Gianluigi Donnarumma was desperate to see Everton’s second goal ruled out on Monday, even kneeling before referee Michael Oliver, a gesture that earned him his seventh yellow card of the season, the most of any goalkeeper in Europe.
Italy captain Donnarumma received his seventh yellow card of the season on Monday, during Manchester City’s 3-3 draw against Everton.
As reported by Goal.com, Gigio has received more yellow cards than any other goalkeeper in Europe’s top ten leagues.
Donnarumma believed he had been fouled in the build-up to Everton’s second goal, which stemmed from a corner kick routine. However, his protests to the referee did not yield the desired outcome.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – MAY 04: Gianluigi Donnarumma of Manchester City speaks with referee Michael Oliver during the Premier League match between Everton and Manchester City at Hill Dickinson Stadium on May 04, 2026 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
The Italian goalkeeper had previously produced a couple of decisive saves and somehow contributed to Manchester City’s late equaliser by rushing inside the Everton box for a late corner kick which led to Jeremy Doku’s goal.
Donnarumma is in his first season at Manchester City, where he has conceded 40 goals in 40 appearances across all competitions and kept 16 clean sheets.
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Mbappé’s recent trip to Italy has raised concerns at Real Madrid, as the French superstar is reportedly on bad terms with some members of the Merengues’ dressing room.
According to Marca, Mbappé’s trip to Cagliari, Italy, last week has further worsened his standing with his club and teammates.
Mbappé is recovering from an injury, but Marca has described his trip to Italy as ‘controversial.’
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – MARCH 26: Bremer of Brazil runs with the ball against Kylian Mbappé of France during the international friendly match between Brazil and France at Gillette Stadium on March 26, 2026 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)
Although the Frenchman is recovering from an injury and other players in the same situation travelled abroad last week, his short trip to Sardinia has raised further concerns at the Bernabeu, affecting his status inside the dressing room.
The Spanish newspaper reports that Mbappé has distanced himself from the team in recent weeks, and not only because of his injuries.
The Frenchman is reported to be on bad terms with parts of the dressing room, including Vinicius Junior, and his attitude, on and off the pitch, is not appreciated by most of his Real Madrid teammates.
His recent trip to Italy with his girlfriend, Ester Exposito, has increased dissatisfaction within the team and the club.
Kylian Mbappé, İtalya’nın Cagliari şehrinde Ester Exposito ile birlikte zamanının tadını çıkarıyor. pic.twitter.com/Do3nJkPU75
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45m plus sales to persuade Real Madrid, who will re-sign him from Como.
Juventus coach Luciano Spalletti admits the Bianconeri need ‘quality’ in tight spaces, amid speculation that the Bianconeri want both Bernardo Silva and Tijjani Reijnders from Manchester City.
Juventus will be looking to add more quality to the team, as Bianconeri coach Spalletti clarified on Sunday after a disappointing 1-1 home draw against already-relegated Hellas Verona.
Spalletti explains what Juventus need in 2026 summer transfer window
Juventus still have a three-point lead over fifth-placed Como, but Roma will move just one point behind the Old Lady if they beat Fiorentina at the Stadio Olimpico tonight.
TURIN, ITALY – APRIL 06: Luciano Spalletti, Head Coach of Juventus, looks on prior to the Serie A match between Juventus FC and Genoa CFC at Allianz Stadium on April 06, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)
During his post-match interviews, Spalletti clearly explained what the club should be looking for in the summer.
“We’re lacking a bit of real quality in tight spaces, in that area of the attacking midfield,” Spalletti told Sky Sport Italia via Gazzetta.
“What we are missing is an attacking midfielder who is good in tight spaces, because that area in front of the opponents’ penalty box becomes like a swamp, and if things don’t come off, you start forcing plays, which increases frustration and difficulties.”
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 08: Bernardo Silva of Manchester City celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield on February 08, 2026 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)
Juventus have already begun negotiations with Manchester City captain Bernardo Silva, who won’t extend his expiring contract with the Premier League giants and is therefore available on a free transfer.
According to Football Insider, the Bianconeri have also set their sights on Bernardo Silva’s teammate Reijnders, a former Milan star, who has been struggling for playing time in his first season at Etihad Stadium, especially in recent weeks.
Spalletti has also asked for greater quality in central defence, suggesting the club should try to sign a ball-playing centre-back.
“Certain traits shape the team,” he concluded.
“We have Bremer and Kelly, who are two excellent defenders individually, strong on duels, physical and solid defensively, but perhaps they give something away when it comes to building from the back.”
FIFA President Infantino posted an Instagram story on Sunday night to celebrate Inter’s Scudetto victory.
