Lazio have confirmed that Mattia Zaccagni and Danilo Cataldi have not made the matchday squad for Monday evening’s Serie A match against Udinese, which means that there could be an outing for veteran Pedro at the Stadio Olimpico this evening. 

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It’s a midtable battle between the ninth-placed Lazio and the 11th-placed Udinese in the capital on Monday night. Maurizio Sarri’s side are hoping to put a run together after beating Napoli 2-0 last time out in Serie A and overcoming Atalanta on penalties in the Coppa Italia semi-final on Wednesday. 

Udinese impressed with their 3-0 win away against Milan a fortnight ago, but have since slipped to a 1-0 defeat at home against Parma. 

The Biancocelesti are without two key first-team players in Zaccagni, who is still struggling with the after-effects of a quadriceps injury, and Cataldi, who misses out through illness. Neither have been included in the matchday squad. 

Nicolo Rovella is available to Sarri again, but he is not expected to be thrown into the starting line-up on this occasion. 

Reports from Sky Sport Italia indicate that Pedro will start on Lazio’s left wing in the absence of Zaccagni, but it remains to be seen whether it will be Boulaye Dia or Daniel Maldini starting in the middle of the attack. Sarri is tipped to name a midfield three of Kenneth Taylor, Toma Basic and Patric. 

Despite their defeat against Parma last week, Udinese are not expected to make any major personnel changes against Lazio, although there are reports that Adam Buksa could come into the starting line-up. Leading goalscorer Keinan Davis is unavailable through injury. 

Kick-off is due at 19.45 BST.

Where to watch Lazio vs. Udinese 

Tonight’s game will be available to watch live in the UK on DAZN. Supporters in the USA are able to tune in via Paramount+. 

Join us for all the pre-match build-up, in-game coverage and post-match reactions on the Football Italia Liveblog.

Lazio vs. Udinese: Probable line-ups 

Lazio (4-3-3); Motta; Lazzari, Provstgaard, Romagnoli, Tavares; BAsic, Patric, Taylor; Isaksen, Maldini, Pedro. 

Udinese (3-4-2-1): Okoye; Kristensen, Kabasele, Solet; Ehizibue, Piotrowski, Atta, Kamara; Ekkelenkamp, Zaniolo; Buksa. 

Confirmed Lazio squad to face Udinese 

Goalkeepers: Giacomone, Motta, Pannozzo. 

Defenders: Hysaj, Lazzari, Marusic, N.Tavarez, Patric, Pellegrini, Provstgaard, Romagnoli. 

Midfielders: Basic, Belahyane, Dele-Bashiru, Przyborek, Rovella, Taylor. 

Forwards: Cancellieri, Dia, Isaksen, Maldini, Noslin, Pedro, Ratkov.

Napoli, Milan and Juventus currently occupy the three positions behind league leaders Inter in Serie A’s Champions League zone, but Como and Roma are hoping to take the top four fight until the very end of the 2025-26 season. 

Here is a look at each side’s remaining fixtures and a look at which side has the ‘easiest’ run-in. 

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As things stand, the table-topping Inter are the only Serie A side to have a Champions League place wrapped up with four league games of the season left to play. The Nerazzurri have 79 points after 34 games, which has them 18 points clear of fifth place with just four games to go. 

Below them, just eight points separates five teams hoping to secure a place in next season’s Champions League. In order, they are Napoli, Milan, Juventus, Como and Roma. The latter two are level on 61 points, just three behind Juventus in fourth place. 

With four Serie A matches of the season left to go, it is Juventus who have the ‘easiest’ run-in in terms of the average league position of their remaining opponents. With games against Hellas Verona (19th), Lecce (17th), Fiorentina (15th) and Torino (13th) left to go, the average league position of Juve’s remaining opponents comes out to a mouth-watering 16th. 

By the same metric, it is Napoli who have the ‘toughest’ remaining run of league fixtures. Their schedule includes matches against Como (5th), Bologna (8th), Pisa (20th) and Udinese (11th), which means the average league position of their remaining opponents comes out to 11th. 

Remaining Napoli, Milan, Juventus, Como and Roma fixtures compared in Champions League race

Napoli

Current rank: 2nd

Points: 69

Remaining fixtures: Como (a), Bologna (h), Pisa (a), Udinese (h). 

Average league position of remaining opponents: 11.00

Milan 

Current rank: 3rd

Points: 67

Remaining fixtures: Sassuolo (a), Atalanta (h), Genoa (a), Cagliari (h). 

Average league position of remaining opponents: 11.75

Juventus

Current rank: 4th

Points: 64 

Remaining fixtures: Verona (h), Lecce (a), Fiorentina (h), Torino (a).

Average league position of remaining opponents: 16.00

Como

Current rank: 5th

Points: 61 

Remaining fixtures: Napoli (h), Verona (a), Parma (h), Cremonese (a). 

Average league position of remaining opponents: 12.75

Roma 

Current rank: 6th

Points: 61 

Remaining fixtures: Fiorentina (h), Parma (a), Lazio (h), Verona (a). 

Average league position of remaining opponents: 13.75

Hakan Calhanoglu has suffered a new muscle injury, and according to reports in Italy, the Inter star is in doubt for the Coppa Italia Final against Lazio on May 13.

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Inter star Calhanoglu could miss the Coppa Italia Final against Lazio on May 13 due to a new muscle injury.

The Nerazzurri confirmed on Monday that the Turkish midfielder had sustained a new injury.

“Hakan Çalhanoğlu underwent medical examinations this morning at the Humanitas Clinical Institute in Rozzano,” Inter said in a statement.

“The tests revealed a muscular strain in the soleus of his left leg. His condition will be assessed in the coming days.”

Italian sources, including Sky Sport Italia and Gazzetta, report that Calhanoglu’s new injury might rule him out of the upcoming Coppa Italia Final in about two weeks.

Calhanoglu has been on and off the field due to injuries, especially in the second part of the campaign, but has still managed 12 goals and seven assists in 30 games across all competitions this term.

The 32-year-old has missed 13 matches due to injuries this term.

On Sunday, he was an unused substitute in Inter’s 2-2 draw against Torino.

Inter coach Cristian Chivu said Calhanoglu was not fully fit, but the latest Inter tests have revealed a more concerning situation.

Former referee Daniele Minelli has brought further claims and provided more details regarding the latest refereeing scandal, and claims that errors have ‘multiplied at an alarming rate’ after a complaint about referee designator Gianluca Rocchi was brought forward last year. 

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Serie A and Serie B referee designator Rocchi is currently under investigation for suspected participation in sporting fraud, a particularly serious charge that wasn’t even brought against referees during the infamous Calciopoli scandal. 

The matter began in May 2025 when former assistant referee Domenico Rocca sent a letter of complaint to the Italian referees’ association (AIA) regarding designator Rocchi. 

FIGC prosecutor Giuseppe Chine has confirmed that the matter was investigated and later closed last year, but this is now being investigated by the public prosecutor’s office in Milan due to potential criminal relevance. 

The investigation centres around an incident that occurred during the Serie A match between Udinese and Parma on March 1, 2025. During that game, there was a review for a potential penalty, which VAR official Daniele Paterna appeared inclined to rule out, however, footage shows that Paterna looked back, appeared to be talking to somebody behind him, was seen asking ‘is it a penalty?’, and this has led to claims that VAR decisions were being influenced by external figures. 

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Reports in Italy claim that various other incidents have been brought under review, including referee Daniele Doveri being removed from certain Inter matches at the end of the 2024-25 season, as he was not considered a ‘favourable’ choice for the Nerazzurri. 

Minelli provides further details and allegations in refereeing scandal 

Speaking to news agency AGI (via La Gazzetta dello Sport), former ref Minelli, who spent most of his officiating career in Serie B with a handful of outings in the top flight, claims that interference in the VAR room was a well-known thing among officials. 

He also says that refs whose errors were corrected by VAR would receive a higher rating, and would therefore be more likely to appear in big matches, while those who didn’t have their mistakes corrected would drop lower down the referees’ ranking, and in some cases, might not even be paid. 

“The knocks (on the glass) of the VAR room? People were talking about it and it was well known that the protocol didn’t allow it,” Minelli said.  

“In the case of Udinese vs. Parma, it’s clear that if the VAR official gave a (penalty), it would affect their rating and consequently, the internal ranking that determines whether referees stay or go home, and thus, whether they receive their attendance fee or not. There could also be repercussions for the clubs in the league table.” 

Minelli claims that referee designator Rocchi and his assistants affected certain calls in the VAR room, but adds that these incidents have significantly reduced after the complaint was made by Rocca last year, and as a result, mistakes by referees have increased. 

“Ever since Rocchi and his assistants stopped turning up in Lissone, because the federation required that the federal prosecutor be present in the VAR room after Rocca’s complaint, refereeing errors have multiplied at an alarming rate. I don’t know if that’s the reason, but I’ve never seen as many as this year.

“If mistakes were corrected in some cases but not in others, it’s clear that this has skewed the referees’ rankings, because those whose mistakes were corrected received a positive rating, while those who weren’t received a negative one. You only need to watch the footage from the VAR room from recent years: You can hear the suggestions being made.” 

Former Italian striker Pasquale Luiso recalls his time at Vicenza, especially his goal at Stamford Bridge against Chelsea in the Cup Winners’ Cup and explains why he rejected offers from Milan, Lazio and Roma: ‘I preferred being a small-club top scorer.’

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Former Vicenza star Luiso released an interview with Gazzetta dello Sport to talk about his career as a footballer, during which he scored 25 goals in 87 Serie A matches.

The former Italian striker became an icon in the 90s for his bicycle kick goals, especially one against Milan in 1996.

Luiso was playing for Piacenza back then, bagging 14 goals in 32 appearances, attracting interest from many top clubs in Italy.

“Both Milan and Roma wanted me. The following year, Lazio too. But I always said no,” he said.

“I wanted to play, not to be the fourth striker. I preferred being a small-club top scorer to being one of many on a big team. Of course, maybe two forwards get injured, and you play, but I was afraid of rotting on the bench.

“It was a different kind of football back then. On the pitch, we used to really go at each other. I remember clashes with Montero; we’d beat each other up for 90 minutes,” he continued.

“Then, off the pitch, we were friends. Same thing against Andrea Sottil, as well as Ferrara and Nesta. They were incredibly strong defenders, and every match against them felt like a war.”

In the summer of 1997, despite requests from Milan and Roma, Luiso joined Vicenza.

“I couldn’t have made a better decision. Guidolin was a master, even if we didn’t talk much. Practically, never,” he recalled.

“He said he didn’t want to hug us or give us compliments. Football, for him, was his fake world. He limited himself to the pitch and the dressing room; for everything else, he kept to himself. And I think he paid a bit for that. On top of that, he was incredibly superstitious. He would put plasters on his fingers because he used to bite them so much…”

During the 1997-98 season, Vincenza beat Chelsea 1-0 at home in the first leg of the UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup semifinal. They went on to lose the decider 3-1 at Stamford Bridge, with Luiso scoring the only goal for the Italian side.

“So many memories! We won the first leg at the Menti, and in the return match, I scored, silencing the opposing fans,” said the ex-Italian striker.

“I even told them to shut up, since they were booing. I also had a goal disallowed, which should have stood. Who knows how it would have gone otherwise? Gianluca Vialli played against us. He was my absolute idol. When I was a kid, I used to wear my socks down in his honour. He gave me his shirt, and I still keep it today like a relic.”

Luiso never got to make his senior Italy debut, but had been long considered by the Azzurri coach back then, Cesare Maldini.

“Look, I was an ‘unpolished’ footballer. I couldn’t juggle the ball twice in a row,” Luiso admitted.

“I came through with hunger and the desire to conquer the world. On the pitch, I was unbearable for both teammates and opponents. I wasn’t pleasant to watch. Just the fact that [Cesare] Maldini thought about me was already a source of pride. And besides, in my time, there would have had to be an epidemic. Up front, we had phenomenal players.”

The situation of Italian football is much different now.

“I’m not saying this out of arrogance, but I think today I would score goals at will and probably be a starter for the national team,” Luiso said.

“When I played, everything was different. It was another kind of football.

“I’m enjoying life now. I’d like to return to football, but I don’t know,” he concluded.

“Nobody has ever called me. Maybe it’s because I’m not very social, and I’ve never sold myself well. I run a car rental business with my brother, and sometimes I go and help out.”

According to reports in Italy, VAR officials were allegedly influenced by external figures, such as referees’ chief Gianluca Rocchi, who used ‘coded messages’ to suggest whether to alert the referee on the pitch.

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Serie A and Serie B designator Rocchi is under investigation for suspected participation in sports fraud and has therefore suspended himself from his duties.

Serie A referee scandal: latest updates

The former international referee is expected to be heard by the Milan Prosecutor on April 30, while the FIGC Prosecutor has denied having requested documents from authorities in the ongoing criminal investigation.

