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Milan meet agent of Italy star Retegui however have wage challenge – report

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In accordance with , Milan director Igli Tare has met with one in every of Mateo Retegui’s brokers because the Rossoneri goal to signal a brand new centre-forward, however the Italy star would want to decrease his wage for a summer time switch.

Milan sporting director Tare has reportedly met a member of Retegui’s entourage, Alessandro Moggi.

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Milan: Tare meets Retegui’s agent

In accordance with Tuttosport, Retegui is as soon as once more on the Rossoneri’s radar because the Serie A giants search for a brand new centre-forward for 2026-27.

Milan are unlikely to make Niclas Fullkrug’s transfer everlasting on the finish of the season and Retegui was already on their agenda previously, together with final summer time, when the Italy worldwide joined Al-Qadisiya from Atalanta for practically €70m.

HONG KONG, CHINA – AUGUST 20: Mateo Retegui of Al Qadisah appears on through the Saudi Tremendous Cup semi remaining between Al-Ahli and Al-Qadsiah at Hong Kong Stadium on August 20, 2025 in Hong Kong, China. (Photograph by Yu Chun Christopher Wong/Eurasia Sport Photographs/Getty Photographs)

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Retegui has gone on to attain 15 objectives in 25 appearances this season and is Italy’s

Retegui is conscious that he’d must decrease his €16m-per-season wage if he had been to hitch Milan in the summertime.

MILAN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 16: Sander Berge of Norway battles for possession with Mateo Retegui of Italy through the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Italy and Norway at San Siro Stadium on November 16, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photographs)

In accordance with the report, the Rossoneri may provide €5m per yr till 2031, whereas Al-Qadisiya’s asking worth is round €45m- € 50m.

Tuttosport confirms that Retegui isn’t Milan’s solely goal in assault for subsequent season, as can also be on the Rossoneri’s procuring record.

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Wesley insists ‘it wasn’t a foul’ after controversial purple card in Como 2-1 Roma

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Roma wing-back Wesley Franca insists that the incident that led to his sending off throughout Saturday’s Serie A defeat in opposition to Como ‘wasn’t a foul’, and says that the Giallorossi want ‘100% focus’ if they’re to beat Bologna within the Europa League on Thursday evening.

Wesley reacts to Como purple and previews Bologna second leg

The Brazilian wideman joined head coach Gian Piero Gasperini for Wednesday’s pre-match press convention forward of the second leg of the Europa League spherical of 16 tie between Roma and Bologna on the Stadio Olimpico on Thursday evening. The tie is presently degree after a 1-1 draw on the Dall’Ara final week.

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For Wesley, this was additionally a chance to assessment his most up-to-date Serie A match. Roma have been in an enormous sport within the race for the Champions League positions, and the Brazilian was controversially despatched off simply over an hour in with the scores nonetheless degree at 1-1.

Wesley was despatched off for a second bookable offence, however he insists that there was no foul in his conflict with Como’s Assane Diao.

Just like the incident that led to Pierre Kalulu’s wrongful sending off within the Derby d’Italia between Juventus and Inter in February, the incident couldn’t be referred to VAR for assessment because it was a second yellow card offence and never a straight purple. For a similar cause, neither Kalulu nor Wesley’s suspensions have been overturned both.

“It wasn’t a foul. I used to be conscious I used to be on a reserving and didn’t need a purple,” Wesley protested (through ).

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“I used to be on his facet, leaning on him as a result of he was falling on prime of me. I used to be satisfied afterwards that I hadn’t dedicated a foul, however for others, I did. It was a decisive incident which modified the sport.”

Shifting on from the Como incident, Wesley went on to clarify why he has been in a position to hit the bottom operating so comfortably in Italy after becoming a member of Roma from Flamengo over the summer season.

“Italian soccer is totally different to Brazilian soccer, however with lots of focus, it’s troublesome for others to get previous me, simply because it’s simpler for me to dribble in opposition to them,” he defined.

ROME, ITALY – MARCH 01: Wesley of AS Roma through the Serie A match between AS Roma and Juventus FC at Stadio Olimpico on March 01, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photograph by Paolo Bruno/Getty Photographs)

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“The coach asks me to assault, to not make errors and to make the fitting choices. I’m enhancing and enjoying helps that.”