The Nerazzurri put their hands on their 21st Scudetto in history, beating Parma 2-0 at San Siro on Sunday.
It was a long night of celebrations in Milan, first at the Stadio Mezza and then in Piazza Duomo, where thousands of Nerazzurri supporters were joined by players late at night.
Infantino shared a video of Inter fans celebrating in Piazza Duomo, captioning it with the fans’ favourite motto: ‘Amala.’
Watch: Infantino celebrates Inter’s title victory on Instagram
“I’ve been a total football fan since I was a child. I have many idols. I remember the World Cup in Spain in 1982. Italy won it, with Paolo Rossi and that whole team of great players,” Infantino said in March.
“For me, it was spectacular. I was a 12-year-old boy at the time. That team and that moment are engraved in my heart. I’m also a supporter of Inter. One of my first idols – perhaps not well known in Spain – was Evaristo Beccalossi, a No. 10 who didn’t play in that World Cup or with the national team because the coach had other plans. Inter’s No. 10 made us dream and sometimes… also some things that can’t be said. I remember Alessandro Altobelli scoring a goal in the final. His third goal and the celebration against Germany were spectacular.”
Milan have only won one of their last five Serie A matches, collecting just four points in the process.
Their 2-0 loss to Sassuolo on Sunday risks jeopardising their Champions League place, as the Rossoneri have only five points more than Como with three games remaining, and Roma will move three points behind them if they beat Fiorentina tonight.
With 48 goals scored in 35 matches, Milan are expected to terminate the campaign with the worst scoring record in the last decade.
MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 11: Christian Pulisic of AC Milan reacts after seeing his team concede a third goal during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Udinese Calcio at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on April 11, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
MilanNews has reported the worrying numbers for Milan’s strikers in the second part of the campaign.
USMNT star Christian Pulisic has not scored a goal in the last 126 days, being scoreless since December 28, 2025.
January signing Niclas Füllkrug scored his most recent goal on January 18, 2026. Christopher Nkunku has not scored a goal in 69 days (February 3, 2026 against Bologna).
SASSUOLO, ITALY – MAY 03: Rafael Leao of AC Milan looks on after the match during the Serie A match between US Sassuolo Calcio and AC Milan at Mapei Stadium Citta del Tricolore on May 03, 2026 in Sassuolo, Italy. (Photo by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Getty Images)
Santiago Gimenez has spent several months on the sidelines due to an injury and has yet to score a goal in Serie A this term, finding the net for the last time in a league game on May 9, 2025, practically a year ago.
Last but not least, Rafael Leao has not scored a goal since March 1, when the Rossoneri won 2-0 over Cremonese.
SASSUOLO, ITALY – MAY 03: Massimiliano Allegri,Head Coach of AC Milan reacts during the Serie A match between US Sassuolo Calcio and AC Milan at Mapei Stadium Citta del Tricolore on May 03, 2026 in Sassuolo, Italy. (Photo by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Getty Images)
Inter have won the 21st Scudetto in their history, and their 2-0 win over Parma on Sunday was followed by a night of celebrations, first at San Siro and then in Piazza Duomo.
Several Inter supporters remained in Milan’s main square all night and, at some point, were joined by some of their idols, including Marcus Thuram and Federico Dimarco.
Cristian Chivu’s assistant coach, Aleksandar Kolarov, mentioned last season’s Champions League Final defeat during a post-match press conference on Sunday: ‘In football, it happens. The other teams were on the sofa watching what Inter would do.’
The Nerazzurri only needed one draw to win the title with three games to spare, but still secured a victory with goals from Marcus Thuram and Henrikh Mkhitaryan.
Football Italia was among the accredited media at San Siro, covering the build-up, the game, and all post-match celebrations.
Inter coach Chivu didn’t speak to reporters at full-time, leaving the stage to his staff members, including assistant coach Kolarov, who answered most of the journalists’ questions.
“We’ve believed in our job from the beginning. The lads were excellent in accepting our requests,” Kolarov said.
“It was easy to work with them. They’ve immediately made themselves available and reacted after a few losses. Let me add a few words about last season’s loss [in the Champions League Final]. In football, it happens.
FLORENCE, ITALY – MARCH 22: Aleksandar Kolarov vice-manager of FC Internazionale reacts during the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and FC Internazionale at Artemio Franchi on March 22, 2026 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)
“Journalists say it was a total disaster, but other teams didn’t even get there. Other teams were on the sofa watching what Inter would do. The lads have already made themselves available. We used their quality, not just in footballing terms. Men make the difference.”
Inter appointed Chivu last summer after seeing Simone Inzaghi by mutual agreement following a 5-0 defeat in the Champions League Final against PSG.