Rocchi is suspected of influencing VAR decisions, as a video appears to show.

On March 1, 2025, VAR official Daniele Paterna reviewed a potential penalty for Udinese in their home game against Parma and initially seemed reluctant to urge the on-the-pitch referee to the pitchside monitor.

However, Paterna suddenly turned right, seemingly talking to someone outside the VAR room. Paterna asked, ‘Is that a penalty?’ before telling the referee to review the incident on the monitor.

Repubblica reports that investigators believe VAR officials were aware of coded messages that would be used to assess controversial incidents and, therefore, to determine whether to alert the referee on the pitch.

A raised hand meant ‘do not intervene’, while a clenched fist meant ‘send the referee to monitor’.

“Whether these are exaggerations or even smear tactics burn out of internal feuds within the refereeing world, or instead pieces of evidence supporting the allegations, will become clear when the prosecutors reveal their findings,” wrote Repubblica.

VAR supervisor Andrea Gervasoni is also under investigation and, just like Rocchi, he’s expected to be heard on April 30.

Rocchi is also accused of having appointed referees who were liked by Inter during the 2024-25 campaign, yet no evidence has emerged.

Nerazzurri President Marotta has insisted that the club is not involved in the scandal and, currently, no Inter representative is under investigation.

Johan Cruijff will forever be remembered as one of the best players and coaches of all time, but back in 1994, his Barcelona side underestimated Milan, who secured an historic 4-0 victory in the Champions League Final.

Forget the last 15 years during which Milan have failed to leave their mark on the Champions League: the Serie A giants remain one of the most successful clubs in the competition, having lifted the trophy seven times. Only Real Madrid have more with 15.

Back in the days, Milan were the team to beat as they reached three consecutive Champions League Finals from 1993 to 1995.

On May 18, 1984, they won the fifth Champions League in their history, beating Cruyff’s Barcelona 4-0 in Athens.

On the eve of the game, the Catalans’ coach looked beyond confident, telling the media: “Barcelona are favourites. We’re more complete, competitive and experienced than [in the 1992 final] at Wembley. Milan are nothing out of this world. They base their game on defence; we base ours on attack.”

Barcelona had already won the Champions League (European Cup) in 1992, beating Sampdoria at Wembley Stadium.

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Cruijff’s words surely produced a positive effect in the Milan squad, as Marcel Desailly, one of the legendary players of that Rossoneri team, said in a recent interview with the Italian Football Podcast.

“His words helped a lot. The coach didn’t give the speech at the hotel but in the dressing room, with the assistant coach who had a copy of the newspaper with the quote that we were crap,” said the former France defender.

“What are you talking about? We had Donadoni, Albertini, Savicevic and me all international players. So, saying that Milan wasn’t anything special as we were about to win the Serie A, really motivated us.

“Capello and his assistants were very, very smart by giving us the adrenaline to make the difference. Barcelona was a bit deluded in their motivation. Because they had already won La Liga a couple of weeks earlier.

“So, automatically their adrenaline had dropped, so to bring back into the system the motivation back against a Milan that was like a wolf, they couldn’t make it. And also, with an amazing Marcel Desailly, they couldn’t make it [laughs].”

The last time Milan won the Champions League was in 2007, again in Athens, but against Liverpool, with Carlo Ancelotti in charge.

La Gazzetta dello Sport

Boos and Champions

Saelemaekers hits the crossbar, Roma and Como remain at a distance.

Inter, it’s yours

Great Toro comeback, but the Scudetto is three points away

+10 with four games remaining. Party ready at San Siro against Parma on Sunday. Marotta: ‘Fans, be calm, we are not involved in the scandal. We’ve always been correct.’

The referees shield themselves.

Rocchi and Gervasoni heard on Thursday, and they might not reply to the prosecutors. The investigation is nearly closed; it started a year ago.

FIGC commissioner, the Government pushes, the board is divided.

Corriere dello Sport

Referees, the prosecutors investigate: Inter’s rebellion

Marotta: ‘We are not involved.’

‘We’ve always acted with the utmost fairness, never indicated unwanted referees.’ Chiné: ‘I’ve never asked for the documents.’ Rocchi: ‘Heard on Thursday? We’ll see.’ The Government wants to appoint a commissioner.

It doesn’t end here

Draw (0-0) in the match between Allegri and Spalletti: Fabregas and Gasperini are three points behind Lucio.

Champions League race: Milan, Juve, Como and Roma within six points

Disallowed Thuram goal and Saelemaekers’ crossbar. Little emotions at San Siro. Cesc wins 2-0 in Marassi. Four games to go: a race for two spots.

Napoli, McTominay’s record

13 goals so far, the next one will mark a personal record

Roma, Malen leaves the others behind

181m invested in No.9 since 2020: Donyell is the leader

Arezzo celebrate: Here’s Serie B

Bucchi beats Torres (3-1): 80 points in 36 matches.

Tuttosport

Simeone+Vlasic: 15 minutes of fury block Inter’s joy.

Toro’s comeback with pride

Thuram and Bisseck appear to legitimise the Nerazzurri’s certainty of winning at the Grande Torino, but D’Aversa gets the substitutions right: Zapata and Nije give a shake. Ilkhan lights up, and the stadium finally gets excited. The coach: ‘The attitude has changed too, Cholito was so determined!’ Duvan: ‘We must rebuild our relationship with the fans.’ Chivu needs three points for the Scudetto.

Once upon a time, there was Milan-Juve

A disappointing 0-0 at San Siro

Thuram’s disallowed goal for offside and Saelemaekers’ crossbar were the only highlights; then the two teams settled for a goalless draw, as in the reverse fixture. Allegri slips -2 from Napoli, Spalletti remains fourth, but Como and Roma get closer: ‘Now let’s see who is worthy of Juve.’

Rocchi case, Marotta speaks out

‘Inter have nothing to fear.’

Max Allegri insists Milan ‘can be content with the point’ against Juventus, admits Christian Pulisic is ‘sensitive’ to his drought, but warns Rafael Leao ‘can never be consistent.’

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The Rossoneri felt it was perhaps more important to keep the Bianconeri at a safe distance from third rather than keep up with Napoli in second, and it showed at San Siro in a tactical stalemate.

There were some chances, above all Alexis Saelemaekers hitting the crossbar and the Khephren Thuram goal ruled offside, but Milan have now failed to score in their last six consecutive Serie A meetings with Juve.

Allegri sees positive point for Milan

“It was a very balanced, tactical game, with a great deal at stake. We had a couple of situations, as did Juventus,” Allegri told DAZN Italia.

“Juve have a lot of strength in depth with players who can come off the bench and take men on down the wings, but my lads defended very well, apart from one cross that David didn’t get his head to.

“We can be content with the point, as it allows us to take another small step forward, we are mathematically now just six points away from securing our target, so that means winning two games.

“The draw was the right result, these are balanced matches where an incident can change the game, and it was a fair result.”

Allegri was seen on the touchline getting furious with his players for allowing some Juve counter-attacks and he laughed when asked about those situations.

“We conceded three goals against Udinese and didn’t even notice, those were all counter-attacks, and today we lost the ball two or three times dangerously. However, the lads defended very well when chasing them down.

“I do wish we’d had more precise passing and timing of the passes to complete our moves.”

Luka Modric was forced off after a nasty clash of heads with Manuel Locatelli, and continued to look somewhat dazed on the touchline.

The front pairing of Rafael Leao and Christian Pulisic continues to do little to help either player in the 3-5-2 formation, and Niclas Fullkrug this time replaced the USMNT star to shake things up a bit with a real Number 9.

“I think Rafa played well tonight, it was one of his best performances of the season. Between assists and goals, he gave his contribution this term, but you cannot expect a player like this to be particularly consistent. He never has been, not even four or five years ago, because he lights up at the right time,” insisted Allegri.

“He helped out defensively today and had a good attitude, he had a couple of changes of pace, which he had struggled with lately due to fitness problems. He took on Bremer and pulled the ball back, so it was one of his best performances.”

Pulisic meanwhile has now equalled his worst ever goalless streak, failing to find the net for 16 consecutive games, just like at Chelsea in 2022, and is yet to contribute a goal in 2026.

“Christian is a very sensitive man and this drought is hitting him harder. He is also someone who struggles more with the physicality of duels and the lack of a centre-forward, but I must try to give a balance to this team, as we have an objective to achieve.

“I realise he is not entirely suited to this, I had asked him to play centre-right tonight and Leao centre-left, so we were without a centre-forward. Rest assured, by the end of the season Pulisic will have given his contribution,” assured Allegri.

“The results ultimately are a tally of points, and now we need six points rather than seven to secure the Champions League spot. Now we have to prepare well for Sassuolo, and play better on a technical level.”

Luciano Spalletti warns Juventus that they ‘had to be wary’ in their 0-0 draw with Milan, but the race for a Champions League spot will go down to the wire.

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The Bianconeri had a huge opportunity with a victory to catch Milan in third place, but also knew they had to look over their shoulders to keep Como and Roma at bay in the hunt for a Champions League spot.

Khephren Thuram had the ball in the back of the net, but only after wandering into an offside position, while Alexis Saelemaekers came closest for the hosts when rattling the crossbar.

Spalletti wanted careful Juventus

“We continued our journey, we tried to take the initiative, a bit too slowly and predictably in the first half, we never managed to get past their men, so they were always in position,” Spalletti told DAZN Italia.

“You have to be wary with Milan, as you feel like you are in complete control, and then they suddenly burst forward with three or four to make it difficult for you. The danger is when you feel comfortable against them.

“When building out from the back, we worked on the preventative marking to ensure those counter-attacks didn’t happen. There were a few situations where we could’ve done better, including a foul on Jonathan David, but it was missed.”

That was a challenge on the very edge of the penalty area and the referee waved play on, but overall it was another decent performance from the Canadian.

“If there isn’t a lot of physical contact, he can get out of duels with technical quality, but if you press him physically, he struggles more. He runs so much, you cannot doubt his dynamism, pressing on Modric, Gabbia and Maignan constantly, he brings results. Naturally, he’s not someone who can run with pace or take men on, but when collaborating with the team, he’s perfect at that.

“We needed to create more density in support to help him out, as today especially in the first half, we left him a little too isolated,” said Spalletti.

Dusan Vlahovic and Kenan Yildiz both came on for the final minutes, as they were carrying injury problems.

“When the team had more control in the second half and pushed Milan back, Vlahovic’s presence could’ve helped, but he only came back to training with the team on Friday. Kenan too struggled when he had to make two changes of pace, you could see he wasn’t in great shape.

“With Vlahovic, he was coming off a very long injury, he got hurt last time when warming up on the touchline, so we can’t rush him. The future depends also on the present, so we can’t run unnecessary risks.”

This 0-0 draw mirrors the previous meeting between the teams earlier this season, when Christian Pulisic failed to convert a penalty in Turin.

Both Roma and Como now move to within three points of Juventus, so the hunt for Champions League qualification is still wide open with four rounds left to play.

“I think it will go down to the wire or very close to it, because these are the games. Roma and Como won, so we still have quite a few matches left to win before we can deserve our place in that tournament,” added Spalletti.

“It’s time for the final sprint, and at this stage is where the fatigue of a long season starts to build up, that is where you can tell who belongs at Juventus and who doesn’t.

“We must confirm the culture of self-discipline, hard work and determination that inhabits this club, giving our all every day and letting nothing go by.”

Juve extended their unbeaten run to eight Serie A games, but notably they have conceded only one goal in the last seven rounds, during their 1-1 draw with Sassuolo.

Milan and Juventus shared the spoils at San Siro, though Alexis Saelemaekers hit the crossbar and Khephren Thuram had a goal disallowed, keeping the race for the top four open.

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This was a huge crossroads for the season, because the Rossoneri were only three points clear of Juve in third place and chasing Napoli, the Bianconeri in turn needing a result to stop Como and Roma closing on fourth. Davide Bartesaghi started despite not being at 100 per cent, while the Old Lady missed Arek Milik and Juan Cabal, with Kenan Yildiz and Dusan Vlahovic only fit for the bench.

See how it all unfolded on the Liveblog.

Youssouf Fofana fired wide from a tricky angle after shaking off Andrea Cambiaso, but Adrien Rabiot stung the gloves of Michele Di Gregorio with a scorching strike, Rafael Leao firing the follow-up over the bar.

Juventus thought they had equalised moments later when Francisco Conceicao rolled across to the back post for Khephren Thuram to come sliding in, but the Frenchman was offside.

Francisco Conceicao got down the right again for a shot that Mike Maignan parried with his chest at the near post. Bartesaghi was not fully fit and struggling to keep up with Conceicao, so replaced by Pervis Estupinan at half-time.

Milan came so close when Alexis Saelemaekers smashed a ferocious finish onto the underside of the crossbar with the inside of the right boot from 10 yards on a Leao assist. Juve then immediately went on the counter, David going down after squirming between Matteo Gabbia and Fikayo Tomori just outside the area, but the referee waved away appeals for a foul.

