La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Milan are preparing for a major overhaul in central midfield, chasing Valencia’s Javi Guerra and Sassuolo’s Ismael Koné, while four midfielders, including Youssouf Fofana and Ruben Loftus-Cheek, are expected to leave.

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Milan have continued to monitor promising Valencia midfielder Javi Guerra during the 2025-26 campaign, reports Gazzetta dello Sport.

Latest Milan transfer news: Guerra, Koné and more

The Spaniard was a Milan transfer target last summer, before he signed a new contract until 2029, but the Serie A giants have continued to scout him in the current campaign.

According to the report, Milan are also interested in Sassuolo and Canada midfielder Koné, scorer of six Serie A goals this season.

Gazzetta claims that Sassuolo might be interested in discussing a player-plus-cash swap involving either Christian Comotto, now on loan at Spezia, or Francesco Camarda.

Milan are expected to make significant changes to their central midfield over the summer, given that Fofana and Loftus-Cheek are likely to leave San Siro.

Warren Bondo, Ismael Bennacer and Yunus Musah will return after their loan spells, and while the first two will be put on the market, Musah could end up staying at Milan, mostly due to his versatility.

The Rossoneri will also wait for Luka Modric’s decision on his future and hope the Croatian star will agree to remain at the club for one more season.

According to Corriere dello Sport, Inter remain interested in Como talent Nico Paz, who is set to return to Real Madrid in the summer, but will only remain at the Bernabéu with the approval of the Merengues’ new coach.

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Inter still want to sign Nico Paz in 2026

Serie A giants Inter still hope to sign Argentine talent Nico Paz, despite his practically guaranteed return to Real Madrid in the summer.

The Merengues have an €11m buy-back option, which they intend to activate at the end of the season to bring back a product of their academy to the club.

However, Nico Paz’s stay at the Bernabéu for 2026-27 will depend on the new coach Real Madrid appoint in the summer.

José Mourinho is seen as a possible candidate for the job, so if the ex-Nerazzurri boss returns to the Bernabéu, he will inevitably be involved in Inter’s transfer plans, as he’ll have to decide whether to keep Paz in the team.

According to the report, Inter are determined to offer a paid loan deal with an option to buy and a buy-back option, or even a permanent transfer, but still leaving Real Madrid the option to re-sign the player in the future.

The Nerazzurri are preparing a transfer package worth between €40m and €50m and hope to persuade the Argentine talent also thanks to his father Pablo Paz, a close friend and former Argentina teammate of Inter’s vice-president Javier Zanetti

La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Juventus coach Luciano Spalletti has personally called Bernardo Silva, hoping to persuade the Manchester City captain to move to Turin at the end of the season.

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Spalletti in direct contact with Bernardo Silva over a possible Juventus move

Juventus coach Spalletti has reportedly reached out to Bernardo Silva over a potential move to the Allianz Stadium in the summer.

Negotiations between the Old Lady and the player’s agent, Jorge Mendes, have been ongoing for weeks as Bernardo Silva’s contract with Manchester City expires at the end of the season, making him available for a free transfer in June. 

According to the report, Spalletti has made a further step forward by personally contacting the Manchester City captain, who is also believed to be on the agenda of many other European clubs, including Benfica and Barcelona.

Gazzetta previously reported that Juventus had already offered Bernardo Silva a three-year contract worth €7m per season and that the Portugal international would only pick his next club at the end of the campaign, which sees his Manchester City side involved in the race for the Premier League title.

Italy legend Roberto Baggio has officially launched his TikTok account with a humorous juggling clip that ends with what appears to be an unfortunate glass-breaking mishap.

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Italy legend Baggio has officially joined TikTok, reaching over 200,000 followers in just a few hours.

Baggio’s first video on the platform shows him juggling the ball, but the ending is not the one most fans would expect.

After the ex-striker kicks the ball, the sound of breaking glass can be heard. At that moment, Baggio turns to the camera and says, “From today, I’m on TikTok too.”

As reported by Repubblica, Baggio’s first video has already reached two million views and over 500,000 likes.

Baggio’s first TikTok video

“Ciao ragazzi! Da oggi sono anche io su TikTok”.

Così l’ex calciatore Roberto Baggio saluta i fan e inaugura il suo nuovo profilo sulla nota piattaforma social. Nel breve video ironico pubblicato, si vede il ‘Divin codino’ palleggiare e poi calciare il pallone. Sul finale,… pic.twitter.com/fxxI6mLofe

— Radio Deejay (@radiodeejay) April 30, 2026

Italian defender Matteo Ruggeri credits Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone for his defensive development and confirms Barcelona star Lamine Yamal has been the ‘toughest’ opponent he’s faced this season.

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Ruggeri played the full 90 minutes in Atletico Madrid’s 1-1 draw against Arsenal in the first leg of the Champions League semifinals on Wednesday.

The Italian left-back, a former Atalanta defender, is in his first season at the Wanda Metropolitano and has been a regular starter under Simeone.

Ruggeri: ‘I’ve improved defensively’ under Simeone

“I think that my development is mostly due to the coach who has believed in me from the very beginning,” Ruggeri told Sky Sport at full-time last night.

“He’s given me the trust and time to work well, and I think I’ve improved, mostly defensively, thanks to him and the work we do every day in training sessions. Obviously, I can still improve, because you can learn from any opponent. I’m happy, and we must recover well, first for Saturday’s game and then for Tuesday, because we can expect a heated environment.”

Ruggeri, 23, has made 42 appearances across all competitions this season, collecting over 3,000 minutes on the pitch under Simeone in 2025-26.

A former Atalanta defender, Ruggeri has yet to make his senior Italy debut.

The Italian defender was asked to name the toughest opponent he’s faced this season, and his reply was somewhat unsurprising.

“I don’t want to say that it is obvious, but I guess that with Lamine [Yamal], it was a nice battle,” he said.

“We’ve met many times. These matches provide motivation and the strength to play at a high level. From these matches, you understand the level and the effort required to reach a Champions League semifinal. If I have the name of the toughest one, I’ll go with him because he’s really impressive.”

Ruggeri joined Atletico Madrid in a deal worth circa €20m from Atalanta last summer, signing a contract until 2030.

Footage from Sunday’s Milan-Juventus Serie A match captured Luciano Spalletti urging Lloyd Kelly to be more aggressive with the Bianconeri coach instructing the English defender: ‘You have to go!’

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Sunday’s Serie A match between Milan and Juventus saw defences dominate, with the San Siro matchup ending in a goalless draw.