And waiting for Thursday’s conflict in opposition to Bologna, he added: “For me, it’s a dream to play in Europe. We care lots. Careers are inbuilt these tournaments, it requires 100% focus. We have now to be prepared tomorrow.”

And on his particular person battle with Federico Bernardeschi through the first leg, Wesley stated: “He’s very robust with some nice traits. The duel was nice. We’ve performed in opposition to lots of robust gamers, however he’s superb.”

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Champions League official line-ups: Bayern Munich vs. Atalanta

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Atalanta convey again Charles De Ketelaere with Gianluca Scamacca of their Champions League journey to Bayern Munich, who begin Harry Kane.

It kicks off at at 20.00 GMT (21.00 CET).

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La Dea misplaced and due to this fact want tantamount to a miracle to proceed by way of to the quarter-finals, however do at the very least need to give a greater account of themselves.

Giacomo Raspadori is match for the bench, whereas Yunus Musah is suspended, however Giorgio Scalvini returns from a ban.

De Ketelaere will get his first begin because the Coppa Italia quarter-final victory over Juventus on February 5, when he broken the meniscus in his knee.

BERGAMO, ITALY – MARCH 10: Serge Gnabry of FC Bayern Munich scores his group’s third purpose throughout the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Spherical of 16 First Leg match between Atalanta BC and FC Bayern München at Stadio di Bergamo on March 10, 2026 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Pictures)

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He made his comeback off the bench as a late substitute in Saturday’s 1-1 Serie A draw with Inter.

The Belgian completes the assault with Scamacca and Kamaldeen Sulemana, with Ederson and Mario Pasalic in midfield.

Atalanta’s final victory was the 4-1 Champions League outcome in opposition to Borussia Dortmund on February 25, adopted by three attracts and two defeats between Serie A, the Coppa Italia and Europe.

BERGAMO, ITALY – MARCH 07: Gianluca Scamacca of Atalanta BC scores their group’s first second purpose throughout the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and Udinese Calcio at New Steadiness Enviornment on March 07, 2026 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Pictures)

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Bayern Munich have an extended absentee record to take care of, together with suspended Joshua Kimmich and Michael Olise.

Goalkeepers Manuel Neuer, Sven Ulreich and Leon Klanac are all injured, so it had appeared for some time as if 16-year-old Leonard Prescott would get the gloves.

Nonetheless, Jonas Urbig recovered in time after struggling concussion throughout the 4-1 win over Borussia Monchengladbach on March 6.

BERGAMO, ITALY – MARCH 10: Michael Olise of FC Bayern Munich celebrates scoring his group’s second purpose throughout the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Spherical of 16 First Leg match between Atalanta BC and FC Bayern München at Stadio di Bergamo on March 10, 2026 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Pictures)

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The opposite accidents are to Alphonso Davies and Jamal Musiala, whereas Hiroki Ito continues to be not at 100 per cent both.

Not like the primary leg, Kane returns to steer the assault, with assist from Luis Diaz, Raphael Guerreiro and 18-year-old Lennart Karl.

Former Napoli defender Kim Min-jae begins together with Milan switch goal Leon Goretzka.

Bayern Munich vs. Atalanta line-ups

Bayern Munich: Urbig; Stanisic, Tah, Kim, Bischof; Pavlovic, Goretzka; Karl, Guerreiro, Luis Diaz; Kane

Bayern Munich bench: Bärtl, Prescott, Upamecano, Gnabry, Jackson, H Ito, Laimer, Deniz Ofli, Manuba, Pavic

Atalanta: Sportiello; Scalvini, Hien, Kossounou; Bellanova, Ederson, Pasalic, Bernasconi; De Ketelaere, Sulemana; Scamacca

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Atalanta bench: Carnesecchi, Rossi, Bakker, Samardzic, De Roon, Raspadori, Djimsiti, Kolasinac, Zalewski, Ahanor, Zappacosta, Krstovic

Ref: Bastien (FRA)

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Palladino: ‘Atalanta proud to symbolize Italy and followers in Munich’

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Raffaele Palladino insists Atalanta are ‘proud to symbolize Italy’ within the Champions League in opposition to Bayern Munich and ‘will always remember’ how their followers reacted after a 6-1 defeat.

