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US Sassuolo v Juventus - Serie A 2026/27

Spalletti defends Juve defeat to Sassuolo

Luciano Spalletti has offered a defiant defense of his Juventus side after they succumbed to a dramatic 3-2 defeat against Sassuolo, admitting his instructions to push for a winner ultimately cost them. Despite twice coming from behind, the Bianconeri were stunned by a last-minute strike from their own loan player, Vasilije Adzic.

Volpato fined over positive cocaine test as Socceroos star maintains innocence

Australia international Cristian Volpato has received a fine after testing positive for cocaine during a police traffic stop in Sydney. The Sassuolo winger strongly maintains his innocence, insisting he never knowingly consumed the illicit substance before returning a subsequent negative test upon his return to club duties in Italy.

Paraguay v Australia: Group D - FIFA World Cup 2026

Australia international tests positive for cocaine after speeding incidents

Australia forward Cristian Volpato has reportedly tested positive for cocaine after being stopped twice for speeding in Sydney. The 22-year-old Sassuolo winger had his international driver's licence suspended by local police following the early-morning incidents, prompting Football Australia and the players' union to pledge their support.

Tottenham Hotspur v Brighton & Hove Albion - Premier League

Kone opens up on De Zerbi feud after Spurs boss labelled 'an a*shole'

Ismael Kone has addressed his past clash with Roberto De Zerbi, insisting their relationship is now on good terms despite their time together at Marseille ending in disaster. The Canada international admitted their disagreement came from differing football views but revealed the pair recently met in London to clear the air.

Wolverhampton Wanderers v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League

De Zerbi branded a “real a*shole’ by Canada boss Marsch

Canada national team head coach Jesse Marsch has launched a scathing attack on Tottenham Hotspur boss Roberto De Zerbi, labelling the Italian "a real a*shole." The outburst stems from De Zerbi's controversial treatment of midfielder Ismael Kone during their brief shared tenure at Marseille.