Juventus have taken a significant step in preserving one of the club's most iconic legacies by securing the long-term future of Davide Marchisio. The teenage midfielder, who has inherited more than just a famous name, has officially committed his future to the Old Lady.
Ruben Amorim has openly admitted that he cannot afford to repeat the stubborn tactical mistakes he made during his difficult 14-month spell at Manchester United. Now managing AC Milan, the Portuguese coach is embracing new flexibility. He is now adapting his trademark system to suit the squad following an impressive unbeaten start in the Serie A campaign.
Juventus released a stern statement condemning sections of their support who disrupted a minute of silence honouring Italian football icon Sandro Mazzola ahead of Sunday's 2-0 win over Atalanta. The pre-match tribute was marred when fans in the Curva Sud turned away and chanted, prompting swift rebukes from both the club and opposing manager Maurizio Sarri.
Maurizio Sarri has launched a sensational attack on the use of VAR in Serie A, suggesting the technology should be scrapped entirely following a controversial afternoon in Turin. The Atalanta boss was left fuming after his side were denied a penalty during their 2-0 defeat to Juventus, marking a third consecutive loss for the Bergamo outfit.
Como head coach Cesc Fabregas pulled no punches after witnessing his side's unbeaten start to the Serie A campaign end with a surprise 2-0 defeat away to Frosinone on Sunday. The Spaniard expressed immense frustration at a sluggish first-half display, which saw I Lariani miss out on the opportunity to join Roma and Inter at the top of the table.
AC Milan moved into the Serie A top five with a dominant 3-0 victory over Lecce at San Siro. Clinical finishes from Christian Pulisic and Adrien Rabiot set the tone before Diego Moreira sealed the points in the second half.
Merseyside team Liverpool hold the record for most League cup titles in history with 10 title wins to their name. Their most recent came in 2024 as they defeated Chelsea in the final.
How many teams are in the League Cup?
The English Football League Cup, better known as the EFL Cup, Carabao Cup, or simply League Cup, features 92 teams in total. The competition consists of seven rounds to determine the winner. The first-ever edition of the EFL Cup took place in the 1960-61 season.
Who has made the most League Cup appearances ever?
Former Welsh international and Liverpool legend Ian Rush holds the record for most appearances in the league cup. Rush featured in 80 League Cup games playing for three different English clubs.
Who is the all-time top scorer of the League Cup?
Ian Rush holds the record for most goals in the League Cup. Rush has scored a total of 49 goals in 80 appearances in the competition.
Who is the oldest player ever in the League Cup and how old was he?
Kevin Poole is the oldest player to feature in the League Cup. He achieved this feat while playing for Burton Albion at the age of 46 years and 21 days in 2009.
Who is the youngest player ever in the League Cup and how old was he?
Harvey Elliott is the youngest player to have featured in the League Cup at the age of 15 years and 174 days, achieving the feat while playing for Fulham in 2018.
Which famous players have played in the League Cup?
The League Cup has witnessed many legendary players over the years. The list includes the likes of Eden Hazard, Steven gerrard, Alan Shearer, Ian Rush, Wayne Rooney, Sergio Aguero, John Terry, Theirry Henry, Dennis Bergkamp, Jamie Vardy, among many more.
Which famous managers have managed in the League Cup?
Some of the most notable managers to have featured in the League Cup are Sir Alex Ferguson, Arsene Wenger, Jose Mourinho, Claudio Ranieri, Jurgen Klopp, Antonio Conte, etc.