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Supercoppa Italiana referees for Napoli vs. AC Milan and Bologna vs. Inter

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The referees semi-finals, as Napoli face AC Milan on Thursday and Inter play Bologna on Friday.

The winners of these two clashes will of the EA Sports activities FC Supercup on Monday night.

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All these fixtures kick off at 19.00 GMT on the Al-Awwal Park Stadium in Riyadh.

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – JANUARY 02: A basic view of the sunshine present previous to the Italian Tremendous Cup Semi-Remaining match between FC Internazionale and Atalanta at Al Awwal Park on January 02, 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Picture by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Photographs)

It’s the Remaining 4 format for the Supercoppa Italiana, so the holders of the Serie A title and Coppa Italia play towards the runners-up within the different match.

A winner is set after 90 minutes, or they go straight to a penalty shoot-out.

Supercoppa Italiana referees appointed

FLORENCE, ITALY – NOVEMBER 10: Luca Zufferli referee gestures in the course of the Serie A match between Fiorentina and Verona at Stadio Artemio Franchi on November 10, 2024 in Florence, Italy. (Picture by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Photographs)

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Napoli vs. AC Milan on Thursday night time will likely be officiated by Luca Zufferli, with Gianluca Aureliano as his VAR.

Imperiale and Rossi are the assistants, with Pezzuto because the fourth official.

The opposite semi-final between Bologna and Inter on Friday goes to referee Daniele Chiffi, who’s supported within the VAR sales space by Fabio Maresca.

Rossi and Fontemurato maintain the flags on the touchline, with Dionisi because the fourth official.

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Champions League

Serie A | Udinese 1-0 Napoli: Ekkelenkamp stunner sinks leaders

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Napoli rode their luck for 2 disallowed objectives, however had been finally undone by a Jurgen Ekkelenkamp stunner for Udinese.

The Partenopei regarded exhausted of their , however had few options accessible, as Juan Jesus joined Billy Gilmour, Andre Frank Zambo Anguissa, Kevin De Bruyne, Alex Meret and Romelu Lukaku on the therapy desk. Stanislav Lobotka and Miguel Gutierrez had been . The Friulani misplaced Jordan Zemura within the shock 2-1 dwelling defeat to Genoa, with Arthur Atta and Hassane Kamara already out.

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UDINE, ITALY – DECEMBER 14: Antonio Conte and Kosta Runjaic earlier than kick off on the Serie A match between Udinese Calcio and SSC Napoli at Stadio Friuli on December 14, 2025 in Udine, Italy. (Picture by Timothy Rogers/Getty Photos)

Nicolò Bertola risked an personal aim along with his decisive interception, as Leonardo Spinazzola received down the left and rolled throughout for a Noa Lang tap-in. Lang then fired over on the ensuing nook.

Vanja Milinkovic-Savic pushed away a Jurgen Ekkelenkamp strike from the sting of the world, with the Nicolò Zaniolo follow-up charged down, whereas Jakub Piotrowski nodded large.

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Udinese got here out extra aggressive for the restart and had the ball within the web when Milinkovic-Savic’s weak parry on Bertola’s strike from the sting of the field was tapped in by Keinan Davis, however the ahead was offside.

UDINE, ITALY – DECEMBER 14: Vanja Milinkovic-Savic of Napoli makes a clearance kick through the Serie A match between Udinese Calcio and SSC Napoli at Stadio Friuli on December 14, 2025 in Udine, Italy. (Picture by Timothy Rogers/Getty Photos)

The hosts threatened once more quickly after when Piotrowski smashed his end onto the underside of the crossbar down the fitting flank.

Zaniolo actually ought to’ve opened the scoring when firing large on the finish of a well-worked transfer on the again put up. He did get the ball within the web moments later, however it was disallowed when VAR noticed Karlstrom’s foul on Lobotka within the build-up.

UDINE, ITALY – DECEMBER 14: Noa Lang of Napoli controls the ball through the Serie A match between Udinese Calcio and SSC Napoli at Stadio Friuli on December 14, 2025 in Udine, Italy. (Picture by Timothy Rogers/Getty Photos)

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Udinese lastly scored a aim that counted when Jurgen Ekkelenkamp bent a sensational right-foot end into the far prime nook from the sting of the field, giving Milinkovic-Savic no probability.

