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How Chinese owners Suning turned Inter into Serie A champions and Champions League finalists with massive spending — only for mounting debts, COVID losses, and failed sponsorships to hand the club to Oaktree. A must-read financial autopsy of winning without sustainability.

With two games remaining in Serie A, the final relegation spot is still up for grabs. Can Cremonese pull away or will Lecce rise above expectations?

Wesley Sneijder has warned Arsenal that they could be on the receiving end of a heavy scoreline when they face defending champions Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final. The former Inter Milan playmaker believes that unless the Gunners can maintain absolute defensive discipline, the French giants possess the firepower to replicate their ruthless 5-0 demolition of the Nerazzurri from last year.

Antonio Conte has leaped to the defence of Rasmus Hojlund after the Manchester United loanee failed to find the net during Napoli's damaging 3-2 defeat against Bologna. Despite providing an assist in the comeback attempt at the Stadio Maradona, the Danish striker remains under scrutiny for a lack of goals during the final stretch of the season.

Napoli have been dealt a major blow just before the penultimate match of the Serie A season, with Kevin De Bruyne ruled out of action. The Belgian playmaker was a surprise omission from the squad for the Monday night clash against Bologna after a training ground accident.

Christian Pulisic missed AC Milan’s 3-2 defeat to Atalanta due to a glute injury, though ESPN reported his absence was largely “precautionary.” No timeline has been given for his return, but the timing is far from ideal: Milan have two league matches left and are clinging to fourth place, the final Champions League qualifying spot, on head-to-head over Roma.

GOAL reviews the major takeaways from Americans playing in Europe, including Pulisic and AC Milan facing the prospect of missing the Champions League...again.

Cesc Fabregas has led Como to a historic achievement, securing European football for the first time in the club's history after a 1-0 win over Hellas Verona. The milestone comes exactly two years after their promotion to Serie A. With his managerial stock rising rapidly, Fabregas' success in Italy continues to fuel rumours of a potential return to his former club Chelsea.

The 2006-born striker is the goalscorer propelling Fiorentina's Primavera side.

Elche defender David Affengruber has emerged as a shock summer transfer target for several of Europe's biggest clubs following his impressive debut season in La Liga. The 25-year-old Austrian has caught the eye of giants in England, Italy, and Spain after becoming a cornerstone of the Franjiverdes' backline.

Keinan Davis has sparked a major controversy in Serie A after accusing Cagliari’s Alberto Dossena of directing a racial slur toward him during Saturday's clash. The Udinese striker hit out at the defender on social media following the match, calling for league officials to take decisive action against the alleged abuse.

Napoli are ready to solidify their commitment to Rasmus Hojlund by making his loan move from Manchester United permanent this summer. Despite a recent dip in goalscoring form, the Partenopei hierarchy remain fully convinced by the Danish international's long-term potential under Antonio Conte.

Leeds United have emerged as the frontrunners to secure the signature of Juventus striker Lois Openda this summer. The Whites are reportedly ready to commit to a significant financial package to lure the Belgium international to Elland Road as Daniel Farke looks to bolster his attacking options.