Matthijs de Ligt scored the decisive goal as Juventus came from behind to beat Spezia 3-2 and belatedly claim their first Serie A win of the season.
Failure to seal maximum points at Stadio Alberto Picco would have seen the Bianconeri go five games without a victory at the start of an Italian top-flight season for the first time since 1955-56.
Massimiliano Allegri s side went ahead through Moise Kean s first goal since he rejoined his boyhood club from Everton, yet Spezia stormed back through Emmanuel Gyasi and Janis Antiste either side of half-time.
Federico Chiesa restored parity with a fine goal, though, before De Ligt ensured a much-needed first win of the campaign with 18 minutes remaining.
The Bianconeri had deservedly taken the lead shortly…
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Two sides who find themselves enjoying impressive extended unbeaten runs, Nottingham Forest will welcome Hull to the City Ground on Saturday afternoon.
Starting with the hosts, while Nottingham Forest might have found themselves enduring a nightmare start to the 2021/22 campaign, the Reds have certainly bounced back. Managing to find an immediate boost after bringing Steve Cooper to the City Ground, the one-time European champions have skyrocketed their way up the Championship table. Last seen landing a thumping 4-1 win away at Cooper s former employers Swansea, the mood in Forest s camp will be at a red-hot high. Finding a way to build off of their deserved 2-0 win against relegation scrappers Peterborough on December 4th, Sat…
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has blasted the Premier League for their handling of his side s fixture with Swansea City on Sunday.
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has blasted the Premier League for their handling of his side s fixture with Swansea City on Sunday.
Swansea s participation in the League Cup final on Sunday week against Bradford City clashed with the initial date for the fixture and the game has been brought forward as a result.
However, Rodgers, who has seen his side take on both West Brom and Zenit St Petersburg in the space of four days, feels that a third fixture within a week is too much for his players.
I was very disappointed with the Premier League to be honest, the Reds boss told reporters.
To put it in on a week w…
Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel says he will fight to regain his place in Brendan Rodgers starting line-up.
The 28-year-old arrived at Anfield in 2008 and was a hit with the fans thanks to his no-nonsense attitude.
However, following a serious knee injury a year later, Skrtel has found it difficult to replicate his initial form.
After losing his place to veteran Jamie Carragher in recent weeks, the former Zenit centre-half is confident he can see off the competition from his counterpart and return to the starting 11.
This is what happens in football and this time it was my turn, Skrtel said.
I have to respect it and wait for my chance. And I hope my chance will come before the end of the season.
Those who know me know that I will fight…
Isco believes Real Madrid have the squad to win LaLiga and retain their Champions League crown this season.
Madrid are on track to claim LaLiga silverware for the first time since 2012 as they sit two points clear of defending champions Barcelona with a match in hand.
The Spanish capital club are also in contention to go back-to-back in the Champions League with a blockbuster quarter-final tie against Bayern Munich to come.
And midfielder Isco fancies Madrid s chances of doing the double in Spain and Europe.
We are going through a very good moment in the season and have the chance to achieve our goals, he said, via Marca. We have the squad to win both tournaments.
This team is accustomed to playing matches against difficult opponents and being a…
Gianni Infantino has been backed in the race for FIFA presidency by a third bloc of member associations after CONMEBOL s nations joined the UEFA general secretary s European and Central America backers.
Infantino entered the race to replace the suspended Sepp Blatter in October and became a front-runner after UEFA president Michel Platini was provisionally suspended from all football activities alongside Blatter earlier that month.
Platini and Blatter are now serving eight-year bans in relation to a payment made from FIFA to the former France captain in February 2011. Earlier this month, Platini confirmed the withdrawal of his FIFA presidential candidacy, clearing the way for Infantino to press ahead with his campaign.
The 45-year-old Swiss has revealed an 11-poi…
Bayern Munich captain Manuel Neuer has declared himself fresh and pain-free after two seasons tainted by injury.
Germany goalkeeper Neuer battled thumb and calf problems last term after missing almost the entire 2017-18 season due to a metatarsal fracture.
Rumours of retirement spread during April but the 33-year-old dismissed that possibility and regained fitness in time for the DFB-Pokal triumph over RB Leipzig in late May.
Three pre-season appearances have followed, giving the World Cup winner confidence for the campaign ahead.
I feel really good right now, Neuer told the official Bundesliga website.
I m not in any pain and can take part in everything we re doing. I m really looking forward to the new season.
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Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann had no interest in discussing his future after leading the Spanish side to the Europa League trophy.
Griezmann, 27, has been strongly linked with a move to Barcelona in the close-season, despite being contracted with Atletico until 2022.
The forward showed once more just why he is in demand, scoring a brace in Atletico s 3-0 win over Marseille in the Europa League final on Wednesday.
But Griezmann, who has now won two trophies since arriving at Atletico in 2014, said any discussions about his future would have to wait.
Now is not the time to talk about my future, the France international told reporters after being named man of the match.
You have to enjoy winning the title and celebrate it with the fans. <…
Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has been suspended for one match for using a blasphemous expression during Juventus 4-0 win at Parma in December.
The 43-year-old was caught on camera committing the offence when shouting instructions to team-mate Manolo Portanova.
The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) opened disciplinary proceedings against Buffon earlier this year and he was fined €5,000 by the governing body last month.
It was announced on Tuesday that the veteran shot-stopper will also serve a one-game ban against local rivals Torino in Serie A on Saturday after the Federal Court of Appeal upheld the appeal of the Federal Prosecutor.
Buffon has served as back-up to Wojciech Szczesny since returning to Turin from Paris Saint-Germain in 2019 and h…
Lautaro Martinez has confirmed he previously held talks with Barcelona but reaffirmed his desire to now sign a new contract with Inter.
The Argentina striker was heavily linked with a big-money move to Camp Nou prior to the 2020-21 season after starring in Serie A with the Nerazzurri.
Martinez admits he was in discussions with Los Cules; however, a move failed to materialise and with Barca s financial woes becoming a huge discussion point in European football the chances of them imminently renewing their interest looks slim.
Instead, Martinez is focused on committing his future to Serie A leaders Inter, where he has a deal that runs until 2023 with Antonio Conte s side.
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