Modric went off after a nasty accidental clash of heads with Manuel Locatelli left him dazed, replaced by Ardon Jashari.

David just failed to get his head to a dangerous cross from the right, only grazing it from six yards, while Dusan Vlahovic was offside when Maignan stuck out one foot to parry his angled drive.

The second 0-0 draw of the season between these teams means Milan have not scored in any of their last six Serie A meetings with Juventus.

Milan 0-0 Juventus

26-04-2026 19:45

MatchDay 34

San Siro Stadium (Stadio Giuseppe Meazza)

Milan

Juventus

0 - 0

Player statistic

1st half

		20'		Andrea Cambiaso
Davide Bartesaghi		38'

2nd half

		72'		Jeremie Boga
Pervis Estupiñán		75'
		86'		Manuel Locatelli

Match statistic

47

Possession %

53

8

Total shots

10

1

Shots on target

5

5

Shots off target

3

2

Blocked shots

2

1

Corners

3

0

Offsides

2

12

Fouls

8

Milan

Juventus

Starting lineups

16

Mike Maignan

Goalkeeper

33

Davide Bartesaghi

Defender

46'

23

Fikayo Tomori

Defender

46

Matteo Gabbia

Defender

31

Strahinja Pavlovic

Defender

12

Adrien Rabiot

Midfielder

56

Alexis Saelemaekers

Midfielder

14

Luka Modric

Midfielder

80'

19

Youssouf Fofana

Midfielder

67'

11

Christian Pulisic

Attacker

62'

10

Rafael Leão

Attacker

80'

16

Michele Di Gregorio

Goalkeeper

27

Andrea Cambiaso

Defender

71'

3

Bremer

Defender

6

Lloyd Kelly

Defender

15

Pierre Kalulu

Defender

19

Khéphren Thuram

Midfielder

71'

5

Manuel Locatelli

Midfielder

22

Weston McKennie

Midfielder

7

Francisco Conceição

Attacker

80'

13

Jeremie Boga

Attacker

80'

30

Jonathan David

Attacker

87'

Substitutes

1

Pietro Terracciano

Goalkeeper

5

Koni De Winter

Defender

8

Ruben Loftus-Cheek

Midfielder

7

Santiago Giménez

Attacker

24

Zachary Athekame

Defender

37

Matteo Pittarella

Goalkeeper

27

David Odogu

Defender

2

Pervis Estupiñán

Defender

46'

9

Niclas Füllkrug

Attacker

62'

4

Samuele Ricci

Midfielder

67'

18

Christopher Nkunku

Attacker

80'

30

Ardon Jashari

Midfielder

80'

23

Carlo Pinsoglio

Goalkeeper

1

Mattia Perin

Goalkeeper

21

Fabio Miretti

Midfielder

4

Federico Gatti

Defender

20

Loïs Openda

Attacker

18

Filip Kostic

Midfielder

8

Teun Koopmeiners

Midfielder

71'

2

Emil Holm

Defender

71'

11

Edon Zhegrova

Attacker

80'

10

Kenan Yıldız

Attacker

80'

9

Dusan Vlahovic

Attacker

87'

Milan star Rafael Leao was once again booed by his own fans on Sunday, after being substituted in a home game against Juventus.

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Leao booed by Milan fans again

Milan fans booed their star striker Leao during a Serie A match against Juventus at San Siro on Sunday.

The same had happened two weeks ago, in the previous home match against Udinese, which the Rossoneri lost 3-0.

This evening, Leao was subbed off in the 80th minute and replaced by Christopher Nkunku.

Once again, most of the Rossoneri supporters showed no mercy for the Portuguese, whistling him as he made his way off the pitch from the far side of the field.

Leao walked all the way around the pitch until he reached the Rossoneri bench, where coach Massimiliano Allegri gave him a high five and told him, “Well done.”

Leao has not scored a Serie A goal since March 1, but provided the assist for Adrien Rabiot’s winning goal against Hellas Verona last week and also delivered a key pass in the match against Juventus, seeing his teammate Alexis Saelemaekers hit the crossbar from an excellent position.

Football Italia is among the accredited media at San Siro tonight. You can follow live updates on the liveblog.

Inter coach Cristian Chivu admits his team has ‘regret’ after a 2-2 away draw at Torino, although the Granata’s comeback ‘could have ended even worse.’

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The Nerazzurri were still buzzing after the fightback from 2-0 down to beat Como 3-2 midweek in the Coppa Italia semi-final, setting up a showdown with Lazio on May 13.

It could well be the Double for Chivu in his first season at San Siro, although the Scudetto party will have to wait after fumbling a 2-0 lead to draw 2-2 at Torino this evening.

“There’s regret. We had the game in our hands, and we suffered their push in the final minutes,” Chivu told Sky Sport Italia.

“The first goal scared us out, and the second was the consequence. We tried to react and score 3-2, but you also risk losing these matches, so credit to Torino: they didn’t give up and believed until the end.”

Federico Dimarco’s assists for Marcus Thuram and Yann Bisseck were cancelled out by Giovanni Simeone and a rather harsh Nikola Vlasic penalty for Carlos Augusto’s handling offence, so the lead at the top is cut to 10 points.

The celebratory atmosphere was shaken when news broke that refereeing designator Gianluca Rocchi had been placed under formal investigation for sporting fraud.

Among the accusations against him was colluding to assign referees favoured by Inter rather than others, backing Andrea Colombo over Daniele Doveri during the crucial Serie A run-in last season.

It remains to be seen whether more figures will be investigated and how involved the Nerazzurri were in the alleged collusion.

“I talk about football; I am the coach, and I’m paid to prepare the matches in the best way, passing on serenity and motivation,” Chivu said.

“Apparently, I didn’t do my job properly when we were leading 2-0. I take responsibility, but it changes little. We need three points, and we want to kill it off as soon as possible.”

Hakan Calhanoglu and Alessandro Bastoni were not involved. Denzel Dumfries started on the bench, while Lautaro Martinez is still injured.

“Calhanoglu was not fully fit. Dumfries is still not okay. For Lautaro, it’s still long,” Chivu explained.

“I thought I’d give some minutes to Bastoni in the second half because he had trained three times with us, but it’s never easy to enter certain pitches at a certain moment of the season after you’ve done so much.

“When you are up 2-0, you think everything is easy and that you have everything under control. Then you concede to make it 2-1 because of a mistake while playing out from the back, and the ghosts start creeping in; you get nervous.

“You begin to realise it won’t be easy after all, especially when a few incidents go against you. In my view, the comeback could have ended even worse.”

Inter will win the Serie A title next week, with three games to spare, if they beat Chivu’s ex-team, Parma, at San Siro. Does he feel any special emotion?

“Zero. I’m only focused on my job and my duty,” the Nerazzurri told DAZN.

“I don’t think about emotions. I must prepare for the match as best I can and provide the right motivation. It’s our dream. It started nine months ago. I think about taking home one of the season’s objectives. I must transmit serenity and ambition, but also desire and the appropriate attitude; the rest doesn’t count.”

Inter were held to a 2-2 draw by Torino and saw their lead at the top cut to 10 points, but could still celebrate the Scudetto next week without taking to the pitch.

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The Nerazzurri had been on track for victory at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino this evening when leading 2-0 with goals from Marcus Thuram and Yann Bisseck.

With that result, they would’ve required only a point in the final four games to be mathematically certain of the Serie A title.

However, they were pegged back to a 2-2 draw by late Giovanni Simeone and Nikola Vlasic goals.

Nonetheless, the Scudetto could be delivered next weekend, even without Inter lifting a finger.

When Inter can celebrate the title

The Scudetto is guaranteed if they beat Cristian Chivu’s old club Parma next Sunday evening at San Siro, which would be a fitting scenario for his crowning moment.

However, they might already have popped the champagne corks by kick-off.

If Milan lose to Juventus tonight (or against Sassuolo next week) and Napoli also lose away to Como on Saturday, it would make it mathematically impossible for them to catch the leaders.

Matteo Darmian insists Inter ‘remain focused’ on the title race despite recent allegations in a new referee scandal: ‘We’ll try to win the Scudetto in frot of our fans next week.’

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Inter were held to a 2-2 away draw by Torino on Sunday, seeing the Granata recover from two goals down.

The Nerazzurri now have a ten-point lead over second-placed Napoli, which means that a win in the next match against Parma will give them the Scudetto with three games to spare.

The last 24 hours, however, have been dominated by headlines about a new referee scandal in Italy that might involve Inter. Referee Chief Gianluca Rocchi, in fact, is accused, among other things, of choosing match officials favoured by the Nerazzurri.

Inter President Beppe Marotta denied the allegations, insisting that the club is not in any way involved in the scandal.

Torino 2-2 Inter: Darmian’s post-match interview

“We read stuff, but we try to remain focused on the field and what we need to do to end this season in the best possible way,” Darmian told Sky Sport Italia via TMW.

“We needed four points before today’s game; we wanted to win, but we didn’t manage it,” the defender continued.

“We’ll try to do it next week in front of our fans to win the Scudetto; last season ended in the worst possible way, despite still being positive. It was not easy to start again, especially psychologically, but we were good, also thanks to the coach. We’ve done our best, and we are happy.”

Darmian made his 300th Serie A appearance today, but his contract expires at the end of the season, and according to several sources, the ex-Manchester United defender could return to Torino next summer.

“I don’t think about it now. I want to enjoy the last few games,” he said.

“We’ll celebrate when it is mathematically confirmed, and then we’ll have a Coppa Italia Final. The future is not something I’m thinking about now.

“I was injured for a long time, but I’ve always tried to make myself available. I’ve always respected the coach’s decisions. I know one can be important even if one doesn’t play all the games,” Darmian concluded.

“I’ve always made myself available. This season, we’ve proved how strong this group is, also mentally. It was not easy after the previous campaign, but we are great men before anything else. I’ve been at Inter for six years, and it’s normal to have ups and downs.”

Luciano Spalletti explains why Kenan Yildiz does not start for Juventus against Milan and how Jonathan David’s ‘relationship’ with his teammates improved.

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It kicks off at San Siro at 19.45 UK time (20.45 CEST).

You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from this game and Torino vs. Inter on the Liveblog.

This is a big crossroads for the season, because the Bianconeri know a victory would put them joint third with Milan, but a defeat can see Como and Roma close on them in fourth.

Spalletti explains Juventus decisions

“It’s a wonderful atmosphere, there are sentiments all over the place,” Spalletti told DAZN Italia while looking around at a packed out San Siro.

“It’s natural for the fans to push us on with their enthusiasm and we gladly take on that added responsibility. This evening we have to come here and prove ourselves, show what we are capable of.

“This is going to be a difficult match because Milan have this approach where you seem to be in full control and comfort, but then suddenly they are breaking through from every angle. So we would need drones hovering above to see their positions in order to be ready for their style of football.”

Kenan Yildiz is again only fit enough for a spot on the bench, while Dusan Vlahovic also returns to the squad after a muscular setback, but the season is over for Juan Cabal and Arek Milik.

“Yildiz is fine, he needs a recovery process so is unable to train on the pitch, he has to train in a different way. He only returned to training with us for the final session, so out of respect for the team and also in agreement with Yildiz, it is better to start with those players who had a full week of preparation,” explained Spalletti.

“However, he is ready to give his contribution off the bench when needed.”

Jonathan David broke his goal drought last week against Bologna and leads the attack, with Jeremie Boga and Francisco Conceicao in the wider support roles.

“David is improving, especially in terms of relationships. Too often in football we talk about reading the spaces and movements, but not enough about how to fit into a group,” noted Spalletti.

“The players all love him, he loves them, and when you have that connection between players, the ball moves faster and the game gets louder.”

Much had been said in the early months on David’s lack of rapport with the Juventus teammates, which had been shrugged off with a joke that it was because he put cheese on seafood pasta.

Max Allegri expects ‘a great evening of sport’ between Milan and Juventus at San Siro, insisting Rafael Leao and Christian Pulisic ‘can turn the game at any moment.’

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It kicks off at San Siro at 19.45 UK time (20.45 CEST).

You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from this game and Torino vs. Inter on the Liveblog.

This is a huge match for the top spots, because the Rossoneri need a victory to keep up with Napoli in second, and the Bianconeri know a victory would put them level with the Diavolo, holding off Como and Roma in the hunt for fourth.

Allegri expects intriguing Milan vs. Juventus

“We are talking about Juventus, so it is sure to be a great evening of sport. Juve are doing very well right now, they have not conceded in three games, move very well all over the field, so we must be organised and solid, as well as technically precise,” Allegri told DAZN Italia.

Rafael Leao and Pulisic remain the centre-forwards in a 3-5-2 formation, despite the difficulties shown by both strikers in this system, while Luka Modric and Adrien Rabiot pull the midfield strings.

“They are fine, they are just in need of goals, and I hope that those will arrive this evening. They are players who can turn the game at any moment, but above all we need a strong performance from the whole team.”