COMO, ITALY – APRIL 12: FC Internazionale coach Cristian Chivu shouts during the Serie A match between Como 1907 and FC Internazionale at Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium on April 12, 2026 in Como, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
Italy legend Fulvio Collovati insists that seeing the Azzurri replace Iran at the 2026 World Cup would be ‘humiliating.’
Italy have failed to qualify for the World Cup for the third consecutive time, but there are reports that the Azzurri could still be heading to the tournament to replace Iran, especially after Paolo Zampolli’s recent claims.
BERLIN – JULY 9: General view of the World Cup trophy prior to the FIFA World Cup Germany 2006 Final match between Italy and France at the Olympic Stadium on July 9, 2006 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
“Some people pushed these ideas more on a political level than a sporting one. Honestly, I never even considered them,” Collovati told Scommesse.io.
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“It would be humiliating from a sporting perspective. In sport, what matters is the field and the result. You can’t get there through shortcuts. Italy have not qualified for the last three World Cups, and that’s no coincidence. It can happen once, even twice, but the third time means there are serious problems. Before those three missed qualifications, we had been knocked out in the first round twice in a row. It’s a crisis that has lasted for 20 years, since 2006. Before thinking about being admitted to the World Cup, we need to think about reforms.
ZENICA, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA – MARCH 31: Tarik Muharemovic of Bosnia and Herzegovina competes for the ball with Marco Palestra of Italy during the FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers KO play-offs match between Bosnia & Herzegovina and Italy at Stadion Bilino Polje on March 31, 2026 in Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina. (Photo by Getty Images/Getty Images)
“You can change all the people you want, but without reforms, nothing will change,” continued the 1982 Italy World Cup winner.
“We need to intervene in youth development, invest in young players, and require clubs to include them in the squads and actually play them in Serie A. Otherwise, we’ll keep standing still in the same place.”
Inter star Federico Dimarco admits the 2025-26 Serie A title ‘means so much’ after last season’s disappointments and dedicates the Scudetto to ‘those who said I was finished.’
“It’s an amazing feeling. To see Milan coloured in black and blue is special,” the Italian defender told InterTV via FcInter1908.
MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 17: Federico Dimarco of Inter talks with Cristian Chivu, Head Coach of FC Internazionale Milano, during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Cagliari Calcio at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on April 17, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
“It tastes like a restart after the bad disappointments of last season. We have restarted with the team and staff members. We have worked hard and crowned the dream of the 21st Scudetto.
“We are a united team, and we were united in difficult moments too, when we were being beaten from every direction. We always showed up, and now we enjoy this title. It means so much after what happened last year. I dedicate it to all the people who are close to me, especially those who said I was finished at the end of last season.”
Dimarco was among the Inter stars who headed to Piazza Duomo at late light on Sunday to celebrate with the Inter supporters in the city’s main square.
MILAN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 28: Federico Dimarco of FC Internazionale celebrates after scoring their team’s first goal during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Genoa CFC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on February 28, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
Inter have won the Scudetto with three games to spare, securing 26 victories in 35 league matches this term.
Last night, they needed just one point to put their hands on the Scudetto, but still secured a 2-0 victory with goals courtesy of Marcus Thuram and Henrikh Mkhitaryan.
Recent reports suggest that Paulo Dybala will switch from Roma to Boca Juniors in the summer, which means La Joya will be one of the stars to watch in the Superclasico against River Plate in 2026-27.
Dybala’s Roma contract expires at the end of the season, and it is no secret that the Argentine star, a 2022 World Cup winner, is attracted by the idea of playing for Boca Juniors one day.
His possible move to the Bombonera will likely have a big impact on Bet on Superclasico, as Dybala has been one of the best players in Serie A and across Europe in the last decade.
The exciting attacker has scored 131 goals in 366 Serie A matches playing for Palermo, Juventus and Roma in Italy’s top flight.
His latest season at the Stadio Olimpico has been marred by injuries, limiting him to just 23 appearances across all competitions and three goals.
Dybala joined Roma on a free transfer from Juventus in the summer of 2022 and has scored 45 goals in 136 games with the Giallorossi.
Gasperini has often praised Dybala in the current campaign, especially in the first half, when the Argentine was deployed as a false nine before Donyell Malen’s move from Aston Villa.
“Playing as an attacking midfielder can become complicated when he has his physical troubles, as we’ve unfortunately discovered over this period,” Gasp said at the end of December 2025.
“I’ve always hoped to have him and have counted on him, because the value of our team increases when he is in that position. The whole attack benefits.
“It’s difficult to come across another player of (Dybala’s) quality. If he has problems, there aren’t really any like-for-like replacements.
