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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.

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.

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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.

Transfer latest on USMNT star Tessman amid Serie A links

Venezia president Duncan Niederauer has revealed that there is no truth behind reports linking USMNT star Tanner Tessman with a move to Bologna.

Fabregas sets sights on PL job after Arsenal opportunity

Cesc Fabregas has set his sights on a top drawer Premier League job after spending time with Arsenal youth teams last summer.

Venezia duo Tessman & Busio's USMNT Olympic ambitions

Venezia's American duo Tanner Tessmann and Gianluca Busio have high hopes for the USMNT at the Paris Olympics three months out from the Games.

How City partnership helped Palermo open first training ground

Manchester City have helped Palermo open their first ever training ground, two years after the City Football Group took over the Serie B club.

Frequently asked questions

: Since the Conference League's inception in 2021, three teams have lifted the trophy: Roma, West Ham United, and the current champions, Olympiacos.
: The newest format, introduced ahead of the 2024-25 season, features 36 teams, four more than in the previous format.
: Mainz 05 midfielder Hong Hyun-seok and Gent captain Sven Kums have made 39 appearances each in the Conference League, making them the players with the most appearances in the competition.
: As for top goalscorers, Arthur Cabral leads the list with 21 goals to his name, including those scored in the qualifying phase. However, without taking into account goals scored in the qualifying phase, three players have scored the joint-most goals in Conference League with 12 each to their names: Arthur Cabral, Eran Zahavi, and Vangelis Pavlidis.
: Darian Males, Gavriel Kanichowsky, and Cristiano Biraghi have the most assists in Conference League history, registering eight assists each.
: Veteran Spanish goalkeeper Pepe Reina, while playing for Villarreal in 2023, became the oldest player to feature in the Conference League at 40 years and 175 days.
: Lille wonderkid Ayyoub Bouaddi holds the record as the Conference League's youngest-ever player at the tender age of 16 years and 3 days.
: Stars such as Paulo Dybala, Lorenzo Pellegrini, Tammy Abraham, Declan Rice, Harry Kane, Ollie Watkins,Co Mario Gotze, Kasper Schmeichel, Cody Gakpo, Stephan El Shaarawy, James Maddison, Jonathan David, and Edin Dzeko have played in the Conference League.
: Manuel Pellegrini, Jose Mourinho, Unai Emery, David Moyes, and Ange Postecoglou are among the most famous managers to have managed in the Conference League.

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