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Joan Laporta discloses the real reason behind Barcelona firing Xavi out of nowhere

Xavi Hernandez‘s unexpected dismissal from FC Barcelona came as a shock for the football community as a whole. While it had initially been announced that Xavi will be leaving the club at the end of the season, club President Joan Laporta and the management had convinced him to stay.

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Milan Reignite Complex Negotiation to Onboard Zirkzee

Milan have put out feelers about other strikers but continue to be focused on trying to sign Joshua Zirkzee. He has been their preferred option to succeed Olivier Giroud for months.

Soccer News / The Cult of Calcio / 33 minutes ago

Wantaway Tottenham Ace Keen to Join Milan

It’s no secret that Milan are in the market for a new right-back and that Tottenham Hotspur defender Emerson Royal is among the names considered by the San Siro hierarchy.

Thiago Motta News / The Cult of Calcio / 16 hours ago

Bologna Turn to Italiano to Succeed Motta on the Bench

Bologna have gotten their man to replace Juventus-bound Thiago Motta, as they have convinced Vincenzo Italiano to fill the opening after a pair of meetings.

Bologna News / Football Italia / 17 hours ago

Sky Sport reporter reveals main reason for poor Italy performance against Turkey

Sky Sport Italia reporter Peppe Di Stefano says the workload at Coverciano in the first five days of preparation for Euro 2024 justifies Italy’s poor performance against Turkey on Tuesday.

Bologna News / Football Italia / 15 hours ago

Marotta new Inter President: Calhanoglu reveals players’ reaction

Hakan Calhanoglu posted in Inter‘s group chat as soon as Beppe Marotta was named new club President on Tuesday: ‘We are happy.’ Marotta was named Inter President on Tuesday morning when new owners Oaktree named their board of directors.

Soccer News / Football Italia / 16 hours ago

Five key steps for Motta and Giuntoli as new Juventus era begins

Il Corriere dello Sport analyses five ‘steps’ for Thiago Motta and director Cristiano Giuntoli as they prepare to start a new era at Juventus. Juventus are set to appoint Thiago Motta as their new head coach and it will be a fresh start for the Bianconeri who sacked Massimiliano Allegri just two rounds before the end of the 2023-24 campaign.

Kenan Yildiz News / Football Italia / 22 hours ago

Montella impressed by Juventus talent Yildiz: ‘It’s not easy’

Turkey coach Vincenzo Montella is impressed by Juventus talent Kenan Yildiz, especially because of his physical development and ‘balanced’ mentality. Yildiz played 90 minutes for Turkey in a friendly against Italy at the Stadio Dall’Ara in Bologna on Tuesday night.

Hakan Calhanoglu News / Football Italia / 13 hours ago

Calhanoglu wishes speedy recovery to Italy star Barella ahead of Euro 2024

Nicolò Barella was unavailable for Italy’s friendly against Turkey on Tuesday and his Inter teammate Hakan Calhanoglu wished him a speedy recovery. Barella was rested by Luciano Spalletti for a friendly match against Turkey on Tuesday.

Luciano Spalletti News / Football Italia / June 5

Spalletti reveals two things Italy must improve after 0-0 draw against Turkey

Italy CT Luciano Spalletti feels the Azzurri must improve quality and intensity, but he remains optimistic because he knows his players well. Italy were held to a 0-0 draw by Vincenzo Montella’s Turkey in an international friendly at the Stadio Dall’Ara on Tuesday night.

Soccer News / The Cult of Calcio / 6 minutes ago

Juventus Planning to Sell Two Out-of-Sorts Forwards This Summer

Thiago Motta’s impending arrival will trigger significant changes at Juventus following an underwhelming 2023/24 season under Massimiliano Allegri. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport via JuventusNews24, Filip Kostic and Samuel Iling-Junior could fall victim to the new manager’s restructuring plans.

Christian Kouame News / Football Italia / June 4

Bologna look to Yilmaz and Kouame for new coach Italiano

Bologna are set to appoint new coach Vincenzo Italiano and set their sights on Galatasaray striker Baris Alper Yilmaz and Fiorentina’s Christian Kouame.

Gianluca Mancini News / Football Italia / June 4

Mancini: ‘Italy have time’ to get ready for EURO 2024

Gianluca Mancini concedes Italy were ‘a bit clumsy and too frenetic’ in their friendly stalemate with Turkey, but they have time to get things sorted before EURO 2024.

Bologna News / Football Italia / June 4

Italy Player Ratings from 0-0 draw against Turkey: Slow Azzurri, key Vicario save

Italy drew 0-0 with Turkey in the first friendly in preparation for Euro 2024. Here are the player ratings from the Stadio Dall’Ara in Bologna. Vicario 6.5 – Ange will be proud of Venom’s header, in the first half, miles away from the penalty area.

Bologna News / The Cult of Calcio / June 4

Juventus Avoid Legal Battle with Amicable Settlement

Juventus and Massimiliano Allegri may not have to go to court after all. According to the club’s official statement, the parties have ‘mutually agreed‘ to terminate the manager’s contract at the Allianz Stadium.

Bologna News / The Cult of Calcio / June 3

Juventus and Star Winger on Polar Terms About Renewal

Juventus and Federico Chiesa aren’t on the same page concerning his contract extension, and the prospect of a summer departure is gaining traction. The winger expects a pay bump, while the team is tipped to offer a two-year deal at a lower salary than his current €5M annual one, Corriere dello Sport informed.

Hakan Calhanoglu News / Football Italia / June 3

Juventus midfielder Fagioli reveals support from Inter star Calhanoglu

Juventus midfielder Nicolò Fagioli has revealed that Inter star Hakan Calhanoglu was ‘one of the few people to call him’ after a seven-month ban for gambling

Soccer News / The Cult of Calcio / June 3

Milan Add Feyenoord Marksman to Offensive Shortlist

Milan are keeping tabs on Santiago Gimenez due to the difficulties for other targets to fill their hole at the no.9 role. The Mexican marksman has filled his boots during his time with Feyenoord.

Bologna News / The Cult of Calcio / June 3

Juventus and Allegri Poised for Protracted Legal Battle

The conclusion of the relationship between Massimiliano Allegri and Juventus will spill over to the courtrooms. The coach has been informed over the weekend that the club fired him for cause for his antics during the Coppa Italia final, La Repubblica informed.

Soccer News / The Cult of Calcio / June 3

Bayern Resurface as Option for Milan and Arsenal Target

Bayern Munich have re-entered the picture for Joshua Zirkzee after appointing Vincent Kompany. The striker had hinted he had no interest in going back due to his minor role in the past.

Bologna News / Tribal Football / June 2

Chiellini defends Allegri: Even Pep couldn't have done more for Juventus

Former Juventus captain Giorgio Chiellini has defended the work of coach Max Allegri. Allegri led Juve to win the Coppa Italia, but was then sacked in the aftermath.

Ruud Gullit News / Tribal Football / June 1

Gullit backing AC Milan move for Bologna striker Zirkzee

AC Milan and Holland great Ruud Gullit admits he's a fan of Josh Zirkzee. The Bologna striker is being linked with the Rossoneri this summer. Gullit told Sky Italia: I like Zirkzee, I've known him since he was playing for the Under-17 team with my son.

Thiago Motta News / Tribal Football / May 30