ROME, ITALY – OCTOBER 29: Paulo Dybala of AS Roma in action during the warm up before the Serie A match between AS Roma and Parma Calcio 1913 at Stadio Olimpico on October 29, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)
“If [Evan] Ferguson wants to take a step forward, remembering that he is 21 years old and still very young, he has to improve not on his technical level, but on that hunger, desire, understanding where he plays and how to make the most out of his weapons.”
Dybala has recently admitted that he’d love to play for Boca Juniors in the future, where he’d reunite with his friend and former teammate Leandro Paredes.
“It would be fantastic,” he said (via SportMediaset).
“Today I play for Roma, and I have to defend this shirt, but you never know what might happen.”
Dybala has only played at the club level in Argentina and Italy, rising through the Instituto Atlético Central Córdoba academy before joining Palermo in 2012.
Cristian Chivu has become the first foreign coach to win the Serie A title since José Mourinho in 2010, when the current Inter boss was a player under the Special One at the Stadio Meazza.
Chivu has won the Serie A title in his first season at San Siro and his first full campaign in Italy’s top flight, having previously coached Parma for only 13 matches last term.
PASADENA, CA – JULY 20: Jose Mourinho coach of Inter Milan talks with his team during practice at the Rose Bowl stadium on July 20, 2009 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
The Romanian tactician has become the first foreign coach to win the Scudetto since Mourinho in the 2009-10 campaign.
Back then, Mou not only won the Serie A title but also grabbed a legendary treble, with Chivu as one of the regular starters on that team.
MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 21: Cristian Chivu, Head Coach of FC Internazionale Milano, celebrates after during the Coppa Italia Semi-Final match between FC Internazionale and Como at San Siro on April 21, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
Since then, only Italian coaches have won the Italian league: Massimiliano Allegri has done it six times, followed by Antonio Conte with five, Maurizio Sarri, Stefano Pioli, Luciano Spalletti and Simone Inzaghi with one each.
List of Serie A title-winning coaches since Mourinho
Gian Piero Gasperini’s Roma host Fiorentina at the Stadio Olimpico tonight, with Matias Soulé, Paulo Dybala and Donyell Malen expected to start up front for the Giallorossi.
It kicks off at 20:45 CET (19:45 BST) at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, and it’s the final round of Serie A Week 35.
Milan, Juventus and Como have dropped points in this round, so Roma have a good chance to move one point behind the Bianconeri in fourth.
Fiorentina, on the other hand, sit 16th with a nine-point lead over 18th-placed Cremonese, who will host Lazio at 18:00 CET.
Roma must cope without the suspended El Aynaoui and the injured Artem Dovbyk, Evan Ferguson, Lorenzo Pellegrini and Bryan Zaragoza.
According to several sources, including Sky Sport Italia, Argentine star Dybala is fit to start up front for the Giallorossi, and so is Manu Koné in central midfield.
The Tuscans have travelled to Florence without Tariq Lamptey, Luis Balbo, Niccolò Fortini, Moise Kean and Roberto Piccoli.
Roma vs. Fiorentina – Where to watch on TV
The match will be shown on DAZN in the UK and Ireland and on Paramount+ in the USA. Football Italia will provide live updates via a liveblog.
Inter star Thuram recreated one of Kobe Bryant’s iconic photos on social media while celebrating the club’s 21st Scudetto in the dressing room on Sunday.
MILAN, ITALY – MAY 03: Marcus Thuram of FC Internazionale Milano celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Parma Calcio 1913 at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on May 03, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
Thuram had scored the opening goal in a 2-0 win over Parma, which allowed the Nerazzurri to win the Scudetto with three games to spare.
Right after the match, Thuram posted an Instagram picture showing him with two Scudetto trophies, those he won during his time at the Stadio Meazza.
MILAN, ITALY – MAY 03: Marcus Thuram, Federico Dimarco, and Nicolo Barella of FC Internazionale Milano celebrate after being confirmed as Serie A champions following victory in the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Parma Calcio 1913 at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on May 03, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
It was an edited picture as Inter will only lift the 2025-26 Scudetto trophy after the final matchday, but his pose was a tribute to the iconic picture of NBA legend Kobe Bryant taken in June 2001 after the Los Angeles Lakers had beaten the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 5 in Philadelphia.
Nerazzurri champions with a 2-0 win over Parma. Lautaro: ‘It wasn’t easy after last season.’ Chivu’s magic debut. Marotta: ‘May he stay for a long time.’ San Siro going crazy.
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What a treble!
Historic triumphs of Sinner in Madrid and Kimi in Miami as the splendid frame of Inter’s 21st Scudetto.
Chivu’s domination: 2-0 to Parma and celebration with three games to spare.
Thuram and Micky put their names on the 26th victory in 35 games: +12 over Napoli and +15 over Milan. San Siro goes wild.
