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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

Petagna on fire: Monza’s secret weapon for Serie A

The former Milan, Atalanta and Napoli striker is in fine form and is aiming to lead the Brianza-based side back to Serie A.

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.

England v Portugal - Men's U21 International

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: CM’s player ratings: Martinelli was alert, Brunori was largely invisible

Sampdoria held Venezia to a 0-0 draw. An important point for Lombardo on his debut. A solid defence meant Venezia’s strikers failed to make an impact

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.

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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.

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

Frequently asked questions

: Al-Hilal are the most successful Saudi Pro League side ever, having won an astonishing 19 league titles. Their first-ever league title came at the end of the 1976-77 campaign. Currently, they are also the defending champions, having gone all the way in the 2023-24 season.
: Currently, there are 18 teams in the Saudi Pro League. In the first season ever, which took place in 1976-77, there were just eight teams. The number increased to 10 in the following season. Ahead of the 1981-82, Saudi Premier League and Saudi First Division merged to form one single league for the 1982 FIFA World Cup qualification process. However, from the 1984-85 season, the number teams reverted to 12.
: Legendary Saudi Arabian goalkeeper Mohamed Al-Deayea holds the record for most appearances in the Saudi Pro League. Al-Deayea played for Al-Taee and Al-Hilal and managed 406 appearances inthe league.
: Majed Abdullah, also known as the Arabian Pele, is the league's all-time leading topscorer with 189 goals in 194 league games, all of them coming with Al-Nassr in a 21-year span. He is Al-Nassr's record goalscorer, with 259 goals in just 266 games.
: Former Syrian midfielder Jehad Al-Hussain has registered the most assists in Saudi Pro League history, setting up 50 goals for his teammates in 208 games.
: Former Egyptian goalkeeper Essam El Hadary is the oldest player to ever feature in Saudi Pro League. El Hadary was 45 years and 81 days old when he featured for Al-Taawoun in April 2018.
: Teenage sensation Talal Haji, who plays for Al-Ittihad, is the youngest player to ever play in Saudi Pro League. Haji achieved this feat at the age of 16 years and five days when he came on as a substitute for Romarinho in Al-Ittihad's 2-1 win over Al-Fateh in September 2023.
: Cristiano Ronaldo, Riyad Mahrez, Karim Benzema, Roberto Firmino, N'Golo Kante, Sadio Mane, Yassine Bounou, Nacho, Aymeric Laporte, and Fabinho are among the most famous players to have played in the Saudi Pro League.
: Steven Gerrard, Laurent Blanc, and Stefano Pioli are some of Saudi Pro League's most prominent managers in history.
: The King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh, which is home to Al-Shabab and Al-Riyadh, is the biggest stadium in Saudi Pro League. It has a capacity of 68,752.
: Neymar is the most expensive player in Saudi Pro League history, costing a whopping £77.6 million when Al-Hilal bought him from Paris Saint-Germain in 2023.

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