Napoli wasted an astonishing alternative to equalise on 88 minutes when Lorenzo Lucca received down the fitting and rolled throughout, however Hojlund off stability stumbled and by some means prodded it off beam from a few yards.

Lucca went for it himself in stoppages and got here sliding in to fulfill the David Neres cross, volleying it onto the bottom of the again put up.

Udinese 1-0 Napoli

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Champions League

Napoli suppose constructive and demand ‘extra dedication’ from Lucca

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Napoli director Giovanni Manna insists they need to stay ‘constructive’ throughout an damage disaster after Champions League setbacks, however calls for ‘extra dedication’ from Lorenzo Lucca.

It kicks off on the Bluenergy Stadium in Udine at 14.00 GMT.

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LISBON, PORTUGAL – DECEMBER 10: Antonio Conte, Head Coach of SSC Napoli, appears to be like on from the dug out previous to the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Part MD6 match between SL Benfica and SSC Napoli at on December 10, 2025 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Picture by Gualter Fatia/Getty Photos)

The Partenopei are flying excessive in Serie A on the high of the desk alongside AC Milan, however the lack of choices for squad rotation are beginning to take their toll.

They seemed exhausted within the midweek Champions League defeat to Benfica, which left them scrambling simply to safe a spot within the play-offs.

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Napoli working out of steam

“Fairly merely, we’re enjoying with the identical figures repeatedly, as a result of there are few options, it turns into troublesome to rotate,”

“We proved that we have been superior over our opponents with a collection of head-to-head wins, it could actually occur that you simply really feel fatigued and if you’re not at 100 per cent within the Champions League, you’ll battle.

“There are various matches, we hope to get as many gamers again as attainable. It’s a powerful recreation immediately, a really bodily one, so we should be constructive.”

The damage record simply retains rising, as Juan Jesus has joined Billy Gilmour, Andre Frank Zambo Anguissa, Kevin De Bruyne, Alex Meret and Romelu Lukaku on the therapy desk.

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A minimum of Stanislav Lobotka and Miguel Gutierrez are again for a spot on the bench, whereas the one change to the beginning XI is Leonardo Spinazzola.

LISBON, PORTUGAL – DECEMBER 10: Richard Rios of Benfica runs with the ball beneath strain from Eljif Elmas of SSC Napoli throughout the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Part MD6 match between SL Benfica and SSC Napoli at on December 10, 2025 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Picture by Gualter Fatia/Getty Photos)

Is there a motive why Napoli give their greatest in Serie A and but are struggling so badly within the Champions League?

“If I analyse the Champions League video games, the one one we bought actually badly incorrect was in Eindhoven,” insisted Manna of that 6-1 loss.

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“We have been all the way down to 10 males with Manchester Metropolis for over an hour, we deserved extra in opposition to Eintracht, we beat Qarabag and Sporting. Our vitality ranges have been depleted in opposition to Benfica, however we nonetheless created scoring alternatives.

“I stay very constructive, I really feel the work that the coach and gamers are doing is obvious for all to see. Now we’ve bought to maintain centered and attempt to convey house the factors.”

LECCE, ITALY – OCTOBER 28: Tiago Gabriel of US Lecce competes for the ball with Lorenzo Lucca of SSC Napoli throughout the Serie A match between US Lecce and SSC Napoli at Stadio By way of del Mare on October 28, 2025 in Lecce, Italy. (Picture by Maurizio Lagana/Getty Photos)

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Regardless of the damage disaster, ex-Udinese striker Lorenzo Lucca can barely get on the pitch, as Rasmus Hojlund is the primary selection centre-forward.

There have additionally been reviews that Napoli may attempt to signal Udinese midfielder Arthur Atta, though he’s out of motion immediately.

“I’m hardly the primary to note Atta’s expertise and everybody is aware of he’s destined for an amazing profession,” replied the Napoli director when pushed on this participant.

“Other than the switch gossip, he’s a participant past our vary proper now. Udinese at all times had an amazing scouting community to seek out gifted younger gamers with huge prospects.

“As for Lucca, he wants to hurry up the method of settling in and present extra dedication on the sphere. We’re satisfied he has the proper traits to play for Napoli, however he should perceive it is a totally different membership to Udinese, he wants to point out dedication each single day in coaching and on the pitch.”