A video published by DAZN shows Spalletti instructing one of his centre-backs, Kelly, to be more aggressive defensively.

Spalletti felt Kelly should have stayed closer to his direct opponent to limit his chances of hurting the Bianconeri.

“You play for 20 meters [far], but you have to go at five meters,” Spalletti said.

“[This way] I can play too.”

Kelly, 27, has been a regular starter at Juventus this season, making 42 appearances across all competitions at the Allianz Stadium.

The Mister and Lloyd pic.twitter.com/RtpGvlEYXt

— Juventus News Live (@juvenewslive) April 29, 2026

Former Inter coach Simone Inzaghi is ‘shocked’ to see the Nerazzurri mentioned in a refereeing scandal in Serie A, as he feels the team was ‘damaged and not favoured’ last season, and insists that wins over Barcelona and Bayern Munich in the Champions League were as exciting as trophies.

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Former Inter coach Inzaghi had his say on the refereeing scandal that has broken out in Serie A.

Referee Designator Rocchi has suspended himself from his duties after the Milan Prosecutor alleged that he influenced VAR decisions and assigned referees favoured by Inter for some games in 2024-25.

Recent reports, however, suggest that Rocchi never met Inter executives and that no players or directors from the Nerazzurri or any other Serie A club are under investigation.

“It shocked me. Inter lost many points last season due to refereeing mistakes in Serie A and the Supercoppa,” Inzaghi told Gazzetta.

“It’s surprising to be mentioned in this story, given that we were damaged and not favoured.

“How can you think about a scheme? It was an unfortunate season for us. I’ve always had great respect for the referees’ work, and I don’t want to talk about Napoli, who honestly won the Scudetto,” Inzaghi continued.

“But there’s still a feeling that something was taken away from us. I’m not accusing anyone, and I have no doubts about good faith. Let’s say we were unlucky, and everything went against us. There’s still a disappointment that won’t go away. It’s painful to lose the title for just one point.”

Inzaghi spent four seasons at Inter, winning one Serie A title and reaching the Champions League Final twice.

“I won a lot in four years, and I’m happy with the results,” he said.

“We reached two Champions League Finals. I accept criticism anyway, as long as they concern me and not the footballers, because they always gave me everything they had.

“I wouldn’t change anything. We had a dream, the treble. At the end of the season, we paid a high price for the 23 games we played more than Napoli,” he added.

“Inter have the duty to compete at all levels, and those nights against Bayern and Barcelona will remain in my mind more than trophies—unforgettable victories.”

Last season’s 5-0 loss in the Champions League Final against PSG was Inzaghi’s last game with Inter.

“We arrived at the game without much energy, both physically and mentally,” he explained.

“It’s not an excuse, but a fact. The disappointment of losing the title affected our self-esteem. PSG are a top side as we saw the other night against Bayern. It still hurts to have lost that way, but we can’t forget what had happened before in Europe.”

Is it true that he told Inter players he would leave the club days before the final?

“Absolutely no. I couldn’t have done it because the decision, which was very painful for my family and me, had not been made,” he insisted.

“The truth is that everything happened very quickly. Two days after the Champions League Final, we met at Marotta’s home, with Ausilio and Baccin. In that context, I expressed the desire to change because I felt a cycle had ended. They wanted to continue, but understood my decision. We left as friends, and we still are. If we had won the Champions League, I would have stayed.”

Inzaghi was appointed by Saudi Pro League giants Al-Hilal last year and has no regret about his decision.

“Luckily, money has never been a problem. I don’t need it,” he said.

“I had a fantastic home in Milan, from which I could see everything, including San Siro. Their offer convinced me, and here I am. Happy to be here.”

The Nerazzurri are now close to winning the Scudetto under Cristian Chivu.

“They’ve been very good. Winning is never easy, and it is Chivu’s merit too,” Inzaghi said.

“I knew the group, and I had no doubts about the players’ capabilities. But it was also the right decision to pick Cristian, and I knew it because I had seen how he worked. Now they must celebrate and try to win the Coppa Italia.”

The Coppa Italia Final, set for May 13, will see Inter face Lazio, two of Inzaghi’s former clubs. Who will he support?

“Nobody, I’ll sit down and enjoy the spectacle,” he said.

“They are two clubs that have given me a lot, so may the best win. Anything can happen in a final.”

Federico Dimarco and Piotr Zielinski appeared to criticise Inzaghi’s management in recent months.

“Federico has had great seasons with me, and he knows it well. I kept him at Inter after seeing him in training for ten days; otherwise, he might have left on loan again. Perhaps his words were misunderstood. We have a great relationship, and we are still in contact,” Inzaghi concluded.

“I’ve read many things about Zielinski, too, but people forget it was me who wanted him at Inter when Marotta and Ausilio said there was a chance. Unfortunately, he had many fitness problems last season and struggled to show his quality.”

• Read more – Inzaghi ‘not’ thinking about Italy job: ‘I’m learning English’

La Gazzetta dello Sport

Penalty Wednesday. Atletico-Arsenal ends in a draw

Inzaghi, I talk

The ex-Inter coach says it all for the first time

‘No favours, we were affected instead. Well done, Chivu, I knew he was the right pick.’

‘Our victories against Bayern and Barcelona were heavier than the trophies we won. I’d have stayed with the Champions League.’

Spalletti calls Silva

Not just Goretzka, Milan think about Guerra now

Corriere dello Sport

Paz’s dream

Club waiting: A lot will depend on the new Madrid coach

Inter wait for Mou

Nico closer if José returns to Real?

Marotta is studying a paid loan with an option to buy and a buyback clause, knowing that the player sees himself with the Merengues. Just one between Martinez and Vicario.

Juve, Kolo discount

The request was between 60m and 70m last year, now 45m is enough

KDB the Neapolitan

Kevin is at the centre of the project: he loves the city and the club relies on him to return to winning.

Italiano, aut aut

Relevant alternatives to Lucumi and Freuler, contract extension for big players and reinforcements in all departments.

Cholo pride, Atletico believe

Tuttosport

Toro, Gattuso’s chances increase

Lewa says Juve, Chico too

The Polish hitman prefers the Bianconeri to Milan. Conceiçao rejects assaults of Liverpool and United.

The new Calciopoli? A piece is missing

Lukaku offers himself to Milan

He has the characteristics wanted by Allegri, doubts on his fitness

It wasn’t PSG-Bayern: Atletico 1-1 Arsenal

Multiple sources in Italy claim that Gianluca Rocchi didn’t meet with Inter directors on April 2, 2025, but other match officials did, leading to Andrea Colombo’s appointment for the Nerazzurri’s Serie A match against Bologna.