It kicks off on the Allianz Area in Munich at 20.00 GMT (21.00 CET).

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BERGAMO, ITALY – MARCH 10: Michael Olise of FC Bayern Munich is challenged by Lorenzo Bernasconi and Mario Pasalic of Atalanta in the course of the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Spherical of 16 First Leg match between Atalanta BC and FC Bayern München at Stadio di Bergamo on March 10, 2026 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photos)

Though we noticed some outstanding comebacks within the Champions League lately, recovering from a 6-1 dwelling defeat would require a sporting miracle.

The principle focus for La Dea right here is to offer a greater account of themselves than within the first leg and play with delight, particularly as virtually 4,000 followers made the journey to Germany.

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Palladino impressed by Atalanta followers

BERGAMO, ITALY – MARCH 10: Raffaele Palladino, Head Coach of Atalanta, appears on previous to the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Spherical of 16 First Leg match between Atalanta BC and FC Bayern München at Stadio di Bergamo on March 10, 2026 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photos)

“It’s implausible to be right here and we’re so proud to be enjoying on this stadium in opposition to such a powerful opponent. We’re proud to symbolize Italy as the one aspect within the Spherical of 16, and to see so lots of our followers come right here to be with us,”

“We are going to always remember that they applauded us after the ultimate whistle of that 6-1 defeat, we need to play for them, and hope tonight to go underneath the away finish to salute them with a greater outcome.”

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Yunus Musah is suspended this night and Giacomo Raspadori is again on the bench, however Charles De Ketelaere will get his first begin since struggling meniscus harm in his knee on February 5.

There may be additionally a change in aim, with Marco Sportiello most popular to Marco Carnesecchi.

BERGAMO, ITALY – MARCH 10: Followers of Atalanta present their assist previous to the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Spherical of 16 First Leg match between Atalanta BC and FC Bayern München at Stadio di Bergamo on March 10, 2026 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photos)

“I consider in all my lads, from first to final, I reward them for what they present me in coaching. Sportiello is aware of this competitors, he’s a unprecedented man and he deserved this chance tonight,” defined Palladino.

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It has not been an awesome interval for Atalanta normally, as their final victory was the 4-1 Champions League outcome in opposition to Borussia Dortmund on February 25.

That was adopted by three attracts and two defeats between Serie A, the Coppa Italia and Europe.

“We received’t neglect that we conceded six targets within the first leg, so naturally we need to show ourselves. We all know that we’re up in opposition to one of many strongest groups in Europe, however we need to problem ourselves and develop with this expertise.

“Above all, we need to play for our followers and provides them one thing to cheer this night. We are going to sweat via that shirt tonight.”

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Italiano: ‘Bologna proud to be in Europa League, Roma increased high quality’

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Vincenzo Italiano insists ‘it’s an honour for Bologna to be’ within the Europa League final 16 and warns ‘the worth of the Roma squad is increased in each manner.’

It’s all to play for after the primary leg ended 1-1, and is determined on the Stadio Olimpico on Thursday at 20.00 GMT (21.00 CET).

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This stadium has fond reminiscences for the Rossoblu, as they beat Milan final season to win the Coppa Italia Closing right here, their first piece of silverware in over 50 years.

Italiano notes Bologna progress

BOLOGNA, ITALY – FEBRUARY 08: Vincenzo Italiano head coach of Bologna FC throughout the Serie A match between Bologna FC 1909 and Parma Calcio 1913 at Renato Dall’Ara Stadium on February 08, 2026 in Bologna, Italy. (Photograph by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Pictures)

“That match is what allowed us to be right here, and it’s an indelible reminiscence for all of us,”

“We’re right here, we’ve honoured this competitors with many robust performances and deservedly getting via the play-offs.