Davide Bartesaghi is not at 100 per cent, but still manages to start for Milan, while Youssouf Fofana has also shaken off a knock in midfield.

Luciano Spalletti has shifted from three at the back to four, although Kenan Yildiz and Dusan Vlahovic are only fit for a spot on the bench.

“I expect a team that will move well, play between the lines, so we must be solid and allow as few balls as possible to go through. Juventus are strong in one-on-one situations, they always have had a good squad, and the arrival of Spalletti has just made them stronger,” concluded Allegri.

Inter are going to have to wait a little longer for the Scudetto party after fumbling a 2-0 lead to draw 2-2 with Torino, despite historic Federico Dimarco.

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The Nerazzurri were coming off a spectacular week, going 12 points clear at the top of the Serie A table, then fighting back from 2-0 down to beat Como 3-2, setting up a Coppa Italia Final against Lazio on May 13. Luis Henrique joined Lautaro Martinez on the treatment table, while Alessandro Bastoni, Hakan Calhanoglu and Denzel Dumfries were rested. Toro were unbeaten in three, but while Tino Anjorin and Zakaria Aboukhlal were ruled out, Duvan Zapata and Ardian Ismajli were back in action.

See how it all unfolded on the Liveblog.

The Curva Maratona was left empty, as Torino ultras were on strike and marched towards the stadium, but stayed outside, in protest at the club and President Urbano Cairo.

Manuel Akanji nodded wide of the back post after a short corner, while Saul Coco ballooned over from the edge of the box following a Carlos Augusto error playing out from the back.

Marcus Thuram opened the scoring with a header at the far stick from close range, but it was thanks to a record 17^th assist of the Serie A season from Federico Dimarco, even if Opta record only 16 due to a deflection. The Italian floated one of his trademark crosses from the left, beating the tally of 16 assists achieved by Papu Gomez for Atalanta in 2019-20.

TADHAL! Marcus Thuram aig a’ phosta chùil airson Inter!

GOAL! Marcus Thuram at the back post for Inter! pic.twitter.com/EycRQdsmfr

— BBC ALBA (@bbcalba) April 26, 2026

Piotr Zielinski volleyed just wide from the edge of the area after an Inter corner, but they had a huge double chance at the dawn of the second half.

First Alberto Paleari made a big save on Dimarco at the near post, then a desperate Enzo Ebosse sliding tackle prevented Matteo Darmian turning the rebound into an empty net from seven yards.

Ismajli got in the way of the Thuram counter-attack, but Inter scored on the resulting corner with a Yann Bisseck header off the inside of the far post. The assist was yet again from Dimarco, ensuring Opta and the Lega Serie A can all agree he is now the outright record-holder.

"Tadhal sgoinneil a th'ann!"

"It's a great goal!"

Tadhal do Inter! Yann Bisseck a bh'ann!

Yann Bisseck doubles Inter's lead! pic.twitter.com/MOFi4XSfqH

— BBC ALBA (@bbcalba) April 26, 2026

Ismajli needed another desperate tackle to stop Francesco Pio Esposito clear on goal from a central pass, but Torino did get one back in real style.

Giovanni Simeone ran onto the through ball, provided a back-heel flick for Emirhan Ilkhan, then ran onto the return pass and dinked a delightful finish over the on-rushing Yann Sommer.

Simeone do Torino! 1-2 a th'ann!

Simeone for Torino! 1-2 a th'ann! pic.twitter.com/7or1yNGLN5

— BBC ALBA (@bbcalba) April 26, 2026

It was nearly 2-2 moments later, Simeone at full stretch flicking the Luca Marianucci cross just wide from six yards when getting in front of Bisseck.

Torino were suddenly fired up and Alieu Njie’s strike forced a very tough save out of Sommer at the back post, but before that, Duvan Zapata’s header hit Carlos Augusto’s hand from point-blank range. It was considered to be worthy of a penalty following the VAR review, so Nikola Vlasic converted into the top corner.

Nikola Vlašić! Bho 0-2 do Inter, tha sinn co-ionnan!

Nikola Vlašić! From 0-2 to Inter, we're now level!

Beò air BBC ALBA!

Live on BBC ALBA! pic.twitter.com/y42lti7VFT

— BBC ALBA (@bbcalba) April 26, 2026

Henrikh Mkhitaryan had the ball in the net for Inter, but only after combining with the clearly offside Thuram. It remained wide open to the end with both sides going for victory, Zielinski drilling just wide, then Denzel Dumfries making a decisive interception to stop the Duvan Zapata tap-in.

The gap at the top is reduced to 10 points, but with only four games left to play.

Torino 2-2 Inter

Thuram 23 (I), Bisseck 61 (I), Simeone 70 (T), Vlasic pen 79 (T)

26-04-2026 17:00

MatchDay 34

Olympic Grande Torino Stadium

Torino

Inter

2 - 2

Player statistic

1st half

23'

Marcus Thuram (Assist: Federico Dimarco)

2nd half

		61'		Yann Bisseck (Assist: Federico Dimarco)
Giovanni Simeone (Assist: Emirhan Ilkhan)		70'
Nikola Vlasic		79'
		84'		Andy Diouf
Enzo Ebosse		85'
		86'		Nicolò Barella

Match statistic

37

Possession %

63

14

Total shots

14

2

Shots on target

5

4

Shots off target

4

8

Blocked shots

5

5

Corners

5

1

Offsides

1

10

Fouls

8

Torino

Inter

Starting lineups

1

Alberto Paleari

Goalkeeper

44

Ardian Ismajli

Defender

77

Enzo Ebosse

Defender

33

Rafa Obrador

Defender

23

Saúl Coco

Defender

53'

20

Valentino Lazaro

Defender

54'

6

Emirhan Ilkhan

Midfielder

66

Gvidas Gineitis

Midfielder

67'

10

Nikola Vlasic

Midfielder

19

Ché Adams

Attacker

67'

18

Giovanni Simeone

Attacker

90'

1

Yann Sommer

Goalkeeper

14

Ange-Yoan Bonny

Defender

61'

32

Federico Dimarco

Defender

81'

25

Manuel Akanji

Defender

36

Matteo Darmian

Defender

81'

8

Petar Sucic

Defender

80'

31

Yann Bisseck

Defender

87'

30

Carlos Augusto

Midfielder

23

Nicolò Barella

Midfielder

7

Piotr Zielinski

Midfielder

9

Marcus Thuram

Attacker

Substitutes

34

Cristiano Biraghi

Defender

81

Franco Israel

Goalkeeper

8

Ivan Ilić

Midfielder

17

Sandro Kulenovic

Attacker

13

Guillermo Maripán

Defender

98

Matteo Prati

Midfielder

99

Lapo Siviero

Goalkeeper

35

Luca Marianucci

Defender

53'

92

Alieu Njie

Attacker

54'

91

Duván Zapata

Attacker

67'

22

Cesare Casadei

Midfielder

67'

61

Adrien Tameze

Midfielder

90'

15

Francesco Acerbi

Defender

20

Hakan Calhanoglu

Midfielder

95

Alessandro Bastoni

Defender

6

Stefan de Vrij

Defender

10

Lautaro Martínez

Attacker

13

Josep Martínez

Goalkeeper

12

Raffaele Di Gennaro

Goalkeeper

43

Matteo Cocchi

Defender

48

Mattia Mosconi

Attacker

94

Pio Esposito

Attacker

61'

22

Henrikh Mkhitaryan

Midfielder

80'

2

Denzel Dumfries

Midfielder

81'

17

Andy Diouf

Attacker

81'

16

Davide Frattesi

Midfielder

87'

Milan start Rafael Leao, Christian Pulisic and Luka Modric in this showdown for third place, with Juventus playing Jeremie Boga, Jonathan David and Francisco Conceicao.

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It kicks off at San Siro at 19.45 UK time (20.45 CEST).

You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from this game and Torino vs. Inter on the Liveblog.

This is a huge match for the Serie A table, because Max Allegri’s men are just three points clear of the Bianconeri and need a victory to keep up with Napoli in second, but Juventus are also looking anxiously over their shoulders to hang on to fourth after Como and Roma victories.

While Youssouf Fofana has shaken off a muscular issue to start, Davide Bartesaghi is not at 100 per cent, but still recovers enough to start rather than Pervis Estupinan.

Alexis Saelemaekers gets the nod with Modric and Adrien Rabiot, who with Allegri are facing their former club.

Juventus had rested Kenan Yildiz against Bologna due to a recurring fitness problem, and he is again not risked from the start here.

Jeremie Boga therefore starts with Francisco Conceicao and David, the Canadian fresh from ending his goal drought.

Emil Holm and Khephren Thuram are not at 100 per cent either, so could be sharing their midfield spot with a second half substitution.

Michele Di Gregorio is firmly back in goal now after a period of poor form, but while Dusan Vlahovic returns to the bench, the season is over for Juan Cabal and Arek Milik.

Milan vs. Juventus line-ups

Milan: Maignan; Tomori, Gabbia, Pavlovic; Saelemaekers, Fofana, Modric, Rabiot, Bartesaghi; Leao, Pulisic

Juventus: Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Bremer, Kelly; McKennie, Locatelli, Thuram, Cambiaso; Conceicao, Boga; David

26-04-2026 19:45

MatchDay 34

San Siro Stadium (Stadio Giuseppe Meazza)

Milan

Juventus

0 - 0

Player statistic

1st half

		20'		Andrea Cambiaso
Davide Bartesaghi		38'

2nd half

		72'		Jeremie Boga
Pervis Estupiñán		75'
		86'		Manuel Locatelli

Match statistic

47

Possession %

53

8

Total shots

10

1

Shots on target

5

5

Shots off target

3

2

Blocked shots

2

1

Corners

3

0

Offsides

2

12

Fouls

8

Milan

Juventus

Starting lineups

16

Mike Maignan

Goalkeeper

33

Davide Bartesaghi

Defender

46'

23

Fikayo Tomori

Defender

46

Matteo Gabbia

Defender

31

Strahinja Pavlovic

Defender

12

Adrien Rabiot

Midfielder

56

Alexis Saelemaekers

Midfielder

14

Luka Modric

Midfielder

80'

19

Youssouf Fofana

Midfielder

67'

11

Christian Pulisic

Attacker

62'

10

Rafael Leão

Attacker

80'

16

Michele Di Gregorio

Goalkeeper

27

Andrea Cambiaso

Defender

71'

3

Bremer

Defender

6

Lloyd Kelly

Defender

15

Pierre Kalulu

Defender

19

Khéphren Thuram

Midfielder

71'

5

Manuel Locatelli

Midfielder

22

Weston McKennie

Midfielder

7

Francisco Conceição

Attacker

80'

13

Jeremie Boga

Attacker

80'

30

Jonathan David

Attacker

87'

Substitutes

1

Pietro Terracciano

Goalkeeper

5

Koni De Winter

Defender

8

Ruben Loftus-Cheek

Midfielder

7

Santiago Giménez

Attacker

24

Zachary Athekame

Defender

37

Matteo Pittarella

Goalkeeper

27

David Odogu

Defender

2

Pervis Estupiñán

Defender

46'

9

Niclas Füllkrug

Attacker

62'

4

Samuele Ricci

Midfielder

67'

18

Christopher Nkunku

Attacker

80'

30

Ardon Jashari

Midfielder

80'

23

Carlo Pinsoglio

Goalkeeper

1

Mattia Perin

Goalkeeper

21

Fabio Miretti

Midfielder

4

Federico Gatti

Defender

20

Loïs Openda

Attacker

18

Filip Kostic

Midfielder

8

Teun Koopmeiners

Midfielder

71'

2

Emil Holm

Defender

71'

11

Edon Zhegrova

Attacker

80'

10

Kenan Yıldız

Attacker

80'

9

Dusan Vlahovic

Attacker

87'

Cesc Fabregas confirmed that Como star Nico Paz was taken to hospital after a head injury during the 2-0 win away to Genoa. ‘He couldn’t see properly.’

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The Argentina international was in the starting XI at Marassi and playing very well in the afternoon Serie A Week 34 kick-off.

However, he had a clash of heads with Genoa defender Marcandalli during the first half, then went over several times to the touchline and told the medical staff he was struggling to see properly out of one eye.

Nico Paz struggling with head injury

According to the DAZN Italia touchline reporters, Nico Paz said that he saw red when glancing out of the side of one eye.

With this in mind, he was substituted at half-time by Maxence Caqueret, and taken to hospital in Genoa for tests.

“Nico is doing better, he is in hospital and they are evaluating him there,” confirmed coach Fabregas in a press conference.

“He was struggling to see properly. In any case, it is important for us to be able to find many different solutions from the team.”

Sky Sport Italia now confirm Nico Paz has been released after tests showed no issues and is returning to Como with the team.

Nico Paz has scored 13 goals with eight assists in 38 competitive matches for Como so far this season.

