Riccardo Calafiori returning to Arsenal after injury on international dutyRiccardo Calafiori is returning to Arsenal after picking up an injury on international duty with Italy. The defender, a £42million ($54m) summer signing from Bologna, suffered an apparent calf issue in the win over France on Friday. Calafiori collided with Ousmane Dembele in the second-half of the game at the Parc des Princes and had to be withdrawn. Head coach Luciano Spalletti had expressed hope the 22-year-old would be able to be involved against Israel on Monday. However, it has now been confirmed that the player will return to London for assessment. Arsenal face north London rivals...James Horncastle and Art de Roché86
Italy lean on Premier League contingent to end Luciano Spalletti's cruel summerThe Azzurri secured a first win in France for 70 years with Sandro Tonali, Riccardo Calafiori and Destiny Udogie all playing their partJames Horncastle59
The UEFA Nations League: How does it work, what's changed and why does it matter?What's the new format for UEFA's 'second' competition and what does winning it get you?Eduardo Tansley54
Federico Chiesa completes Liverpool move from JuventusLiverpool have confirmed the signing of Federico Chiesa from Juventus in a £12.5 million ($16.5m) deal. The Italy attacker penned a four-year contract at Anfield after passing his medical on Wednesday. Liverpool will pay a guaranteed £10m to their Serie A counterparts with a further £2.5m to potentially follow in add-ons, which are dependent on Arne Slot’s side winning the Premier League and the Champions League. He will wear the No 14 shirt which belonged to Jordan Henderson prior to his departure in 2023. “I’m so happy to be a Liverpool player,” said Chiesa.James Pearce147
Watching every moment of Sandro Tonali's return to the Newcastle teamAnalysing every pass, tackle, shot and emotion as the Italian played for Eddie Howe's side for the first time in over 300 daysChris Waugh92
Liverpool agree deal to sign Federico Chiesa from JuventusLiverpool have agreed a deal to sign Juventus forward Federico Chiesa. Liverpool will pay their Serie A counterparts £10million, with a further £2.5m in add-ons based on team performance. Chiesa is now flying to Merseyside to complete his medical, with personal terms in place on a four-year contract at Anfield. Should all go to plan, Chiesa will become Liverpool’s first summer signing under new head coach Arne Slot. Chiesa’s arrival at Liverpool won’t lead to any of the club’s current senior attackers leaving Anfield prior to Friday’s transfer deadline.David Ornstein and James Pearce332
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Liverpool working to complete Federico Chiesa transfer from JuventusLiverpool are working to complete the signing of Federico Chiesa before the transfer market shuts. News emerged on Monday that the Anfield club were exploring a deal for the Juventus forward, 26 — and they are now ready to proceed on the basis of what it will take to secure his services. The Italy international is available for around €15million, given his terms expire in 2025. Having admired Chiesa for a number of years, Liverpool decided to capitalise on the situation and are discussing a possible four-year contract. Chiesa, along with other former first-team players, have been excluded...David Ornstein198
Sandro Tonali 'excited' for Newcastle return after 10-month suspensionSandro Tonali feels like a “new player, a new transfer,” following the end of his 10-month ban for betting offences and has paid an emotional tribute to Newcastle United fans for treating him as “if I’d been here for 10 years.” Tonali is in line to make his return to Eddie Howe’s team for Newcastle’s Carabao Cup tie at Nottingham Forest on Wednesday night and the Italy international is itching to get going. As The Athletic reported on Tuesday, Newcastle believe they have a better, quicker player on their hands after giving the 24-year-old a bespoke training programme during...George Caulkin9
What Newcastle can expect from Sandro Tonali 2.0: 'A quicker and better player'After a 10-month ban for breaking rules on gambling, the second act of Tonali's footballing life is about to begin...Chris Waugh and George Caulkin83