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“It was our goal to succeed in this stage and now we’re right here towards a powerful opponent, in a passionate ambiance. We are going to attempt to have our say and do all the pieces we will to trigger them issues.”

BOLOGNA, ITALY – MARCH 12: Gamers of Bologna acknowledge the followers following the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 Spherical of 16 First Leg match between Bologna FC 1909 and AS Roma at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara on March 12, 2026 in Bologna, Italy. (Photograph by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Pictures)

Italiano had mentioned after the primary leg that the 1-1 end result meant Roma had a 51 per cent likelihood of going via.

“I stand by that, we have now to present triple our potential to get via. We’ve got to be sensible, the target was to succeed in the final 16 and we achieved it, so we needs to be completely happy simply being right here and we celebrated after the group stage with an unlimited cake.

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“I’ve been in European soccer for just a few years now, I do know the Europa League is hard. There are high groups like Porto, Aston Villa, Stuttgart, Lyon, so it’s an honour for Bologna to be right here.”

Bologna are out of the Coppa Italia and struggling in Serie A, so attempting to go so far as potential within the Europa League can also be a goal for the season.

“It is a crucial recreation that can provide us a lift going into the ultimate weeks of the season, however it’s not a crossroads. We all know who we’re and what we would like,” assured Italiano.

“Once you face Roma right here, the ambiance is totally different. We already skilled that and know what to anticipate, together with the added enjoyment of enjoying in Europe.

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“We received’t let ourselves be intimidated, it’ll be an intense match and we’d like high quality. It’s all the time a recreation with depth if Gian Piero Gasperini is the coach.”

BOLOGNA, ITALY – MARCH 12: Gian Piero Gasperini, Head Coach of AS Roma, embraces Vincenzo Italiano, Head Coach of Bologna, previous to the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 Spherical of 16 First Leg match between Bologna FC 1909 and AS Roma at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara on March 12, 2026 in Bologna, Italy. (Photograph by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Pictures)

Italiano is raring to level out that if any Serie A aspect goes to intention for Europa League triumph, it’s in all probability Roma.

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“The worth of their squad is increased than ours, in each manner. It’s proved by their place within the Serie A desk, by the extent of their particular person gamers, after which add within the ambiance.

“It’s a recreation the place either side want a victory, so there will be no calculations, we have now to play an open and attacking match. High quality makes the distinction.”

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Vanoli: ‘Fiorentina not glad but, Kean able to play’

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Paolo Vanoli confirms Moise Kean ‘is able to play’ for Fiorentina within the Convention League journey to Rakow. ‘I’ll solely say I’m glad when we’ve got definitively achieved our goal.’

The primary leg noticed the Viola flip it round with a last-gasp Albert Gudmundsson penalty.

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The decider is on the Zaglebiowski Park Sportowy in Sosnowiec on Thursday, kicking off at 17.45 GMT (18.45 CET).

They’re recent off , which dragged them away from the relegation zone.

Vanoli sees Fiorentina on proper monitor

CREMONA, ITALY – MARCH 16: Coach Paolo Vanoli of ACF Fiorentina reacts through the Serie A match between US Cremonese and ACF Fiorentina at Stadio Giovanni Zini on March 16, 2026 in Cremona, Italy. (Photograph by Marco M. Mantovani/Getty Photographs)

“Profitable helps to spice up your shallowness, it was an important match and we received due to an ideal efficiency,”

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“Now we’ve bought to do not forget that is prior to now, and tomorrow we’re taking part in for qualification in opposition to a aspect that brought on us fairly a couple of issues within the first leg.

“We have to recharge the batteries, mentally as a lot as bodily, and I believe the end in Cremona will assist us to try this.”

The large query marks are over the health ranges of Kean, who has struggled in latest weeks with a recurring ankle difficulty.

FLORENCE, ITALY – MARCH 12: Cher Ndour of ACF Fiorentina celebrates after scoring a objective through the UEFA Convention League 2025/26 spherical of 16 first leg match between ACF Fiorentina and Rakow Czestochowa at Stadio Artemio Franchi on March 12, 2026 in Florence, Italy. (Photograph by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Photographs)

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“Moise was on the bench in Cremona, which suggests he was obtainable. We’ll determine tomorrow if he performs from the beginning or comes off the bench, however he is able to play,” assured Vanoli.