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Serie A refereeing scandal: Rocchi didn’t meet Inter

More details are emerging regarding the new refereeing scandal involving Rocchi, VAR Supervisor Andrea Gervasoni, and three other VAR officials.

Rocchi is under investigation for participation in sports fraud, but will not appear for interrogation with the Milan Prosecutor tomorrow, April 30, unlike Gervasoni.

Rocchi is suspected of having influenced VAR decisions and appointed referees liked by Inter, which the Nerazzurri President Beppe Marotta has strongly denied.

So far, no evidence has emerged that Rocchi held talks with Inter regarding referee appointments, and no players or club directors from the Nerazzurri or any other Serie A club are under investigation.

Rocchi is alleged to have attended a meeting at San Siro on April 2, 2025, the day of the Coppa Italia semifinal first leg between Milan and Inter.

During that meeting, he reportedly decided to appoint Colombo for a Serie A match between Bologna and Inter on April 20, 2025, and Doveri for the Coppa Italia semifinal second leg between Inter and Milan, thereby making him ineligible to officiate the Final, a match Inter ultimately didn’t even reach.

According to Gazzetta and other Italian media, including ANSA and La Stampa, wiretaps from that meeting appear to suggest that Rocchi didn’t speak to Inter directors but rather to referees or members of the refereeing world.

Rocchi and his lawyer still have not received the full set of documents containing accusations from the Milan Prosecutor, yet the former Referee Designator won’t show up for an interrogation tomorrow.

• Read more – Report: VAR official told ‘mind your business’ during possible Inter penalty check vs. Roma

Rafael Leao commented on the epic Champions League semifinal between PSG and Bayern Munich with a two-word message on X, but also reduced his social media presence by deactivating his Instagram account.

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Milan star Leao deactivated his Instagram account, which was followed by over seven million users, after the weekend, when he was once again booed by Rossoneri fans at San Siro.

The Portuguese’s relationship with part of the Rossoneri fanbase has fallen apart in recent weeks as fans at San Siro booed him in the last two home matches against Udinese and Juventus.

The Rossoneri star remains active on X, where he commented on PSG’s 5-4 win over Bayern Munich in the Champions League semifinal on Tuesday.

Leao used two Portuguese words to congratulate PSG and Bayern, in a message that translates into “real football”, to which he added clapping emojis.

Leao has scored ten goals and provided three assists in 28 appearances across all competitions this season, and according to Italian sources, the Rossoneri will listen to offers for him in the summer.

Leao’s reaction to epic PSG 5-4 Bayern Munich

Futebol de verdade …

— Rafael Leão (@RafaeLeao7) April 28, 2026

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Manuel Ugarte’s agent Jorge Mendes has offered the Manchester United midfielder to both Juventus and Milan.

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Mendes offers Ugarte to Juventus and Milan

Manchester United midfielder Ugarte has been offered to Serie A giants Juventus and Milan by his agent Jorge Mendes, according to Gazzetta.

Ugarte, 25, has been struggling for playing time at Old Trafford this season, collecting barely 1,000 minutes on the pitch in 2025-26.

His agent is seeking an exit route for his client from Manchester United, and both Juventus and Milan have been informed of the midfielder’s availability to join them this summer.

According to Gazzetta, Ugarte is among the Manchester United players Milan can pick in a potential player-plus-cash swap deal for Rafael Leao.

Juventus, on the other hand, have prioritised another Jorge Mendes client, Bernardo Silva, who is available on a free transfer as his contract with Manchester City runs out this coming June.

According to Gazzetta, the Old Lady has already offered Bernardo Silva a €7m-a-year contract until 2029.

Reports in Italy claim that Robert Lewandowski’s agent has held talks with Serie A clubs, including Juventus, in recent days, while the Bianconeri continue talks to sign Bernardo Silva on a free transfer from Manchester City.

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Latest Juventus transfer updates: Lewandowski, Bernardo Silva and more

Juventus are preparing for a big 2026 summer transfer window, during which they are expected to sign a new central midfielder and a centre-forward.

Gazzetta and La Stampa report that Lewandowski’s agent, Pini Zahavi, has been spotted in Italy, where he’s held talks with some Serie A clubs, including Juventus, in recent days.

According to the report, the Bianconeri’s priority is to extend Dusan Vlahovic’s contract before discussing with other transfer targets, especially Randal Kolo Muani, who will return to PSG after his loan spell at Tottenham.

Lewandowski is available on a free transfer as his contract expires at the end of the season, and the same is true of Manchester City captain Bernardo Silva.

The Portugal international has already confirmed that he’ll leave Etihad Stadium when his contract expires in June, and the Bianconeri director, Damien Comolli, has continued negotiations with the midfielder’s agent, Jorge Mendes.

Juventus have reportedly offered Bernardo Silva a three-year contract worth €7m per season.

The experienced midfielder is open to moving to the Allianz Stadium but is also awaiting offers from other clubs, especially Barcelona, before making a final decision.

Juventus are still fighting for a Champions League placement and sit fourth in the Serie A table, and, naturally, their qualification for Europe’s elite competition will be vital to have the financial resources for any big signing over the summer.

José Mourinho says Roma is the ‘best place’ where he’s been in his coaching career, admits he didn’t expect Cristian Chivu to become a coach and insists that preferring the playing style over results is ‘the biggest lie in football.’

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Former Inter and Roma coach Mourinho was full of praise for the Giallorossi and his ex-player Chivu, now the Nerazzurri boss, in his latest interview with Il Giornale (via Gazzetta).

Mourinho’s latest interview on Roma, Inter and Real Madrid speculation

Mourinho spent two and a half seasons at the Stadio Olimpico, winning the Conference League in 2022 and losing the Europa League Final in 2023. Just a few months later, in January 2024, he was sacked with just six months left on his contract.

“For me, it’s been the best place in my career. I’ve never felt such an incredible environment around a football team. The Olimpico was always full,” Mourinho said.

Mourinho was asked whether the pressure around the team in the capital is what makes it so hard for the Giallorossi to win trophies.

“It’s not a drama because when we won the Conference League, the celebrations were amazing,” he replied.

“Not even when I won the Champions League did I see scenes like those.

“My Roma is finished. I don’t want to say anything else. Actually, just one thing. Nobody should blame the Roma fans for not winning. The Roma fans are the ones who support the team, and nobody should touch them.”

Chivu’s Inter will win the Serie A title if they beat Parma on Sunday night. Chivu played under Mourinho at Inter, winning a legendary treble in 2009-10.

