AC Milan winger Rafael Leao was dismissed during Portugal’s friendly against Chile after punching Ivan Roman, damaging his hopes of a high-profile transfer.
Cesc Fabregas explains why he studies players’ personal lives before signing them and describes Italian football tactics as ‘impossible to understand’ compared to other top leagues.
Fabio Capello reveals he forced Brazilian superstar Ronaldo out of Real Madrid in 2007 due to off-field partying, with the striker joining AC Milan instead of Saudi Arabia.
Germany midfielder Leon Goretzka is reportedly turning his attention to Juventus after AC Milan’s internal chaos brought transfer negotiations to a standstill.
Como president Mirwan Suwarso admits Liverpool winger Federico Chiesa and Juventus defender Andrea Cambiaso are beyond the club’s budget, while Real Madrid holds the key to Nico Paz’s future.
Juventus coach Luciano Spalletti has reportedly held personal talks with Alexander Sorloth as the Turin giants close in on the Norwegian striker. Meanwhile, Inter Milan president Beppe Marotta has declared his determination to conquer the Champions League while overseeing a major defensive rebuild.
New ACF Fiorentina sporting director Fabio Paratici wants to sign Tottenham Hotspur defender Radu Dragusin as one of his first moves. The Italian knows the North London club well from his previous role there.
Inter Milan President Beppe Marotta has revealed that talks to sign Atalanta wing-back Marco Palestra remain in early stages, while confirming the club has activated the buy-back clause for midfielder Aleksandar Stankovic from Club Brugge.
Turkey national team manager Vincenzo Montella has praised new Besiktas coach Vincenzo Italiano, revealing that the Italian donated the largest sum to earthquake relief efforts in Adana.
AC Milan’s hardcore supporters vow massive demonstrations against American owner Gerry Cardinale after a chaotic clear-out leaves key positions empty and delays transfer plans.