“I’m not trying additional forward than tomorrow’s sport. We care about this competitors, we should respect it and can do our greatest to get by means of to the subsequent spherical. As all the time, I’ll select the absolute best line-up.

“Even after we had been in a harder second in Serie A, I all the time stated we needed to take it one sport at a time. We’ve got an goal, we’re in opposition to a aspect that defends ruggedly and might counter-attack dangerously, so we should be concentrated.

“We’ve seen that such a slender benefit counts for little at worldwide degree. What we’d like is to recognise that no one dominates for 90 minutes, there are matches inside matches, and for those who go behind then it’s essential to have the clear head to show it round, or to manage a bonus in these conditions.”

FLORENCE, ITALY – MARCH 12: Albert Gudmundsson ac f scores a objective through the UEFA Convention League 2025/26 spherical of 16 first leg match between ACF Fiorentina and Rakow Czestochowa at Stadio Artemio Franchi on March 12, 2026 in Florence, Italy. (Photograph by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Photographs)

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Fiorentina had received 3-0 away to Jagiellonia within the Convention League play-offs, then misplaced by the identical end result at dwelling, squeezing by means of in further time.

Now they’re again in Poland and this time have the benefit from the primary leg on the Stadio Franchi.

“They’ve completely different taking part in kinds in possession, however what unites them is how aggressive they’re going ahead,” defined Vanoli.

“Jagiellonia have extra approach and high quality, Rakow are extra bodily and like to run into house, but in addition defend very properly. Polish soccer is rising and these are groups who made their mark on the worldwide stage in recent times.”

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Vanoli was drafted in by Fiorentina to exchange Stefano Pioli on November 7, so how would the coach choose his work up to now after 9 wins, six attracts and 11 defeats in all competitors?

“My work solely ends as soon as the season is completed, after which we are able to choose collectively. Since I arrived, we’ve had ups and downs on this journey, and Fiorentina in all probability doesn’t should be on this state of affairs, however we did properly to recognise the place we had been.

“It took some time to know flip issues round, however the victory in opposition to Cremonese was one other step ahead, though there are nonetheless one other 10 factors we have to choose as much as safe security.

“I’ll solely say I’m glad when we’ve got definitively achieved our goal.”

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Newcastle and Aston Villa step up pursuit of Inter star Thuram – report

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Newcastle and Aston Villa have reportedly made Marcus Thuram conscious of their curiosity forward of a possible summer time transfer, with the Inter striker stated to favour a change to the Premier League over the Saudi Professional League.

Premier League sides Newcastle and Aston Villa have already made preliminary approaches of their pursuit of Inter star Thuram, in keeping with

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Aston Villa and Newcastle excited by Thuram

Thuram is in his third season on the Stadio Meazza, and a number of sources in Italy have claimed that each the Nerazzurri and the French ahead will

There have been experiences of curiosity from Saudi Professional League golf equipment, however in keeping with FCInternews, Thuram would like a transfer to the English Premier League.

Thuram has scored 12 targets and supplied 5 assists in 35 video games throughout all competitions this season, and his contract consists of an €85m launch clause. The 28-year-old, nonetheless, has solely scored as soon as in his final 9 Serie A appearances.

MILAN, ITALY – JANUARY 04: Marcus Thuram of FC Internazionale Milano celebrates scoring his staff’s third objective throughout the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Bologna FC 1909 at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on January 04, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photos)

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Thuram is alleged to be absolutely centered on the ultimate a part of the season with Inter, after which he’ll resolve on his future with the membership.

Thuram’s contract on the Stadio Meazza runs out in June 2028.

MILAN, ITALY – JANUARY 04: Marcus Thuram of FC Internazionale Milano warms up previous to the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Bologna FC 1909 at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on January 04, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photos)

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Bodo/Glimt performed old-school Italian fashion sparking Inter’s Champions League regrets

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La  dello Sport notes that Bodo/Glimt performed in ‘an old-school Italian fashion’ in opposition to Sporting CP within the Champions League, prompting some remorse for Inter, because the notion of the Norwegian facet seems to have been overstated.