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San Siro goes wild to celebrate the Nerazzurri’s triumph after the victory against Parma, signed by Thuram and Mkhitaryan. The Romanian, the protagonist of the 2010 treble, is the first foreign coach to win the Scudetto after Mourinho. Marotta: ‘He can stay for many years.’ The role of captain Martinez, the weight of Calhanoglu and Dimarco.
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Football Italia is among the accredited media at San Siro, following the game and celebrations, which have been ongoing since kickoff, as the Nerazzurri only needed one point to mathematically clinch the Scudetto with three games to spare.
Inter fans in Curva Sud, so opposite to the Ultras’ Curva Nord, put up two banners immediately after full-time.
Inter have won their 21st Scudetto, yet their main banner showed a big No. 14 on a Tricolore background.
The banner just underneath read: “+7 against everything and everyone”, referring to seven of Inter’s previous title victories won despite controversial refereeing incidents.
Inter fans in Curva Sud celebrate the title with 14+7 banners
Hellas Verona sporting director Sean Sogliano was unhappy with the attitude from Juventus players and staff members during a 1-1 draw at the Allianz Stadium: ‘If I say what I really think, I’d probably have to stop working.’
The Gialloblu even took the lead in the first half, but Dusan Vlahovic levelled the score after being introduced as a substitute in the second half.
TURIN, ITALY – MAY 03: Manuel Locatelli of Juventus FC in action against Kieron Tom Bowie of Hellas Verona FC during the Serie A match between Juventus FC and Hellas Verona FC at Allianz Stadium on May 3, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)
As usual, Verona director Sogliano followed the match from the touchline alongside Verona reserves and staff members, but the director was sent off for dissent in the very last minute after the referee had awarded a free kick to Juventus.
Safe to say, Sogliano was unhappy with the attitude of the Bianconeri players and staff.
“I was sent off today as well because I saw things I don’t like,” he told Sky Sport via FcInter1908.
“We are talking about culture and the fact that we’re not going to the World Cup. Here it’s always the same story. Even against an already-relegated team, I heard things I don’t want to repeat, because if I say what I really think, I’d probably have to stop working.
“A strong team that complains about the referee when, in a minute, fans would have been putting the ball in the net for them,” Sogliano continued.
TURIN, ITALY – MAY 03: Dusan Vlahovic of Juventus FC celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the Serie A match between Juventus FC and Hellas Verona FC at Allianz Stadium on May 3, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)
“Verona showed pride and earned a point. And if someone gets sent off for losing their temper over certain things, film both benches; then we’ll have something to talk about besides VAR. I’m saying this as someone who’s already been relegated, so nobody really cares. I’m going home with my players and the club because we’re people with pride.”
Today’s draw leaves Juventus in fourth, four points above Roma, who have a game in hand against Fiorentina on Monday.
Juventus fans showed their discontent towards Canada striker David on Sunday as the 26-year-old was booed while being subbed off in a home game against already-relegated Verona.
TURIN, ITALY – JANUARY 25: Jonathan David of Juventus celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the Serie A match between Juventus FC and SSC Napoli at Juventus Stadium on January 25, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)
David started the match and was subbed off at minute 70, with the score already 1-1.
As reported by TMW and other media outlets, most Juventus fans were unhappy with the Canadian’s performance and showed their unhappiness when he left the field to make room for Fabio Miretti.
BOLOGNA, ITALY – DECEMBER 14: Jonathan David of Juventus during the Serie A match between Bologna FC 1909 and Juventus FC at Renato Dall’Ara Stadium on December 14, 2025 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)
Dusan Vlahovic had been introduced a few minutes earlier, scoring the equaliser for the Bianconeri.
The Serbia international had missed several months of action because of a muscle injury that required surgery in December 2025 and scored his first goal since October.
David is in his first season at Juventus, where he has netted eight goals in 44 appearances across all competitions.
Italy international Riccardo Calafiori returned to action after nearly a month for Arsenal on Saturday, prompting reactions from some of his teammates, including Declan Rice, on Instagram.
Calafiori played the full 90 minutes in Arsenal’s 3-0 win over Fulham on Saturday, making his first appearance since April 7 when he had played the full match in a 1-0 away victory over Sporting CP in the Champions League.
Since then, the ex-Roma and Bologna defender had not featured for the Gunners until yesterday due to an unspecified injury.
Calafiori’s celebrated Arsenal’s latest victory on social media, sharing a series of photos on Instagram, accompanied by a caption in both English and Spanish.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – AUGUST 17: Riccardo Calafiori of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team’s first goal with teammate Declan Rice during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Arsenal at Old Trafford on August 17, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
“No pares, sigues, sigues,” wrote the Italian defender. A Spanish message that means “Don’t stop, continue, continue.”
