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Serie A returns on 22 August. We explore the history books of Matchday 1 data and what happens after World Cups to list four opening day betting angles.

Fixtures, the league table and what the bookmakers are saying about the promotion race in Serie B

The former Milan, Atalanta and Napoli striker is in fine form and is aiming to lead the Brianza-based side back to Serie A.

The comedian Dylan Moran once joked that Silvio Berlusconi was "so thoroughly corrupt that every time he smiles, an angel gets gonorrhoea". The former Italian Prime Minister was certainly a dubious character, right until the end of a life that was as extraordinary as it was controversial. Even while battling the health problems to which he eventually succumbed, he continued to generate headlines, in football and far beyond.