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Serie A

Inter Milan Ship Scout To Watch Extremely-Rated Italian Starlet Wished By Napoli & Juventus

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Inter Milan had been in Bergamo on Tuesday night to watch Marco Palestra, the highly-rated right-back at the moment taking part in for Cagliari however owned by Atalanta, additionally a goal of Napoli and Juventus.

In keeping with Nicolò Schira for Il Giornale, , an Inter scout was current on the New Steadiness Area throughout the Atalanta-Cagliari conflict to evaluate the 2005-born Italian.

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throughout Europe.

Juventus and Napoli are each monitoring the teen, whereas golf equipment from the Premier League have additionally been linked.

Value Tag Set Excessive For Palestra Amid Inter, Juventus & Napoli Hyperlinks

CAGLIARI, ITALY – NOVEMBER 22: Marco Palestra of Cagliari and Vitinha of Genoa compete throughout the Serie A match between Cagliari Calcio and Genoa CFC at Stadio Sant’Elia on November 22, 2025 in Cagliari, Italy. (Picture by Enrico Locci/Getty Photos)

Atalanta may demand a considerable payment, reportedly within the area of €40 million, reflecting his potential and the rising competitors for his signature.

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For Inter, the curiosity comes at an important time as Denzel Dumfries stays unsure after altering brokers and expressing a want to maneuver to England, with Chelsea among the many golf equipment.

to fill the right-back slot.

Certainly, offering depth and youth within the Nerazzurri squad whereas making ready for potential departures.

Inter’s scouting suggests cautious planning, making certain they’re able to act ought to Dumfries go away within the upcoming switch window.

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Serie A

Serie A: Udinese vs. Napoli – possible line-ups and the place to observe on TV

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Antonio Conte will make little modifications to his Napoli XI as they go to Udinese in Serie A Week 15.

It kicks off at 15:00 CET (14:00 GMT) on the Bluenergy Stadium in Udine.

The Partenopei are nonetheless with out a number of key gamers, Romelu Lukaku, Alex Meret, Kevin De Bruyne, Frank Zambo Anguissa and Billy Gilmour, however Stanislav Lobotka is again within the squad and is predicted to start out on the bench.

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Napoli will face Milan within the, however Conte nonetheless can’t rotate a lot, so he’ll make only one change to the XI that misplaced 2-0 away at Benfica within the Champions League earlier this week.

LISBON, PORTUGAL – DECEMBER 10: Antonio Conte, Head Coach of SSC Napoli, reacts in the course of the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Section MD6 match between SL Benfica and SSC Napoli at on December 10, 2025 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Picture by Gualter Fatia/Getty Photographs)

In line with a number of sources, together with , Leonardo Spinazzola is predicted to start out as a left midfielder in a 3-4-3 system, whereas David Neres and Noa Lang stay favourites to start out up entrance alongside Rasmus Hojlund, leaving Matteo Politano on the bench.

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Udinese are with out Hassane Kamara, Arthur Atta and Jordan Zemura, however Nicolò Zaniolo is match to start out and can lead their assault at the moment.

Udinese vs. Napoli – the place to observe on TV

The match is offered on DAZN within the UK and Eire and on Paramount+ within the USA. Soccer Italia will cowl at the moment’s Serie A motion with a liveblog.

Udinese vs. Napoli – possible line-ups

Udinese (3-5-2): Okoye; Solet, Kabasele, Bertola; Zanoli, Ekkelenkamp, Karlstrom, Piotrowski, Ehizibue; Davis, Zaniolo

Napoli (3-4-3): Milinkovic-Savic; Beukema, Rrahmani, Buongiorno; Di Lorenzo, Elmas, McTominay, Spinazzola; Neres, Lang; Hojlund

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Serie A

Lucca is again ‘house’ however his Napoli destiny is all to be determined

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Lorenzo Lucca returns ‘house’ to , however despite the fact that he’s not going to get a lot enjoying time at Napoli, he’s not on the switch market but.

The centre-forward first made his mark with the Friulani and can go to his former teammates sporting the Napoli jersey.

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He’ll be on the bench, as a result of the hierarchy is rock strong now and Rasmus Hojlund has taken over the function, leaving the Italian with solely a handful of minutes per match.

