European football: Napoli make dire start, Real Madrid held at Mallorca
Napoli lost 3-0 at Verona in Antonio Conte’s first Serie A game as their head coach while Mallorca hit back in the second half to earn a 1-1 draw with 0-man Real Madrid
July 2024
Arteta tips Calafiori to fuel Arsenal trophy hunt after defender seals move
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Italy defender Riccardo Calafiori would fix Arsenal’s left-back problem
Arsenal yet to seal Riccardo Calafiori deal as Bologna stay firm over fee
Manchester United sign striker Joshua Zirkzee for €42.5m from Bologna
Manchester United set to sign Joshua Zirkzee and up Jarrad Branthwaite bid
Arsenal look to finalise £42m signing of Italy defender Riccardo Calafiori
May 2024
Thiago Motta heads for Juventus after calling time on historic Bologna run
Thiago Motta has opted not to renew his contract at Bologna, with the former Italy international set to move to Juventus
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Bologna back in dreamland as Motta’s giddy journey jumbles up old order
City erupts in ecstasy as Atalanta’s victory over Roma returned Bologna to Europe’s top table for the first time in 60 years
European football: Real Madrid thrash Granada as Dortmund slump at Mainz
Contrasting results for the Champions League finalists as Borussia Dortmund lost 3-0 at lowly Mainz while Real Madrid put four past Granada
April 2024
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Will modern man Motta do an Alonso and stick with Bologna over Juventus?
European roundup: Atlético climb into top four, Inter close in on Serie A title
March 2024
Simone Inzaghi’s innovations make the improbable probable for Inter
The Serie A leaders showed their freedom and flexibility against Bologna, and their ability to score goals that are beyond any other team
February 2024
‘Take us to Europe’: Bologna buoyant as Thiago Motta inspires win at Lazio
European football: Real Madrid denied by Rayo Vallecano’s Raúl de Tomás
January 2024
Milan show support for Mike Maignan amid seesaw draw with Bologna
Milan’s game against Bologna was paused for an anti-racism statement in support of Mike Maignan, who suffered racist abuse at Udinese last weekend
December 2023
European football: Barcelona edge past Almería, Harry Kane hits Bayern winner
European roundup: Inter sweep away Napoli to return to Serie A summit
October 2023
European roundup: Bellingham boosts Real, goalkeeper Giroud saves Milan
The England midfielder helped Real to a 4-0 win over Osasuna while Olivier Giroud preserved Milan’s lead at Genoa after the goalkeeper was sent off
September 2023
European roundup: Ajax v Feyenoord called off after flares thrown
Ajax supporters showed their fury after falling 3-0 down to fierce rivals