“I’m happy for Chivu that Inter can win the Scudetto, even if, when I was his coach, I’d never thought he would become a coach,” Mourinho admitted.

“He didn’t seem predestined, but he was smart. He has studied and has built experience. Many go on the bench today because they sell themselves well. And let’s be honest: this idea that the style of play matters more than results is the biggest lie in football.

“I haven’t messaged Chivu yet because it’s not mathematically certain. Let’s let him earn the points he needs, and when it happens, I’ll reach out.”

The members of that Inter team are still in contact thanks to a WhatsApp chat: “I’m terrible with my phone, but Materazzi is the one in charge of that,” Mou admitted.

Lastly, Mou was asked about rumours of his return to Real Madrid Madrid, but he replied: “My next target is to bring Benfica back to the Champions League.”

• More from Mourinho’s interview – Mourinho defends Italy despite refereeing scandal: ‘You don’t need a foreign coach, go with M&M’

Reports in Italy claim that Gian Piero Gasperini will soon meet with Roma owners to discuss the strategy for the summer transfer window and beyond, starting with the appointment of a new sporting director and the extension of Paulo Dybala’s contract.

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Gasperini talks with Roma owners to determine 2026 strategies

Roma coach Gasperini will discuss the club’s future strategies with club owners in the coming days.

The Giallorossi coach has taken full control of the club’s operations after Claudio Ranieri’s exit last week, a move that Frederic Massara’s departure will follow in the coming weeks.

Gasperini will have input into many decisions, both on and off the pitch, starting with the appointment of a new sporting director to replace Massara.

Gazzetta and Corriere dello Sport report that Giovanni Manna (Napoli) and Tony D’Amico (Atalanta) are the frontrunners for the job, even if Sean Sogliano is also among the candidates.

Gasperini is expected to have a conference call with Dan Friedkin in the coming days, while Ryan will land in the capital shortly to hold face-to-face talks with the coach.

Gasperini and Roma owners will also discuss Francesco Totti’s potential return to the club, while the coach will receive updates on the new stadium project.

Gasperini and Roma owners will also discuss the club’s strategies for the summer transfer window, including the future of Dybala.

The Argentine’s contract expires at the end of the season, and Gasperini will gladly retain the 2022 Argentina World Cup winner.

According to Gazzetta, Dybala is tempted to return to Argentina to play for Boca Juniors, but believes that it is still too early to return to his native country. Therefore, he is open to considering Roma’s offer, aware that any proposal will involve a pay cut from his current €8m-a-year wages.

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Manuel Ugarte, Marcus Rashford, and Joshua Zirkzee are among the players Manchester United can offer Milan in a player-plus-cash swap deal for Rafael Leao.

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Milan are open to offers for Portuguese winger Leao in the summer, and Gazzetta confirms that Manchester United are among the clubs interested in the Rossoneri star.

Tuttosport reported last week that Red Devils scouts had watched Leao in action during a Serie A match against Juventus, when his own fans once again booed the Portugal international.

Leao has a €175m release clause in his contract, but Gazzetta reports that Milan directors are open to starting negotiations at €50m.

The Rossoneri have planned to sell Leao just for a cash offer, yet Manchester United could try to further reduce the Serie A giants’ demands by including one of their players in the deal.

According to Gazzetta, Manchester United are open to including Ugarte, Rashford or Zirkzee in the negotiations. The report claims that Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers is United’s priority target for the left-wing position, yet the 23-year-old would cost twice as much as Leao in the summer, at circa €100m.

Rashford is currently on loan at Barcelona, but whether the Catalans will activate their €30m option to buy at the end of the season remains unclear.

Milan already held talks with Rashford in the 2025 January transfer window, while Zirkzee was among their targets the previous year, when the Dutchman eventually left Bologna for Old Trafford.

Milan are expected to reshape their attack in the summer transfer window, with Atletico Madrid forward Alexander Sorloth at the top of the Rossoneri’s shopping list, according to Gazzetta.

La Gazzetta dello Sport

Amazing 5-4 in Paris

Champions as Martians

Nine goals in the first-leg semifinal: Bayern come back against PSG from 5-2.

Milan remake the attack

Leao leaves: everything changes. Zirkzee with Sorloth

United want Rafa. Nkunku, Fullkrug and Gimenez leave too. Pulisic can stay.

One referee talked with Rocchi at San Siro

Zappi out of AIA. FIGC, commissioner unlikely.

Dimarco, Inter unlock the renewal.

Juve, Bernardo Silva only with the top four.

Corriere dello Sport

AIA, clean house

Commissioner arriving: Zappi suspended for 13 months.

CONI reject the appeal: referees without a chief. FIGC wants to put the category under administration. Milan investigation: Rocchi won’t talk to the Prosecutor. Gervasoni awaited.

Inter, move for Paz

The big intrigue

The Argentine will leave Como, but his future remains uncertain

Nico wants to return to Real Madrid, and Ausilio is ready to make his move

Ten goals and seven assists in Serie A. Perez will bring him back to Madrid in July. The new Blancos coach’s verdict will be decisive. Marotta at the window, with a budget of 40-45m.

Alisson, Juventus risk the trick

The Reds are studying a possible extension for a further year: the alternative is De Gea

Milan, the striker with Nkunku’s money

The club’s request is at least 30m. Allegri will pick the striker on the market depending on the system.

Roma, meeting between Gasp and Friedkin

Market, new director and Totti’s return on the table. Dybala issue. One month to decide on Alajbegovic.

Kvaradona: Crazy PSG-Bayern

Tuttosport

Alisson-Juve: here are the figures

Further steps forward with the Brazilian goalkeeper who wants to leave Liverpool: principle of agreement.

The offer is worth €4.5m per season plus add-ons for three years. Agreement close. Sorrentino: ‘Unique and modern. Di Gregorio is a good keeper, but you need something more for the Scudetto.’ Stones says goodbye to City, Comolli looms. Lewa, new contact. Primavera: Coppa Italia Final at 17:00 CET against l’Atalanta.

Call it Arbitropoli for now

From the Prosecutor’s office: ‘Rocchi, possible combine at San Siro with other colleagues.’ The designator won’t appear before the prosecutor tomorrow. The lawyer: ‘Without documents…’ In the meantime, Zappi is no longer the AIA President: appeal rejected. Buonfiglio, CONI President: ‘FIGC commissioner? There are no conditions in place, I won’t let myself be influenced.’

‘The four penalties saved? I only remember errors from that night.’

