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Hellas Verona forward Giovane could become a hot property when the transfer window opens, with AC Milan among the teams linked. As reported by Tuttosport, Giovane is the latest signing that Verona sporting director Sean Sogliano deserves credit for, given that he snatched him up on a free transfer from Corinthians in July with his deal there having expired. On the rise In hindsight, it's a steal, considering the 22-year-old striker is already worth €15m and is tempting all the big clubs.

Barca fired off 18 shots throughout the first half but did not inch ahead until the first minute of stoppage time, with Putellas converting from the penalty spot following a foul from Linde Veefkind. Kim Everaerts then put through her own net just before the hour mark. Paredes completed the scoring off Mapi Leon's set-piece delivery in the 67th minute, as Barca went top of the 18-team group on goal difference, ahead of Lyon and Manchester United.

Having failed to win any of their opening four Champions League matches, the pressure was on for the hosts, who fell behind 12 minutes in as Maxi Araujo drilled a pinpoint strike past Michele Di Gregorio. Luciano Spalletti's side grew into the contest, forcing Rui Silva into a pair of superb saves as Dusan Vlahovic first tested him with a close-range header, before bending a shot toward the far corner.

Juventus represent a case study in what not to do, but also serve as a reminder that poor decisions in the recent past impact the present and the future, narrowing the ability of replacements to make optimal choices. Their next managerial move will determine if they descend further down their spiral, or if they finally start to rid their system of the poisons built up over the years.

Here we go again. Serie A featured last season's best sprint to the finish, with a tight title race, an intense melee for the European spots, and a five-team relegation scrap. Napoli emerged as champions, Juventus snagged the last Champions League spot, and Empoli and Venezia got shot into hell (Serie B). It was a thrilling conclusion to a thrilling season.

The endless games in the street. I grew up in Naples, in the Pallonetto di Santa Lucia neighbourhood, a place where you quickly learn to survive. I was a lively, smart child. My mother was a stay-at-home mom, my father a railroad worker. We didn't eat much at home. Every now and then I helped my grandfather deliver chickens door to door; he owned a chicken shop. They taught me to live well with little.

It is back to the UEFA Women's Champions League today for Bayern Munich. The Bavarians take on Juventus as they seek to rebound from a 7-1 crushing at the hands of FC Barcelona last time out, and it is a full slate of action in the UWCL today beyond that: Atlético Madrid vs. Manchester United Paris Saint-Germain vs. Real Madrid Benfica vs. Arsenal

Allegri always kept me in mind, even though I didn't play much. He gives you complete freedom in attack, but if you make tactical mistakes, he goes crazy. Di Francesco and Gasperini are similar; they pay maximum attention to defence.

Barcelona are reportedly considering replacing Robert Lewandowski with Juventus forward Dusan Vlahovic in the summer transfer window. Lewandowski is expected to move on when his contract expires, while Vlahovic will also be available on a free transfer and could head to Catalunya. Over in Italy, Tuttosport reports that Barcelona are interested and that Deco held talks with the striker's agent Darko Ristic back in August.

The Rome native joined the Turin club aged just 17, moving to an unknown city up north and to a team that had just been created. It was new territory for Caruso, whose childhood idol was Rome's own Francesco Totti. She would stay with Juventus for seven and a half years, becoming part of a project that has helped shape women's football in Italy. She became captain, a senior international and the club's record appearance holder with over 200 games.