served, meaning his return begins from the stands.

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Balotelli appears to take X-rated swipe at 'selfish' Vieira

Outspoken Mario Balotelli appears to have taken an X-rated swipe at Patrick Vieira after seeing the Arsenal legend relieved of his duties as manager of Genoa. Italy international Balotelli had found himself frozen out by a one-time team-mate and has taken aim at those that he considers to have acted in a “selfish” manner, with the enigmatic striker pointing out that “Karma is a b*tch”.

Frequently asked questions

Kaizer Chiefs were founded in January 1970 when Kaizer Motaung returned to South Africa from the USA where he played as a striker for the Atlanta Chiefs of the North American Soccer League (NASL).

Club founder Kaizer Motaung combined his own first name with the second name of the club (Atlanta Chiefs) he played for while in the USA.

Kaizer Motaung is the owner and chairman of the club with various other undisclosed individuals and entities holding shares in the club.

The club’s official home ground is the FNB Stadium but the club regularly plays home matches at other grounds, most notably the Moses Mabhida Stadium and New Peter Mokaba Stadium.

The club is known as Amakhosi or The Glamour Boys by fans.

52 domestic trophies and one African Cup Winners Cup (2001).

Chiefs have won a total of 12 league titles under the auspices of the PSL (4), NSL (3) and NPSL (5).

Doctor Khumalo holds this record with 497 appearances.

Marks Maponyane with 85 goals.