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Antonio Conte believes that Napoli are now approaching their ‘moment of truth’ as they prepare for their return to the Champions League, and the challenges of playing every couple of days for the foreseeable future.

Scott Mctominay News / Football Italia / September 11

Nainggolan angry at McTominay comparison, lists ‘over-rated’ Serie A stars

Radja Nainggolan insists he is not a fan of comparisons with Napoli’s Scott McTominay and Rasmus Hojlund, or Roma’s Manu Koné. ‘I was something else in my prime, come on!’ The Belgian midfielder spent most of his career in Italy with Cagliari, Roma, and Inter, but is still playing now at the age of 37 following the move to KSC Lokeren.

Soccer News / Football Italia / September 11

Donnarumma: ‘Manchester City a responsibility, Guardiola wanted me’

Italy international Gianluigi Donnarumma feels the ‘responsibility’ of Manchester City and wants to repay Pep Guardiola for ‘wanting’ him at all costs.

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Igor Tudor News / Football Italia / September 11

Tudor: ‘Obviously Juventus can win Scudetto, Inter worth more than 3 points’

Igor Tudor insists Juventus ‘can obviously win the Scudetto’ this season and the showdown with Inter is ‘worth more than three points,’ but he trusts Dusan Vlahovic to stay focused.

Domenico Berardi News / Football Italia / September 11

Berardi: ‘After dark moments, hope to get back into Italy jersey’

Domenico Berardi admits he went through ‘some dark times lately,’ but is back in Serie A with Sassuolo and aiming for an Italy recall under Gennaro Gattuso.

Benjamin Sesko News / HITC / September 11

£44.8m target eyed by Man Utd before Benjamin Sesko move now has higher release clause

According to Italian sources, a Manchester United-linked striker before Benjamin Sesko arrival has a new release clause. The Red Devils joined the chase for Sesko in August, going up against Newcastle for the RB Leipzig forward.

Mike Maignan News / The Cult of Calcio / September 11

Parma and Cagliari Stars Candidates to Succeed Maignan

Milan don’t have much hope that they will be able to come to terms with Mike Maignan and keep him past this season, as the expiration of his contract is looming, and have shortlisted Zion Suzuki and Elia Caprile as possible replacements, Calciomercato reports.

Napoli News / Football Italia / September 11

Di Canio: Milan transfer window a ‘disappointing hybrid’, Como not like Brighton

Former Serie A and Premier League star Paolo Di Canio is disappointed by Milan’s summer transfer activity and doubts that Como can immediately reach the same level as Brighton, but ‘they will entertain us.’ Di Canio spoke to Italian newspaper La Stampa days before Serie A resumes with Round 3 over the weekend.

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The 15 teams that could win the 2025-26 Champions League

There are 36 teams remaining in the 2025-26 Champions League. Some of them are just happy to be there and are hoping to pull an upset that will go down in club lore.

Soccer News / Football Italia / September 10

Champions League Opta supercomputer predicts favourites for 2025-26 triumph

The Opta supercomputer has made its predictions for the 2025-26 Champions League, finding Liverpool to be the favourites, but it’s not reassuring for Inter, Juventus, Napoli and Atalanta.

Soccer News / Football Italia / September 10

Napoli ultras boycott Fiorentina match over ‘lottery’ of 380 tickets

Napoli fans have announced plans to boycott this weekend’s Serie A match against Fiorentina in protest at the ‘lottery’ system imposed for limited tickets.

Romelu Lukaku News / Football Italia / September 10

Napoli medic explains Lukaku ‘very serious injury’ and provides other updates

Napoli chief medic explains the extent of Romelu Lukaku’s ‘very serious’ injury and the decision to forego surgery, with updates on Amir Rrahmani and David Neres too.

Napoli News / Football Italia / September 9

Italy U21, Baldini proud of 10-man win over North Macedonia

The Italy U21 international side emerged 1-0 victors from a close fought match against North Macedonia in the UEFA Euro U21 qualifiers, with a first-half red card not enough to stop Silvio Baldini’s side from securing an important three points to maintain their 100% start to the campaign.

Milan Skriniar News / Football Italia / September 9

Former Inter defender Skriniar responds to summer Milan rumours

Former Inter centre-back Milan Skriniar has revealed he has “never spoken to Milan”, after rumours linked the Slovakian with a move to the Rossoneri this summer.

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Soccer News / Football Italia / September 9

Italy U21 edge past North Macedonia thanks to Napoli new boy Marianucci

Italy U21 overcame a red card to defeat North Macedonia 1-0 in their Euro U21 qualifying campaign, with Napoli summer signing Luca Marianucci scoring the only goal.

Giuseppe Bergomi News / Football Italia / September 9

Former Inter player backs Juventus ahead of Nerazzurri in Scudetto chase

Former Inter and Italy defender Giuseppe Bergomi has claimed Juventus and Napoli are “prime candidates” to win the Scudetto this season, as he says the two clubs are “more ready to compete immediately” than the Nerazzurri, Milan and Roma.

Rasmus Hojlund News / The Cult of Calcio / September 9

Napoli Forced to Grant Hojlund Sizeable Release Clause

Napoli zeroed in on Rasmus Hojlund shortly after Romelu Lukaku went down with a serious thigh injury, but the negotiations with Manchester United and his camp were lengthy because of the formula of the transfer and due to some caveats of his contract, Fabrizio Romano reports (via SOSFanta).

Soccer News / Football Italia / September 9

Veron insists Inter ‘favourite’ against Juventus

Former Inter star Juan Sebastian Veron sees the Nerazzurri as ‘favourite’ against Juventus in the upcoming Derby d’Italia: ‘They have a tried-and-tested structure.’ Former Argentina international Veron feels his former club Inter will travel to Turin over the weekend as the favourite side against direct rivals Juventus.

Matteo Politano News / Football Italia / September 8

Politano: ‘I can’t even remember last goal for Italy’

Matteo Politano couldn’t ‘even remember’ the last time he scored for Italy, but that was just another moment in a 5-4 win over Israel that was ‘madness.

Manuel Locatelli News / Football Italia / September 8

Locatelli hails Italy character after ‘crazy game’ to win 5-4

Manuel Locatelli saw the best and worst of Italy in tonight’s 5-4 win over Israel, scoring an own goal and performing a goal-line clearance. ‘We’ve got to remark on the character of this team.’ The Azzurri had a nightmare start when going a goal down to the chaotic Locatelli attempt to clear that ended up poking it into his own net.

Rasmus Hojlund News / HITC / September 4

Rasmus Højlund makes confident Napoli start after deadline day Manchester United exit

Rasmus Hojlund’s departure to Napoli on deadline day brought an understated end to his time at Manchester United, the club he’d grown up supporting. His stay at Old Trafford will be seen as one where timing never quite aligned.

Rasmus Hojlund News / Yardbarker / September 2

Rasmus Hojlund's United nightmare comes to an end

Rasmus Hojlund's Manchester United career may have come to an end.

Jadon Sancho secures third loan deal away from United

Manchester United finally lands new goalkeeper

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Napoli News / Field Level Media / September 1

Anders Dreyer nets goal as San Diego FC edge LAFC

Anders Dreyer scored a goal with an assist as visiting San Diego FC solidified their lead atop the Western Conference with a 2-1 victory over Los Angeles FC on Sunday.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / August 28