Pitbull Concert Forces Kauno Zalgiris to Move Champions League Qualifier
Lithuanian champions FK Kauno Zalgiris will host KI in a 2,500-capacity stadium 30 kilometres from home after their main ground was double-booked with a Pitbull gig.
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Spalletti: Juventus ‘quite distant’ from Scudetto contention
Luciano Spalletti warns Juventus remain ‘quite distant’ from the Serie A title despite signing Zeki Celik from Roma. The Bianconeri coach insists reinforcements are essential before Saturday’s friendly with FC Basel.
Dybala signs new Roma deal until 2027 after rejecting Boca
Paulo Dybala has officially committed his future to Roma, signing a contract extension that keeps him at the club until June 2027. The Argentina international turned down approaches from Boca Juniors and the Saudi Pro League to remain in Serie A.
Como commit €100m+ for maiden Champions League campaign
Serie A side Como have invested over €100 million in new players as they prepare for their first-ever Champions League season, with Nico Paz’s €60m deal headlining the spending.
Roma break club record with 11,000 season ticket renewals in single day
AS Roma have shattered their club record for season ticket sales, with 11,000 supporters securing seats for the 2026-27 campaign within 24 hours of the renewal window opening.
Lyon midfielder Khalis Merah facing month out with ankle injury
The 19-year-old is expected to miss the Champions League third qualifying round first leg after sustaining a sprained ankle during a training collision.
Como to complete €60m Paz deal despite expected FFP breach
Italian side Como are set to re-sign Nico Paz for €60m immediately after Real Madrid trigger their buy-back clause, even as the club faces likely UEFA Financial Fair Play sanctions.
RC Lens Sign Michaël Cuisance from Hertha BSC in €5m Deal
French midfielder Michaël Cuisance has joined RC Lens from Hertha BSC on a four-year contract. The €5m signing strengthens the Ligue 1 runners-up ahead of their Champions League return.
Como agree deal to sign Brazil left-back Kaiki from Cruzeiro
Serie A club Como have reached an agreement to sign Cruzeiro defender Kaiki Bruno. Conflicting reports suggest differing structures for the transfer fee.
Gianluca Mancini admits World Cup pain too raw to watch tournament
Gianluca Mancini has revealed he cannot watch the 2026 World Cup because the pain of Italy’s qualification failure remains too acute. The Roma centre-back featured in the play-off defeat to Bosnia.