Liverpool considering Federico Chiesa move with Juventus winger valued at €15mLiverpool are considering a move for Juventus winger Federico Chiesa. Chiesa, 26, has been made available for transfer and was not included in the Juventus squad for their final three pre-season friendlies earlier this month. Liverpool sources maintain the club’s interest in Chiesa is exploratory, as it is with several other players who could be transfer targets in this window or in the future. The Italy international joined Juventus from Fiorentina in a €50million deal (now £42.3m; $55.8m) that officially went through in the summer of 2022, having spent the previous two seasons on loan...James Pearce, Adam Leventhal and more344
Serie A season preview: Inter Milan favourites again, challenges for Juve, Conte being ConteSerie A looks set for more unpredictability, more infrastructure-defying competitiveness, and more 'only in Italy, eh?'James Horncastle64
Italy striker Gianluca Scamacca sustains ACL injury during Atalanta friendlyAtalanta striker Gianluca Scamacca has ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his left knee. The 25-year-old sustained the injury during a friendly against Parma on Sunday and was substituted after 50 minutes. Scamacca is expected to be absent for an extended period with Atalanta confirming that the Italy international will have surgery on Monday. They have not yet put a timeframe on his return. Former Sassuolo and Roma striker Scamacca joined Atalanta from West Ham United in the summer of 2023. He had an impressive first season back in Serie A, scoring 19 goals and providing...Nnamdi Onyeagwara63
Riccardo Calafiori's Arsenal signing awakens a long-dormant Italian connectionCalafiori's arrival feels momentous for those of an Italo-Arsenal persuasionAmy Lawrence96
Riccardo Calafiori, Arsenal's new defender who got lifts from De Rossi and models his game on StonesFrom the shadow of the Vatican City to the Emirates — via a star turn at Euro 2024 — Arsenal's signing has overcome rejection and adversityJames Horncastle66
Why Arsenal signed Riccardo Calafiori, the defender coveted by Mikel ArtetaA breakout star of Euro 2024, Arsenal had been tracking the Italian for months - and Arteta was the driving force behind their pursuitJames McNicholas104
Arsenal complete Riccardo Calafiori transferArsenal have completed the signing of Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna. The 22-year-old has signed a five-year contract in a move worth up to £42million ($54m) and has joined his new Arsenal team-mates in the club’s pre-season tour of the United States. He will wear the No 33 at Arsenal. “It has been a great team effort in completing this transfer and we welcome Riccardo to the family,” Arsenal sporting director Edu said. “We identified Riccardo as part of our strategy to sign players who fit our profile and will reinforce our squad to compete at the highest level. He is 22 but...James McNicholas70
Arsenal on cusp of Riccardo Calafiori signing with defender set for medicalAll agreements are now in place for Arsenal to sign Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori. The Italy international must still undergo medical checks and put pen to paper — however the deal itself is essentially done and if everything goes to plan, the 22-year-old can be expected to join Arsenal’s pre-season tour to the United States. Having began his career as a left-back but more recently impressed at centre-back, Calafiori was a transfer priority for Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta. The Athletic reported last week that Arsenal the club were accelerating efforts to complete the acquisition.David Ornstein170
Arsenal accelerating efforts to sign Bologna defender Riccardo CalafioriArsenal are accelerating their efforts to sign Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori. Arsenal are now progressing the situation and looking to complete a deal for the 22-year-old as soon as possible, with other clubs looking for a similar profile this summer. The Italy international is Mikel Arteta’s top defensive target this summer and is comfortable playing either as a centre-half or at left-back, and impressed at Euro 2024. Calafiori joined Roma as an eight-year-old and spent 12 years at the club, making 18 first-team appearances and scoring one goal before joining Swiss club Basel in...David Ornstein235
Euro 2024 tactical trends: Counter-attacks, youth, fast starts and comebacksInternational tournaments can act as a tactical time capsule. Let's open up Euro 2024…Liam Tharme17
From Turkish delight to inconsolable Germans: The best full-time reactions at Euro 2024The final whistle has prompted pure agony and ecstasy at Euro 2024, so enjoy the purity of these moments before VAR and PSR return once moreTim Spiers8