Calafiori’s social media post after Arsenal win and return from injury
Calafiori’s post received nearly 2,000 comments in less than 24 hours, including those of his teammates Leandro Trossard, Rice and Jurrien Timber as well as Calafiori’s agents at World Soccer Agency.
Rice used what appears to be a Calafiori nickname: “Calafiorio,” while Trossard used a heart face emonji to celebrate the Italian’s return to action.
Milan must cope without Luka Modric, who has been forced to finish the season early due to a cheekbone injury that required surgery earlier this week.
MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 26: Rafael Leao of AC Milan warms up prior to the Serie A match between AC Milan and Juventus FC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on April 26, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
Ardon Jashari replaces the Croatian star in central midfield for the Rossoneri, while Christian Pulisic starts on the bench.
The USMNT star hasn’t yet scored a goal in 2026, so Massimiliano Allegri picks Leao and Nkunku up front.
Fali Candè, Edoardo Pieragnolo, Daniel Boloca and Darryl Bakola, but their star winger Berardi returns to action after serving a two-game ban.
SASSUOLO, ITALY – FEBRUARY 20: Domenico Berardi of US Sassuolo celebrates after scoring his team’s third goal during the Serie A match between US Sassuolo Calcio and Hellas Verona FC at Mapei Stadium Citta del Tricolore on February 20, 2026 in Sassuolo, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)
Milan have a five-point lead over fifth-placed Como with a game in hand, but the Rossoneri have only won two of their last five league games.
According to multiple reports in Italy, former Referee Designator Gianluca Rocchi was allegedly caught on wiretap telling VAR supervisor Andrea Gervasoni that ‘they’ no longer wanted to see a particular referee. Yet, exactly who Rocchi was referring to remains unclear.
A probe into alleged sports fraud in Italy remains ongoing, with five individuals connected to the refereeing profession currently under investigation.
Among them is Serie A and Serie B Designator Rocchi, who suspended himself earlier this week.
Gazzetta and Corriere della Sera report provide the latest updates on the matter on Sunday.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – APRIL 10: Referee Gianluca Rocchi reacts during the UEFA Champions League Quarter Final first leg match between Manchester United and FC Barcelona at Old Trafford on April 10, 2019 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
According to both sources, Rocchi was caught on wiretap in April 2025 telling Gervasoni, who is also under investigation: “They don’t want to see him anymore.”
During the same conversation, Rocchi also mentioned the name “Giorgio”, leading investigators to believe that the ex-Referee Designator referred to Inter’s Referee Manager Giorgio Schenone.
The Milan Prosecutors did try to precisely identify who “they” referred to, obtaining authorisation from the investigating judge for additional weeks of wiretaps on certain targets.
AIA chief Gianluca Rocchi (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)
However, in early summer 2025, the judge brought the surveillance to an end, rejecting a request for a further extension after the additional wiretaps failed to produce any new evidence.
Currently, there are five people under investigation, but none from clubs.
The 0-0 draw between Milan and Juventus on April 26, 2026, has drawn criticism in Italy for the defensive playing styles of both teams, resulting in an inevitable stalemate.
Milan’s recent meeting with Juventus at San Siro has been the subject of severe criticism from fans and the media alike, as the Rossoneri and the Bianconeri produced too little in a match once regarded as a Serie A classic.
Milan and Juventus criticised after 0-0 draw
The draw allowed Milan and Juventus to keep Como and Roma at a safe distance with just four games remaining in the 2025-26 Serie A campaign.
Inter and Napoli have practically secured Champions League qualification, and betting odds sports indicate that the race for the remaining two places will go down to the wire over the final four matches of the season.
bCasino New Zealandonline casino bonuses suggest that Milan and Juventus remain favourites to qualify for Europe’s elite competition, yet their recent display at San Siro was far from pleasing.
MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 26: Jonathan David of Juventus is challenged by Davide Bartesaghi of AC Milan during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Juventus FC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on April 26, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
Juventus had the best chance in the first half when Khephren Thuram had a goal disallowed for offside, while the Rossoneri hit the crossbar with Alexis Saelemaekers after the break.
Former Serie A defender Daniele Adani, who has now become one of the most prominent pundits in Italy, didn’t hold back when analysing the match during TV show Domenica Sportiva.
“In my opinion, half of Italy is happy with this kind of match,” he said via Milannews.
“How many people do you hear saying that the best defence is simply not conceding? But how many tomorrow will be celebrating with phrases like ‘We didn’t allow the opposition a single shot on target,’ or ‘The objective is Champions League qualification?’
