Check out today’s latest news from Serie A, including the fallout from the ever-tense Derby della Capitale and the fury of Massimiliano Allegri at Juventus.
Roma’s Gianluca Mancini was handed a €5000 fine for waving a flag with a rat on top of the Lazio colours following the Derby della Capitale victory, avoiding a ban. Investigations are still ongoing regarding alleged racist chanting from both groups of fans.
Thiago Motta reportedly reassured the Bologna management following recent rumours that he’d agreed a deal in principle with Juventus ahead of the summer transfer window.
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Paolo Jarre, the psychotherapist treating Nicolo Fagioli, confirmed the banned Juventus midfielder is ‘responding positively’ to his treatment plan against gambling addiction.
Massimiliano Allegri raged at Juventus players and directors following their 1-0 Serie A win over Fiorentina, Tuttosport and Corriere dello Sport reported, as he was unhappy with the number of risks taken in the victory.
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone confirmed he ‘intends to return to Italy’ in the near future and spoke about the lesson he learnt from the recent Champions League win over Inter.
Italy coach Luciano Spalletti is open to increasing the size of Euro 2024 squads to 26 as long as coaches can bring 15 players on the bench, following recent considerations by UEFA about increasing the squad sizes.
Eric Dier has fond memories of Antonio Conte from their time together at Tottenham, having high praise for his intensity and tactical work.
Arrigo Sacchi praised Carlo Ancelotti and Guardiola ahead of the Champions League meeting between Real Madrid and Manchester City and felt many coaches ‘don’t understand’ the Italian and Spanish coaches.