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Top-tier Italian football league.
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McTominay reassures Napoli fans he is 'fine' ahead of planned heart surgery
Scott McTominay has broken his silence after Napoli confirmed the Scotland midfielder will undergo cardiac ablation surgery for a mild benign arrhythmia. The Serie A player of the year says the procedure was planned in pre-season and expects to miss around four games.
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Zidane could call up Butez for his first France squad on September 18
As Zinédine Zidane unveils his first selection as France manager on September 18, Como goalkeeper Jean Butez, who recorded 19 clean sheets in Serie A last season, is being tipped to join the France squad alongside Mike Maignan.
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25 Years On: How Ferguson Lured Laurent Blanc from Inter to Old Trafford
Sidelined at Inter by Marco Materazzi's arrival, Laurent Blanc accepted Alex Ferguson's offer at age 35 to join Manchester United, where he would claim the final trophy of his career.
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Pio Esposito set to sign Inter Milan extension, ending Man United's pursuit
Inter Milan striker Pio Esposito is expected to sign a contract extension running until 2032, effectively ending Manchester United's reported interest in the 21-year-old Italy international.
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Hojbjerg heading to Serie A: Juventus and AS Roma battle for OM midfielder
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg is in the sights of Juventus and AS Roma as Olympique de Marseille seeks to ease its wage bill before the summer transfer window closes.
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McTominay to miss Scotland's Nations League fixtures after minor heart surgery
Scott McTominay will sit out Scotland's upcoming Nations League games after Napoli confirmed the midfielder requires a corrective procedure for a mild benign arrhythmia. The 29-year-old is also set to miss Napoli's Champions League opener against Arsenal.
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McTominay to undergo heart ablation surgery as Napoli confirm mild arrhythmia diagnosis
Napoli have confirmed that Scott McTominay will have corrective cardiac ablation surgery after being diagnosed with a mild benign arrhythmia. The 29-year-old Scottish midfielder is expected to return after the international break.
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Gasperini closes Koné saga: Roma will not sell French midfielder
After Roma's 4-0 victory at Lecce in Serie A, manager Gian Piero Gasperini ruled out any departure for Manu Koné, despite reported interest from Chelsea in the final hours of the transfer window.
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Chelsea in advanced talks for £52m Manu Kone swap as Enzo Fernandez nears City exit
Chelsea have submitted a €60m (£52m) bid for AS Roma midfielder Manu Kone, with winger Jamie Gittens heading the other way as part of a swap deal. The move is designed to cover the expected departure of Enzo Fernandez to Manchester City.
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Chelsea targets Manu Koné as AS Roma plays at Lecce
On the eve of the transfer window closure, Chelsea has moved for AS Roma midfielder Manu Koné, 25, after failed negotiations for Lamine Camara. The French international is starting Monday night at Lecce.
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Knee Injury: Khéphren Thuram Facing Extended Absence at Juventus
The 25-year-old French midfielder, sidelined with a knee injury since the end of last season, will consult a specialist in Lyon. Surgery or prolonged rest is being considered, prompting Juventus to explore the transfer market.
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Atlético Madrid's loan bid for Jonathan David stalls as Juventus demand a replacement first
Atlético Madrid have submitted a loan-with-option-to-buy proposal for Juventus striker Jonathan David, but the Serie A club will not sanction his departure until a replacement forward is secured. The Julián Álvarez situation at Atlético adds further complexity.
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Pavard starts at Cagliari, his Inter future definitively settled
Absent from the starting lineup on the opening day against Monza, Benjamin Pavard started Inter's trip to Cagliari (0-1 victory). Coach Cristian Chivu has cleared up the doubt: the 2018 World Cup winner will stay in Lombardy this season.
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Chelsea makes Manu Koné top priority with €50m+ bid before transfer deadline
According to Fabrice Hawkins and Santi Aouna, Chelsea has placed AS Roma midfielder Manu Koné at the top of their shortlist, with a transfer valued at over €50m to be completed before Tuesday 8pm.
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Juventus Makes Hojbjerg Their Priority to Close Out the Summer Window
Pushed out by Marseille due to his €500,000 monthly salary, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg is now in Juventus Turin's sights, with the Italian club making him their priority before the market closes Tuesday evening.
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Jean Butez, Como's goalkeeper with 19 clean sheets, intrigues Zidane
A revelation in Serie A with Como, French goalkeeper Jean Butez has established himself as one of Europe's best keepers this season. As Zinédine Zidane prepares his first France squad list, his name is circulating as an alternative to Brice Samba.
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Lyon set to sign Youssouf Fofana on loan from AC Milan
Olympique Lyonnais are on the verge of completing the loan signing of Youssouf Fofana, a 27-year-old French international midfielder under contract with AC Milan. The club is awaiting final confirmation from the player.
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Calhanoglu and Frattesi propel Inter and Lazio to two wins in two matches
Inter Milan and Lazio Rome each secured a second consecutive victory in Serie A on Sunday. Inter won away at Cagliari (0-1) thanks to Calhanoglu, while Lazio beat Genoa (1-0) via Frattesi.
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Como stuns Napoli in Serie A thanks to Baturina and Douvikas
Como secured their first win of the season away at Napoli (1-2) in the second round of Serie A, with goals from Martin Baturina and Tasos Douvikas. Cesc Fabregas' side claim a precious victory.
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Batistuta Acclaimed by 23,000 Supporters at Fiorentina's Centenary
Gabriel Batistuta received one of the biggest ovations of the evening during Fiorentina's centenary celebrations at the Artemio Franchi stadium on Saturday. The Argentine, the club's all-time leading scorer with 207 goals, had not set foot on this pitch in years.
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