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Buffon: Italy will need ‘a bit of arrogance’ in World Cup qualifiers

Italy’s Delegation Chief Gigi Buffon feels the Azzurri will need to show ‘a bit of arrogance’ in the World Cup qualifiers, especially in a big game against Erling Haaland’s Norway in June.

Leicester City eyeing 39-year-old manager to replace Ruud Van Nistelrooy

With Leicester City getting relegated from the Premier League in the leadership of manager Ruud Van Nistelrooy, they have started looking for a new manager.

Soccer News / Football Italia / April 21

Former Milan chief Braida warning: ‘Lack of competence in the club’

Former Milan director Ariedo Braida insists he ‘predicted’ this season’s total flop for the Rossoneri. ‘Unfortunately, there is a lack of competence within

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The 'English Premier League champions since 1992-93' quiz

How many of the clubs to finish top of the English Premier League table since the 1992-93 season can you name in five minutes?

The 'UEFA Europa League champions' quiz

The 'Ballon d'Or winners' quiz

The 'UEFA Champions League all-time scoring leaders' quiz

Soccer News / The Cult of Calcio / April 20

Today in Serie A – April 20, 1994: Sampdoria Won the Coppa Italia Beating a Serie B Side

It was Sampdoria’s last trophy to date. The Blucerchiati conquered the Coppa Italia in the 1993/94 season on April 20, 1994, beating Serie B side Ancona 6-1 in the second leg of the final, played at the Luigi Ferraris Stadium.

Soccer News / Last Word On Sports / April 11

Leicester Predicted Lineup vs Brighton for April 12

The Foxes have now lost eight consecutive games after Eddie Howe’s Newcastle United dominated from the off last time out. This Saturday, April 12, Ruud van Nistelrooy’s side will travel south to the coast as they take on Brighton and Hove Albion.

PEC Zwolle vs. FC Twente - prediction, team news, lineups

Two sides with contrasting ambitions for the remainder of the Eredivisie season will meet on Sunday afternoon when PEC Zwolle play host to FC Twente at MAC³PARK Stadion.

Soccer News / SportsMole / April 10

Millwall vs. Middlesbrough - prediction, team news, lineups

Both planning their routes into the top-six places over the remaining weeks of the campaign, Millwall and Middlesbrough will clash at The Den on Saturday afternoon in the Championship.

Mancini on Sampdoria role, Roma report and Italy ‘best experience’

Roberto Mancini clarifies his role after visiting Sampdoria’s training ground, jokes about his next job and leaves the door open for Italy. ‘It was my best experience.’ The coach is currently a free agent after his contract with the Saudi Arabia national team was cut short by mutual consent.

Sampdoria didn’t need to ‘convince’ Italy legends: Mancini ‘will definitely help us’

Matteo Manfredi insists that Sampdoria did not need to convince club legends and former Italy national team staff members Alberico Evani and Attilio Lombardo

Sampdoria hire Evani and Lombardo, but free role for Mancini

Sampdoria have officially appointed former player Alberico Evani as coach, with Attilio Lombardo as his assistant, but Roberto Mancini will only be an unofficial ‘consultant’ awaiting other jobs.

Vialli’s Sampdoria dream realised: Mancini, Evani and Lombardo return

Sampdoria legends are flocking back to save the club, with Roberto Mancini as director, Alberico Evani as coach and Attilio Lombardo as assistant manager, fulfilling Gianluca Vialli’s dream.

Mancini set for Sampdoria return as Head of Technical Area

Former Italy coach Roberto Mancini is reportedly close to returning to Sampdoria as the Head of Technical Area, with Beppe Iachini hired as the new coach.

Soccer News / Last Word On Sports / April 7

Leicester Predicted Lineup vs Newcastle United for April 7

After the lengthy international break, Leicester City returned to action with yet another defeat. The Foxes have now lost seven consecutive games after Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City dominated from the off last time out.

Toronto FC, Inter Miami settle for 1-1 draw

Lionel Messi and Federico Bernardeschi each scored goals, but it wasn't enough for either side to tip the scales in their favor in a 1-1 draw between host Inter Miami and Toronto FC on Sunday night in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Soccer News / Football Italia / April 3

‘Maradona rejected by Inter, Juventus and Sampdoria before Napoli’

Pierpaolo Marino, the man who brought Diego Armando Maradona to Napoli, reveals Juventus, Inter and Sampdoria all ‘turned down’ the chance to sign El Pibe de Oro first.

Sampdoria: Pirlo return a possibility for Serie B strugglers

Andrea Pirlo is reportedly an option for Sampdoria, who could sack head coach Leonardo Semplici with the team hanging dangerously above the relegation zone in Serie B. Sampdoria have endured a poor 2024-25 season after finishing seventh in the second tier last season.

Walker start for England lets Milan set new record

Kyle Walker starts in Thomas Tuchel’s first match, meaning Milan are the non-British club to have given the most England players, beating Real Madrid. The Three Lions take on Albania in the Nations League play-offs this evening, which also happens to be the debut of new coach Tuchel.

Neymar Junior slammed by Santos fans after missing game days after carnival outing

In recent weeks, Barcelona have been linked with a reunion with Neymar Junior in the summer, with the Brazilian superstar out of contract in the summer.

Argentina Makes Messi Announcement Amid Inter Miami Absence

The availability of soccer superstar Lionel Messi has been the subject of intense scrutiny in recent days after the news broke that he did not travel to Texas for Inter Miami CF's second game of the 2025 MLS season against Houston Dynamo on Sunday.

MLS Announces Punishment For Lionel Messi

Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi, the reigning Major League Soccer MVP, received punishment from the league on Tuesday following an incident against New York City FC in the opening match of the 2025 MLS season.

Telasco Segovia's late goal helps Inter Miami salvage draw with New York City FC

Telasco Segovia scored in the 10th minute of second-half stoppage time in his MLS debut and Lionel Messi had two assists as 10-man Inter Miami salvaged a 2-2 draw against visiting New York City FC in both teams' MLS opener.

Inter Miami acquire Venezuelan M Telasco Segovia

Inter Miami CF acquired Venezuelan midfielder Telasco Segovia from Portugal's Casa Pia AC on Friday. Segovia, 21, is under contract through the 2029 MLS season.

Five Players Who Will Thrive in Enzo Maresca’s Tactical System

Following Enzo Maresca’s managerial appointment, which Chelsea players are set to benefit most from his arrival? The Italian’s unique tactical system will create a new-look team in which key players are set to thrive.

Inter Goalkeeper Approached by Newly-Promoted Serie A Outfit

Inter goalkeeper Emil Audero has reportedly received an invitation to join Serie A newcomers Como amidst an uncertain future at Giuseppe Meazza. According to Sky Sport Italia, via TMW, Osian Roberts’ men are keen to sign the 27-year-old as part of the club’s bid to assemble a competitive squad ahead of a long-awaited top-flight return.