Serie A news

Inter's 20-year-old striker Pio Esposito earned a standing ovation and high praise from coach Cristian Chivu after a crucial 2-1 win over Sassuolo. Chivu hailed the academy product's maturity and versatility, stating he "can do a bit of everything" as the youngster makes a strong claim for a regular first-team place.

The latest round of action across Europe's elite leagues saw Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and Porto maintain their winning starts to the 2025-26 season. However, while everyone expects Bayern to run away with the Bundesliga, Barca are hot on the heels of Madrid in La Liga, while Porto are presently processing the news that the most famous manager in the club's history has just taken charge of their hated rivals Benfica.

If you thought the days of the Ballon d'Or generating headlines were over after Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo's era of dominance came to an end, then think again. After one of the most closely-fought races for a number of years, Rodri came out on top in 2024, beating Vinicius Jr into second place as Real Madrid dramatically boycotted the ceremony in Paris in protest at their star player missing out.

Former MLS forward and current CBS Sports analyst Mike Grella praised Christian Pulisic's impact at AC Milan, suggesting that the USMNT star’s success at one of Europe's most storied clubs represents a milestone for soccer development in the U.S. Grella said Pulisic, who scored twice Saturday for Milan, has changed perceptions of American players in Europe.

USMNT star Christian Pulisic put on a clinic for AC Milan in their Serie A clash with Udinese. Having registered two goals and an assist, ‘Captain America’ has been hailed by the Italian media. Pulisic is considered to have been “literally unstoppable” in his latest outing, with the United States international putting in a “majestic” performance that helped to secure a 3-0 win.

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U.S. international Christian Pulisic continued his strong start to the 2025-26 Serie A campaign by playing a role in all three goals of AC Milan’s 3-0 win over Udinese. He opened the scoring in the 39th minute, set up another just before halftime, and then added his second after the break to seal the result. He's now on three goals in this campaign.

U.S. legend Tony Meola voiced concern over Yunus Musah’s recent form, calling it part of a troubling decline dating back to his final year at AC Milan. Meola urged the midfielder to change course, regain confidence and aim to develop on his potential. Musah struggled mightily in Atlanta's 4-0 defeat by PSG in a midweek Champions League match.

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AC Milan are preparing a new contract for Alexis Saelemaekers after turning down strong interest from Aston Villa, Juventus and Roma. The Belgian has quickly become a cornerstone under Max Allegri since returning from loan spells, impressing in a new 3-5-2 system and delivering decisive contributions in Serie A’s opening weeks.

Kevin De Bruyne’s emotional Etihad return lasted just 25 minutes as Napoli boss Antonio Conte sacrificed him following Giovanni Di Lorenzo’s red card in a 2-0 Champions League defeat to Manchester City. Conte admitted both he and De Bruyne were left “disappointed” after cutting short his appearance on a night City striker Erling Haaland made more history.

Real Madrid's performance manager, Antonio Pintus, has detailed what makes Luka Modric a unique talent at 40. The coach explained that the AC Milan star's professionalism and dedication are key, but it's his 'different mentality' and relentless hunger for victory that truly separates him and fuels his remarkable longevity at the top level.

Former Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina has hailed David de Gea's remarkable comeback at Fiorentina. Reina admitted he did not expect the ex-Manchester United star to return with such confidence and leadership after a full year out of the sport, labelling his compatriot as 'exceptional' and the club's most decisive player last season.

Alexa Melton has sent a "love you" birthday message to Christian Pulisic, with the USMNT star's golf pro girlfriend reflecting on "all our mems". AC Milan forward Pulisic, who welcomes his partner to Italy on a regular basis, has turned 27 and is hoping to enjoy a productive 12 months - in what is a World Cup year - before another personal celebration rolls around.

Former Chelsea team-mates Fikayo Tomori and Ruben Loftus-Cheek have transformed their fortunes at AC Milan under Massimiliano Allegri. After being linked with exits, both are now considered key players and could be rewarded with new deals as the club looks to secure their long-term futures at San Siro beyond their current 2027 contracts.

Barcelona are reportedly keeping tabs on Dusan Vlahovic ahead of his contract expiry as the Catalan side eye him as Robert Lewandowski's potential successor. The Blaugrana are desperate to find a long-term replacement for their Polish goal machine, whose deal runs out next summer, and the Serbian sharpshooter has become an option.

Cesc Fabregas has been described as "very professional and passionate" by his former Como head coach and ex-Spanish national team-mate Pepe Reina. The former Liverpool custodian spent the 2024-25 season at Como, under the orders of Fabregas. The 38-year-old has become one of the best young managers in the world, helping then newly-promoted Como finish 10th in the Serie A table last season.