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The Supercoppa Italiana Final Four is coming up next week, so check the location, kick-off times, and the prizes at stake for Napoli, Inter, AC Milan and Bologna.

Luciano Spalletti News / Football Italia / December 13

Spalletti confirms permanent Juventus change and Italiano suggestion

Luciano Spalletti says Juventus will no longer go into a training retreat before games and confirms he has suggested ‘everyone’ to hire Bologna coach Vincenzo Italiano, ‘not just to President Aurelio De Laurentiis.’ Spalletti’s Juventus will visit Bologna at the Stadio Dall’Ara on Sunday, meeting a direct rival in the race for the top four.

Napoli News / Football Italia / December 12

Napoli stance on 17-year-old talent Milton Pereyra revealed

Napoli have strong interest in 17-year-old Argentine talent Milton Pereyra, who is considered the present and future at Boca Junior, but the Partenopei

Christian Pulisic News / Football Italia / December 12

How has Pulisic become so decisive for Milan?

Christian Pulisic has scored seven Serie A goals this season with just ten shots on target, and even if stats suggest that he’s less involved in the play, the American has been as decisive as ever at San Siro.

Napoli News / Football Italia / December 12

Lautaro: Inter suffered ‘injustice’ in loss vs. Liverpool

Lautaro Martinez insists Inter lost to Liverpool earlier this week due to a ‘referee’s mistake’, but feels the Nerazzurri are ‘improving day by day.’ A controversial Dominik Szoboszlai penalty allowed Liverpool to beat Inter in a Champions League match at San Siro on Tuesday.

Fabio Capello News / Football Italia / December 12

Capello blames Conte for Napoli’s poor Champions League results

Fabio Capello argues that Antonio Conte is unable to convey ‘strength’ and ‘calmness’ to his Napoli team in the Champions League: ‘It’s a psychological issue.’ Napoli are the Serie A table leaders, level on 31 points with Milan, but the Partenopei are the lowest-ranked Serie A club in the Champions League.

Arsene Wenger News / Football Italia / December 11

Ex-Serie A star reveals rejected Arsenal offer: ‘Wenger wanted me’

Former Swiss international Gökhan Inler reveals Arsene Wenger wanted to sign him at Arsenal, but Udinese rejected the Gunners’ approach. Former Udinese midfielder Inler, now a director for the Bianconeri, could have joined Arsenal as a footballer.

Jamie Vardy News / Football Italia / December 11

Vardy makes history as Englishman wins Serie A Player of the Month for November

Cremonese star Jamie Vardy has won the Serie A Player of the Month Award for November. English striker Vardy has become the first Englishman to be named Player of the Month in Serie A.

Napoli News / Football Italia / December 11

Mourinho admits he’d return to Italy to celebrate title with one team

José Mourinho admits he would even ‘go to the Circo Massimo’ to celebrate the Serie A title with Roma, but ‘unfortunately’, only Milan, Inter and Napoli will fight for the Scudetto.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 11

Champions League: How many points do Serie A clubs need to advance?

The Champions League Round 6 is in the history books, and we take a look at how many points Atalanta, Inter, Juventus and Napoli need to qualify for the next phase.

Napoli News / HITC / December 11

How Man Utd sources view claims Kobbie Mainoo to Napoli is almost sealed

Reports from Italy claiming that a move for Kobbie Mainoo to Napoli is “99% done” have sparked quite a reaction among Manchester United fans, and now the club’s sources have addressed those rumours.

Soccer News / The Cult of Calcio / December 11

Veteran Lazio Fullback Offered to Juventus and Napoli

Adam Marusic faces an uncertain future at Lazio, considering his expiring contract, and his entourage has started offering him to a few teams, including Juventus and Napoli, to apply some pressure, Calciomercato informs.

Scott Mctominay News / Football Italia / December 11

Mourinho reveals McTominay’s gift: ‘The least he could do’

Scott McTominay gave José Mourinho his Napoli shirt after Benfica’s 2-0 Champions League win last night: ‘I benched Paul Pogba [at Manchester United], it’s the least he could do,’ said the Portuguese coach.

Jose Mourinho News / Football Italia / December 10

Mourinho hits out at Conte: ‘That sounds like an excuse’

Jose Mourinho suggested Antonio Conte’s reaction to Benfica beating Napoli was ‘an excuse’ and explained how his tactical surprises swung the Champions League clash.

Kenan Yildiz News / Football Italia / December 10

Kenan Yildiz: ‘A good Juventus victory, but I could’ve done better’

Kenan Yildiz was named Man of the Match after Juventus beat Pafos in the Champions League, but insists he ‘could’ve done better’ when providing an assist.

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Soccer News / Football Italia / December 10

Chiellini: ‘Spalletti long term at Juventus, this is a must win game’

Juventus director Giorgio Chiellini insists he sees Luciano Spalletti as ‘a long-term’ coach beyond his contract to the end of the season, but it’s a ‘must-win’ game against Pafos.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 10

Spalletti: ‘I too am curious about Zhegrova’ first Juventus start

Luciano Spalletti explains he is ‘curious’ to see Edon Zhegrova get his first Juventus start, admitting this is a ‘fundamental match’ against Pafos for their Champions League future.

Romelu Lukaku News / Football Italia / December 10

Benfica vs Napoli – Conte hails ‘winner’ Mourinho & gives Lukaku update

Antonio Conte addressed the media ahead of Napoli’s Champions League clash with Benfica, highlighting both the challenge posed by José Mourinho and providing the latest on Romelu Lukaku’s recovery.

Giacomo Raspadori News / Football Italia / December 10

Lazio dream of Raspadori as Atletico Madrid forward struggles for minutes

Giacomo Raspadori has long been a favourite of Maurizio Sarri. As we exclusively revealed on June 9, before Lazio’s transfer block was formalised, Sarri had already indicated Raspadori as an ideal signing, expecting the forward to leave Napoli in the summer.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 10

Napoli insist on Man Utd midfielder Mainoo; no truth to Loftus-Cheek & Lucca rumours

Napoli continue to push for Kobbie Mainoo, with fresh contact made in recent days. The midfielder remains increasingly on the fringes at Manchester United and, should the Premier League side finally open the door to a move, Napoli have already communicated their total willingness to proceed.

Cristian Chivu News / Football Italia / December 10

Why Inter continue to struggle in big matches under Chivu

Big matches in both Serie A and the Champions League continue to be an issue for Inter under head coach Cristian Chivu, who is yet to win any of his first

Soccer News / The Cult of Calcio / December 10

Napoli Striker Could Become a Target for Milan and Roma

Lorenzo Lucca has experienced a rapid downturn ever since joining Napoli, and his January departure can’t be ruled out, with Roma and Milan waiting in the wings since they are searching for offensive help, Sky reports.

Napoli News / Caught Offside / December 9

Tottenham have advantage over Bayern & Napoli in the race for £80m target

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo. The 20-year-old has done quite well for the Manchester United first team since coming through the academy.

Napoli News / The Cult of Calcio / December 8

Napoli and Juventus Primed to Battle for Three Players

Napoli eked out another gritty win over Juventus during the weekend, once again overcoming their absences and exploiting the stellar form of their attackers.

Napoli News / Caught Offside / December 8

Fabrizio Romano confirms Leeds plans to sign Serie A starlet

Leeds intend to make signings in January, as they seek to give themselves the best chance of avoiding relegation from the Premier League. Midfield is an area of Daniel Farke’s squad that is considered weak, which is why moves have been made to address this issue.