Real Madrid retain a buy-back option on the 21-year-old that is worth €9m, and multiple reports confirm they fully intend to use it.

Marcus Thuram brought out a very special Inter celebration to congratulate Federico Dimarco on an historic Serie A assist, one used in the past for Ronaldo, but is it a full record or not?

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The Nerazzurri opened the scoring at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino this evening against Torino, when Dimarco floated a trademark cross to the back post for Thuram’s header from close range.

You can follow all the action as it happens on the Liveblog.

Dimarco makes history for Inter

TADHAL! Marcus Thuram aig a’ phosta chùil airson Inter!

GOAL! Marcus Thuram at the back post for Inter! pic.twitter.com/EycRQdsmfr

— BBC ALBA (@bbcalba) April 26, 2026

This was no ordinary goal, because it was for Opta the 16^th Serie A assist of the season for Dimarco.

It enabled him to enter the history books, equalling the previous record of 16 set by Alejandro ‘Papu’ Gomez for Atalanta in the 2019-20 campaign.

The Lega Serie A suggest he actually provided 17 assists already this season, but Opta only calculated 16 because of a significant deflection on one of his corners that was then turned in.

Marcus Thuram rises highest at the back post to give Inter the lead pic.twitter.com/DctlVKT0Zg

— CBS Sports Golazo (@CBSSportsGolazo) April 26, 2026

Thuram knew as much and brought out a celebration from the history books too, as he knelt down and acted as a shoeshine for his teammate and that special left foot.

Vederli esultare così pic.twitter.com/JPReJM4z0v

— Inter (@Inter) April 26, 2026

Inter fans will remember this was created by Francesco Moriero, using it first on the Fenomeno Ronaldo, then on Alvaro Recoba.

Thuram-Dimarco 𝒊𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒏𝒆𝒘 Moriero-Ronaldo? #TorinoInter #SerieAEnilive #DAZN pic.twitter.com/mnP6EiEpsF

— DAZN Italia (@DAZN_IT) April 26, 2026

Milan midfielder Youssouf Fofana could be on the transfer market this summer, as Lyon, Olympique Marseille and Galatasaray are interested.

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The 27-year-old has been a regular in the starting XI for Max Allegri so far this season and is expected to play this evening in the big Serie A game against Juventus.

However, his contract only runs to June 2028 and there are already rumours he could be sold, especially if they bring in Leon Goretzka as a free agent.

Fofana targeted by European clubs

There was already strong interest from Galatasaray in the January window, and they are expected to try again at the end of the current campaign.

According to Calciomercato, they will face fierce competition from two Ligue 1 clubs, as both Olympique Lyonnais and Marseille are also keeping a close eye on the situation.

Fofana moved to Milan from AS Monaco in the summer of 2024 at a cost of €26m.

Before that, his entire career had been in France with Strasbourg and JA Drancy.

It is reported that if the Rossoneri were to sell, then offers of €25-30m would be taken into consideration.

The lawyer representing Gianluca Rocchi, who is under investigation for sporting fraud, has pointed to a potential flaw in the proceedings taken against the refereeing designator: ‘I’ve never seen an indictment that doesn’t specify who the other subject is’. 

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What Rocchi’s lawyer says about sporting fraud allegations

Referee designator Rocchi is under investigation by the public prosecutor’s office in Milan for alleged sporting fraud, a serious charge that was not even brought up during the infamous Calciopoli scandal. 

He is said to have influenced VAR protocols during a Serie A match between Udinese and Parma on March 1, 2025 by banging on the window of the VAR booth and recommending that the officials call for an on-field review for a penalty. There have also been claims that Rocchi sought to remove referee Daniele Doveri from certain Inter matches towards the end of the 2024-25 campaign, as Doveri was not considered a ‘favourable’ referee for the Nerazzurri. 

Rocchi has since stepped down from his position as referee designator pending the results of the ongoing investigation by the prosecutor’s office in Milan. 

The referee designator will be heard by the Milan prosecutor’s office on April 30. Representing him is lawyer Antonio D’Avirro, who believes that there is a fundamental flaw with the investigation involving his client. 

D’Avirro claims that the investigation focuses on an ‘agreement’ between multiple parties, but that Rocchi is the only individual currently being investigated, which he argues cannot be the case. 

“These are disputes I can’t understand, because the concurrence of several people was reported, but these other people have not been identified. I have never seen that the other subject of an alleged agreement is not brought forward in cases of sporting fraud,” said Rocchi’s lawyer. 

“We’re evaluating. We don’t know who these other people are, it’s not been indicated.” 

There have also been suggestions that Rocchi made arrangements regarding the removal of specific referees from certain Inter matches while he was at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza last season, which his lawyer outright denies. 

“Rocchi visited all the stadiums and whatever the case, the prosecutor’s office must indicate who these other people are. I have done a lot of trials involving sporting fraud but I have never seen an indictment that doesn’t specify who the other subject is.” 

Lega Serie A President Ezio Simonelli has had his say on the latest refereeing scandal that has emerged in Italy, but says that he is unable to go into any major details, as is his duty. 

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Serie A chief responds to Rocchi refereeing controversy

On Saturday, news broke that referee designator Gianluca Rocchi is under investigation after a complaint was raised by former assistant referee Domenico Rocca back in May 2025. The complaint was originally archived, but has since been dug up and is being investigated by the public prosecutor’s office in Milan. 

Rocchi reportedly received notice of an investigation on Friday (April 24) for his alleged involvement in sporting fraud, a particularly serious accusation that was not even brought up during Serie A’s infamous Calciopoli scandal. 

Reports in Italy claim that Rocchi interfered with the VAR process during a Serie A match between Udinese and Parma on March 1, 2025 by banging on the window of the VAR booth and recommending an on-field review for a penalty during the game. There have also been claims that Rocchi sought to take referee Daniele Doveri off Inter’s most important matches towards the end of the 2024-25 campaign, with suggestions that Doveri was not a ‘favourable’ referee for the Nerazzurri. 

Simonelli has since had an opportunity to comment on the matter, but says that he is unable to go into any real depth until the investigations have drawn to a conclusion. 

“Following on from what I’ve read in the media, I would like to remind you that, as in any other situation, these are accusations by the investigators and it is everybody’s duty to consider them as such,” said Simonelli (via Corriere dello Sport). 

“Hasty judgements or conclusions of any kind are out of place while dutifully waiting for the investigations to complete their journey to the truth. None of us know any detail of the affair, and as custodians, that is our exact duty until the final judgement.” 

Inter President Beppe Marotta insists the club is ‘stunned’ at being dragged into the Gianluca Rocchi investigation, but they are ‘safe in the knowledge we are not involved.’

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Their match kicks off at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino at 17.00 UK time (18.00 CEST).

You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from this game and Milan vs. Juventus on the Liveblog.

The last few days have seen Inter hit the headlines against their will, because refereeing designator Gianluca Rocchi is under investigation for sporting fraud, and one of the allegations is that he assigned referees who were favourable to the Nerazzurri last season.

There is a lot that is still not clear about the situation, including who Rocchi was supposed to have colluded with to make these decisions, but it is sparking fears of a new Calciopoli scandal.

Marotta defends Inter in Rocchi scandal

“We are learning everything from the media, so we are stunned by the declarations,” Marotta told Sky Sport Italia.

“For a start, we do not have referees that we favour or are unfavourable towards, we are confident that we acted entirely fairly, which should reassure everyone.

“Last season, not to complain but as an objective fact, there were some refereeing decisions that went against us and that the officials agreed were mistakes, for example the penalty not awarded in Inter-Roma.

“So I have to say we are here focused on this game, this season, this Scudetto that we want to take home. We are safe in the knowledge that Inter are not involved in this situation and will not be involved in the future.”

There are reports that representatives of Inter could be called to act as witnesses for the investigation into Rocchi, especially if it spreads to more figures in the refereeing world.

“I have been very clear on this,” replied Marotta.

The investigation into Rocchi refer to a supposed situation at San Siro during the Coppa Italia semi-final in April 2025 when he decided to assign Andrea Colombo to an Inter match rather than Daniele Doveri, and that he ‘colluded’ with someone to make this decision.

“I was surprised because I cannot remember anything of the sort. As I said, we are learning all of this from the media, so I think I have been very clear on this,” added Marotta.

“We want to reassure the Inter fans, we are here to play Torino, to bring home a deserved Scudetto, and I repeat we acted with utmost fairness.”

This has been a remarkable week for the Nerazzurri, who went temporarily 12 points clear at the top of the Serie A table.

They then came back from 2-0 down to beat Como 3-2 in the Coppa Italia semi-final, setting up a Final showdown with Lazio and potential Double on May 13.

“Compliments go to the coach and the squad, but I also wish to underline that we haven’t achieved anything yet, so the team is very concentrated on this test. It would be our 10^th time winning the Coppa Italia, which would be something wonderful and extraordinary for Inter,” concluded Marotta.

Inter hope to take another step towards the Double with Marcus Thuram, Ange-Yoan Bonny and Petar Sucic against Che Adams’ Torino.

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It kicks off at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino at 17.00 UK time (18.00 CEST).

You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from this game and Milan vs. Juventus on the Liveblog.

Cristian Chivu is on Cloud Nine after a week where he went 12 points clear at the top of the Serie A table, and came back from 2-0 down to beat Como 3-2 in the Coppa Italia, booking the Final against Lazio on May 13.

Now he needs a victory to maintain that gap and take another step towards not just the Scudetto, but potentially the Double.

Lautaro Martinez and Luis Henrique are injured, but the Inter captain has made the trip anyway to be close to his teammates.

Hakan Calhanoglu, Denzel Dumfries and Francesco Pio Esposito are rested, as Matteo Darmian gets a rare start with Petar Sucic and Piotr Zielinski.

Yann Sommer is also back in goal after two games with Josep Martinez taking the gloves.

Torino are comfortably mid-table and unbeaten in three, coming off wins against Pisa, Verona, and a 0-0 draw with Cremonese.

Since taking the job from sacked Marco Baroni on February 23, Roberto D’Aversa has overseen four wins, a draw, and two defeats.

Tino Anjorin is ruled out by a bruised hip in training, joining Zakaria Aboukhlal on the treatment table.

The good news is the return of Duvan Zapata and Ardian Ismajli to the squad, as the Colombian striker had not featured since a serious thigh strain against Milan on March 21.

Nikola Vlasic starts in support of Giovanni Simeone and Che Adams, while Emirhan Ilkhan is preferred to ex-Inter youth product Cesare Casadei in midfield.

Valentin Lazaro faces his former club in place of Marcus Pedersen.

Torino vs. Inter line-ups

Torino: Paleari; Coco, Ismajli, Ebosse; Lazaro, Ilkhan, Gineitis, Obrador; Vlasic; Simeone, Adams

Inter: Sommer; Bisseck, Akanji, Carlos Augusto; Darmian, Barella, Sucic, Zielinski, Dimarco; M Thuram, Bonny

26-04-2026 17:00

MatchDay 34

Olympic Grande Torino Stadium

Torino

Inter

2 - 2

Player statistic

1st half

23'

Marcus Thuram (Assist: Federico Dimarco)

2nd half

		61'		Yann Bisseck (Assist: Federico Dimarco)
Giovanni Simeone (Assist: Emirhan Ilkhan)		70'
Nikola Vlasic		79'
		84'		Andy Diouf
Enzo Ebosse		85'
		86'		Nicolò Barella

Match statistic

37

Possession %

63

14

Total shots

14

2

Shots on target

5

4

Shots off target

4

8

Blocked shots

5

5

Corners

5

1

Offsides

1

10

Fouls

8

Torino

Inter

Starting lineups

1

Alberto Paleari

Goalkeeper

44

Ardian Ismajli

Defender

77

Enzo Ebosse

Defender

33

Rafa Obrador

Defender

23

Saúl Coco

Defender

53'

20

Valentino Lazaro

Defender

54'

6

Emirhan Ilkhan

Midfielder

66

Gvidas Gineitis

Midfielder

67'

10

Nikola Vlasic

Midfielder

19

Ché Adams

Attacker

67'

18

Giovanni Simeone

Attacker

90'

1

Yann Sommer

Goalkeeper

14

Ange-Yoan Bonny

Defender

61'

32

Federico Dimarco

Defender

81'

25

Manuel Akanji

Defender

36

Matteo Darmian

Defender

81'

8

Petar Sucic

Defender

80'

31

Yann Bisseck

Defender

87'

30

Carlos Augusto

Midfielder

23

Nicolò Barella

Midfielder

7

Piotr Zielinski

Midfielder

9

Marcus Thuram

Attacker

Substitutes

34

Cristiano Biraghi

Defender

81

Franco Israel

Goalkeeper

8

Ivan Ilić

Midfielder

17

Sandro Kulenovic

Attacker

13

Guillermo Maripán

Defender

98

Matteo Prati

Midfielder

99

Lapo Siviero

Goalkeeper

35

Luca Marianucci

Defender

53'

92

Alieu Njie

Attacker

54'

91

Duván Zapata

Attacker

67'

22

Cesare Casadei

Midfielder

67'

61

Adrien Tameze

Midfielder

90'

15

Francesco Acerbi

Defender

20

Hakan Calhanoglu

Midfielder

95

Alessandro Bastoni

Defender

6

Stefan de Vrij

Defender

10

Lautaro Martínez

Attacker

13

Josep Martínez

Goalkeeper

12

Raffaele Di Gennaro

Goalkeeper

43

Matteo Cocchi

Defender

48

Mattia Mosconi

Attacker

94

Pio Esposito

Attacker

61'

22

Henrikh Mkhitaryan

Midfielder

80'

2

Denzel Dumfries

Midfielder

81'

17

Andy Diouf

Attacker

81'

16

Davide Frattesi

Midfielder

87'

Goals from Tasos Douvikas and Assane Diao helped Como to a 2-0 victory away against Genoa in Serie A on Sunday afternoon, which draws Cesc Fabregas’s side level on points with Roma and just two behind Juventus in the Champions League positions with four games of the season remaining. 

