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Inter President Beppe Marotta said the showdown with Barcelona is ‘between two teams who frankly deserve to be in the Champions League Final,’ so this is seen as an early battle for the trophy.

Napoli News / Football Italia / May 6

Chiesa torn over Liverpool future as Serie A clubs try to lure him

Federico Chiesa is uncertain about his future at Liverpool, as his ambition to prove himself in the Premier League clashes with his growing desire to reclaim a leading role at club level.

Napoli News / Football Italia / May 6

Cassano: Even Di Matteo and Mourinho won Champions League, Inter season still a ‘failure’

Antonio Cassano argues that Inter’s season will be ‘a failure’ even if they win the Champions League: ‘Roberto Di Matteo won it and never coached again.’ The Nerazzurri host Barcelona in the second leg of the Champions League semifinal tonight after a 3-3 draw in the first leg last week.

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Napoli News / Football Italia / May 6

Spalletti: Wanda Nara was Icardi’s ‘weakness’, stripped him of armband ‘to keep team together’

Former Inter coach Luciano Spalletti has revealed that stripping Mauro Icardi of the captaincy was the only way to ‘keep the team together’ after a bombshell statement from the striker’s then-wife and agent, Wanda Nara, caused turmoil in the dressing room.

Luciano Spalletti News / Football Italia / May 6

Italy coach Spalletti had ‘conflicting relationship’ with De Laurentiis

Italy coach Luciano Spalletti admits he had a ‘conflicting relationship’ with Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis, but he will remain Francesco Totti’s ‘great friend’.

Victor Osimhen News / ESPN / May 5

Transfer rumors, news: Man United open talks with Osimhen

Initial talks have taken place between Manchester United and the representatives of on-loan Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

Victor Osimhen News / Football Italia / May 5

Italian newspaper predicts two clubs will match Osimhen release clause before Man Utd

According to Italian newspaper Repubblica, Al Hilal and Al Ayn, two clubs participating in the Club World Cup, will pay Victor Osimhen’s release clause in the summer.

Ademola Lookman News / The Cult of Calcio / May 5

Lookman Eyes EPL Return, Arsenal & Liverpool Were Keen

Ademola Lookman will most likely leave Atalanta at the end of the season as a result of a previous promise. He has a couple of high-profile suitors in Serie A, but he’d be happy to head back to the Premier League, where he previously starred with Leicester City, Alfredo Pedullà informs.

Napoli News / ESPN / May 5

Chelsea-Liverpool lessons, Napoli close to Serie A title, Bayern clinch Bundesliga, more

Chelsea beat Liverpool, Napoli moved closer to another Serie A title, and Bayern Munich clinched the Bundesliga without playing: Gab Marcotti recaps the weekend.

Giacomo Raspadori News / The Cult of Calcio / May 5

Raspadori Once Again the Ace in the Hole for Napoli

Giacomo Raspadori decided the tricky Lecce game with a crafty free kick in the first half, and Napoli held onto their slim lead all game long, putting pressure on Inter, which topped Hellas Verona a few hours later, staying three points behind their rivals.

Fabio Capello News / Football Italia / May 4

Capello: Inter not humble enough in Serie A, Barcelona’s quality ‘scary’

Ex-Milan and Juventus coach Fabio Capello feels Inter ‘lacked humility’ in Serie A this season and is scared by Barcelona’s quality and Robert Lewandowski’s potential return in the Champions League.

Hirving Lozano News / Field Level Media / May 4

San Diego FC hand FC Dallas their first road loss

Hirving Lozano recorded two goals and two assists in San Diego FC's 5-0 rout over visiting FC Dallas on Saturday. San Diego (5-4-2, 17 points) decisively ended its three-match losing streak with the biggest margin of victory in its inaugural season.

Lautaro Martinez News / Football Italia / May 3

Inter have Lautaro Martinez confession and target Barcelona ‘weak points’

Inter assistant manager Massimiliano Farris admits Lautaro Martinez is ‘more no than yes’ for the Champions League semi-final, noting they’re planning to ‘take advantage’ of Barcelona weak points.

Napoli News / ESPN / May 3

Napoli win to move step closer to Serie A title

League leaders Napoli moved one step closer to winning the Serie A title with a 1-0 win at relegation-threatened Lecce on Saturday, taking the visitors provisionally six points clear of Scudetto rivals Inter Milan.

Scott Mctominay News / The Cult of Calcio / May 3

Napoli Boss Heaps Praise on Talismanic Scott McTominay

Napoli manager Antonio Conte waxed lyrical about high-flying midfielder Scott McTominay ahead of today’s Serie A clash against Lecce. The trophy-laden coach praised the Scotland international’s rise to prominence at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona this season.

Soccer News / Football Italia / May 3

Fiorentina near agreement for Italy international linked with Milan and Juventus

Saturday’s reports claim that Fiorentina are on the verge of reaching an agreement over a new and improved contract for the highly-rated 20-year-old centre-back

Scott Mctominay News / Football Italia / May 2

Conte: Man United never gave McTominay a ‘primary role’

Napoli coach Antonio Conte feels Scott McTominay never had a primary role at Manchester United, while now he’s a ‘complete player’ and insists the Partenopei’s title win would be ‘unimaginable.’ Table leaders Napoli visit Lecce tomorrow.

Soccer News / Football Italia / May 2

Conte compliments Inter after Barcelona performance: ‘They are representing Italy’

Antonio Conte sent his compliments to his former club Inter after their performance against Barcelona in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final

Stefano Pioli News / Football Italia / May 2

Al-Nassr nearing decision to dismiss former Milan coach Pioli

Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr are reportedly closing in on a decision to dismiss head coach Stefano Pioli following the team’s exit from the AFC Champions

Napoli News / The Cult of Calcio / May 2

De Laurentiis Looking for Early Reassurances from Conte

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis wants to have some clarity about the future of Antonio Conte before the end of the season, avoiding an encore of what happened with Luciano Spalletti, who stepped down out of the blue after winning the Scudetto, Corriere dello Sport informs.

Napoli News / Football Espana / April 30

Major shift: Real Madrid superstar thinking over summer departure

Real Madrid have five games left this season, but the feeling is that they have never quite found the formula for success this season. It is a discussion that has dominated the discourse all season, and starts with the attacking quartet, blamed by many for a lack of balance in the side.

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia News / Caught Offside / April 30

'Special player' – Arsenal & Liverpool criticised for failing to sign 'proper winger'

Arsenal and Liverpool have been criticised for missing out on the transfer of Paris Saint-Germain star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. The Georgia international has been a world class performer in the last few years, first making a name for himself at Napoli and then continuing to shine since his January move to PSG.

Napoli News / Caught Offside / April 26

Report: Why Man United have abandoned £65m move for star hailed as 'a force of nature'

Manchester United have been linked with a move for the Nigerian International striker Victor Osimhen in recent months. The striker is currently on loan at Turkish club Galatasaray from Napoli.