The goalkeeper, protagonist of the Coppa Italia semifinal: ‘It’s stronger than me, I focus on mistakes. Buffon’s messages and Zoff’s words, so proud! Yildiz is an amazing talent.’

PSG-Bayern, the great beauty. Stellar 5-4!

La Gazzetta dello Sport insists that Dusan Vlahovic is open to a two-year contract extension with Juventus, despite interest from Milan and Bayern Munich.

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Vlahovic’s Juventus contract extension – latest updates

Juventus and Vlahovic are expected to resume new contract talks in the coming weeks as the striker’s deal at the Allianz Stadium runs out in June 2026.

The Serbian international has been affected by injuries this campaign, missing four months of action after undergoing surgery in December 2025.

According to Gazzetta, Vlahovic is increasingly inclined to extend his stay at Juventus, which would give him the chance to start the new season in a familiar environment, where he has built a strong bond with the coach and his teammates.

Reports in Italy have suggested that Milan is interested in the Bianconeri star, but according to Gazzetta, Vlahovic is unwilling to join another Serie A club, so as not to betray the Old Lady.

Bayern Munich remain in the race even if talks with Vlahovic’s entourage have not reached an advanced stage so far.

The Bavarians would have no issue offering a higher salary than Juventus, but Vlahovic might prefer the stability of remaining in Turin to revive his career after a troubled season.

According to Gazzetta, Juventus might offer a new two-year deal with a salary of €6-7m, including add-ons.

Vlahovic has earned €12m, including bonuses, in the final year of his contract at the Allianz Stadium.

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Inter and Lazio have qualified for the 2025-26 Coppa Italia Final.

The Nerazzurri knocked out Cesc Fabregas’ Como in the semis with a crazy 3-2 aggregate win.

Lazio and Inter to meet in 2025-26 Coppa Italia Final

The first leg played in Como in March ended in a 0-0 draw, but the decider played at San Siro in March was one of the best games of the season and saw the Nerazzurri recover from two goals down, securing a 3-2 victory with goals from Hakan Calhanoglu (brace) and Petar Sucic.

Lazio’s path to the final was just as exciting, given that the Biancocelesti eliminated last season’s finalists, Milan and Bologna, and earned the right to play in this season’s final with a penalty-kick victory over Atalanta.

“We’ve had a problem all season, which is that we struggle to score goals. The team has become solid and tough to play against, but we don’t find it easy to get the ball in the back of the net,” Lazio coach Sarri said at full-time.

Lazio’s second-choice keeper Edoardo Motta, who had joined the Biancocelesti from Serie B in the January transfer window, was the hero of the night in Bergamo as he saved four penalties in the shootout.

“He is amazing on penalties, he saved four out of five in the shootout, plus one in Serie A against Bologna, so that’s five out of six in the Lazio shirt,” smiled Sarri.

“Motta has margin for improvement, especially playing the ball with his feet, but he has important prospects. He must have in his mind the desire to keep improving.”

Lazio have had a troubled season, affected by a transfer ban imposed on the club during the summer transfer window.

Even if they’ve failed to qualify for any European competition for the second time in a row, the qualification for the Coppa Italia Final, which will be played at their home ground, will give the Biancocelesti the chance to finish the season on a high.

Inter, on the other hand, will have the chance to complete a domestic double if, as expected, the Nerazzurri win the Scudetto in Cristian Chivu’s first season in charge.

“We’re relaxed and know the hard work we’ve already done, as well as the fact that we still need points to finish the job,” the Nerazzurri boss said at a press conference in recent days.

“We’re getting closer to what is both one of our objectives and a dream.”

CONI President Luciano Buonfiglio says he won’t appoint a FIGC commissioner, easing concerns that Italy might lose the right to co-host Euro 2032, while Government sources call for ‘immediate and effective answers.’

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The Italian FA won’t be placed under administration with the appointment of a special commissioner, said CONI President Buonfiglio on Tuesday.

CONI, the Italian National Olympic Committee, is the body entitled to appoint a commissioner in serious cases. However, Buonfiglio stated that he would not take this action.

“Neither the right nor the left wing influences me. I was elected to enforce the rules, and the first person who must abide by them is myself,” he told reporters on Tuesday, via Gazzetta.

“When the conditions were in place for appointing a commissioner, I did so. Today, they are not. I am proud to be the CONI President and honoured to represent all sporting bodies. At the same time, while I represent and support them, I must also oversee them, but that does not mean I have to act like a sheriff.”

Football in Italy needs ‘effective answers and reforms’

FIGC President Gabriele Gravina stepped down following Italy’s World Cup play-off elimination, calling elections for June 22.

The emergence of a new refereeing scandal in Italy had raised the possibility that CONI could appoint a FIGC commissioner, a scenario strongly opposed by UEFA.

According to Italian sources, UEFA even threatened to exclude Italy from co-hosting Euro 2032 and could have gone so far as to ban Serie A clubs from European competitions if a FIGC commissioner were appointed.

“We need to stop saying that politics wants to get its hand on football,” Italian Government sources told AGI.

“There is no intention of imposing political control through a commissioner. What is needed, however, are immediate and effective answers and reforms. We are waiting to understand what course of action will be taken.”

Milan are reportedly ready to listen to offers for Christopher Nkunku next summer as the Frenchman has failed to justify his €37m price tag at San Siro.

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France international Nkunku faces a summer exit from Milan, as the Rossoneri are disappointed with his contribution in the 2025-26 campaign.

The 28-year-old completed a €37m transfer from Chelsea last summer, resulting in the most expensive signing in Serie A in the current campaign.

As reported by TMW, Nkunku’s signing did not satisfy coach Massimiliano Allegri, who expected to welcome a classic, more physical centre-forward.

Nkunku has done nothing to prove his coach wrong, having scored only six goals in 31 appearances across all competitions this season, netting five times in Serie A and once in the Coppa Italia.

TMW reports that Nkunku’s disappointing performances have convinced Milan to put the ex-Chelsea striker on the market.

This past January, Fenerbahce approached the Frenchman, and Saudi Pro League sides are expected to do the same in the coming weeks as the summer transfer window nears.

Roberto Mancini clinched the Qatari league title with Al Sadd and marked the triumph on the pitch by waving the Italian flag, a nod to the UEFA Euro 2020 success he achieved with Italy.

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Al Sadd claimed the title with a 3-2 victory over Al Shamal in a battle between the top two teams in the league table, thanks to goals from Firmino, Paulo Otávio, and Akram Afif.

The trophy with Al Sadd means Mancini has now won league titles in Italy, England, Turkey and Qatar.

