The Inter Milan vice-president does not want his fellow compatriot to play a starring role against the Serie A giants in Europe on Tuesday Lionel Messi could make his return from a fractured arm against Inter Milan, but vice-president Javier Zanetti hopes the Argentine superstar is on the bench for the Champions League clash. Barcelona captain Messi missed his team’s 2-0 defeat of Inter two weeks ago, with Rafinha deputising and scoring against his old club in the Group B meeting. Messi has travelled to Milan with the Barca squad but head coach Ernesto Valverde indicated he will not take any risks with his talisman. Article continues below Editors' Picks Sarri vindicated for…

Transferring to a club that has won seven straight titles doesn’t fit the word “challenge” according to the Galaxy striker, though he approves of it Zlatan Ibrahimovic does not believe Cristiano Ronaldo’s move to Juventus has presented the Portuguese forward with a new challenge, noting the Serie A giants were already a great club. Ronaldo left Real Madrid in the summer for the Bianconeri in a €100 million (£90m/$114m) deal and previously called his move to Turin a challenge, even encouraging Lionel Messi to undertake something similar. The Portugal star has fared well in Serie A thus far with 18 goals, the best tally in the Italian top flight, and seven…

The 61-year-old is set join the Nerazzurri as part of a boardroom revamp at the San Siro Former Juventus chief executive Beppe Marotta is in China to hold talks with Inter Milan owners Suning over a move to the San Siro, Goal understands. Marotta has travelled to Suning’s headquarters in Nanjing to hold meetings with majority shareholder Zhang Jindong and his son, Steven Zhang. Zhang was confirmed as new Inter president at the end of last month, succeeding former owner Erick Thohir. Article continues below Editors' Picks Sarri vindicated for dropping Kepa as Chelsea & Pedro impress in Spurs win Magnificent Mane takes centre stage as league leaders Liverpool put…

The confederation have released their financial figures for 2017, accounting for a variety of subjects including wage growth, club revenue and more Premier League clubs have led the way for revenue generation according to the UEFA’s annual benchmarking report, with England seeing the highest revenues and profits across Europe. The UEFA benchmark report is the confederation’s comprehensive look at the financial situation of the league’s of its member associations, along with the clubs in those nations. The report covers a wide variety of subjects, including transfer activity and value, revenue for clubs and leagues, investment, stadium ownership and more. Article continues below Editors' Picks Sarri vindicated for dropping Kepa as…

The Portuguese superstar has been left out of the Bianconeri’s starting XI for a Serie A clash with Atalanta on Boxing Day Cristiano Ronaldo has been handed the first rest of his spell at Juventus, with the Portuguese left out of a Boxing Day clash with Atalanta. The 33-year-old forward linked up with the Bianconeri over the summer. Having invested €112 million (£102m/$128m) in a five-time Ballon d’Or winner, the Serie A champions are understandably eager to get as much out of him as possible. Article continues below Editors' Picks Sarri vindicated for dropping Kepa as Chelsea & Pedro impress in Spurs win Magnificent Mane takes centre stage as league…

The Portuguese has stated that he only ever intended to leave Real Madrid for the Bianconeri, but his agent was happy to seek out other options Cristiano Ronaldo was offered to Napoli before making a €100 million (£90m/$114m) move to Juventus, claims the Serie A club’s sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli. Once it became apparent that the Portuguese was looking to take on a new challenge, his agent was charged with the task of finding a potential buyer. With Jorge Mendes having previously conducted business with Napoli, they were among his first ports of call. Article continues below Editors' Picks Sarri vindicated for dropping Kepa as Chelsea & Pedro impress in…

Hakan Calhanoglu will likely not be returning to Germany with RB Leipzig, according to Ralf Rangnick. RB Leipzig’s hopes of signing Hakan Calhanoglu appear to be over after the club’s coach and sporting director Ralf Rangnick declared the deal “financially impossible”. Reports in Italy suggested Leipzig had agreed a €20million (£17.6m) deal to bring Calhanoglu back to the Bundesliga from AC Milan. However, Rangnick effectively ended the speculation, telling reporters: “The deal is financially impossible. Article continues below 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 a five-star show Lukaku sends reminder…

The two rivals, and co-tenants at San Siro, are looking to work together to develop a “state of the art” home for the Italian giants Inter and AC Milan have agreed to a “memorandum of understanding” over plans to develop a stadium.  The Serie A and local rivals currently share Giuseppe Meazza Stadium, also known as San Siro, and have done so since 1947. Inter and AC Milan, who are second and fourth in Serie A this season respectively, consider a new stadium essential for both fan bases and the long-term success for each team. Article continues below Editors' Picks Sarri vindicated for dropping Kepa as Chelsea & Pedro impress in Spurs…

Click:裝潢 The Bianconeri are 11 points clear at the top of Serie A – and with European action looming, they may opt to field a much-changed side With a Champions League trip to Atletico Madrid on the near horizon, Juventus face something of a small dilemma when they host Frosinone in Serie A on Friday. The Scudetto holders are way out in front at the top of the table once more, 11 points clear of nearest rivals Napoli after 23 games. Their retention of the Italian top-flight title looks set to be a foregone conclusion – but their hunt for further European success remains somewhat elusive. Article continues below Editors'…

The Icon Collection continues aims of club’s 2017 brand strategy relaunch Juventus have launched an in-house streetwear range at White Street Market, a Milan-located street fashion event. The Icon Collection, which has been produced by the Serie A club, is based on ’90s culture. The assortment of products includes sweatshirts, sweaters and jackets, with many of the designs in the black and white colours inextricably linked to the Italian champions. 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 a five-star show Lukaku sends reminder that his Man Utd career is far from…