AC Milan appointed Sergio Conceição as their new head coach just hours after dismissing fellow Portuguese manager Paulo Fonseca on Monday, following a disappointing six-month tenure. Eko Hot Blog reports that Fonseca’s inability to challenge for the Serie A title led to his departure. “Sergio Paulo Marceneiro da Conceição has been appointed as the Head … Read more
Serie A’s bottom-placed club Monza parted ways with head coach Alessandro Nesta on Monday, following a 2-1 defeat to Juventus that left the team five points away from safety. Nesta, a 2006 World Cup winner with Italy during his playing days, managed just 20 matches in all competitions after taking charge in July. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Reigning African Footballer of the Year, Ademola Lookman, scored as Atalanta climbed back to the top of the Serie A standings with a 3-2 victory over Empoli at home on Sunday. Charles De Ketelaere scored twice for Atalanta in the thrilling match, with his second goal proving to be the winner in the 86th minute. … Read more
Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay says he has no regrets about his decision to leave Manchester United during the summer transfer window. Since making the move to the Italian club, McTominay has contributed impressively, tallying three goals and three assists in 13 Serie A appearances. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat Vacant Following Ibori-Suenu’s … Read more
Atalanta President Antonio Percassi has firmly stated that Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman will not be sold during the January transfer window, despite interest from top European clubs. Lookman has become one of the most in-demand players in Europe following his impressive performances with Atalanta last season and a strong start to the current campaign. The … Read more
Inter Milan closed the gap on Serie A leaders Napoli to just one point with a 3-1 victory over Parma at the San Siro on Friday, setting the stage for a crucial Champions League clash against Bayer Leverkusen next week. Federico Dimarco and Nicolo Barella scored well-taken goals on either side of halftime, while Marcus … Read more
Ademola Lookman propelled Atalanta to the top of Serie A with a late match-winning goal in their dramatic 2-1 victory over AC Milan on Friday. The Nigerian forward headed home his 10th goal of the season in the 87th minute at the Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo, sealing a crucial win that puts Atalanta two points … Read more
Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman has been nominated for Serie A Player of the Month for November. Lookman is competing for the award alongside Inter Milan’s Federico Dimarco, Juventus’ Khephren Thuram, Napoli’s Alessandro Boungiomo, Fiorentina’s Moise Kean, and Lazio’s Mattia Zaccagni. The 27-year-old Nigerian international began the month with a brilliant brace in Atalanta’s 3-0 win … Read more
Ademola Lookman and Fiorentina goalkeeper David De Gea have been named the top performers in Serie A after the first 13 matches of the 2024-25 season, according to a ranking by Football Italia. The list, compiled based on average player ratings from Italian sports publications, features players who have made at least 50% of their … Read more
Inter Milan surged to the top of Serie A on Saturday with a dominant 5-0 victory over Verona, all five goals coming in a stunning first-half display that left them two points clear at the top. Meanwhile, AC Milan played out a goalless draw with Juventus in a more uneventful encounter. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter … Read more
Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman has been nominated for the prestigious Serie A Forward of the Year award at the Gran Gala del Calcio. Lookman faces competition from Inter Milan’s Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram, as well as AC Milan’s Rafael Leao for the coveted title. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes … Read more
Ademola Lookman believes his standout performances over the past two years with Serie A club Atalanta have elevated his career to new heights. The 27-year-old, who ranked 14th in the 2024 Ballon d’Or standings, shared with the BBC that his time in Italy has significantly boosted his confidence and self-belief. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry … Read more