Brazilian legend Pele explains why winning the World Cup in Mexico was his best memory in a Brazil shirt. On this day in 2015, ESPN’s Bob Ley showed his frustration with the FIFA presidential election. Sid Lowe disagrees with Giorgio Chiellini sympathising with Luis Suarez for his bite during the 2014 World Cup. Charlie Gibson
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Gab Marcotti praises Giorgio Chiellini for admitting he made a mistake criticising Mario Balotelli. Gab Marcotti expresses his surprise at the comments Giorgio Chiellini directed at former Italy teammate Mario Balotelli. Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini admires Uruguay forward Luis Suarez for biting him during a heated match at the 2014 World Cup, he said in
Gab Marcotti says Serie A’s intentions to restart on June 13 still depend on government approval. The head of Italy’s Olympic committee (CONI) believes there is a 99% chance that the government will allow Serie A to resume on June 13, he said on Thursday. However, CONI president Giovanni Malago said he could not predict
Gab Marcotti outlines how the Italian Serie A is attempting to see out the current season safely. Gab Marcotti hopes Federico Chiesa stays at Fiorentina to keep Serie A somewhat balanced and competitive. Julien Laurens and Gab Marcotti explain why they cannot see Paul Pogba joining Inter Milan. Julien Laurens and Ale Moreno pick whether
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Pescara have a new kit for when football returns. A six-year-old boy in Italy has won a competition designed to find a Serie B club a new jersey for when football returns following the coronavirus crisis. The competition was designed to help children avoid boredom during the coronavirus lockdown, with its motto “give a kick
Gab Marcotti outlines why the players’ association is unhappy with Serie A clubs’ latest proposed wage cuts. Fiorentina owner Rocco Commisso addresses how potential wage cuts and deferrals would impact Serie A. Italy’s football federation (FIGC) has begun to draw up medical guidelines for a possible restart of Serie A, which has been suspended since
FIFA president Gianni Infantino advises football authorities to stay calm during the coronavirus outbreak. Gab Marcotti shares the latest on how the coronavirus is affecting games played in Italy. All sporting events in Italy — including Serie A football matches — will take place without fans present for at least the next month due to
Julien Laurens is given the tough task of choosing whether Real Madrid or Barcelona should be considered La Liga favourites. Steve Nicol questions why Toni Kroos would choose to leave Real Madrid for Manchester United. ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol says the allure of Real Madrid may be enough to lure Sadio Mane away from Liverpool.
Daniele De Rossi will retire from football after a season with Boca Juniors. World Cup winner Daniele De Rossi on Monday confirmed he will retire from football at the age of 36. De Rossi, who spent 18 years with boyhood club Roma after making his debut in 2001, left for Boca Juniors in July 2019 and
A youth coach in Italy was sacked after his side won 27-0 on Saturday as the president of the club criticised him for disrespecting the team’s opponents. Under-18 side Invictasauro, based in the Grosseto region of Tuscany, faced Marina Calcio and racked up the huge scoreline, only for coach Massimiliano Riccini to lose his job
Gabriele Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss officials stopping the Atalanta and Fiorentina match due to racist chants directed at Fiorentina’s Dalbert. Gab Marcotti reacts to the Serie A disciplinary tribunal’s decision not to take action over racist chants aimed at Inter’s Romelu Lukaku. Gab Marcotti reflects on the fallout from the racist incidents that overshadowed