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.
Nick Woltemade has opened up on his first impressions of manager Luciano Spalletti during a recent interview. The talented forward admitted that he and his family were immediately struck by the coach's immense aura and clear tactical vision.
Former Juventus and Chelsea winger Juan Cuadrado has officially secured an emotional homecoming to Colombia by signing for Millonarios on Thursday. The 38-year-old veteran returns to his homeland after a stellar 17-season European career, putting pen to paper on a deal running until June 2027 with the Bogota-based domestic heavyweights.
The German sportswear giant has marked 30 years of partnership with Zizou by dropping a fresh new boot in honour of the silky Frenchman, but why has their collaboration been such a huge success?
Several high-profile stars have been left out of European squad lists following key deadline decisions. From Liverpool's Federico Chiesa and Real Madrid's Ferland Mendy to Borussia Dortmund captain Emre Can, managers across the continent faced tough selection calls due to injuries and squad limits.
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