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Genoa had recorded two consecutive 2-1 victories in Serie A in the fortnight building up to Sunday’s clash against Como. Cesc Fabregas’s side have had an impressive 2025-26 season, but their results tanked in April and they had been without a win in over a month before facing Genoa.

Despite their recent victories, Daniele De Rossi made four alterations to his starting line-up, while Fabregas made two following his side’s midweek Coppa Italia semi-final defeat against Inter. 

Click here to read more about how the teams lined up.

It took less than 10 minutes for Como to find the opener. It was a wonderful, floated cross in from the left half space from Lucas Da Cunha, which Douvikas met with a trademark centre-forward’s header on the edge of the six-yard box. This was the Greece international’s 12th Serie A goal of the season and his 15th across all competitions. 

Nico Paz tried his luck from the edge of the area after a neat piece of fancy footwork 22 minutes in, but dragged his shot just wide of the upright. 

Como goalkeeper Jean Butez had his heart in his mouth when he played an outball right into the legs of Genoa’s Vitinha, but the opposition striker was in a bit of a mess himself and slipped over in the area with the goal gaping wide open. A relieved Butez quickly regathered the ball.

There was a nasty clash of heads between Nico Paz and Alessandro Marcandalli following a Como corner. While both continued initially, Paz was later withdrawn at half-time with suggestions that he was struggling to see properly. Genoa goalkeeper Justin Bijlow was also forced off with an injury at the interval and was replaced by Nicola Leali. 

Genoa started the second half encouragingly, but in spite of their pressure, it was Como who claimed the second goal of the game two thirds of the way through. Maxence Caqueret instinctively flung a leg at Martin Baturina’s cross from the left flank, which inadvertently steered the ball perfectly into the path of Diao to head home at the back post. 

This meant that Como had scored twice with their first two shots on target. 

Second-half substitute Alvaro Morata should have scored his first Serie A goal of the season when he received the cut-back from Caqueret, but despite having plenty of the goal to aim out, he shot down the middle and replacement stopper Leali got down to make the save. 

Today’s results sees Como back level on points with Roma, but sitting just above the Giallorossi in fifth place. They are now just two points behind fourth-placed Juventus ahead of the Old Lady’s upcoming test against Milan on Sunday night. 

Join us for coverage of Torino vs. Inter at 17.00 BST and Milan vs. Juventus at 20.00 BST on the Football Italia Liveblog.

Genoa 0-2 Como 

Douvikas 10 (C), Diao 68 (C)

26-04-2026 14:00

MatchDay 34

Stadio Luigi Ferraris

Genoa

Como

0 - 2

Player statistic

1st half

		10'		Anastasios Douvikas (Assist: Lucas Da Cunha)
		37'		Diego Carlos
		39'		Assane Diao

2nd half

		68'		Assane Diao (Assist: Maxence Caqueret)
Junior Messias		90+3'
		90+3'		Marc-Oliver Kempf

Match statistic

50

Possession %

50

9

Total shots

8

1

Shots on target

2

5

Shots off target

4

3

Blocked shots

2

2

Corners

3

3

Offsides

3

12

Fouls

15

Genoa

Como

Starting lineups

16

Justin Bijlow

Goalkeeper

46'

27

Alessandro Marcandalli

Defender

22

Johan Vásquez

Defender

5

Leo Östigard

Defender

34

Sebastian Otoa

Defender

57'

20

Stefano Sabelli

Defender

81'

4

Amorim

Midfielder

70'

32

Morten Frendrup

Midfielder

21

Jeff Ekhator

Attacker

70'

77

Mikael Egill Ellertsson

Attacker

9

Vitinha

Attacker

1

Jean Butez

Goalkeeper

3

Álex Valle

Defender

34

Diego Carlos

Defender

57'

28

Ivan Smolcic

Defender

14

Jacobo Ramón

Defender

20

Martin Baturina

Midfielder

90'

23

Máximo Perrone

Midfielder

10

Nico Paz

Midfielder

46'

11

Anastasios Douvikas

Attacker

81'

38

Assane Diao

Attacker

81'

33

Lucas Da Cunha

Attacker

Substitutes

39

Daniele Sommariva

Goalkeeper

14

Jean Onana

Midfielder

73

Patrizio Masini

Midfielder

3

Aarón Martín

Defender

13

Nils Zätterström

Defender

74

Mamedi Doucouré

Defender

80

Jacopo Grossi

Midfielder

99

Latif Ouedraogo

Defender

78

Daniel Ndulue

Attacker

1

Nicola Leali

Goalkeeper

46'

10

Junior Messias

Attacker

57'

17

Ruslan Malinovskyi

Midfielder

70'

29

Lorenzo Colombo

Attacker

70'

70

Maxwel Cornet

Attacker

81'

5

Edoardo Goldaniga

Defender

22

Mauro Vigorito

Goalkeeper

44

Nikola Cavlina

Goalkeeper

18

Alberto Moreno

Defender

17

Jesús Rodriguez

Attacker

21

Noel Törnqvist

Goalkeeper

Adrian Lahdo

Midfielder

6

Maxence Caqueret

Midfielder

46'

2

Marc-Oliver Kempf

Defender

57'

7

Álvaro Morata

Attacker

81'

77

Ignace Van Der Brempt

Defender

81'

19

Nicolas Kühn

Attacker

90'

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FIGC Prosecutor Giuseppe Chine has released a statement addressing the recent allegations brought against refereeing designator Gianluca Rocchi, who has been placed under investigation after accusations of influencing VAR decisions and altering the selection of ‘favourable’ and ‘unfavourable’ referees. 

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A new refereeing scandal erupted in Italy on Saturday when it was reported that Rocchi had been placed under investigation after a complaint was raised by former assistant referee, Domenico Rocca back in May 2025. The complaint was originally archived, but the issue has now been dug up with concerns that there is criminal relevance. 

Rocchi reportedly received notice of an investigation on Friday (April 24), for his alleged participation in sporting fraud. Rocchi has confirmed that he will be stepping aside from his role pending the results of the investigation. 

Reports in Italy claim that Rocchi interfered with VAR protocols during a Serie A match between Udinese and Parma on March 1, 2025, by banging on the window of the VAR booth and recommending that the officials call for an on-field review for a penalty. There have also been suggestions that Rocchi assigned referee Andrea Colombo for the Bologna vs. Inter match on April 20, 2025 instead of Daniele Doveri, who was originally meant to take charge of the match. 

Investigators are also said to be examining an incident involving Inter’s Alessandro Bastoni, who got away with an elbow on Ondrej Duda in the build-up to a Nerazzurri goal in their victory over Hellas Verona during their title-winning 2023-24 season. 

What FIGC Prosecutor Chine says about ongoing Rocchi investigation

FIGC Prosecutor Chine, who rarely speaks publicly, has since decided to release a statement clarifying a few issues in relation to Rocchi and the ongoing investigations. He claims that some of the incidents that have been reported in the Italian press are ‘untruthful’. 

Chine has admitted that his office carried out an investigation into allegations that Rocchi influenced a decision in the VAR booth in the Udinese vs. Parma match last season, but says that this was the only complaint brought forwards and that the matter was later closed. He made no mention of Inter specifically, but confirmed that he will start, or reopen an investigation should new information come to light.  

“Since some press outlets have been spreading untruthful news, with no adherence to the real version of events over the last few hours, I would like to confirm that on May 21, 2025, I received only the complaint signed by the assistant referee Domenico Rossa on the alleged intervention in the VAR booth by designator Rocchi during the Udinese-Parma match,” Chine’s statement read (via La Gazzetta dello Sport).

“Following this complaint, in full compliance with the code of sporting justice, a sporting investigation was immediately opened, hearing all those involved and all those with possible knowledge of the facts alleged by the accuser. 

“As a result of these investigative acts and the testimonies given by those present, no disciplinary conduct was brought against any member of the AIA (Italian referees’ association). As is expressed in the current code of sporting justice, the prosecutor’s office therefore proposed to the general prosecutor’s office for sport at CONI for the disciplinary proceedings to be dismissed in July 2025. 

“Given the investigation that was carried out and given the content of the statements made by the subjects that were audited, this proposal was agreed by the general prosecutor’s office for sport. 

“With regard to any new facts that may require sporting disciplinary measures, which the public prosecutor’s office in Milan is dealing with, I can confirm that I am already in contact with the investigative bodies in charge of the criminal proceedings and that I have already taken steps, as of yesterday, to formally request, where possible, the documents relating to the acts of the criminal investigation and will start and possibly reopen (an investigation) if there are new and decisive pieces of evidence.” 

Assane Diao returns to the Como starting line-up as Cesc Fabregas’s high-flying Como side look to narrow the gap between themselves and the Serie A top four when they take on Genoa in the league on Sunday afternoon. 

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Hosts Genoa are looking to make it three wins in a row in Serie A following back-to-back 2-1 wins over Sassuolo and Pisa over the last two weeks. 

Como haven’t won in any competition in over a month after a disappointing run of results including a 0-0 draw against Udinese, a 4-3 loss against Inter in the league, a 2-1 defeat by Sassuolo last weekend and the midweek 3-2 loss against Inter in the second leg of the Coppa Italia semi-final.

They are now in sixth place and five points off the top four with five games left to play this season. 

Despite their victory last weekend, Genoa have still made some personnel changes to their team to face Como. Sebastian Otoa, Morten Frendrup, Mikael Ellertsson and Vitinha all come back into the starting XI. 

Fabregas has made two changes to his line-up following the midweek cup defeat against Inter, with Ivan Smolcic and Diao coming back into the side in place of Ignace van der Brempt and Marc-Oliver Kempf. 

Kick-off is due at 14.00 BST.

Genoa vs. Como: Confirmed line-ups

Genoa (4-4-2): Bijlow; Marcandalli, Ostigard, Otoa, Vasquez; Sabelli, Frendrup, Amorim, Ellertsson; Vitinha, Ekhator. 

Como (4-2-3-1): Butez; Smolcic, Ramon, D.Carlos, Valle; Perrone, Da Cunha, Diao, Paz, Baturina; Douvikas.

26-04-2026 14:00

MatchDay 34

Stadio Luigi Ferraris

Genoa

Como

0 - 2

Player statistic

1st half

		10'		Anastasios Douvikas (Assist: Lucas Da Cunha)
		37'		Diego Carlos
		39'		Assane Diao

2nd half

		68'		Assane Diao (Assist: Maxence Caqueret)
Junior Messias		90+3'
		90+3'		Marc-Oliver Kempf

Match statistic

50

Possession %

50

9

Total shots

8

1

Shots on target

2

5

Shots off target

4

3

Blocked shots

2

2

Corners

3

3

Offsides

3

12

Fouls

15

Genoa

Como

Starting lineups

16

Justin Bijlow

Goalkeeper

46'

27

Alessandro Marcandalli

Defender

22

Johan Vásquez

Defender

5

Leo Östigard

Defender

34

Sebastian Otoa

Defender

57'

20

Stefano Sabelli

Defender

81'

4

Amorim

Midfielder

70'

32

Morten Frendrup

Midfielder

21

Jeff Ekhator

Attacker

70'

77

Mikael Egill Ellertsson

Attacker

9

Vitinha

Attacker

1

Jean Butez

Goalkeeper

3

Álex Valle

Defender

34

Diego Carlos

Defender

57'

28

Ivan Smolcic

Defender

14

Jacobo Ramón

Defender

20

Martin Baturina

Midfielder

90'

23

Máximo Perrone

Midfielder

10

Nico Paz

Midfielder

46'

11

Anastasios Douvikas

Attacker

81'

38

Assane Diao

Attacker

81'

33

Lucas Da Cunha

Attacker

Substitutes

39

Daniele Sommariva

Goalkeeper

14

Jean Onana

Midfielder

73

Patrizio Masini

Midfielder

3

Aarón Martín

Defender

13

Nils Zätterström

Defender

74

Mamedi Doucouré

Defender

80

Jacopo Grossi

Midfielder

99

Latif Ouedraogo

Defender

78

Daniel Ndulue

Attacker

1

Nicola Leali

Goalkeeper

46'

10

Junior Messias

Attacker

57'

17

Ruslan Malinovskyi

Midfielder

70'

29

Lorenzo Colombo

Attacker

70'

70

Maxwel Cornet

Attacker

81'

5

Edoardo Goldaniga

Defender

22

Mauro Vigorito

Goalkeeper

44

Nikola Cavlina

Goalkeeper

18

Alberto Moreno

Defender

17

Jesús Rodriguez

Attacker

21

Noel Törnqvist

Goalkeeper

Adrian Lahdo

Midfielder

6

Maxence Caqueret

Midfielder

46'

2

Marc-Oliver Kempf

Defender

57'

7

Álvaro Morata

Attacker

81'

77

Ignace Van Der Brempt

Defender

81'

19

Nicolas Kühn

Attacker

90'

Fiorentina and Sassuolo played out a 0-0 stalemate at the Stadio Franchi in Serie A on Sunday afternoon, which means that the Viola are still not quite mathematically safe from relegation to Serie B.