The former Azzurri coach celebrated his latest achievement on the field by holding an Italian flag inscribed with ‘Euro 2020.’

Mancini won the Euros with Italy in 2021, but also failed to qualify for the World Cup the following year.

He stepped down as the Italy coach in August 2023 and was appointed by the Saudi Arabia national team a few weeks later.

Video: Mancini celebrates Al Sadd’s title with the Italian flag

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According to Repubblica, last season’s Serie A match between Inter and Roma is among those under investigation, with the suspicion that Andrea Gervasoni told the VAR official ‘mind your business’ during a potential penalty check for the Nerazzurri.

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Five individuals, including Referee Designator Gianluca Rocchi and VAR Supervisor Gervasoni, are currently under investigation in a new referee scandal in Italy.

Nearly 30 referees have already been heard by Milan Prosecutor Maurizio Ascione. A source with direct knowledge of the matter told Repubblica that Rocchi “made appointments at will” and would “remove figures who would not submit to the method.”

The source added that Rocchi was “in constant telephone contact with club executives, even though he was not allowed to by regulations, to curry favour with the clubs for personal gain.”

No players or club directors are currently involved, and only people from the refereeing world are currently under investigation.

Rocchi and Gervasoni are suspected of having influenced VAR decisions during matches, as video from March 1, 2025, shot during Udinese-Parma, appears to show.

According to Repubblica, five 2024-25 matches are under scrutiny, including Inter-Roma on April 27, 2025, which the Giallorossi won 1- 0.

A witness reportedly informed the Milan Prosecutor that the VAR official in that match, Marco Di Bello, was told from outside the VAR room, “mind your business,” while a potential penalty check for the Nerazzurri was ongoing for a possible Evan Ndicka foul on Yann Bisseck.

According to the witness, the alleged suggestion, which is not allowed under protocol, was made by Gervasoni. Repubblica adds that the full VAR audio from that incident has never been found.

A few days later, Rocchi commented on the incident, saying it warranted a penalty kick.

“The assessment they made on the pitch was not to award the penalty, but when you evaluate something incorrectly from the pitch, it remains a mistake,” he said.

“Ndicka’s behaviour is that of someone who is completely uninterested in the ball, and for me, that is already punishable. The final decision is somewhat influenced by the fact that the holding was not very substantial, but it is definitely a penalty that should have been awarded.”

Italy star Riccardo Calafiori trained with his Arsenal teammates on Tuesday, on the eve of a Champions League match against Atletico Madrid.

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Calafiori trains with Arsenal teammates before Atletico Madrid clash

Arsenal are preparing for the first leg of the Champions League semifinals against Atletico Madrid.

The Gunners will visit Diego Simeone at the Wanda Metropolitano on Wednesday, April 29, with the decider played at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday, May 5.

Italy international Calafiori was spotted training with his teammates on Tuesday, reports Football London, suggesting the Italian defender should be available for the trip to Spain.

Calafiori suffered a knock in Arsenal’s 1-0 win over Sporting CP on April 7 and has not featured since.

He was also unavailable for Arsenal’s latest game against Newcastle on Saturday despite arriving at the Emirates Stadium with his teammates.

Calafiori, a former Bologna and Roma defender, is in his second season at Arsenal. He has scored one goal and provided three assists in 31 appearances across all competitions in 2025-26.

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Milan owner Gerry Cardinale has approved summer transfer plans, including a move to sign Lazio defender Mario Gila.

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Latest Milan transfer updates

Milan will be looking to strengthen their team, adding quality and depth to a group that will likely play in the Champions League next season.

According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Milan’s primary target in defence is Lazio centre-back Gila, who is under contract with the Biancocelesti until 2027.

Gazzetta claims that Inter, Juventus and Napoli are also interested in the Spanish centre-back who is unlikely to extend with the Biancocelesti.

According to the report, the Rossoneri’s rivals have already sounded out the defender’s availability through his representatives, while Milan value the 25-year-old between €20m and €25m.

Coach Massimiliano Allegri has already identified Gila as a primary option in defence, and Cardinale has authorised the club directors to begin work to satisfy the coach’s transfer demands, which also include a winger who can be deployed on both flanks and a striker.

Gazzetta adds that Udinese’s Thomas Kristensen is seen as a possible alternative to Gila, while Bayern Munich’s Kim, a former Napoli star, appears to be less feasible due to high costs.

Chelsea have reportedly begun the recruitment process for a new coach, with Marco Silva, Andoni Iraola, and Xabi Alonso included in an ‘early list of early frontrunners’, but Como’s Cesc Fabregas is also being linked with the job.

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Chelsea will hire a new head coach for 2026-27, and several sources in the UK suggest that Fabregas will be one among those considered for the job.

According to Standard.co.uk, the Blues have started a robust recruitment process and will not rush in appointing a new head coach for next season.

The report claims that Chelsea’s early list of frontrunners includes Marco Silva, Andoni Iraola, and Xabi Alonso.

Silva is under contract with Fulham until the end of the season, and according to The Standard, Chelsea will explore his availability by contacting his representatives.

Xabi Alonso is without a club after being sacked by Real Madrid months ago, while Iraola will leave Bournemouth at the end of the season.

Fabregas not focused on Chelsea job

The report suggests that “other candidates” are on Chelsea’s shortlist.

Como coach Fabregas was recently questioned about his availability for the role: “It’d be stupid to think about that now, my focus is on the next game against Genoa. I believe I will continue my chapter as Como head coach and focus on the next games,” Fabregas said before Como’s latest victory against Genoa.

“I would be crazy to think of anything else rather than these next five games and getting my team into Europe for the first time in history. I have not seen or heard any comments that my president said other than he told me he values me very highly.”

Como President, Mirwan Suwarso, however, added: “If that makes him [Fabregas] happy, that’s him,” he told City AM.

“You want your employees to stay with you for as long as possible, but at the end of the day, we don’t own him, and he’s free to go to Chelsea if he wishes.”

Juventus legend Fabrizio Ravanelli believes Kenan Yildiz, Gleison Bremer and Francisco Conceiçao should build the ‘strong core’ of the Bianconeri’s team in 2026-27, but is disappointed by Jonathan David: ‘I don’t think he’s a player you can rely on to win Champions League titles or Scudetti.’

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Former Juventus and Italy striker Ravanelli, a 1996 Champions League winner with the Bianconeri, shared his thoughts on the Bianconeri’s attacking struggles this season.

