Conte skips press conference ahead of Bologna vs Napoli Antonio Conte is suspended for Napoli’s upcoming Serie A match against Bologna, so he won’t hold a classic pre-match press conference ahead of the Stadio Dall’Ara clash. Italian sources, including CalcioNapoli24, report that Napoli coach Conte will not speak to the media to preview a Serie

Football fans of German club FC St. Pauli have acquired a majority stake in its stadium by joining the country’s first fan-owned co-op. Around 20,000 fans joined the new registered co-op, FCSP eG, through buying shares worth over €27m (£22.5m). Each share was €850 euro; with €750 for the share itself, €32 management costs and

The news that this will be the final season for Kevin De Bruyne as a Manchester City player does not come as a shock. But it is still a source of sadness. The sight of De Bruyne at his very best was among the most thrilling for any fan of football. The praise lavished on

413 games for Man City  ©TM/IMAGO Premier League legend Kevin De Bruyne has confirmed he will leave Manchester City when his contract expires at the end of the season. The 33 year old has been one of the best midfielders in the world for the last decade and has won 16 trophies since joining City from

There is a bumper weekend of football coming up this weekend, with plenty of games set to be screened live on TV as the Premier League, Bundesliga, Ligue 1 and Serie A all head into the run-in There is plenty of football on TV this weekend(Image: Marc Atkins/Getty Images) There is no rest for the

Kean: Barcelona join Newcastle in transfer race, but Fiorentina send clear message Fiorentina President Rocco Commisso insists he wants Moise Kean to stay, while Italian media claim Barcelona are also interested in the Italian striker. Kean joined Fiorentina from Juventus last summer and is the second-best Serie A scorer this term with 16 goals. Advertisement

Lega Serie A president Ezio Simonelli has hailed the progress of Atalanta. Simonelli says La Dea and coach Gian Piero Gasperini are a great example of the best of Italian football. Advertisement Advertisement “Atalanta are truly an example of good management,” said Simonelli in a new documentary, Una vita da Dea. “They went from being

Real Betis forward Antony could be offered multiple summer transfer options alongside a drive to keep him in Andalucia. The Brazil international has looked like a different player since his January loan move to Spain after a struggling start to the campaign back at Manchester United. Real Betis have been delighted with his impact so

Brentford are winless in their last four home league games against Chelsea (D2 L2) since a 1-0 win in October 1938. Having won the reverse fixture 2-1 in December, Chelsea are looking to complete their first league double over Brentford since the 1946-47 campaign. Brentford are the only side without a home Premier League clean

Serie A giants Milan will want a new manager next season and Bologna boss Vincenzo Italiano is now on their shortlist. Sergio Conceicao’s stint at Milan is expected to end in the summer as he has failed to impress the club’s management of his abilities. The likes of Roberto de Zerbi, Antonio Conte and Max

Has any team ever had as tough a run as this? From February 25 to April 2, Atletico Madrid faced an eight-game stretch that featured three matches against La Liga leaders Barcelona (including a two-legged Copa del Rey semi-final), a Champions League round-of-16 tie against record 15-time winners and holders Real Madrid, hosting in-form Athletic

Cristiano Ronaldo tipped to purchase La Liga club Former Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo has this week been credited with a fresh interest in the purchase of a La Liga club. The outfit in question? Valencia. Amid an apparent search on Ronaldo’s part for a club to call his own, the Portuguese has been led

Aston Villa are unbeaten in their last eight home league games against Nottingham Forest (W5 D3) since a 2-0 loss in October 1994. They’ve scored at least twice in each of the last seven at Villa Park. Following their 2-1 win at the City Ground in December, Nottingham Forest are looking to complete their first

Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa): He has grown from strength to strength and become one of the best centre-backs in English football. This is really hard to say because I am a Birmingham fan and he is a Villa player, but he has been exceptional. Murillo (Nottingham Forest): He was a monster for Nottingham Forest, an

An insight into the reasoning behind Barcelona star Gavi’s lack of minutes in the club’s latest outing has been forthcoming online. Barcelona were of course back in action on Wednesday night. Turning attentions back towards matters in the Copa del Rey, the Blaugrana made the trip to Spain’s capital, for the 2nd leg of their

“Don’t get me wrong, there have been times through the Premier League where I’ve thought, ‘Could I finish on zero points’?” Bunting told Sky Sports. “But to get off the mark tonight and to win a night is such a special feeling. “This is going to give me huge confidence and I can’t wait to