Virtus Lanciano Overview

Andrea Pirlo has officially confirmed that he is no longer in the running to become the next head coach of the Italian national team. The former Juventus and AC Milan midfielder expressed his deep "bitterness" after his potential appointment was derailed by complications surrounding his commercial partnership with a betting company.

Aston Villa and Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez is facing more speculation surrounding his club future following striking comments from Juventus manager Luciano Spalletti. Despite firm assurances from Villa that Martinez is strictly not for sale this summer, Juventus continue to publicly express significant interest in securing a transfer.

Douglas Costa has opened up on the partnership he had with Cristiano Ronaldo at Juventus, describing the Portuguese superstar as a "machine" who made life easy for his team-mates in Turin. The Brazilian winger, who spent several trophy-laden years at Juventus, revealed the unique blend of professional intensity and light-hearted personality that defines the highest-scoring player in international football history.

Juventus are reportedly exploring a move for Lucas Chevalier, just 12 months after the French goalkeeper joined Paris Saint-Germain, as the Italian club continues its search for a long-term solution between the posts.