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Inter Milan President To Speak At Anti-Mafia Committee Hearing

Inter president Beppe Marotta will appear before Italy’s Anti-Mafia parliamentary committee today to discuss infiltrations in sporting events. The hearing was scheduled to start at 10:00, with the Nerazzurri chief set to join representatives from other major clubs.

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 30

Bologna to face SK Brann in Europa League play-off

Bologna have been drawn against SK Brann in the Europa League knockout play-off. The Europa League knockout play-off draw took place in Nyon today. See how it unfolded in the liveblog.

Inter Milan News / SempreInter.com / January 30

Revealed – When Inter Milan & Netherlands Star Will Complete Return From Injury

Denzel Dumfries has returned to Italy to continue his recovery, and Inter Milan hope he will be fit in time for the Champions League play-off return leg later next month.

SS Lazio News / The Laziali / January 30

Sarri to Make Three Changes to Lazio Starting Lineup Against Genoa

Lazio head coach Maurizio Sarri is expected to make three changes to the starting lineup that will take the pitch against Genoa. Amid all the turmoil caused

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / January 30

Inter Milan Outcast Waits For Late Market Activity As Nottingham Forest Remain Interested But Inter Stand Firm On Price

Nottingham Forest continue to track Davide Frattesi, but Inter have no intention of lowering their valuation as the window nears its close. The situation remains unresolved, with the midfielder still waiting for clarity over his role.

Napoli News / Football Italia / January 30

Chiellini: Juventus ‘respect’ Galatasaray but ‘never’ close to Osimhen

Juventus director Giorgio Chiellini says the Bianconeri have ‘great respect’ for their Champions League play-off opponent Galatasaray, but insists the Serie A giants were ‘never’ close to signing Osimhen.

Bayer Leverkusen News / SempreInter.com / January 30

Inter Milan Hope For PSV To Beat Feyenoord On Sunday To Open Door To Veteran’s Return

Inter are keeping a close eye on PSV’s clash with Feyenoord as they try to bring Ivan Perisic back to Milan. According to Tuttosport, via FCInterNews, PSV face second-placed Feyenoord at 14:30 on Sunday in a key league fixture.

Inter Milan News / SempreInter.com / January 30

Official: Inter Milan Discover Champions League Play-Off Opponents

Inter Milan have discovered their UEFA Champions League play-off opponents, with Cristian Chivu’s Nerazzurri side set to take on Bodo/Glimt. It was either going to be the Norwegian side or a match against Jose Mourinho‘s Benfica.

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 30

Champions League play-off opponents for Inter, Juventus and Atalanta revealed

Inter will play Bodo/Glimt in the Champions League knockout play-off, while Juventus have been drawn against Galatasaray, and Atalanta will face Borussia Dortmund.

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / January 30

Inter Milan Defender ‘Passes World Cup Test’ After Strong Performance In Home Country Against Borussia Dortmund

Inter defender Yann Bisseck strengthened his World Cup ambitions with an assured display in Dortmund. The German centre-back delivered a composed performance on familiar ground and now looks set to keep his place for the upcoming Serie A trip to Cremona.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / January 30

Champions League play-off draw: Juventus to play Galatasaray

Juventus have been pitted against Galatasaray in the Champions League play-off following Friday’s draw in Nyon. The Bianconeri finished the group stage in 13th place.

Bayer Leverkusen News / SempreInter.com / January 30

Inter Milan Transfer Market Stalls As Late Incomings Hinge On Departures & External Factors

Inter Milan attempts to sign Ivan Perisic and Moussa Diaby have stalled, leaving the club’s January plans in limbo. The Nerazzurri continue to search for reinforcements on the right flank, but progress depends on external decisions rather than internal will.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 30

Chris Sutton predicts Liverpool edge Newcastle as he points to Anfield record

Liverpool’s Premier League meeting with Newcastle United on Saturday night has been given a familiar scoreline prediction by BBC Sport pundit Chris Sutton, with the former striker backing us to win 2-1 at Anfield.

RB Leipzig News / Caught Offside / January 30

Arsenal rival Liverpool & Man Utd for potential £86.6m transfer to help Arteta’s attack explode

Arsenal are reportedly the latest club in the mix for the potential transfer of RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, along with the likes of Liverpool. Writing in his latest CF Bayern Insider column, Christian Falk has provided an update on Diomande’s situation as he could leave Leipzig for around £86.6m this summer.

Lens News / The Cult of Calcio / January 30

Juventus to Insist for Kolo Muani Despite Early Refusal

The recent contacts between Juventus, PSG, and Tottenham haven’t sufficed to unlock the return of Randal Kolo Muani to Turin. The Spurs have little interest in ending their loan spell early, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

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Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / January 30

Celtic 4-2 FC Utrecht – A win’s a win. All thoughts now on Falkirk

Celtic clinched our place in the Europa league play off rounds after defeating FC Utrecht 4-2, and will now play either Robbie Keane’s Ferencvaros or Bundesliga outfit Stuttgart for the right to play in the last 16.

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / January 30

Italy Midfielder Set For Rare Start In Inter Milan Trip To Cremonese In Serie A

Inter Milan could hand Davide Frattesi a rare start when they travel to face Cremonese this weekend. Midfield absences have created an unexpected opening, and the Italian now looks ready to step in.

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 30

Worrying Italy numbers in Champions League group phase: only 8 goals

The debate over the quality of Italian football drags on, with Gazzetta highlighting that Azzurri players have only scored eight goals out of 487 in the league phase of the Champions League.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / January 30

Sources: Manchester United star 'open' to Serie A transfer as talks begin

Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana has already had some initial talks over a return to Serie A giants Inter Milan. As first reported here in my exclusive for the Daily Briefing, Man Utd and Onana expect to go their separate ways this summer.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 30

Elliott’s Villa return shows why his future still looks blocked

Harvey Elliott finally returned to competitive action for Aston Villa against Red Bull Salzburg, but his performance did little to change the reality of his situation.

Soccer News / Stretty News / January 30

Confirmed: As well as Dorgu – Man United defender now facing ‘around four weeks out’ with ‘calf issue’

Manchester United youngster Tyler Fredricson is set to spend a brief period on the sidelines. The news was confirmed by reputable journalist Simon Peach on Thursday, who says that the 20-year-old has suffered a ‘calf issue’ and is now facing ‘around four weeks out’.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 30

'That’s it' – Eden Hazard offers some words of advice to 'top class' Estevao

Chelsea legend Eden Hazard believes Estevao Willian is a “top class” player as he handed the teenager some words of advice. Estevao finally arrived at Chelsea after the Club World Cup last summer, and has hit the ground running at Stamford Bridge.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / January 30

Tottenham line up late January move for 'absolute top player' with 15 assists

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the French winger Moussa Diaby from Al-Ittihad. The 26-year-old has impressed in the Saudi Pro League, and he has been linked with a return to European football.

Crystal Palace News / Caught Offside / January 30

Talks held: Raheem Sterling’s reps speaking with 7-8 clubs after leaving Chelsea on free transfer

Raheem Sterling is reportedly in talks with a long list of clubs after being made a free agent by Chelsea this week. According to Sky Sports, the former Arsenal loanee’s representatives are speaking with as many as seven clubs of Champions League level.

Soccer News / Stretty News / January 30

Manager remarkably announces his team’s next opponents have signed Man Utd star – before the club itself

Doncaster Rovers manager Grant McCann has announced that Bradford City have signed Ethan Wheatley – before the Bantams or Manchester United themselves.