Lucca will depend on different gamers

NAPLES, ITALY – DECEMBER 03: Lorenzo Lucca of SSC Napoli celebrates scoring his group’s first aim with teammates in the course of the Coppa Italia spherical of 16 match between SCC Napoli and Cagliari Calcio at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on December 03, 2025 in Naples, Italy. (Picture by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Photos)

All that is awaiting Romelu Lukaku, who as Antonio Conte identified lately, will not be again but and it’s not clear when he’s prone to be at 100 per cent.

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Till that point comes, Lucca goes nowhere, as a result of Napoli want somebody to depend on in a marketing campaign filled with damage uncertainty.

Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku and Lorenzo Lucca in pre-season coaching with Napoli.

, and if the Belgian ought to be obtainable for choice, then Lucca might begin to go searching for a distinct resolution till June.

There’s no level speaking about it proper now, however not less than Lorenzo might be again on acquainted territory and maybe discover one thing to smile about throughout a disappointing season.

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Serie A

AC Milan Head Coach Claims ‘Inter & Napoli Are Favourites For The Scudetto’ As Serie A Title Race Heats Up

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AC Milan head coach Massimiliano Allegri has sought to ease the strain on his aspect by brazenly naming Inter and Napoli as the principle favourites for the Serie A title.

Talking at a press convention on the eve of Milan’s league conflict with Sassuolo, , the Rossoneri boss repeatedly performed down speak of a title cost regardless of his workforce’s robust place within the desk.

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Allegri first turned his consideration to the upcoming opponents, acknowledging Milan’s current struggles towards Sassuolo and newly promoted sides.

He admitted that Milan are desirous to reverse an unfavourable pattern, explaining that “the numbers towards Sassuolo and the newly promoted groups usually are not in our favour.”

He warned that are a harmful opponent, noting that “they’re a kind of groups the place the matches by no means actually finish, whether or not you might be forward or behind,” and harassed that the sport have to be approached “with respect and order.”

Milan Coach Allegri Names Inter & Napoli Scudetto Favourites

TURIN, ITALY – OCTOBER 15: Massimiliano Allegri, Head Coach of Juventus appears to be like on previous to the Serie A match between Torino FC and Juventus at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on October 15, 2022 in Turin, Italy. (Photograph by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Photographs)

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When requested why he considers for the Scudetto, Allegri pointed to continuity and up to date success.

He underlined that “Inter and Napoli completed second and first final season, so it’s regular that they’re the favourites.”

In distinction, he reminded journalists that Milan have undergone important adjustments.

Saying that “the Milan squad has modified lots, with many good gamers arriving and mixing with others of nice worth.”

Regardless of Milan sitting on 31 factors and on the high of the desk, Allegri urged warning.

He insisted that the membership remains to be on a path of development, stressing that “we’re on a journey, and we should imagine we will do our greatest, ranging from the notice that the target is to return to the Champions League.”

The Milan coach additionally reiterated his trademark endurance, including that “the league is lengthy” and that what actually issues is “arriving in March in the very best situation.”

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Serie A

Napoli stance on 17-year-old expertise Milton Pereyra revealed

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have sturdy curiosity in 17-year-old Argentine expertise Milton Pereyra, who is taken into account the current and future at Boca Junior, however the Partenopei nonetheless have an extended strategy to go earlier than bringing {the teenager} over to Europe.

The place Napoli stand in pursuit of 17-year-old Milton Pereyra

Pereyra has excelled with Boca Juniors and is taken into account one of many brightest prospects that Argentinean soccer at the moment has to supply.

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There have been rumours circulating from Argentina that Napoli are able to pounce on the promising teenage expertise. Soccer Italia understands that Napoli are pursuing Pereyra, however haven’t but finalised a deal.

Sporting director Giovanni Manna and head coach Antonio Conte

Actually, it’s more likely to take a number of extra months earlier than a deal goes by way of, provided that the Partenopei produce other, .

There’s not at the moment an expectation that Pereyra might be in Italy by the top of the calendar 12 months, provided that Napoli are nonetheless making their evaluations on the 17-year-old. Napoli proceed to observe him, however usually are not on the stage of finalising a deal simply but.

They respect his profile, and can proceed to trace his progress, however for now, Pereyra is a participant that the Partenopei will circle again to. There are different priorities for now.