“I’ve been saying for 10 years that, if we want to align ourselves with the rest of the football world, we need to play with intensity, tempo, and attacking intent. Yet, I’m dismissed as a philosopher or a theorist whenever I argue that this style of football is not exportable,” he continued.
“And then we’re told that European competitions should be played abroad to help export the product.
“But the truth is that we’re a laughing stock. We don’t excite anymore. Anyone who watched Milan vs. Juventus switched off after 15 minutes. I have the perfect quote for that first half: ‘Nothing left to do, but cry.”
Juventus coach Spalletti was also unhappy with his team’s performance, arguing that his players are still not mature enough.
MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 26: Luciano Spalletti, Head Coach of Juventus, looks on prior to the Serie A match between AC Milan and Juventus FC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on April 26, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
“We do well in possession, but we lose something in the duels,” he said at a post-match press conference.
“Sometimes we produce a great surge, only to make simple mistakes on easy passes. We need to consistently maintain a high level of balance. Today, under no circumstances could we afford to lose this match. It seemed to me that more than winning, they were absolutely determined not to lose it.”
Canada international David is facing an uncertain future at Juventus after an up-and-down first season at the Allianz Stadium.
ROME, ITALY – MARCH 01: Jonathan David of Juventus and Evan Ndicka of AS Roma battle for possession during the Serie A match between AS Roma and Juventus FC at Stadio Olimpico on March 01, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)
David has scored six goals and provided four assists in 32 Serie A games and earns €6m net per season plus €2m add-ons.
According to Tuttosport, Turkish side Fenerbahce are interested in the 26-year-old, and so are Premier League side Aston Villa.
Unai Emery is a long-time admirer of the Canadian forward and was already interested in signing him last summer, before Juventus eventually secured a deal on a free transfer.
TURIN, ITALY – JANUARY 25: Jonathan David of Juventus celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the Serie A match between Juventus FC and SSC Napoli at Juventus Stadium on January 25, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)
According to the report, David is not entirely convinced about leaving Juventus at the end of the season, and the Serie A giants won’t necessarily sell him unless they receive a convincing offer.
David has a few games left to convince Juventus to keep him, starting with today’s Serie A match against Hellas Verona at the Allianz Stadium, where he’s expected to start as the lone striker.
It kicks off at 12:30 CET (11:30 BST) at the Stadio Dall’Ara.
The stadium will be sold out even if Vincenzo Italiano’s side has little chance of qualifying for Europe and players were booed after the previous match against Roma.
Bologna sit ninth in the standings, seven points below seventh-placed Atalanta, while Cagliari need a final push to secure survival, being eight points above Cremonese in 18th.
Skorupski, Dallinga, Joao Mario, Cambiaghi and Casale are unavailable for Bologna, while Cagliari have travelled to Emilia Romagna without the likes of Idrissi, Mazzitelli, Felici, Pavoletti, Borrelli, and Liteta.
Cristian Chivu’s Inter are just one point away from winning the 2025-26 Serie A title as the Nerazzurri only need a draw in tonight’s home game against Parma to secure the Scudetto with three games to spare.
Inter are practically certain of winning the 21st domestic title in their history, but will have to wait until the final round to lift the trophy.
Inter will play the final game of the season at home against Hellas Verona on the weekend of May 17. The exact date and kick-off time have yet to be confirmed, but the Nerazzurri will certainly lift the trophy after that match.
MILAN, ITALY – MAY 19: Lautaro Martinez of FC Inter kisses the Serie A TIM Scudetto title trophy at full-time following the team’s draw in the Serie A TIM match between FC Internazionale and SS Lazio at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on May 19, 2024 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
As reported by several Italian media outlets, Inter’s title celebrations will likely include an open-top bus parade as well.
In the meantime, the Nerazzurri will also play the Coppa Italia Final against Lazio on May 13, so Chivu’s men might end up celebrating a domestic double in barely two weeks.
Inter star Alessandro Bastoni is expected to start against Parma, while Lautaro Martinez will go on the bench with the Nerazzurri needing just one point to win the 2025-26 Scudetto.
It kicks off at 20:45 CET (19:45 BST) at the Stadio Meazza in Milan, San Siro.
Football Italia will be among the accredited media.
Inter must cope without Hakan Calhanoglu and Luis Henrique, but Lautaro Martinez has recovered from an injury and will go on the bench.
Bastoni’s fitness is also improving, so the Italian defender is expected to start in a three-man defence, according to Sky Sport, Gazzetta, and other reputable Italian media outlets.
Henrikh Mkhitaryan is favourite over Petar Sucic in central midfield.
Following Napoli’s 0-0 draw against Como on Saturday, a draw will be enough for Inter to win the Scudetto tonight with three games to spare.
Parma have travelled to Milan without the injured Frigan and Cremaschi.