Canada international David has scored eight goals across all competitions, resulting in the third-top goal scorer at Juventus in 2025-26 after Kenan Yildiz and Weston McKennie. Yet, Ravanelli feels the ex-Lille forward hasn’t shown enough quality in his first season in Turin.

“It was a negative season. He has scored some goals, but I don’t think he’s a player you can rely on to win Champions League titles or Scudetti,” Ravanelli told Gazzetta.

“He has paid a high price for the leap in quality. Playing at Juventus and in the French league, without too much pressure, is not the same as making a difference at Juventus. The shirt’s weight is much more difficult to bear, and you need a great personality. The difference between a champion and a good player nowadays lies in personality, character, and determination. You need to have these qualities to play at Juventus, or you’ll struggle.”

Dusan Vlahovic has missed most of the season due to fitness issues, including surgery that sidelined him for four months.

Ravanelli: Zhegrova has more personality than David and Openda

Just like David, Edon Zhegrova and Lois Openda also joined Juventus last summer, but Ravanelli would rely on just one of them going forward.

“I think Zhegrova has more personality than others,” said the ex-striker.

“Since Spalletti’s arrival, David and Openda have always given me the impression that they don’t really want to take on too much responsibility. On the other hand, Zhagrova is someone worth continuing to invest in because he has real quality. I’d love to see him in a positive Juventus side and in a winning environment. He’s the kind of player who embraces responsibility, not someone who, after failing one dribble, shies away from trying another. He has a very strong personality.

“I think there are three or four players Juventus can build on,” Ravanelli concluded.

“Yildiz, Bremer, and Conceiçao must be retained to build the strong core of the team.”

During the same interview, Ravanelli also discussed Juventus’ possible reinforcements from next season, suggesting that the Bianconeri should try to sign Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal.

Former Juventus star Fabrizio Ravanelli believes the Bianconeri should try to sign Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus rather than Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski: ‘It would send a wrong signal…’

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Juventus will be looking for a new centre-forward in the summer transfer window, regardless of Dusan Vlahovic’s possible contract extension.

Ravanelli: Why Juventus shouldn’t sign Lewandowski

Kenan Yildiz is the Bianconeri’s top scorer this season with 11 goals, followed by Weston McKennie with nine and Jonathan David with eight; therefore, Ravanelli feels that a new, ruthless striker must be a transfer priority for Juventus next summer.

“A finisher. I believe that is where Juventus struggle. They’ve been without Vlahovic for a long time, and he’s also had problems, but I believe that if he were fully fit, Juventus would have had some more points,” the ex-striker told Gazzetta.

“Spalletti has tried in any way to make the team more clinical in attack, because they create so many chances. They’ve also scored a few goals in recent games, but they lack a truly clinical finisher who makes a difference. A No.9.”

Vlahovic’s contract expires this coming June, but negotiations with the Serbia international are expected to resume shortly.

“Even if he were to stay, Juventus would still need a striker who makes a difference,” insisted Ravanelli.

“Juventus have always had great attackers, and there’s always been competition to start up front. Only Vlahovic, if he stays, would not be enough to fight on all fronts.”

Among the possible attacking reinforcements mentioned by the Italian press in recent weeks is Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski, who is available as a free agent after his contract expires at the end of the season.

Ravanelli, however, feels the Poland international would not be a good fit for the Bianconeri.

“I don’t think so, because it would send a wrong signal to the fans and the Juventus programs,” he said.

“They’d take a step back. Not because Lewandowski is not a good striker. He’s a star and a big champion, we all know that. But Juventus need players with a bright future ahead, who want to develop at Juventus, with the Juventus DNA. I think the club should look to other attacking options rather than the 38-year-old Lewandowski.

“I’d do anything to sign Osimhen, even if it’s not easy because of certain clauses,” Ravanelli added.

“There are many strong strikers in Europe, starting with Gabriel Jesus, who would be worthy of a place at Juventus even after a few injuries. There are other young players, and the scouts must identify the right profile who can win something important in the future.

“I’ve always liked Moise Kean, who has already been at Juventus,” Ravanelli concluded.

“Perhaps he’s had a few too many injuries, and he had a difficult time at the club, but I consider him one of the best young players in Italy. He has the physical strength and the bearing of someone who could be a Juventus striker.”

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Even though few South Korean footballers have played in Serie A, many have left their mark on the league, starting with ex-Perugia star Ahn Jung-hwan, who eliminated Italy from the 2002 World Cup with a famous Golden Goal in the Round of 16.

More recently, centre-back Kim Min-jae made history at Napoli in the 2022-23 season, contributing to winning the first Scudetto in the post-Diego Armando Maradona era, ending a 33-year wait.

Serie A has proved to be one of the most unpredictable leagues over the last few years.

Even if Inter are expected to clinch their 21st Scudetto with a few games to spare this season, the previous campaign saw the Nerazzurri battle Antonio Conte’s Napoli until the very last round, with the Partenopei emerging victorious.

“In recent years, this team has always been competitive on all fronts. When you are the coach of Inter, you have big objectives; the club has built something important here,” Inter coach Cristian Chivu recently said.

“The players have shown how competitive they can be in recent years, so we are obliged to be competitive.

“When I arrived, the narrative depicted was that this team was at the end of an era, but they were reborn and found the motivation to be what they always had been.

“It is not a fluke that we are top of the table and in the Coppa Italia Final. We should’ve done better in the Champions League, but I take responsibility for that. I am proud of these lads, I love them to death. Choosing a young coach was a risk, but I always said things to their faces, and they know what our ambitions are.”

After Juventus’ domination with nine consecutive Serie A titles from 2012 to 2020, the Italian league has had three different winners in the last five years: Inter and Napoli twice and Milan once.

Even more interestingly, no club has ever retained the Serie A title since Juventus in 2019-20, when Maurizio Sarri won his first and only Scudetto as a coach in Turin.

Serie A’s excitement and drama will continue to entertain the fans for years to come, so make sure you tune in to watch one of the most exciting leagues in the world.

According to Corriere della Sera, UEFA is strongly against the appointment of a FIGC Commissioner, which could jeopardise Italy’s right to host Euro 2032 and may even result in Italian clubs being barred from European competitions.

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Could Italy lose Euro 2032 co-hosting rights?

UEFA expect no political involvement in the FIGC Presidential election, set to take place on June 22, 2026.

A new referee scandal has broken out in Italy just weeks after Gabriele Gravina resigned in the wake of Italy’s World Cup play-off elimination, prompting Minister for Sport Andrea Abodi to suggest extraordinary measures, such as appointing an external FIGC Commissioner, should be taken.