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Riccardo Calafiori returning to Arsenal after injury on international dutyRiccardo Calafiori is returning to Arsenal after picking up an injury on international duty with Italy. The defender, a £42million ($54m) summer signing from Bologna, suffered an apparent calf issue in the win over France on Friday. Calafiori collided with Ousmane Dembele in the second-half of the game at the Parc des Princes and had to be withdrawn. Head coach Luciano Spalletti had expressed hope the 22-year-old would be able to be involved against Israel on Monday. However, it has now been confirmed that the player will return to London for assessment. Arsenal face north London rivals...James Horncastle and Art de Roché86
Italy lean on Premier League contingent to end Luciano Spalletti's cruel summerThe Azzurri secured a first win in France for 70 years with Sandro Tonali, Riccardo Calafiori and Destiny Udogie all playing their partJames Horncastle59
The UEFA Nations League: How does it work, what's changed and why does it matter?What's the new format for UEFA's 'second' competition and what does winning it get you?Eduardo Tansley54
Federico Chiesa completes Liverpool move from JuventusLiverpool have confirmed the signing of Federico Chiesa from Juventus in a £12.5 million ($16.5m) deal. The Italy attacker penned a four-year contract at Anfield after passing his medical on Wednesday. Liverpool will pay a guaranteed £10m to their Serie A counterparts with a further £2.5m to potentially follow in add-ons, which are dependent on Arne Slot’s side winning the Premier League and the Champions League. He will wear the No 14 shirt which belonged to Jordan Henderson prior to his departure in 2023. “I’m so happy to be a Liverpool player,” said Chiesa.James Pearce147
Watching every moment of Sandro Tonali's return to the Newcastle teamAnalysing every pass, tackle, shot and emotion as the Italian played for Eddie Howe's side for the first time in over 300 daysChris Waugh92
Liverpool agree deal to sign Federico Chiesa from JuventusLiverpool have agreed a deal to sign Juventus forward Federico Chiesa. Liverpool will pay their Serie A counterparts £10million, with a further £2.5m in add-ons based on team performance. Chiesa is now flying to Merseyside to complete his medical, with personal terms in place on a four-year contract at Anfield. Should all go to plan, Chiesa will become Liverpool’s first summer signing under new head coach Arne Slot. Chiesa’s arrival at Liverpool won’t lead to any of the club’s current senior attackers leaving Anfield prior to Friday’s transfer deadline.David Ornstein and James Pearce332
Liverpool working to complete Federico Chiesa transfer from JuventusLiverpool are working to complete the signing of Federico Chiesa before the transfer market shuts. News emerged on Monday that the Anfield club were exploring a deal for the Juventus forward, 26 — and they are now ready to proceed on the basis of what it will take to secure his services. The Italy international is available for around €15million, given his terms expire in 2025. Having admired Chiesa for a number of years, Liverpool decided to capitalise on the situation and are discussing a possible four-year contract. Chiesa, along with other former first-team players, have been excluded...David Ornstein198
Sandro Tonali 'excited' for Newcastle return after 10-month suspensionSandro Tonali feels like a “new player, a new transfer,” following the end of his 10-month ban for betting offences and has paid an emotional tribute to Newcastle United fans for treating him as “if I’d been here for 10 years.” Tonali is in line to make his return to Eddie Howe’s team for Newcastle’s Carabao Cup tie at Nottingham Forest on Wednesday night and the Italy international is itching to get going. As The Athletic reported on Tuesday, Newcastle believe they have a better, quicker player on their hands after giving the 24-year-old a bespoke training programme during...George Caulkin9
What Newcastle can expect from Sandro Tonali 2.0: 'A quicker and better player'After a 10-month ban for breaking rules on gambling, the second act of Tonali's footballing life is about to begin...Chris Waugh and George Caulkin83
