Antonio Conte

Inter Come From Behind to Beat Fiorentina 2-1 and Post Their Best Serie A Start in a Decade

Inter recovered from a goal down to beat Fiorentina 2-1 in Serie A on Sunday, staying top of the table and reaching 22 points from eight games — their best start to a season in 10 years and a better opening than any of their last three title-winning campaigns under Cristian Chivu, Simone Inzaghi and Antonio Conte.

Manchester United identify Eddie Howe as leading candidate to replace Michael Carrick

The i Paper reports Manchester United executives discussed sacking head coach Michael Carrick on Sunday night amid the club’s worst Premier League start in 40 years, with Eddie Howe emerging as the preferred replacement for director of football Jason Wilcox. Howe is said to be interested despite wanting a break after leaving Newcastle, while Julian Nagelsmann, Unai Emery and Antonio Conte are also linked.

Galliani Emerges as Serious Threat to Malagò as Serie A Backing Fractures Ahead of FIGC Vote

Adriano Galliani is emerging as a serious challenger to Giovanni Malagò in December's FIGC presidential election, with Serie A clubs souring on the current Commissioner over a string of decisions made without their input. Malagò insists he still has the backing of 13 Serie A presidents.

Michael Carrick's Manchester United future could hinge on this weekend's meeting with Brighton, with Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann among the names in the frame and Fabian Hurzeler and Unai Emery admired but tied to long-term deals.

Antonio Conte has issued a furious statement denying he is in 'advanced negotiations' with any club, hitting out at reports about his demands and his so-called 'strong personality' as Manchester United continue to be linked with the out-of-work Italian.

Como's remarkable rise hit its highest point yet with a 4-1 Champions League thrashing of Manchester United, built on a high-pressing style and backed by an unlikely ownership group.

Manchester United weigh replacements as Carrick set to face Bournemouth after Como humiliation

Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick is expected to remain in charge for Sunday’s Premier League trip to Bournemouth despite beginning a search for possible replacements after Wednesday’s 4-1 Champions League defeat at Como. Antonio Conte is leading the list of candidates and has reportedly demanded carte blanche in the transfer market and control over his backroom staff.

Como crush Manchester United 4-1 as Fabregas masterclass puts Carrick on the brink

Cesc Fabregas's Como ripped Manchester United apart 4-1 in a result Italian papers are hailing as historic, with Nico Paz scoring twice. The defeat piles pressure on United head coach Michael Carrick, with Antonio Conte's name again circulating.

Bruno Fernandes vents frustration at Manchester United tactics after 4-1 Como defeat

Bruno Fernandes criticised Manchester United's approach in the 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como, saying the staff's decision to avoid man-to-man pressing gave the hosts too much space. The captain was visibly angry after being substituted.

Simone Inzaghi emerges as Juventus candidate to replace Spalletti

La Gazzetta dello Sport reports ex-Inter and Lazio boss Simone Inzaghi, now at Al-Hilal, is among Juventus' leading candidates to succeed Luciano Spalletti, potentially for the 2026-27 season, as the Bianconeri coach faces pressure after a slow start of 11 points from seven Serie A matches.

Tacchinardi slams Juventus after Lazio defeat: 'I don't see a clear identity' under Spalletti

Former Juventus midfielder Alessio Tacchinardi has delivered a scathing verdict on Juventus after their 3-0 home defeat to Lazio, saying the side shows no clear identity and no improvement a year into Luciano Spalletti's tenure.

Manchester United were held to a 1-1 draw at Elland Road after Dominic Calvert-Lewin cancelled out Bryan Mbeumo’s opener, extending Michael Carrick’s winless run to six matches in all competitions and five in the Premier League. The result leaves pressure on Carrick ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League trip to Como, with reports suggesting Antonio Conte is unlikely to replace him just yet.

Kolo Muani's Stoppage-Time Header Seals Juventus Comeback at Celta Vigo

Juventus fought back from a goal down to beat Celta Vigo 2-1 in the Europa League, with Nick Woltemade equalising and Randal Kolo Muani nodding in a stoppage-time winner. The Bianconeri, who had thrashed NEC 5-0 in their opener, kept their perfect record in the competition despite another lengthy injury list.

Mikey Moore says Sancho and Bellingham success inspired Köln loan move

Tottenham loanee Mikey Moore says the Bundesliga careers of Jadon Sancho and Jude Bellingham influenced his decision to join FC Köln on loan, and he is enjoying early trust at the club ahead of a meeting with Harry Kane.

Napoli Slump to Worst Start in 17 Years as Allegri Feels the Heat in Naples

Napoli's 3-1 defeat at Villarreal has left Massimiliano Allegri's side with their worst start to a season in 17 years, four losses from eight competitive games, escalating dressing-room tensions and the club's worst-ever Champions League opening. Tuttosport reports Napoli need at least 11 points from their remaining six league-phase games, with bottom side Venezia next up on Saturday.

Manchester United head coach Carrick in trouble ahead of Atletico Madrid and Leeds week

Michael Carrick faces the biggest week of his Manchester United tenure with back-to-back away trips to Atletico Madrid and Leeds United, after a run of five winless matches in six left the head coach's position under scrutiny in Paul Merson's latest Sky Sports column.

A 90th-minute goal from Juan Ybarra earned Barça Atlètic a 1-0 win over SD Logroñés, keeping the reserves top of the table.

The former Barcelona midfielder, now at Galatasaray, warned of his side's home energy ahead of the Champions League clash and hailed Rodri, while Antonio Conte told The Athletic he would like to visit La Masia.

Antonio Conte hails Barcelona’s La Masia as ‘extraordinary’

Antonio Conte praised Barcelona’s academy for producing young players able to step into the first team with confidence, singling out the club’s alignment between La Masia and the senior side.

Kevin De Bruyne scored twice — from a retaken penalty and with the last kick of the game — as Napoli cruised past Frosinone 3-0 to climb to eighth in Serie A, while Massimiliano Allegri declared the Belgian 'even better' in a deeper midfield role the playmaker himself is reluctant to embrace.