The Napoli boss seemed a little at a loss as to why he was sent from the dugout towards the end of his side’s draw with AC Milan Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed he was sent off in Napoli’s 0-0 draw with AC Milan for swearing, but insists he did not direct his curse at the referee. The 59-year-old was dismissed from the dugout in second-half injury time, shortly after Fabian Ruiz had received a harsh second yellow card for handball. Napoli posted a picture of Ruiz’s leg on Twitter after the goalless draw at San Siro showing where the player had been struck by the ball on the leg, along…

The Wales international is set to join Juventus on a free transfer this summer after the Gunners turned down the chance to sell him now Aaron Ramsey will leave Arsenal this summer after 11 years with the club. The Welshman had a contract offer withdrawn by the Gunners earlier in the season but head coach Unai Emery will keep the Welshman until his contract expires at the end of the campaign. As revealed by Goal on Friday, Italian giants Juventus are close to signing the 28-year-old, who has made 352 appearances and scored 60 goals for the north London side since joining from Cardiff City in 2008. Article continues below…

With the UEFA Benchmark report being released, Goal looks at which European clubs bring in the most money Football clubs are seemingly just as much about success off the pitch as on it in the modern era. Television deals, sponsorships and prize money ensure football clubs are some of the highest-earning organisations in the world. The publication of the latest UEFA Benchmark report provides an opportunity to review which clubs bring in the most revenue, and how it compares to the previous 12 months. Editors' Picks Sarri vindicated for dropping Kepa as Chelsea & Pedro impress in Spurs win Magnificent Mane takes centre stage as league leaders Liverpool put on…

The French midfielder is enduring similar struggles in Italy to those he experienced in England, but he is convinced that he can turn his form around Tiemoue Bakayoko believes he can silence his doubters at Milan after struggling to make his mark following a loan switch from Chelsea. The France international midfielder moved to Stamford Bridge for £40 million ($51m) in the summer of 2017, but failed to convince during a one-season stint in England. Maurizio Sarri deemed him surplus to requirements after taking the Blues reins, with Bakayoko allowed to move to San Siro on a deal which includes a permanent purchase option. Article continues below Editors' Picks Sarri…

The Argentina international has hit out at suggestions he will replace his wife with a new representative Mauro Icardi has hit out at reports in Italy that he could change his agent, with his current representative being his wife, Wanda Nara. Reports have linked the current Inter captain with a move to Real Madrid of late, while it has also been said that Icardi has decided to leave San Siro at the end of the season. In a recent interview with AS, Nara did little to quash those rumours, stating that a renewal with the Nerazzurri is still far from being agreed amid interest from other big clubs. Article continues…

Ahead of Sunday’s Serie A game at home to Parma, the Rossoneri boss stresses that he lives his life as a coach the same way he did as a player Gennaro Gattuso says he will not change his approach to management after reaching a year in charge of AC Milan. The 40-year-old club hero was appointed as Vincenzo Montella’s replacement last November and has seen an improvement in fortunes under his stewardship since, currently sitting a single point outside the Champions League places. But their form has been up and down, with the Rossoneri having to come from behind to beat minnows Dudelange 5-2 at home in the Europa League…

The Brazilian full-back has been linked with a potential move to Old Trafford but instead looks set to stay in Turin for a further four seasons Alex Sandro is closing in on a new deal with Juventus that will extend his contract with the Serie A champions until 2023, Goal understands. The full-back had been a reported target of Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain, with his current contract set to expire in June 2020. However, he now looks set confirm a longer stay in Turin on deal with a base salary of €4 million per season, with the agreement expected to be announced in the coming days.  Article continues below Editors'…

Following the Argentine’s move to Chelsea, the Milan boss has backed Krzysztof Piatek to be a success at the San Siro Gennaro Gattuso is ready to move on from Gonzalo Higuain’s short-lived loan at AC Milan and shift his focus to new signing Krzysztof Piatek. Higuain – still owned by Juventus – ended his underwhelming spell at San Siro this week by joining Chelsea until the end of the season. The 31-year-old striker only managed to score six goals in 15 Serie A appearances for the Rossoneri and struggled to maintain match fitness during his six months at the club. Article continues below Editors' Picks Sarri vindicated for dropping Kepa as…

The Bianconeri have been linked with the veteran Portuguese after an injury scare for Giorgio Chiellini, but Parma are not interested in doing a deal Parma sporting director Daniele Faggiano has rejected speculation Bruno Alves is set for a deadline day move to Juventus. The 37-year-old has reportedly become a surprise transfer target for Juve after Giorgio Chiellini hobbled out of Wednesday’s Coppa Italia quarter-final defeat to Atalanta with a suspected calf injury. Alves only arrived at Parma at the start of the season and has been an integral part of a squad that is 14-points clear of the relegation zone in their first season back in Serie A. Article…

The 61-year-old is back coaching in Serie A again after taking over at Genoa, who have not registered a win since September 30 Genoa have confirmed Cesare Prandelli as their new boss to replace Ivan Juric, who lost his job following a shock Coppa Italia exit in midweek. The Serie A side – who have not recorded a win since September 30 – lost a penalty shoot-out against third-tier side Virtus Entella to tumble out of the competition on Thursday. Juric was appointed head coach for the third time in two years at the start of October, returning to the role following the dismissal of Davide Ballardini. Article continues below…