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Alessio Tacchinardi: Maurizio Sarri was like an uncomfortable guest at Juventus
Maurizio Sarri was like an uncomfortable guest at Juventus and his sacking was not a surprise, Alessio Tacchinardi says.
Juventus: Andrea Pirlo is destined for greatness
Juventus are confident Andrea Pirlo is “destined for greatness” and a natural fit for the club, says chief football officer Fabio Paratici.
Juventus announce Andrea Pirlo as new head coach
The Serie A champions sacked Maurizio Sarri on Saturday following their Champions League last-16 exit at the hands of Lyon on Friday night.
Marco Tardelli: Juventus stupid to sack Maurizio Sarri
Marco Tardelli concedes Champions League elimination to Lyon tonight would be ‘a disaster,’ but still not enough for Juventus to fire Maurizio Sarri.
Alessandro Del Piero: Juventus ‘perfect’ for Serie A, but Champions League is a real...
Juventus are "perfect" for Serie A but their surprise elimination at the hands of Lyon highlighted their issues in the Champions League, according to Alessandro Del Piero.
Juventus sack Maurizio Sarri following Champions League failure
Juventus have relieved Maurizio Sarri of his position at the club following their Champions League exit at the hands of Lyon, Goal reports, with official confirmation expected to be released by the Bianconeri on Saturday.
Maurizio Sarri: I shouldn’t be judged based on one match
Juventus coach Maurizio Sarri was understandably devastated on Friday by his team’s exit in the last 16 stages of the 2019/2020 UEFA Champions League after a 2-2 aggregate loss.
Gianluigi Buffon urges Juventus to rejuvenate squad after Champions League exit
Cristiano Ronaldo’s brace guided Juve to a 2-1 win over Lyon in Turin, but they fell on away goals after the 2-2 aggregate draw in the last-16 tie.
Thiago Silva determined to go out on a high at PSG
Thiago Silva’s eight years as a Paris Saint-Germain player are about to come to an end and the Brazilian centre-back has one piece of unfinished business to contend with as the Qatar-owned club head to Lisbon targeting Champions League glory.
Simone Inzaghi to replace Maurizio Sarri at Juventus – reports
Juventus will evaluate Maurizio Sarri’s future in the coming days with reports from Italy suggesting Simone Inzaghi is the favourite to replace him.
Pep Guardiola praises Gabriel Jesus for downing Real Madrid in Champions League
Pep Guardiola has praised Gabriel Jesus for downing Real Madrid in the Champions League, insisting the Manchester City striker "was the man of these two games".
Antonio Rudiger: Callum Hudson-Odoi will want to prove a point vs Bayern Munich
Antonio Rudiger has talked up the talents of Callum Hudson-Odoi, while insisting his Chelsea team-mate will want to prove a point against Bayern Munich in the Champions League.
Frank Lampard confirms double injury boost ahead of Bayern Munich clash
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has confirmed that both N’Golo Kante and Ruben Loftus-Cheek are fit for Saturday’s Champions League clash against Bayern Munich on the road.
Frank Lampard reveals extent of Christian Pulisic injury
Christian Pulisic is set to miss the start of the 2020/21 Premier League season with a hamstring injury, Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has confirmed.
Manuel Neuer hopes Thiago Alcantara remains at Bayern Munich
Manuel Neuer hopes Liverpool target Thiago Alcantara can be persuaded to stay at Bayern Munich, describing him as “our engine in midfield”.
Napoli’s Victor Osimhen aiming to win the Capocannoniere – agent
William D'Avila, the agent of Napoli forward Victor Osimhen, has admitted that the Nigerian has set sights on winning the Capocannoniere award for the highest goalscorer in Serie A.
Willian angry with Chelsea, set to miss Bayern Munich clash
Chelsea winger Willian is ‘upset and offended’ by the way his career with the club has ended, the UK Sun reports.
Sergio Busquets: Arthur Melo not returning to Barcelona was a surprise to everyone
Sergio Busquets hopes Barcelona and Arthur Melo come to a speedy resolution on the Brazil international's situation at Camp Nou.
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