Welcome to a new series of articles from Last Word on Football. During the coming days and weeks, we will be looking back at some of the historical moments in football and asking, “What if?”.
Juventus are reportedly looking to sign Thiago Motta as their new manager in addition to five new players. This is according to Sportitalia journalist Michele Criscitiello who dwells on the club’s plans for the summer.
Fiorentina President Rocco Commisso has threatened to sue the local council over a €100m ‘gap’ in funds to restyle the Stadio Franchi. The patron has been trying to get a new stadium built, or to restructure the existing venue, since he first took over the club several years ago.
There was not just controversy involving AC Milan fans during yesterday’s game at San Siro as some Genoa supporters left the ground early too to attack rivals.
Inter Milan are set to miss out on the signing of Atletico Madrid defender Mario Hermoso, who is close to agreeing a move to Aston Villa. FCInterNews report that both UK and Spanish media are widely reporting that the 28-year-old will sign for the Birmingham-based club.
Gary Neville has predicted when the Premier League title will be won as Arsenal continues to challenge Manchester City for the crown. This seems to be one of those campaigns in which the title race will go down to the wire, and it could be decided on the final day of the season.
Lazio are reportedly keeping tabs on Monza right-back Samuele Birindelli as they look to bolster their flanks in the summer. With the Croatian manager straying away from Maurizio Sarri’s 4-3-3 system and implementing his own 3-4-2-1 formation, this tactical shift could prompt a summer revamp at Formello.
Check out today’s latest news from Serie A, including Chelsea’s strategy for Napoli star Victor Osimhen and the leading candidates to take over at Milan.
Are Manchester City set for a summer transfer window battle for Brazilian wonderkid Luis Guilherme? The world champions are among a host of top clubs from across Europe linked with a potential move for the Palmieras starlet.
A few teams are keeping an eye on Sassuolo, as their potential relegation would lead to an exodus of their best players for reduced price tags. In that sense, Juventus are monitoring Armand Laurienté.
Udinese star Lazar Samardzic has been linked with several clubs, including Juventus and Brighton, however, neither has made a concrete approach just yet.
The 3-3 draw against Genoa was certainly not Rafael Leao’s best match for AC Milan and he left the field to some jeers. The Portuguese winger left the field in the 67th minute, when Stefano Pioli preferred to replace him with Noah Okafor.
Just as Liverpool fans are bracing themselves for an emotional goodbye to Jurgen Klopp, our Feyenoord counterparts are doing the same ahead of Arne Slot’s impending move to Anfield.
Arne Slot has dropped a teaser as to when his impending appointment as Liverpool’s new head coach could be officially confirmed. It’s been an open secret
Paulo Dybala is carefully managing his fitness as he fights to join Roma for their decisive Europa League semi-final clash with high-flying Bayer Leverkusen.
Martin Odegaard has responded to Erik ten Hag’s comments about the reverse fixture between Arsenal and Manchester United. That game ended in a 3-1 win for the Gunners, but it was a fixture that had some controversies.
Arne Slot was busy guiding Feyenoord to a 5-0 win over Zwolle on Sunday, but he still found time to keep an eye on events at his future workplace. The
Inter Milan, Liverpool, Villarreal, and Real Betis are all keen to sign Las Palmas attacking midfielder Alberto Moleiro. This according to Spanish outlet AS, via FCInter1908.
Roy Keane versus Erling Haaland is shaping up to be the next big pundit-footballer rivalry after Paul Pogba and Graeme Souness. From taking shots at his ability off the ball to clapping back with a brutal comment, the ‘beef’ between the two has taken social media by storm.
Manchester City midfielder Rico Lewis admits playing for manager Pep Guardiola is intense. Lewis says training is always done in fifth gear. "It is intense.
Lionel Messi has done things on the football pitch that no other player has before. From unbelievable goals to mouth-watering assists, the Argentine has a catalogue of mind-bending exploits on the pitch.
Under the guidance of manager Mikel Arteta and Sporting Director Edu, Arsenal has transformed over the past few years and evolved into a title challenger.
Manchester United could be back in the market for Frenkie de Jong this summer as their main rivals for the Dutchman’s signature are said to have other transfer priorities.
Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner is delighted with the impact of Adam Wharton. The January signing from Blackburn Rovers has impressed under Glasner.
John McCarthy made five saves as the Los Angeles Galaxy, without two of their top players, earned a road point with a 0-0 draw Sunday afternoon at Seattle.
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