Carlos Cuesta will look to his ideal XI with Adrian Bernabé in central midfield and Mateo Pellegrino in attack.
Inter vs. Parma – where to watch on TV
The match will be broadcast on TNT Sports 2, DAZN and HBO Max in the UK and Ireland and on Paramount+ in the USA. Football Italia will provide live updates with a liveblog from San Siro.
It kicks off at 18:00 CET (17:00 BST) at the Allianz Stadium in Turin.
The Bianconeri have a two-point lead over fifth-placed Como, but with a game in hand, while Verona were mathematically relegated on Friday following Lecce’s away victory at Pisa.
Juan Cabal and Arkadiusz Milik are unavailable for Juventus, while Verona have once again dropped Gift Orban after the Nigeria international fought with a fan in the street last month.
Multiple sources, including Gazzetta and Sky Sport Italia, report that Juventus star Yildiz is fit to start, making his return to the Juventus line-up for the first time in three weeks.
TURIN, ITALY – MARCH 07: Kenan Yildiz of Juventus celebrates after scoring the his team’s third goal during the Serie A match between Juventus FC and Pisa SC at Juventus Stadium on March 07, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Giuseppe Cottini/Getty Images)
Bianconeri coach Luciano Spalletti will likely pick Jonathan David as a sole striker, with Francisco Conceiçao completing the Old Lady’s three-man attack.
Juventus are unbeaten in the last eight Serie A games, collecting five wins and three draws since the start of March.
Juventus vs. Verona – where to watch on TV
The match will be broadcast live on DAZN in the UK and Ireland and on Paramount+ in the USA. Football Italia will provide live updates via a liveblog.
Milan star Christian Pulisic is expected to start on the bench, but the Rossoneri need a win against Sassuolo to boost their Champions League qualification hopes.
It kicks off at 15:00 CET (14:00 BST) at the Mapei Stadium in Reggio Emilia.
The Rossoneri sit third in the standings with a five-point lead over Como, who already played on Saturday, drawing 0-0 against Napoli. On the other hand, Sassuolo have already secured survival, having earned 46 points in 34 games.
Luka Modric is unavailable for Milan, and according to multiple sources, including Sky Sport Italia, the Croatian star will be replaced by Ardon Jashari in central midfield.
USMNT international Pulisic is expected to start on the bench, being replaced by Christopher Nkunku. Pulisic hasn’t yet scored a goal in 2026.
Italy international Domenico Berardi will return to Sassuolo’s starting XI after serving a two-game ban. Second-choice keeper Stefano Turati is expected to start the third game in a row, leaving Arijanet Muric on the bench.
Sassuolo vs. Milan – where to watch on TV
The match will be broadcast live on DAZN and TikTok in the UK and Ireland and on Paramount+ in the USA. Football Italia will provide live updates via a liveblog.
A driver living life always on the edge. The crash and his legs were amputated, then he won the gold medals at the Paralympic Games. The accident with a truck. He died on May 1, like Senna. All of Italy is moved.
Allegri: ‘The Champions League moves 100m.’ Spalletti, Yildiz right away.
Inter, Scudetto one point away.
Corriere dello Sport
Farewell giant
Alex lives
Zanardi has died: an extraordinary man who taught us to redraw our lives.
Born in Bologna, 59, the strength of ideals and smiles. The farewell on the same day as Senna’s. F1, kart, 16 surgeries, four Paralympic Gold medals in handbike, and the shocking crash with a truck. Matteralla moved: ‘A great pain.’
Tuttosport
Alex Zanardi (1966-2026)
Your lesson forever
The champion of the impossible died on the same day as his idol, Senna. Terrible Formula Car accident in 2001. The second life, the Paralympics triumphs, and the crash with a handbike in 2020. The biggest lesson: ‘When you can’t take it anymore, hold on, more opportunities will come.’
Inter: Scudetto Day amid controversy
Chivu to be crowned champion if he draws with Parma, but the Milanese investigation looms over the celebration.
The wiretap in which Rocchi allegedly mentioned the referee coordinator Schenone opens new scenarios. In the meantime, Napoli’s 0-0 against Como means a point will be enough tonight. For the first time since 1989, the title can be won at San Siro. Lautaro on the bench, Bastoni returns, but nothing organised…
‘Vlahovic? I think he wants to stay.’
The coach pushes to confirm the Serbian and enjoys Yildiz. ‘He has the sun in his face, he makes me feel lucky to coach.’ Kenan on the pitch today with Verona. Aston Villa on David.
Toro, nice way to honour the invincibles…
Ehizibue-Kristensen: easy 2-0. D’Aversa: ‘Wrong spirit, I got angry.’ And the fans protest.
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