Juventus scored three goals in eight minutes to complete a remarkable comeback and secure a 3-3 draw against Serie A s surprise package Bologna on Monday.
The Bianconeri, who sacked Massimiliano Allegri last week, endured a nightmare start as Riccardo Calafiori and Santiago Castro propelled hosts Bologna into a 2-0 lead within 11 minutes.
Matters got worse for Bianconeri interim boss Paolo Montero when Calafiori struck again eight minutes into the second half to put Bologna, coached by reported Juve target Thiago Motta, into a 3-0 lead, with the defender chipping the ball over goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny.
Yet Federico Chiesa s 76th-minute effort kickstarted a stunning turnaround, with Arkadiusz Milik s free-kick soon after teeing up a grandstand finale.
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Pep Guardiola has explained how Phil Foden is finding it difficult to move on from an ankle injury due to Manchester City s intense schedule.
Foden s start to the season was delayed after he returned from Euro 2020 with England, but the midfielder contributed three goals and an assist in his first four Premier League starts.
An ankle knock has since disrupted his momentum, however. Although Foden added another assist against Watford last time out in the league, he has been restricted to just 688 minutes – ranking 12th among City players.
Following the Watford game, the 21-year-old lasted only 45 minutes against RB Leipzig in the Champions League before he was substituted as a precaution.
Foden was set to be assessed again on Friday after Guardiola faced…
Italian international midfielder Antonio Nocerino has joined West Ham on-loan for the rest of the season
Premier League strugglers West Ham have completed the loaning signing of AC Milan midfielder Antonio Nocerino and are close to bringing in Roma striker Marco Borriello.
Both players have decent pedigree in Italy, but can they help the Hammers survive the drop?
Loans
Nocerino has joined until the end of the season and should Borriello complete his move he will join on a similar basis. West Ham boss Sam Allardyce has been frustrated in his attempts to bring new players to the club in the January transfer window.
Big Sam lost out to Everton in the race to sign giant Monaco striker Lacina Traore on-loan, but looks to have now expanded his squad.
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Inter Milan and AC Milan are both in excellent form, with three wins from three matches each. This sets the stage for an exciting clash as they battle for top spot in Serie A in the first Derby della Madonnina of the season on Saturday, within round four of the season in the Serie A.
Inter Milan
Inter Milan has an impressive record against AC Milan, having won their last four meetings without conceding a goal. They are now aiming to achieve five consecutive derby wins for the first time in their history. Inter is also gunning for top spot in Serie A and looking to make an early statement in the title race.
Victorious from their clashes against Monza at home and away to Cagliari, the Nerazzurri faced thrashed Fiorentina at hom…
Liverpool are considering a bid for Barcelona right back Martin Montoya, .
The 22 year old is out of contract at the end of the season, and having made just one league appearance under new manager Gerardo Martino, is set for a future away from the Nou Camp.
The Reds already have a host of options at right-back, with Martin Kelly and Andre Wisdom competing with first choice Glen Johnson for a starting berth in Brendan Rodgers side.
Arsenal have also been linked with the Spaniard, who has been capped at U19, U21 and U23 levels while reports in Germany suggest that both Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen are also interested.
Montoya has made 37 appearances in all competitions for Barcelona since turning professional in 2009, and been part of the side…
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Looking to lay down an early marker when they open their Champions League adventure on Wednesday night, Inter Milan will travel to the Anoeta Stadium when they meet Real Sociedad.
Real Sociedad
Starting with the hosts, while Real Sociedad might have gained a string of praise last season as they punched a lucrative top-four return, Imanol Alguacil’s side are seeking some much-needed stability this time around. Failing to pick up any kind of momentum on their return from September’s international break over the weekend as they suffered a 2-1 defeat away at Real Madrid, the Basque-based outfit have recorded just a single La Liga victory from their opening five appearances this time around. Opening the 2023/24 campaign with three stale…
Everton manager Roberto Martinez is keen to re-sign Jack Rodwell from Premier League champions Manchester City, .
The Spaniard attempted to secure a loan deal for the midfielder back in January, though City pulled out after their move for Porto’s Fernandinho fell through.
The 23 year old made just ten appearances in all competitions under Manuel Pellegrini during the 2013/14 campaign, with more than half of those coming as a substitute.
The Toffees are set to lose Gareth Barry this season, with the England international heading back to the Etihad Stadium after a successful year on Merseyside, and Rodwell fits the bill as a potential replacement.
The England international made his league debut for Everton as a substitute in March 2008, and went on …
Mesut Ozil has offered his first public reaction to being cut adrift of the Fenerbahce first team.
Former Real Madrid and Arsenal playmaker Ozil has been dropped from the senior squad with immediate effect, the Turkish giants announced on Thursday.
Fenerbahce did not explain the reason behind the decision to sideline Ozil, with the same fate befalling Turkey midfielder Ozan Tufan.
Reports in Turkey have claimed the decisions followed disputes involving the players and coach Ismail Kartal, and that neither will train with the first team.
It is unclear at this stage whether there is any way back at the club for either player.
Ozil posted a message on social media on Friday that translated as The main thing is Fenerbahce , accompanied by the club …
FIFA president Gianni Infantino had a wine cellar converted and antique furniture removed from his office as part of his pledge to champion reform in the organisation.
The former UEFA general secretary was elected in February as successor to the disgraced Sepp Blatter, who is serving a six-year ban from football after being found guilty of a breach of ethics relating to a payment made to ex-UEFA chief Michel Platini in 2011.
Infantino was investigated by FIFA s Ethics Committee over alleged breaches of conduct, which included a failure to sign an employment contract and flights taken during the first few months of his presidency.
The 46-year-old was cleared of any possible violation, however, and has now spoken at length about his attempts to inspire FIFA s clea…
Chelsea are hoping to agree a deal for Juventus centre-back Leonardo Bonucci, .
The Italy international is in line for a new deal with the Serie A champions though Blues boss Antonio Conte is keen on securing his services as he looks to strengthen his squad following back to back defeats.
Both Chelsea and Premier League leaders Manchester City were linked with a move for the twenty-nine year old, who has been with Juve since the summer of 2010.
During his time with the Old Lady he has racked up two hundred and eighty appearances in all competitions, scoring sixteen goals
He has been part of the squads that have won five consecutive league titles while he also has won the Coppa Italia twice and played in the 2015 Champions League final defeat to Barc…