Serie B: Berlusconi's Monza revive promotion bid
3 years, 7 months ago

Serie B: Berlusconi's Monza revive promotion bid

The Hindu  

Former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi's Monza project could be set for another promotion after two key wins over Serie B rival put the northern Italian club in sight of the top flight for the first time in its history. Bought by Berlusconi in 2018, fourth-placed Monza is two points off Salernitana - which it beat 3-1 at the weekend thanks to two goals from former Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli - in second and the final automatic promotion spot. Approaching the most crucial part of the season, eight of Monza's players, including former AC Milan striker Kevin-Prince Boateng, were suspended by the club and missed the win over Salernitana after breaching COVID-19 protocols to visit a casino in Lugano, Switzerland. Balotelli came off the bench in the win over Lecce, while league leader Empoli's 4-0 victory on Tuesday against Cosenza sealed its promotion back to the top flight.

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Serie A 2024-25: Injury-hit Juventus hopes to return to winning ways at Monza
3 days, 14 hours ago

Serie A 2024-25: Injury-hit Juventus hopes to return to winning ways at Monza

The Hindu  

Juventus has slipped to sixth in Serie A after four straight draws and coach Thiago Motta is hoping for a return to winning ways at 19th-placed Monza on Sunday, but injury woes continue to haunt his side with several key players set to miss the clash. Defender Andrea Cambiaso, who suffered an ankle injury earlier this month, is being assessed …

Serie A 2023-24: Inter heads to revived Napoli with lead in the balance
1 year ago

Serie A 2023-24: Inter heads to revived Napoli with lead in the balance

The Hindu  

Inter Milan defends its slender lead at the top of Serie A on Sunday when it travels to reigning champion Napoli with Juventus breathing down its neck. Inter travels south on Sunday after Wednesday’s 3-3 Champions League draw at Benfica as it ploughs through a punishing schedule aiming to be the top gun, both at home and abroad. Juve, meanwhile, …

Serie A title and relegation play-offs rejigged: Italian FA
1 year, 5 months ago

Serie A title and relegation play-offs rejigged: Italian FA

The Hindu  

Italy’s football federation approved on Friday changes to Serie A’s league title and relegation play-offs which were introduced last season. The showdown could be switched to whichever stadium hosts the Italian Cup final -- in recent years Rome’s Stadio Olimpico -- if the Italian authorities decide it necessary on the basis of public order. The FIGC also said tiny Lecco …

Serie A: Juventus see off Cremonese as Paul Pogba injury misery continues
1 year, 7 months ago

Serie A: Juventus see off Cremonese as Paul Pogba injury misery continues

Firstpost  

Juventus consolidated second place in Serie A with Sunday’s 2-0 win over sinking Cremonese, while yet another injury forced Paul Pogba out of his first competitive start in over a year. Nicolo Fagioli and Gleison Bremer netted the crucial goals which moved Juve three points ahead of third-placed Inter Milan and strengthened their hopes of Champions League football next season. …

Serie A: Juventus Pip Sampdoria, Roma's Top Four Hopes Dented
1 year, 9 months ago

Serie A: Juventus Pip Sampdoria, Roma's Top Four Hopes Dented

News 18  

Adrien Rabiot made sure Juventus continued their charge towards European football with a decisive brace in his team’s hard-fought 4-2 Serie A win over struggling Sampdoria. They would still be a whopping 15 points behind champions-elect Napoli but given the inconsistent form of Serie A’s other top clubs they would be a strong bet to reach next season’s Champions League. …

Serie A: Monza Sink Bologna, Udinese and Sassuolo Play Out 2-2 Draw
1 year, 10 months ago

Serie A: Monza Sink Bologna, Udinese and Sassuolo Play Out 2-2 Draw

News 18  

Monza’s dream debut Serie A season continued on Sunday with a 1-0 win at Bologna which moved them into the top half of the division. Gianluca Donati poked home the only goal in the 25th minute of a tight game at the Stadio Dall’Ara, enough for Monza to take ninth place. Both are a point behind Udinese, whose defender Destiny …

Win and get ‘busload’ of prostitutes, promises Italy’s Silvio Berlusconi to his Monza soccer team
2 years ago

Win and get ‘busload’ of prostitutes, promises Italy’s Silvio Berlusconi to his Monza soccer team

Firstpost  

Former Italian Prime Minister who is also the owner of Monza football club Silvio Berlusconi joked that he wanted to give his players ‘extra encouragement’ before the second half of the Serie A season starting on 4 January Monza owner Silvio Berlusconi said he has promised his players a “busload” of prostitutes if they win one of their upcoming clashes …

Berlusconi promises Monza players sex workers if they beat big Serie A rivals
2 years ago

Berlusconi promises Monza players sex workers if they beat big Serie A rivals

The Hindu  

Monza owner Silvio Berlusconi said he has promised his players a “busload” of prostitutes if they win one of their upcoming clashes with Serie A’s leading lights, including his old club AC Milan. Speaking at a Christmas dinner on Tuesday night in front of sponsors and a players’ delegation, the former Italian prime minister joked that he wanted to give …

Díaz nets 2 as Milan beats Berlusconi-owned Monza 4-1
2 years, 2 months ago

Díaz nets 2 as Milan beats Berlusconi-owned Monza 4-1

Associated Press  

MILAN — A first-half brace from Brahim Díaz helped AC Milan to a 4-1 win over Monza in Serie A, making it an unhappy return to San Siro for former Rossoneri CEO Adriano Galliani on Saturday. Divock Origi scored his first goal for Milan and substitute Rafael Leão sealed the game after Filippo Ranocchia had pulled one back for Monza. …

Serie A: Monza claim shock 1-0 win over Juventus, Di Maria sees red
2 years, 3 months ago

Serie A: Monza claim shock 1-0 win over Juventus, Di Maria sees red

The Hindu  

Monza took a surprising but deserved 1-0 home win over Juventus on Sunday, its first Serie A victory of the season, as the visitors struggled after being reduced to 10 men. Juve key player Angel Di Maria’s return from injury was cut short after being sent off five minutes before the break after placing his elbow in Armando Izzo’s chest. …

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