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Fiorentina were without two of their first-choice strikers in Moise Kean and Roberto Piccoli, so turned to Albert Gudmundsson at centre-forward with support off the wings from Jack Harrison and Manor Solomon. Sassuolo did not have Domenico Berardi available, so named a front three of Christian Volpato, Andrea Pinamonti and Armand Lauriente. 

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David De Gea was called into action to make the first save of the game when Sassuolo hit Fiorentina on the counter attack 10 minutes in: Ismael Kone and Lauriente played a neat one-two on the left wing and the Spaniard pulled out a trademark stop with his legs to deny the sought-after Neroverdi midfielder. 

Gudmundsson registered Fiorentina’s closest attempt of the opening exchanges with a backheel flick from a Dodo cross in off the right flank after 20 minutes, forcing Stefano Turati to tip an awkward effort behind for a corner. 

10 minutes later, it was Harrison who provided the cross in from the Fiorentina right wing: Gudmundsson was being marked and couldn’t steer it in from the middle of the six-yard box, but Solomon should have at least hit the target from close range with the follow-up at the back post. 

Fiorentina had their fair share of chances and should have done much better when they found themselves four-on-two in the Sassuolo penalty area after a quick Dodo counter attack, but Solomon managed to nick the ball off the feet of his own teammate, Luca Ranieri, and played it to Gudmundsson, who was unable to finish past Turati. 

The game became increasingly open as the second half ticked on. Both side had their opportunities and the closest attempt fell Sassuolo’s way: Pinamonti hitting the post after a fine ball in off the left from Lauriente.

It remained goalless in the end, which means that Fiorentina will have to wait until next week at least to confirm their Serie A status for another season. The Viola are nine points clear of Cremonese in the drop zone heading into the final four matches of the 2025-26.

Sunday’s result keeps Sassuolo in 10th place on 46 points as they look set to record a respectable midtable finish.

Fiorentina 0-0 Sassuolo

26-04-2026 11:30

MatchDay 34

Artemio Franchi Stadium

Fiorentina

Sassuolo

0 - 0

Player statistic

1st half

Luca Ranieri

30'

2nd half

Rolando Mandragora		57'
		81'		Armand Lauriente

Match statistic

49

Possession %

51

22

Total shots

11

5

Shots on target

1

12

Shots off target

5

5

Blocked shots

5

7

Corners

4

1

Offsides

1

13

Fouls

12

Fiorentina

Sassuolo

Starting lineups

43

David de Gea

Goalkeeper

3

Daniele Rugani

Defender

2

Dodô

Defender

6

Luca Ranieri

Defender

62

Luis Balbo

Defender

75'

27

Cher Ndour

Midfielder

44

Nicolò Fagioli

Midfielder

8

Rolando Mandragora

Midfielder

67'

10

Albert Gudmundsson

Attacker

17

Jack Harrison

Attacker

66'

19

Manor Solomon

Attacker

13

Stefano Turati

Goalkeeper

21

Jay Idzes

Defender

6

Sebastian Walukiewicz

Defender

80

Tarik Muharemovic

Defender

23

Ulisses Garcia

Defender

7

Cristian Volpato

Midfielder

65'

90

Ismaël Koné

Midfielder

74'

42

Kristian Thorstvedt

Midfielder

18

Nemanja Matic

Midfielder

88'

99

Andrea Pinamonti

Attacker

74'

45

Armand Lauriente

Attacker

88'

Substitutes

1

Luca Lezzerini

Goalkeeper

4

Marco Brescianini

Midfielder

53

Oliver Christensen

Goalkeeper

60

Eddy Kouadio

Defender

23

Eman Kospo

Defender

61

Riccardo Braschi

Attacker

69

Giorgio Puzzoli

Midfielder

22

Jacopo Fazzini

Midfielder

66'

80

Giovanni Fabbian

Midfielder

67'

15

Pietro Comuzzo

Defender

75'

19

Filippo Romagna

Defender

12

Giacomo Satalino

Goalkeeper

16

Gioele Zacchi

Goalkeeper

25

Woyo Coulibaly

Defender

44

Edoardo Iannoni

Midfielder

49

Arijanet Muric

Goalkeeper

3

Josh Doig

Defender

66

Pedro Felipe

Defender

33

Christian Frangella

Midfielder

35

Luca Lipani

Midfielder

65'

8

M’Bala Nzola

Attacker

74'

20

Alieu Fadera

Midfielder

74'

24

Luca Moro

Attacker

88'

40

Aster Vranckx

Midfielder

88'

Dusan Vlahovic is back in the Juventus squad as Luciano Spalletti reveals his 23-man roster to take on Milan in San Siro in Sunday night’s Serie A headline clash. 

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Vlahovic’s season has been derailed by injuries in 2025-26. The Serbian missed almost four months of action with an adductor injury between December and March, made an 11-minute appearance off the bench against Sassuolo on March 21, but has since missed the last two games with a new calf issue. 

Vlahovic is back in the matchday squad to take on Milan on Sunday afternoon, but it remains unlikely that he is thrown straight back into the starting XI. Spaletti is instead expected to turn to Francisco Conceicao, Kenan Yildiz and Jonathan David to lead the Bianconeri attack. 

Yildiz has also been struggling with a recurring pain in his knee, but is in the squad and is still expected to start on Sunday. 

Juan Cabal and Arkadiusz Milik are the only two Juventus players unavailable through injury. 

Kick-off this evening is due at 19.45 BST.

Confirmed Juventus squad vs. Milan 

Goalkeepers: Perin, Di Gregorio, Pinsoglio. 

Defenders: Holm, Bremer, Gatti, Kelly, Kalulu, Cambiaso. 

Midfielders: Locatelli, Koopmeiners, Adzic, Kostic, Thuram, Miretti, McKennie. 

Forwards: Conceicao, Vlahovic, Yildiz, Zhegrova, Boga, Openda, David.

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Refereeing designator Gianluca Rocchi is under investigation following allegations of sporting fraud, partly due to his selection of referees that ‘favoured’ Inter in 2024-25, but the Nerazzurri are not expected to make any immediate public comment on the matter according to the latest updates. 

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The latest refereeing scandal in Serie A erupted on Saturday when it was announced that Rocchi is under investigation for sporting fraud. 

Reports in Italy suggest that Rocchi worked to remove referee Daniele Doveri from the Serie A match between Bologna and Inter on April 20, 2025 as Doveri was not considered a favourable referee for the Nerazzurri. Andrea Colombo was given the Bologna vs. Inter match instead and Doveri was ‘re-routed’ to the Inter vs. Milan Coppa Italia semi-final second leg a few days later on April 23, 2025.

It has been claimed that Rocchi made the decision to take Doveri off the Bologna vs. Inter Serie A match while he was in San Siro for the first leg of the Coppa Italia semi-final first leg on April 2, supposedly agreeing to take Rocchi off matches that were considered the ‘most important’ to Inter. 

Rocchi is also facing allegations that he swayed a VAR decision by banging on the window of the VAR booth and urging Daniele Parerna to recommend an on-field review for a penalty during a Serie A match between Udinese and Parma on March 1, 2025. 

How have Inter reacted to Rocchi fraud allegations? 

According to Sunday’s reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport, Inter have been left perplexed by the allegations brought against Rocchi. 

The Nerazzurri senior management met on Saturday to discuss the allegations and how it impacts the team, but Sunday’s report claims that they decided against releasing a formal statement on the matter. Inter’s directors are not expected to speak to the media on Sunday either, as they do not consider it the ‘right time’ to delve into the issue without a full understanding of the facts. 

Internally, Inter are said to be ‘appalled’ by the developing scandal, but at the same time, they are hoping to stay calm and keep their players focused on winning the 2025-26 Scudetto. 

The club are said to be annoyed by the fact that Alessandro Bastoni’s name is being dragged through the mud again: His elbow on Hellas Verona’s Ondrej Duda in a match on January 6, 2024, has been cast under the spotlight again. 

Inter are also said to have ‘doubts’ about the allegations brought against Rocchi, especially the suggestion that he made the decision to take Doveri off the team’s matches while he was at the Stadio Meazza on April 2, 2025. The club’s stance is that a packed-out stadium on a matchday would not have been the most ideal location for a ‘top secret’ meeting. 

La Gazzetta dello Sport claims that Inter are also keen to point out that if Doveri was to be taken off the team’s most important matches, then it wouldn’t have made much sense for him to be appointed for the second leg of the cup semi-final at the end of the 2024-25 campaign. 

Additionally, the supposed decision to take Doveri off Inter’s Serie A match against Bologna did not exactly work out in the Nerazzurri’s favour given that they went on to lose 1-0 with a different referee in charge.

Fiorentina will have to do without both Moise Kean and Roberto Piccoli in attack as the Viola host Sassuolo at the Stadio Franchi in Serie A on Sunday afternoon. 

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Paolo Vanoli’s side were held to a 1-1 draw away against Lecce last time out in Serie A, but despite a poor start to the 2025-26 season, they are now six matches unbeaten in the league. 

Sassuolo beat high-flying Como 2-1 last weekend, a positive response following their 2-1 defeat against Genoa the weekend prior. 

Fiorentina sit in 25th place, eight points clear of the relegation zone with five matches remaining ahead of kick-off today. Sassuolo are in 10th on 45 points and are mathematically safe from relegation this season. 

Vanoli will have to do without both Kean and Piccoli in attack, which means that Albert Gudmundsson leads the line with support off the flanks from Jack Harrison and Manor Solomon. Fiorentina are also handing a full Serie A debut to 20-year-old left-back Luis Balbo. 

Sassuolo, meanwhile, are without Domenico Berardi, which means that Christian Volpato starts alongside Andrea Pinamonti and Armand Laurient in attack for the Neroverdi. 

Kick-off is due at 11.30 BST. 

Fiorentina vs. Sassuolo: Confirmed line-ups 

Fiorentina (4-3-3): De Gea; Dodo, Rugani, Ranieri, Balbo; Ndour, Fagioli, Mandragora; Harrison, Gudmundsson, Solomon. 

Sassuolo (4-3-3): Turati; Walukiewicz, Idzes, Muharemovic, U. Garcia; Kone, Matic, Thorstvedt; Volpato, Pinamonti, Lauriente.

26-04-2026 11:30

MatchDay 34

Artemio Franchi Stadium

Fiorentina

Sassuolo

0 - 0

Player statistic

1st half

Luca Ranieri

30'

2nd half

Rolando Mandragora		57'
		81'		Armand Lauriente

Match statistic

49

Possession %

51

22

Total shots

11

5

Shots on target

1

12

Shots off target

5

5

Blocked shots

5

7

Corners

4

1

Offsides

1

13

Fouls

12

Fiorentina

Sassuolo

Starting lineups

43

David de Gea

Goalkeeper

3

Daniele Rugani

Defender

2

Dodô

Defender

6

Luca Ranieri

Defender

62

Luis Balbo

Defender

75'

27

Cher Ndour

Midfielder

44

Nicolò Fagioli

Midfielder

8

Rolando Mandragora

Midfielder

67'

10

Albert Gudmundsson

Attacker

17

Jack Harrison

Attacker

66'

19

Manor Solomon

Attacker

13

Stefano Turati

Goalkeeper

21

Jay Idzes

Defender

6

Sebastian Walukiewicz

Defender

80

Tarik Muharemovic

Defender

23

Ulisses Garcia

Defender

7

Cristian Volpato

Midfielder

65'

90

Ismaël Koné

Midfielder

74'

42

Kristian Thorstvedt

Midfielder

18

Nemanja Matic

Midfielder

88'

99

Andrea Pinamonti

Attacker

74'

45

Armand Lauriente

Attacker

88'

Substitutes

1

Luca Lezzerini

Goalkeeper

4

Marco Brescianini

Midfielder

53

Oliver Christensen

Goalkeeper

60

Eddy Kouadio

Defender

23

Eman Kospo

Defender

61

Riccardo Braschi

Attacker

69

Giorgio Puzzoli

Midfielder

22

Jacopo Fazzini

Midfielder

66'

80

Giovanni Fabbian

Midfielder

67'

15

Pietro Comuzzo

Defender

75'

19

Filippo Romagna

Defender

12

Giacomo Satalino

Goalkeeper

16

Gioele Zacchi

Goalkeeper

25

Woyo Coulibaly

Defender

44

Edoardo Iannoni

Midfielder

49

Arijanet Muric

Goalkeeper

3

Josh Doig

Defender

66

Pedro Felipe

Defender

33

Christian Frangella

Midfielder

35

Luca Lipani

Midfielder

65'

8

M’Bala Nzola

Attacker

74'

20

Alieu Fadera

Midfielder

74'

24

Luca Moro

Attacker

88'

40

Aster Vranckx

Midfielder

88'

Jonathan David has made headlines in his first season in Serie A, but there’s another Canadian player attracting attention in the Peninsula: Sassuolo midfielder Ismaël Koné.

