Davide Nicola

Mikael Ellertsson screamer sinks former club Venezia as Genoa win 1-0 at Marassi

Mikael Ellertsson scored a left-foot screamer against his former club in the 25th minute as Genoa beat Venezia 1-0 at Marassi in a tight Serie A relegation battle. The Venezia side, who had only just earned their first points of the season, were dangerous on the counter but could not find an equaliser.

Sampdoria Snub Giampaolo and Hand Luca D'Angelo Deal to June 2028

Sampdoria have appointed Luca D'Angelo as their new head coach on a contract running until June 2028, overlooking Marco Giampaolo after sacking Bernardo Corradi earlier this week. The 55-year-old, who led Spezia to the Serie B play-off final in 2025, takes over a side bottom of Serie B with four points from seven games.

Sampdoria sack Corradi after Serie B horror start, Giampaolo poised for third spell

Sampdoria have dismissed Bernardo Corradi as head coach following a dismal start to the Serie B season, with Marco Giampaolo the clear favourite to return for a third spell in charge at the Ferraris.

Napoli suffered a damaging 1-0 defeat at Venezia, with Kevin De Bruyne failing from the spot and Massimiliano Allegri facing mounting pressure after the club's worst run in years.

Nicola rejects ‘rescue’ label after Venezia stun Napoli on his debut

Davide Nicola said he is tired of being cast as a specialist rescuer after Venezia beat Napoli 1-0 in his first match in charge. He praised his players for absorbing the pressure after only two training sessions together and credited their tactical discipline for the upset.

Venezia shock Napoli 1-0 on Davide Nicola debut as Stankovic denies De Bruyne penalty

Venezia ended a seven-game losing run with a 1-0 Serie A win over Napoli on coach Davide Nicola’s first match in charge. Akor Adams scored in the 49th minute after a Simon Sohm assist and Filip Stankovic produced a decisive penalty save to deny Kevin De Bruyne.

Allegri: De Bruyne row was just a 'misunderstanding' as Hojlund tipped for Venezia bench

Massimiliano Allegri has downplayed his touchline disagreement with Kevin De Bruyne as a 'misunderstanding' and hinted that Rasmus Hojlund could be rested for Napoli's Serie A trip to bottom club Venezia, with Lorenzo Lucca a candidate to start.

David Neres injury rules him out of Napoli’s Venezia trip

David Neres will miss Napoli’s trip to Venezia after reporting muscular discomfort following Tuesday’s 3-1 Champions League defeat to Villarreal. The injury’s severity remains unclear, while Frank Anguissa, Mathías Olivera and Alisson Santos return to training.

Venezia appoint Davide Nicola as head coach on two-year deal

Venezia have named Serie A relegation specialist Davide Nicola as head coach on a two-year contract, replacing Giovanni Stroppa after six straight defeats to open the season.