However, according to Corriere della Sera (via Calcio&Finanza), such a scenario would deeply concern UEFA, which has warned that any political intervention in the Italian Football Federation could put Italy at risk of losing the rights to co-host Euro 2032 and could even lead to Italian clubs being excluded from European competitions.

Having a FIGC Commissioner, appointed by CONI, would effectively place the Italian FA under administration, a scenario UEFA wants to avoid.

According to the report, Lega Serie A President Ezio Maria Simonelli has already discussed the matter with UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin.

Even if the European Football Governing body has not issued a statement on this topic, its stance is clear and could lead to severe consequences for Italy if a commissioner is appointed instead of a newly elected President.

“Hasty judgments or conclusions of any kind are out of place while dutifully waiting for the investigations to complete their journey to the truth,” Simonelli said on Sunday about the new referee investigation from the Milan Prosecutor.

“None of us knows any detail of the affair, and as custodians, that is our exact duty until the final judgement.” 

• Update – Italy relief over UEFA warning as FIGC commissioner ruled out

La Gazzetta dello Sport

Referee investigation, breakthrough from the prosecutor

‘No club is under investigation.’

‘Inter are not involved, 30 members of the refereeing world have been heard. Rocchi and four more under investigation for now.’ Five games on the radar, not from this season. Tommasi is the new designator.

Modric, end of the season.

Cheekbone operated: out for six to eight weeks. Transfers: yes to Fila

Juve, Vlahovic is close again: two-year extension.

Corriere dello Sport

Referee feud

The investigation does not involve clubs or players

Five games 2024-25 Serie A games on the radar

No to Ceferin to the hypothesis of a Federation commissioner.

Gravina could place AIA under guardianship. Today, Zappi will attend a CONI meeting. Secret code in the VAR room? Lawsuits are coming.

Calhanoglu agitates Inter

Soleus muscle problem: Hakan has already missed 13 games this season

Juve and Yildiz, he’s the check

Spalletti needs the real Kenan for a target worth 60m

Milan problem: Modric out

Cheekbone fracture: the Croatian will undergo surgery. He’ll be ready for the World Cup.

Crazy Lazio: Maldini deals with it.

Mendy’s fairytale: Cagliari nearly safe.

Tuttosport

Calcio on the brink

The investigation in Milan and the unpredictable developments agitate the Italy of football.

Besides Rocchi, Gervasoni, Di Vuolo, Nasca and Paterna, others are under investigation, but not Inter nor their directors. New duty for the Prosecutor, Ascione, and tension within the Prosecutor’s office. Secret codes in the VAR room. Tommasi is the temporary designator. Today, CONI will discuss the Zappi case, the AIA President banned for 13 months. In the meantime, Gravina raises his voice against the commissioner: ‘It violates the principle of autonomy protected by CIO; FIFA and UEFA.’

Vlahovic? Worthy of Juve if…

The 10 minutes at San Siro and Spalletti’s words: behind the scenes

Dusan has four games remaining to give guarantees on a physical standpoint and favour negotiations. Here are the others under scrutiny for the coach. Yildiz, increasing confidence.

D’Aversa, a super month to stay.

Calhanoglu injured again: will he miss Coppa and renewal?

Ahi Modric: cheekbone crack. It’s over with Milan

Reports in Italy suggest that no players or directors are involved in the new referee scandal in Serie A, with all those under investigation being tied to the refereeing world.

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More details emerge on the new referee scandal that hit Serie A over the weekend, with VAR officials Luigi Nasca, Rodolfo Di Vuolo and Daniele Paterna now reported to be under investigation, along with the designator Gianluca Rocchi and VAR supervisor Andrea Gervasoni.

Are Inter under investigation for the new referee scandal?

According to Italian media, including Gazzetta, even more people appear in the Milan Prosecutor’s register of suspects. Still, all are tied to the refereeing world and none to Serie A clubs.

Gazzetta reports that, to date, no footballers or club directors are under investigation.

Rocchi is reportedly accused of influencing VAR officials during matches and of selecting referees who were liked by Inter for some games during the 2024-25 campaign.

However, no evidence appears to show that Rocchi held talks with the Nerazzurri over referees’ appointments, and no Inter player or director is under investigation.

On the other hand, a video from March 1, 2025, appears to show VAR official Paterna receiving communication from outside the VAR room during a Serie A match between Udinese and Parma, prompting him to urge the on-pitch referee to the pitchside monitor despite initial reluctance.

• Read more – Marotta: ‘Inter safe in knowledge we are not involved’ in Rocchi scandal

Referees Luigi Nasca, Rodolfo Di Vuolo and Daniele Paterna are under investigation alongside Gianluca Rocchi and Andrea Gervasoni, but the number of people involved in the latest Serie A scandal could grow ‘significantly’ in the coming hours, according to reports in Italy.

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Italian sources, including Gazzetta dello Sport, report that three referees have been placed under investigation, after Referee Designator Rocchi and VAR supervisor Gervasoni.

• Read more – Serie A referee scandal: No players or directors under investigation

Serie A referee scandal: three more under investigation

They are Nasca, Di Vuolo and Paterna, and according to Gazzetta, they are all suspected of providing false information to the prosecutor.

Paterna appeared in a video that seemed to show a person outside the VAR room giving officials suggestions on what to tell the on-field referee, in an open violation of protocol.

Investigators believe that VAR officials were influenced by people outside the control room, even with coded messages, undermining their independence of judgment.

According to Gazzetta, the number of people under investigation could become ‘significantly’ higher in the coming hours.

The Milan Prosecutor will hear Rocchi and Gervasoni on April 30. Rocchi’s lawyer, Antonio D’Avirro, released multiple interviews with Italian media, insisting that his client is facing an injustice.

“I met with him, and he’s demoralised because he believes he’s the victim of an injustice,” D’Avirro told Pressing.

“He [Rocchi] considers all the allegations to be unfounded.

“He has always acted loyally and transparently, and he is deeply troubled by being accused of something so serious.

“I don’t know whether he will return, but we will certainly be able to defend ourselves effectively. We are currently evaluating which defensive strategies to adopt by Thursday.”

Rocchi has suspended himself from his duties while under investigation for participation in sports fraud. 

“Reference is being made to other people, but we do not know who they are,” D’Avirro told Sport Mediaset.

“It is a multi-party offence, yet only Rocchi is named in the notice of investigation.

“Calciopoli? This is a completely different matter. Back then, hundreds of people around the clubs were involved, whereas here we are talking about only two or three individuals.”

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 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.

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.’

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.”

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.”