With six goals in 30 Serie A games this season, Sassuolo and Canada midfielder Koné has emerged as one of the most exciting players in Italy’s top flight.

The 23-year-old moved to the Mapei Stadium from Marseille in the summer of 2025, so this is his first season in Serie A.

Sassuolo had a turbulent start to the season marked by inconsistency, showing flashes of brilliance that were as thrilling and unpredictable as a high-stakes session at Rocketplay casino Canada. While the team struggles to find their rhythm on the pitch, fans can find much more reliable excitement and top-tier rewards by diving into the action themselves

However, the Neroverdi, coached by 2006 Italy World Cup winner Fabio Grosso, continued the campaign with some convincing results and performances, securing survival with several games to spare.

One of their best games was on March 1, 2026, when they beat Atalanta 2-1 at the Mapei Stadium.

Koné opened the account at minute 23, receiving praise from his coach at full-time.

“It was a crazy game. The lads wrote their names in the history books of this club,” Grosso told DAZN.

“We had been looking for the icing on the cake, and this was the icing with a big cherry on top. Our opponents were coming off the Champions League, but are also very strong. Our defenders were solid and determined; it’s not easy to keep that concentration for 90 minutes.

“We’re glad to have picked up some important points, and to achieve it with a performance like this.”

Juventus striker David has made headlines in both good and bad ways in Turin, as expectations for the ex-Lille striker were high when he moved to the Allianz Stadium on a free transfer last summer.

His compatriot Koné has been somewhat more consistent than the striker, even though the Sassuolo midfielder has undoubtedly faced less pressure than David has at Juventus.

Even after his goal against Bologna, David received mixed comments from Italian pundits.

“I think David was more involved in other games than in this one, but he’s well-liked by the group, and his teammates defended him,” said ex-Milan and Italy midfielder Massimo Ambrosini.

“Spalletti has said he needs a striker who can do different things, but he has improved. I don’t see in him the ruthlessness of a penalty-box killer, something he had before arriving here. He’s always done it throughout his career, but he hasn’t shown it here yet.”

It’s undeniable that Koné has made a name for himself in his first season in Serie A, not just with his goals, but also with the impressive stamina and quality he’s shown in the middle of the park at the Mapei Stadium. Watch out for him at the 2026 World Cup and prepare for a summer of transfer speculation on the ex-Marseille man.

Serie A referee chief Gianluca Rocchi is under investigation for suspected sports fraud, and authorities believe a video proves the 52-year-old influenced VAR decisions during games.

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Italian football is being shaken by another referee scandal involving referee designator Rocchi and VAR supervisor Andrea Gervasoni.

Rocchi will be heard in the Milan Prosecutor’s office on April 30, as he’s accused, among other things, of having influenced VAR decisions during matches.

A video from March 1, 2025, shows VAR official Daniele Paterna reviewing a potential handball incident inside Parma’s box during their away match against Udinese.

Paterna seems reluctant to impose a penalty because, he says, the Parma player’s arm didn’t make his body unnaturally bigger.

However, at some point, Paterna suddenly turns to his right and asks, ‘Is that a penalty?’

According to investigators, Paterna turned towards Rocchi, who had knocked on the VAR officials’ door to say a pitchside review was needed.

This would violate VAR regulations, as decisions can only be made by the three VAR officials and the on-field referee without external influence.

Rocchi has now suspended himself, saying that he’s confident he’ll emerge “stronger than before.”

Rocchi is also accused of having chosen referees favoured by Inter during the 2024-25 campaign.

Video: Did Rocchi influence VAR decisions?

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Francesco Pio Esposito is expected to partner with Marcus Thuram in the Inter attack for an away game against Ché Adams and Giovanni Simeone’s Torino.

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It kicks off at 18:00 CET (17:00 BST) at the Stadio Grande Torino.

Napoli’s win over Cremonese on Friday means Inter can’t mathematically clinch the Scudetto this weekend, but the Nerazzurri are just four points away from winning the title.

Torino must cope without Zakaria Aboukhlal and Tino Anjorin. Inter have travelled to Turin without Lautaro Martinez and Luis Henrique. Italy international Alessandro Bastoni should start on the bench for the Nerazzurri as he’s still dealing with pain in his ankle.

As per Sky Sport and other Italian media, Pio Esposito and Thuram are favourites to start up front for Inter, while Yann Sommer is expected to return between the sticks after two consecutive appearances of second-choice keeper Josep Martinez.

Torino will look to Adams and Simeone in attack, while Cesare Casadei is favourite over Matteo Prati in central midfield.

Torino vs. Inter – where to watch on TV

The match will be broadcast live on BBC Alba, BBC Sport website, DAZN in the UK and Ireland, and Paramount+ in the USA. Football Italia will provide live updates via a liveblog.

Torino vs. Inter – probable line-ups

Torino (3-4-2-1): Paleari; Coco, Ismajli, Ebosse; Lazaro, Casadei, Gineitis, Obrador; Vlasic; Adams, Simeone. 

Inter (3-5-2): Sommer; Bisseck, Akanji, Bastoni; Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Zielinski, Dimarco; Pio Esposito, Thuram.

Milan will look to Christian Pulisic and Rafael Leao in attack, while Kenan Yildiz is expected to start for Juventus in the big match of Serie A Round 34.

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It kicks off at 20:45 CET (19:45 BST) at the Stadio Meazza in San Siro, Milan.

Only three points divide the Bianconeri (63) and the Rossoneri (66) in the Serie A table, and Roma’s 2-0 win over Bologna has put further pressure on both sides in the race for a Champions League spot.

Juventus must cope without Juan Cabal and Arkadiusz Milik, but Dusan Vlahovic is expected to be called up to start from the bench.

Yildiz seems to have recovered from a minor fitness issue, so he’s favourite to start over Jeremie Boga with Jonathan David once again deployed as a sole striker.

As reported by Sky Sport and other media outlets in Italy, Milan will look to Leao and Pulisic in attack, and the only change to Massimiliano Allegri’s ideal XI will be on the left with Pervis Estupinan starting and Davide Bartesaghi on the bench.

Milan vs. Juventus – where to watch on TV

The match will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1, DAZN and HBO Max in the UK and Ireland and on Paramount+ in the USA. Football Italia will be among the accredited media at San Siro and will provide live updates via a liveblog.

Milan vs. Juventus – probable line-ups

Milan (3-5-2): Maignan; Tomori, Gabbia, Pavlovic; Saelemaekers, Fofana, Modric, Rabiot, Estupinan; Pulisic, Leao. 

Juventus (3-4-2-1): Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Bremer, Kelly; McKennie, Locatelli, Thuram Cambiaso; Conceiçao, Yildiz; David.

La Gazzetta dello Sport

Rocchi under investigation for sports fraud: ‘He picked referees wanted by Inter’

Calcio, another shock

The designator accused by the Milan Prosecutor: ‘I’ll suspend myself.’ Gervasoni is involved too. Nerazzurri surprised: ‘We lost two trophies in those matches.’

‘Pressure to VAR’ and Bastoni’s foul against Verona

Abodi: ‘It’s serious.’ Commissioner? It will be a battle.

Controversies and fights, a former assistant makes everything shake

Roma heat Milan-Juventus up

Gasp beats Bologna and goes -2. Superchallenge for the Champions League at 20:45.

Simeone and Thuram: our fathers sent us.

Corriere dello Sport

Rocchi investigated

Smashed

‘Pressure to VAR and referees liked by Inter.’

On Thursday, the interrogation in Milan. Accusations concern 2025: prosecutors scrutinise Udinese-Parma and Bologna-Inter’s choice of Colombo. Everyone starts with a report from ex-assistant Rocca. Gervasoni, VAR supervisor, investigated too.

Roma sprint: Malen’s guarantee

11th goal in 14 matches for the Dutch striker. El Aynaoui levels the score. Gasp surpasses Como: now he’s -2 from Juve

Milan-Juve worth 60m

Leao returns to San Siro after the boos. He hasn’t scored for 55 days. Yildiz is chasing the 11th goal. Spalletti can catch Allegri in third.

Lobotka and Spina target a renewal.

Tuttosport

‘Referees liked by Inter.’ Is it a new Calciopoli?

The hypothesis of the accusation is the same as that which led to the 2006 earthquake. The 2024-25 season is at the centre of investigation. Conditional choices and pressure on VAR. The FIGC Attorney asks for documents from Milan’s Prosecutor. The designator suspends himself, Minister Abodi warns: ‘There will be consequences.’ Going towards a commissioner.

Bremer shakes Juve

The Brazilian defender: ‘Enough floating around, I want to win!’

The centre-back’s tackle: ‘I don’t know if we’ll be worthy of the title, I’m 29, and I can’t wait.’ Yildiz tries for the Champions League push. Allegri praises him: ‘Congratulations to those who raised him in the NextGen.’ Conceiçao’s brother: ‘Chico at his best with Spalletti. Now he must avenge our father; he was not the problem of Milan.’

Gasp wins on the pitch, too

Malen scored a goal and assisted in the week of the Ranieri case. ‘Fourth spot? We must believe.’ Rossoblu booed.

D’Aversa: ‘It’s the game of courage.’

The Granata coach: ‘I want the opposite of what I saw in Cremona. Renewal? No signals.’ Chivu is four points away from the Scudetto: ‘Did you see Bayern-Real? The best defence no longer wins.’

Lecce and Verona played out a tense but goalless encounter, with both sides struggling to turn promising moments into clear-cut chances in a match short on quality in the final third.

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The result sees Lecce move one point clear of the relegation zone, whilst Verona leave themselves with just 4 games to overcome a ten-point deficit.

Kieron Bowie and Toma Suslov were back in the Hellas squad, but Gift Orban was left out after he was caught on camera in a physical altercation with a Verona fan. Daniel Mosquera, Suat Serdar, Daniel Oyegoke and Cheikh Niasse were also injured, but Gaby Jean returned from a long lay-off. Lecce had Tiago Gabriel suspended, plus Riccardo Sottil, Kialonda Gaspar, Sadik Fofana and Medon Berisha on the treatment table.

See how it all unfolded on the Liveblog.

The hosts made the brighter start, enjoying long spells of possession and probing patiently for openings. Lameck Banda was central to their early attacking intent, twice testing the Verona defence, but his efforts were either blocked or drifted off target. Verona, meanwhile, looked to respond on the break, with Tomas Suslov forcing a routine save from Wladimiro Falcone midway through the first half.

Despite decent build-up play from both teams, clear opportunities remained limited before the interval. Lecce’s Nikola Stulic came closest before the break, heading wide from a set-piece, while Verona struggled to make the most of their crossing opportunities.

Verona 0-0 Lecce – Nothing between the teams

The second half followed a similar pattern, with Lecce carrying the greater attacking threat. Banda was again involved, drawing a sharp save from Lorenzo Montipò with a powerful strike, while Walid Cheddira headed well wide when well placed from a corner.

Verona made several changes in an attempt to shift momentum, but their best opening came when Rafik Belghali broke into the area, only to be denied by Falcone’s quick reactions.

As the game wore on, frustrations grew. A series of fouls and bookings disrupted the flow, with both sides lacking the composure needed to find a breakthrough. Late substitutions, including the introduction of young forward Francesco Camarda, failed to change the outcome.

Late on, Lecce had a final chance to snatch victory, but Camarda’s cross drifted harmlessly beyond the far post.

Then, Verona had a goal ruled out. A free kick floated into the box found Andrias Edmundsson who rose to power a header home.

However, VAR intervened due to a foul in the build-up and ruled out the goal.

In the end, neither side did enough to claim all three points, settling for a draw that reflects a match defined more by effort than cutting edge.

Verona 0-0 Lecce

25-04-2026 19:45

MatchDay 34

Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi

Verona

Lecce

0 - 0