Biraghi ‘surprised’ by Italy debut
Fiorentina full-back Cristiano Biraghi was somewhat surprised by his Italy debut in the 1-1 Nations League draw with Poland. With Domenico Criscito not 100 per cent fit, Biraghi was thrown…
Biraghi: ‘Go ahead and fine us’
Fiorentina’s Cristiano Biraghi says “we’ll pay the fines” if the Lega Serie A punishes them for wearing the special Davide Astori captain’s armband. The league has decided this year that…
Italy: New faces for Nations League
Roberto Mancini has named his Italy squad to face Poland and Portugal in the UEFA Nations League, including Cristiano Biraghi, Manuel Lazzari and Pietro Pellegri. The Azzurri begin the new-look…
Biraghi: ‘Fiorentina aiming for Europe’
Fiorentina full-back Cristiano Biraghi wants to improve on last year and “that means qualifying for Europe”. The Viola beat Arezzo in their final pre-season friendly last night, and the defender…
Fiorentina ‘resist Chiesa temptation’
Fiorentina will “resist all temptation” to sell Federico Chiesa, said director general Pantaleo Corvino, while Coach Stefano Pioli is staying. Chiesa has long been hot property on the transfer market…
Pioli gets tattoo for Astori
After Cristiano Biraghi, now Fiorentina Coach Stefano Pioli has chosen to remember Davide Astori forever with a tattoo in his honour. The 31-year-old captain died in his sleep last month…
Biraghi gets Astori tattoo
Fiorentina full-back Cristiano Biraghi will always keep captain Davide Astori with him after getting a tattoo. Biraghi unveiled the ink on his Instagram page today. It is a black ribbon,…
Suspensions confirmed for Week 30
The Lega Serie A has officially confirmed the suspensions for Week 30, with Torino’s M’Baye Niang among those banned. There were no red cards in Serie A this weekend, but…
Biraghi: ‘Death threat for Fantasy Football’
Fiorentina defender Cristiano Biraghi reveals the social media abuse players receive. “Someone wished death upon my family because of Fantasy Football.” The left-back made two errors in the defeat to…
Serie A Team of Week 4
With Inter, Juve and Napoli all winning it’s as you were at the top of Serie A, as Dave Taylor selects his best XI from Week 4. Samir Handanovic [Inter]…
Viola close to Pezzella
Fiorentina are in a flurry of transfer activity, as after signing Cristiano Biraghi, they are close to a deal for Real Betis defender German Pezzella. Fans were furious with the…
Official: Fiorentina sign Biraghi
Fiorentina announced a deal to sign Cristiano Biraghi from Pescara for €3m and he will undergo a medical tomorrow. It is a loan with obligation to buy at the end…
De Sciglio, Sosa miss Crotone
Jose Sosa and Mattia De Sciglio will both miss Milan’s trip to Crotone, as the Week 34 suspensions are confirmed. There were no red cards in Serie A during Week…
Serie A Team of Week 25
With bottom club Pescara recording their first real win of the season, Dave Taylor is delighted to select two of their players in his best XI from Week 25. Lukasz…