Federico Di Francesco

Midfielder Simone Missiroli admits SPAL have “become insecure” after a poor start to the season and hopes a good result against Genoa could “spur” them on. Missiroli has played all…

SPAL, Sassuolo and Brescia all won their pre-season friendlies today against Serie C opposition. New signing Federico Di Francesco hasn’t even completed the paperwork yet from Sassuolo, but was already…

Federico Di Francesco is expected to undergo his medical with SPAL tomorrow after just one season at Sassuolo. The 25-year-old winger is the son of Sampdoria Coach Eusebio Di Francesco,…

Roma remain in crisis, but Edin Dzeko returns to the bench and Patrik Schick leads the line against Sassuolo. It kicks off at the Stadio Olimpico at 17.00 GMT. You…

Douglas Costa confirms he had to apologise for spitting on Federico Di Francesco to earn his recall to the Brazil squad. The Juventus winger was given a four game ban…

Sassuolo’s Federico Di Francesco slams social media rumours he racially abused Juventus’ Douglas Costa - “I’d die right now if I used racist words”. The Neroverdi winger was spat on…

Sassuolo overcame an early setback to defeat 10-man Empoli at the Mapei Stadium. Roberto De Zerbi’s men went behind after just 18 seconds in the first game of Week 5,…

Sassuolo make two changes from the defeat to Juventus, as they take on Empoli at the Mapei Stadium. The Neroverdi were narrowly beaten by the champions last weekend, going down…

Sassuolo Coach Roberto De Zerbi warned Empoli will be “more difficult” than Juventus and stood up for “exemplary” Federico Di Francesco. It kicks off on Friday at 19.30 UK time…

Eusebio Di Francesco wants to see Roma find “a little enthusiasm and freedom” in the Champions League against Real Madrid, but his picks “could surprise you.” It kicks off tomorrow…

Juventus winger Douglas Costa has been given a four-match Serie A ban for his elbow, attempted headbutt and spit on Federico Di Francesco. The Brazilian was sent off during Sunday’s…

Sassuolo winger Federico Di Francesco insists he did not provoke Juventus’ Douglas Costa with any racial slurs. Costa took to Instagram to apologise for spitting at Di Francesco during Juve’s…

Juventus winger Douglas Costa admits “I was wrong” to spit on Sassuolo’s Federico Di Francesco but “you don’t know what he said to me…” The Brazilian lost his head toward…

The FIGC prosecutor confirms television evidence “starting from the elbow” on Federico Di Francesco will be used to punish Juventus winger Douglas Costa. The Brazilian completely lost his head at…

Juventus winger Douglas Costa is facing a ban of at least three games and a fine of up to €100,000 for spitting on Sassuolo’s Federico Di Francesco. The Brazilian lost…

Douglas Costa has written a public apology “to Juventus fans” after he was sent off for spitting at Sassuolo’s Federico Di Francesco. The incident was caught on camera in stoppages…

Juventus winger Douglas Costa risks at least a three-match ban, possibly closer to five, after spitting at a Sassuolo player. The Brazilian was a substitute in today’s 2-1 win over…

Max Allegri told off Douglas Costa and the rest of his Juventus players for their attitude after a 2-1 win over Sassuolo, but was never worried about Cristiano Ronaldo. The…

Federico Di Francesco has officially joined Sassuolo, with Diego Falcinelli going the other way to Bologna. The exchange had been in the air for a few days and was completed…

Bologna are on the verge of signing Diego Falcinelli in exchange for sending Federico Di Francesco to Sassuolo. According to Sky Sport Italia, the two clubs are down to the…