Liverpool considering Federico Chiesa move with Juventus winger valued at €15mLiverpool are considering a move for Juventus winger Federico Chiesa. Chiesa, 26, has been made available for transfer and was not included in the Juventus squad for their final three pre-season friendlies earlier this month. Liverpool sources maintain the club’s interest in Chiesa is exploratory, as it is with several other players who could be transfer targets in this window or in the future. The Italy international joined Juventus from Fiorentina in a €50million deal (now £42.3m; $55.8m) that officially went through in the summer of 2022, having spent the previous two seasons on loan...James Pearce, Adam Leventhal and more344
Serie A season preview: Inter Milan favourites again, challenges for Juve, Conte being ConteSerie A looks set for more unpredictability, more infrastructure-defying competitiveness, and more 'only in Italy, eh?'James Horncastle64
Italy striker Gianluca Scamacca sustains ACL injury during Atalanta friendlyAtalanta striker Gianluca Scamacca has ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his left knee. The 25-year-old sustained the injury during a friendly against Parma on Sunday and was substituted after 50 minutes. Scamacca is expected to be absent for an extended period with Atalanta confirming that the Italy international will have surgery on Monday. They have not yet put a timeframe on his return. Former Sassuolo and Roma striker Scamacca joined Atalanta from West Ham United in the summer of 2023. He had an impressive first season back in Serie A, scoring 19 goals and providing...Nnamdi Onyeagwara63
Riccardo Calafiori's Arsenal signing awakens a long-dormant Italian connectionCalafiori's arrival feels momentous for those of an Italo-Arsenal persuasionAmy Lawrence96
Riccardo Calafiori, Arsenal's new defender who got lifts from De Rossi and models his game on StonesFrom the shadow of the Vatican City to the Emirates — via a star turn at Euro 2024 — Arsenal's signing has overcome rejection and adversityJames Horncastle66
Why Arsenal signed Riccardo Calafiori, the defender coveted by Mikel ArtetaA breakout star of Euro 2024, Arsenal had been tracking the Italian for months - and Arteta was the driving force behind their pursuitJames McNicholas104
Arsenal complete Riccardo Calafiori transferArsenal have completed the signing of Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna. The 22-year-old has signed a five-year contract in a move worth up to £42million ($54m) and has joined his new Arsenal team-mates in the club’s pre-season tour of the United States. He will wear the No 33 at Arsenal. “It has been a great team effort in completing this transfer and we welcome Riccardo to the family,” Arsenal sporting director Edu said. “We identified Riccardo as part of our strategy to sign players who fit our profile and will reinforce our squad to compete at the highest level. He is 22 but...James McNicholas70
Arsenal on cusp of Riccardo Calafiori signing with defender set for medicalAll agreements are now in place for Arsenal to sign Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori. The Italy international must still undergo medical checks and put pen to paper — however the deal itself is essentially done and if everything goes to plan, the 22-year-old can be expected to join Arsenal’s pre-season tour to the United States. Having began his career as a left-back but more recently impressed at centre-back, Calafiori was a transfer priority for Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta. The Athletic reported last week that Arsenal the club were accelerating efforts to complete the acquisition.David Ornstein170
Arsenal accelerating efforts to sign Bologna defender Riccardo CalafioriArsenal are accelerating their efforts to sign Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori. Arsenal are now progressing the situation and looking to complete a deal for the 22-year-old as soon as possible, with other clubs looking for a similar profile this summer. The Italy international is Mikel Arteta’s top defensive target this summer and is comfortable playing either as a centre-half or at left-back, and impressed at Euro 2024. Calafiori joined Roma as an eight-year-old and spent 12 years at the club, making 18 first-team appearances and scoring one goal before joining Swiss club Basel in...David Ornstein235
Euro 2024 tactical trends: Counter-attacks, youth, fast starts and comebacksInternational tournaments can act as a tactical time capsule. Let's open up Euro 2024…Liam Tharme17
From Turkish delight to inconsolable Germans: The best full-time reactions at Euro 2024The final whistle has prompted pure agony and ecstasy at Euro 2024, so enjoy the purity of these moments before VAR and PSR return once moreTim Spiers8