The Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior came off the bench to fire his side to a scrappy 1-0 home victory against Real Valladolid in La Liga as the champions found a way to win despite failing to sparkle. The Brazilian, who replaced the ineffective Luka Jovic, fought to win the ball
Tag: Serie A
Juve pretend it is business as usual to put heat on Napoli’s Covid no-show | Nicky Bandini
The stage was set for one of the biggest games on the Serie A calendar – Juventus against Napoli, historic rivals from opposite ends of Italy’s boot. The wealthiest team in the country, fresh from their ninth consecutive title, against opponents who have consistently outperformed their budget to produce some
Antonio Conte embraces the delirium as Inter rescue themselves | Nicky Bandini
Il Maestro: Andrea Pirlo delivers first lesson of thesis at Juventus | Nicky Bandini
Ciro Immobile: ‘Goldilocks’ footballer or deserved goal record-chaser? | Nicky Bandini
Happiness and sadness abound as Genoa edge out Sampdoria in derby | Nicky Bandini
“Can happiness be sad?” The question was posed by Fabio Quagliarella in an open letter published this week by Gazzetta dello Sport. The Sampdoria captain was looking ahead to Wednesday’s derby against Genoa, but also to the imminent inauguration of the Saint George bridge, built to reconnect a city divided
Sarri drinks in first Serie A title but his Juventus are yet to ‘win and convince’ | Nicky Bandini
Juventus close on ninth straight title as Cristiano Ronaldo double defeats Lazio
Atalanta’s distant dream dashed as handball rule checks Serie A charge | Nicky Bandini
Italy’s top soap opera returns with Juventus and Lazio in leading roles | Nicky Bandini
Italy’s favourite soap opera returns on Saturday. After three and a half months away, Serie A’s unlikely yarn of sporting feuds, family dynasties, and awkward sex talk will finally be back on our screens. Viewers have been tantalised with the possibility of a major plot shift on the horizon. A fearsome