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Champions League

Inter Milan Captain Shifts Blame For Liverpool Defeat & Suggests 4-Manner Battle With Roma, AC Milan & Napoli For Serie A Title

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Lautaro Martinez has insisted the Inter Milan Champions League defeat to Liverpool got here right down to a refereeing mistake, arguing his facet “threw all the pieces away due to an injustice.”

The Nerazzurri captain spoke to after receiving the 2025 Efficiency of the 12 months award, reflecting on current setbacks and outlining his expectations for the remainder of the season.

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“We’re disillusioned, however not offended,” he mentioned when requested about . “When you lose due to a referee’s error, there’s not a lot you are able to do. If each tug was given as a penalty, the sport would by no means be performed.”

Inter Milan Captain Lautaro Displays On Liverpool & PSG Defeats

MILAN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 30: Lautaro Martinez of FC Internazionale celebrates after scoring their staff’s first objective through the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Section MD2 match between FC Internazionale Milano and SK Slavia Praha at Stadio San Siro on September 30, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Pictures)

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Lautaro additionally addressed final season’s heartbreak within the Champions League ultimate in Munich. “We’ve moved on. Defeats damage, however they assist you develop. Some outcomes haven’t gone our manner, however we’d like time. Cristian Chivu is giving us nice vitality and we really feel we’re bettering day by day.”

On the Scudetto battle, the Inter captain was clear that it’s going to not be restricted to the normal trio. “I embody Roma as nicely, I actually like their coach,” he mentioned, widening the title image to 4 contenders.

Martinez refused to prioritise one trophy over one other, stressing Inter wish to push deep into each competitors. “We wish to go all the best way, like we’ve in recent times. Taking part in two Champions League finals in three seasons shouldn’t be one thing to take as a right.”

He additionally praised younger forwards and Ange-Yoan Bonny. “Pio is severe and humble, let him develop in peace and he’ll turn into a pillar for Inter and Italy. Bonny has power and high quality and helps us quite a bit.”

Lastly, Lautaro reaffirmed his need to remain on the membership for all times. “My household and I really feel nice in Milan. I’ve simply signed a brand new contract, I’ve no purpose to go away.”

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Serie A

Benfica Supervisor Mourinho Backs Inter Milan To Struggle Napoli & AC Milan For Serie A Title: “Have Tremendous Potential”

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Benfica supervisor Jose Mourinho views his former membership, Inter Milan, as one of the crucial real Scudetto contenders.

Throughout his newest interview through , the ‘Particular One’ delivered his verdict on a dramatic Serie A title battle.

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With just one level separating the highest three groups, this season’s title race is more likely to go all the way down to the wire.

Certainly, it’s arguably probably the most intense race for the home crown throughout Europe’s conventional top-five leagues.

AC Milan and Napoli are stage on factors on the summit, with the Nerazzurri trailing the main duo by a single level.

Due to this fact, stays firmly in competition for probably the most prestigious trophy in Italian soccer in his first season at San Siro.

Nevertheless, the street is lengthy and tumultuous.

With out the distraction of European soccer, Milan have gone from energy to energy underneath returning boss Massimiliano Allegri.

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In the meantime, Napoli have fared properly in Serie A regardless of their rising difficulties within the Champions League.

Jose Mourinho Backs Inter Milan to Win Scudetto

SEVILLE, SPAIN – OCTOBER 13: Jose Mourinho, Head Coach of AS Roma, seems on previous to kick off of the UEFA Europa League group C match between Actual Betis and AS Roma at Estadio Benito Villamarin on October 13, 2022 in Seville, Spain. (Photograph by Fran Santiago/Getty Pictures)

Contemporary off beating Antonio Conte’s aspect within the Champions League, Mourinho addressed the Serie A title race.

Certainly, the well-known Portuguese supervisor backed Inter and Napoli to problem for the crown till the ultimate weekend.

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Nevertheless, he thinks Milan might come out on high ought to their type maintain up.

“Who’s the favourite? It’s exhausting to say,” Mourinho claimed. “Inter have huge potential with a top-level squad, and Napoli are the identical.

“Milan play just one match per week and have a implausible coach like Max [Allegri], who can actually practice, in contrast to Cristian [Chivu] and Antonio [Conte], who’ve so many video games to play.

“Sadly, I believe it will likely be a battle between these three as a result of I’d love for Roma to win it.

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