Bodo/Glimt had however confronted elimination within the Spherical of 16 on Tuesday, after a 5-0 loss away at Sporting CP.

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Bodo/Glimt’s ‘Catenaccio’ in opposition to Sporting CP

Bodo had received the primary leg in opposition to the Portuguese facet 3-0, however suffered an unbelievable comeback within the second leg, with Sporting scoring thrice in 90 minutes and two extra in further time.

“In Lisbon, Bodo set themselves up like within the first half at San Siro. Compact in defence, dug in behind in a reasonably deliberate Catenaccio,” examined Gazzetta journalist Sebastiano Vernazza.

“Sporting CP, nonetheless, attacked with ferocity, forcing them to defend within the remaining 30 meters. In contrast to Inter within the return leg in Milan, Sporting CP did a superb job of stopping any counterattacks.”

MILAN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 24: Match officers gamers and mascots line up on the pitch previous to the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Knockout Play-off Second Leg match between FC Internazionale Milano and FK Bodo/Glimt at Stadio San Siro on February 24, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photographs)

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Inter misplaced each video games in opposition to Bodo, first by 3-1 in Norway, after which 2-1 at San Siro. Within the second leg in Milan, Bodo had remained very cautious, similar to in opposition to Sporting CP on Tuesday.

“Bodo performed in an old-school Italian fashion, simply as that they had within the first half at San Siro,” the journalist continued.

“In Milan, although, Inter had gifted the 1-0 within the second half with a misplaced go by Akanji, and that successfully ended the tie. This time, it went in a different way. The defensive strategy didn’t repay as a result of there have been no counterattacks.

“The narrative round Bodo has been exaggerated. It’s been described as one thing it’s not: an progressive staff. Bodo play an adaptive sort of soccer. They goal to put on down the opponent after which strike on the break,” the Gazzetta journalist concluded.

MILAN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 24: Davide Frattesi of FC Internazionale Milano heads the ball through the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Knockout Play-off Second Leg match between FC Internazionale Milano and FK Bodo/Glimt at Stadio San Siro on February 24, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photographs)

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“Inter can dwell on their regrets. Bodo was not an insurmountable impediment. Nonetheless, had Inter gone via, they might have suffered in opposition to Sporting CP, and that’s one other side to think about.

“After the Bodo-Sporting CP pairing was drawn, many thought Chivu and his gamers had missed an incredible probability to succeed in the quarter-finals. That might not have been the case.”

Inter stay the Serie A desk leaders with an eight-point lead over second-placed Milan with 9 league video games remaining.

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Italy attacker dominated out of World Cup play-off marketing campaign with muscular harm

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Lazio winger Mattia Zaccagni picked up a muscular harm throughout his facet’s latest 1-0 loss towards Milan and is now anticipated to overlook Italy’s essential World Cup play-off marketing campaign arising on the finish of the month in keeping with the most recent updates.

Zaccagni dominated out of essential Italy and Lazio fixtures

Lazio have confirmed in a press release on Wednesday that Zaccagni is due for a spell on the sidelines after selecting up an harm in Serie A on Sunday night.

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“Through the Lazio-Milan league match, Mattia Zaccagni suffered a medium-scale post-traumatic muscular harm to the vastus medialis and vastus intermedius of his proper thigh. The participant has already began the restoration protocol,” Lazio’s learn.

ROME, ITALY – MARCH 15: Mattia Zaccagni of SS Lazio competes for the ball with Fikayo Tomori of AC MIlan in the course of the Serie A match between SS Lazio and AC Milan at Stadio Olimpico on March 15, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Rosi – SS Lazio/Getty Pictures)

Zaccagni’s harm is predicted to rule him out of Italy’s upcoming World Cup play-off marketing campaign, which kicks off on March 26, in keeping with Wednesday’s .

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As per Calciomercato, Zaccagni is more likely to miss round a month of motion, which guidelines him out of the upcoming worldwide break, plus potential membership matches towards Bologna, Parma, Fiorentina and Napoli.

