Calcio Live News: Today’s Updates in Real Time
European club competitions have concluded. Attention now shifts back to domestic leagues across Europe.
Serie A and weekend fixtures
The Italian top flight returns with the 30th matchday. Focus fell on clashes involving Napoli, Genoa, Udinese, and Milan.
Napoli beat Cagliari at the Unipol Domus. McTominay scored inside two minutes to decide the match. The win temporarily put Napoli ahead of Milan in the standings.
Genoa and Udinese updates
Genoa faced Udinese at Marassi in the evening kickoff. Genoa dominated the first half and hit the woodwork twice.
A penalty was initially awarded for Kabasele’s handball. VAR review later overturned that decision. At 66 minutes, Zaniolo assisted and Ekkelenkamp scored with a header.
At the restart Piotrowski replaced Atta for Udinese. De Rossi started Genoa with two strikers, according to the official lineups.
Injury news and squad doubts
Milan’s Rafael Leão did not train and is doubtful for Saturday’s match versus Torino. Coach Allegri played down internal tensions.
Roma confirmed a biceps femoris lesion for Konè. He will miss about one month of action.
Sassuolo reported a small pertussis outbreak before their Juventus game. One case was confirmed and five players showed compatible symptoms. The affected players were isolated and monitored.
Managerial and national team developments
Diego Simeone’s departure was not mentioned, but other coaching news emerged. Julen Lopetegui’s peers saw movement across Europe.
Ernesto Valverde announced his exit from Athletic Club. This marks his third departure from the post.
Portugal coach Martínez named his squad for friendlies against Mexico and the USA. Cristiano Ronaldo was left out of that selection.
Spain and Italy squads
Spain’s coach Luis de la Fuente called up Joan García as a notable novelty. The fixtures include friendlies against Serbia and Egypt, following the Finalissima cancellation.
Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso selected 28 players for the playoff semifinal versus Northern Ireland in Bergamo. Palestra received a first call and Chiesa returned to the squad.
European leagues and notable matches
In the Premier League Chelsea travelled to Everton. Fans hope Cole Palmer makes an impact away from home.
Liverpool visited Brighton seeking crucial points for European qualification. Their run included a recent elimination of Galatasaray in continental competition.
Other marquee fixtures included Manchester United at Bournemouth, Villarreal versus Real Sociedad in La Liga, and Leipzig against Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga.
Other headlines
- Serie B arranged the Catanzaro-Modena rescheduled match for April 14.
- Napoli’s Hojlund has become a regular starter and matched his personal goal record, reaching double figures.
- Bernardeschi enjoyed a strong spell at Bologna and helped lead the team in Europe.
- Europa League Team of the Round featured Antony among a Betis trio. Bernardeschi also appeared in the selection.
- Notable national team omissions included Vicario, Neymar, Ronaldo, and Alexander-Arnold.
- Erling Haaland prematurely revealed Norway’s World Cup kits in partnership with Nike. The federation registered a complaint.
Context and coverage
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Expect more squad bulletins and injury updates as the weekend unfolds. Clubs will publish final formations ahead of each kickoff.
