The stadium announcer at Porto has been fined €1,430 after launching derogatory comments at Juventus superstar Cristiano Ronaldo and his family. Porto caused a stunning upset last season by dumping Juventus out of the Champions League at the round-of-16 stage. The Primeira Liga side secured a 2-1 victory at the Estadio do Dragao in the first leg before suffering a 3-2 … Read more
Arsenal are plotting to use Hector Bellerin as a makeweight in an ambitious ‘player-plus-cash’ offer for Inter Milan star Lautaro Martinez, according to stunning reports. Gunners boss Mikel Arteta has identified the 23-year-old Argentine striker as a potential target in his bid to secure a top-four Premier League finish next season. Martinez, who lifted the Copa America … Read more
Lorenzo Insigne is responsible for a word making it into the Italian dictionary following his quality performances at Euro 2020. The Napoli man featured six times and scored twice as Italy won the competition earlier this month. Insigne caught everyone’s eye with his phenomenal strike in Italy’s 2-1 win over Belgium – a curling effort with his right foot. But … Read more
Euro 2020 hero Giorgio Chiellini has been backed as a potential contender for the 2021 Ballon d’Or alongside Italy teammate Jorginho and Lionel Messi. That is according to Shakhtar Donetsk manager Roberto De Zerbi, who believes that Chiellini could challenge for France Football’s sought-after award. Chiellini, 36, was hailed for his formidable partnership with Italy teammate Leonardo Bonucci at this summer’s … Read more
Italy manager Roberto Mancini personally believes that Germany “didn’t deserve to be kicked out” of Euro 2020 after their sensational defeat to England. Germany entered Euro 2020 this summer in Group F, AKA the ‘Group of Death,’ alongside 2018 World Cup champions France, Portugal and Hungary. The Germans, who were managed by Joachim Low for the tournament, finished second … Read more
Adriano had a ridiculous power shot in his locker and it helped him become one of world football’s most feared strikers. Former Inter Milan teammate Zlatan Ibrahimovic once called him the most talented he’s ever played with. “I played with players that I saw was a talent. But the one I felt could do it longer was, and he … Read more
An Italy fan has immortalised Giorgio Chiellini’s controversial foul on Bukayo Saka during the Euro 2020 final by getting it tattooed on his arm. Chiellini stopped England forward Saka bursting forward in the dying moments on Sunday evening by pulling his shirt rather cynically. The incident went viral on social media and England fans were furious at the Juventus … Read more
Leonardo Bonucci managed to catch an upset Harry Maguire in the background of a post-match selfie and fans think he’s the ultimate sh*thouse. Italy defeated England on Sunday evening to win Euro 2020 and Bonucci was a star performer. He scored the equaliser in the second half while also putting in an accomplished performance in defence next to Giorgio Chiellini. … Read more
Jose Mourinho has praised Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini for his performances at Euro 2020 and his cynical foul on Bukayo Saka in the final. Chiellini was at the heart of the victorious Italy defence against England alongside Juventus star Leonardo Bonucci, who only allowed England to have two shots on target throughout normal playing time and extra time. In the remaining … Read more