It isn’t a case of his season being over, however Zaccagni is unlikely to return to the Bancocelesti beginning line-up till the ultimate few matches of the marketing campaign.

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Gasperini: ‘No clear distinction’ between Roma and Bologna forward of UEL 2nd leg

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Gian Piero Gasperini insists that there’s ‘no clear distinction’ between the 2 sides as Roma put together to host Bologna for the second leg of their Europa League spherical of 16 tie on the Stadio Olimpico on Thursday night.

Gasperini previes Roma vs. Bologna second leg: ‘Consideration is essential’

The tie is stage on the midway stage after a 1-1 draw between the 2 sides on the Dall’Ara final Thursday. The winner of tomorrow’s decider will go on to face both Lille or Aston Villa within the quarter-finals.

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Roma have been the stronger of the 2 sides over in Serie A this season, main Bologna by 9 factors and two positions within the league desk, however Vincenzo Italiano’s aspect boast the higher type, with 4 wins from their final 5 league matches, whereas Roma have solely received as soon as in that interval.

Concerningly for the Giallorossi, Manu Kone, who missed out on the primary leg final week, is a doubt once more forward of the second leg.

“There’s just a little danger and a little bit of precaution, we’ll see. Kone’s doing a bit worse,” head coach Gasperini mentioned throughout his pre-match on Wednesday.

Gasperini went on to explain tomorrow’s match as: “A decisive sport, totally different from the league. There’s no draw. There’s a risk of going past the 90 minutes. These are totally different video games that at all times fascinate me.”

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Gasperini was additionally requested for his ideas on Roma’s latest hunch in Serie A outcomes.

“Followers’ reactions have to be accepted,” he mentioned. “We have now to work to our greatest, get outcomes and produce happiness to the supporters. We have now the whole dedication of the gamers and we’re calm. What they’re doing is optimistic.

“We’ve additionally had some good video games over these final 40 days. In fact, there have been video games the place we’ve gone underneath just a little. We had some personnel difficulties, however these aren’t excuses. In Genoa and Como, there have been additionally incidents that impacted the video games.

“Now we’re not in our greatest second, we’ve needed to pay for accidents and numerous different conditions, however we’ve by no means had the improper angle. We would have gamers who don’t play properly at occasions, however there’s one other sport tomorrow and we need to do our greatest.”

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Reverting his consideration to the duty at hand within the Europa League, Gasperini mentioned: “These are video games the place incidents might be much more decisive.

BOLOGNA, ITALY – MARCH 12: Gian Piero Gasperini, Head Coach of AS Roma, appears to be like on previous to the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 Spherical of 16 First Leg match between Bologna FC 1909 and AS Roma at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara on March 12, 2026 in Bologna, Italy. (Picture by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Photos)

“That is the second leg, so consideration is essential. It’s like a last, a one-off match. We have now to be strong and related. I believe these are two groups that may deliver a little bit of pleasure to our (Italian) soccer on this scenario.”

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On the position that the Stadio Olimpico crowd should play tomorrow evening, Gasperini mentioned: “It’s at all times been pink scorching. There could be one thing much more tomorrow given the significance of the sport.”

And on Stephan El Shaarawy, he added: “He was out for 40 days. He’s had a few weeks of restoration, he performed on Sunday. We received’t be capable of rely on Venturino tomorrow both. We make decisions based mostly on who’s accessible. Stephan could possibly be a vital participant.”

Lastly, Gasperini was requested what he makes of the opinions from the Bologna camp that Roma stay the favourites heading into Thursday’s second leg.

BOLOGNA, ITALY – MARCH 12: Gian Piero Gasperini, Head Coach of AS Roma, embraces Vincenzo Italiano, Head Coach of Bologna, previous to the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 Spherical of 16 First Leg match between Bologna FC 1909 and AS Roma at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara on March 12, 2026 in Bologna, Italy. (Picture by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Photos)

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“The ambition is similar for everybody,” he insisted. “Bologna are behind within the league however are recovering now. They had been within the Champions League final yr. There’s no clear distinction between the 2 groups. We perceive the significance of the sport.”

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