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Daily Mail
14 hours ago
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- Daily Mail
Ex-Arsenal star called out for having a big mouth and picking on young players by rival after heated on-pitch exchange last season
Paulo Dybala has reignited his war of words with a former Arsenal player - stating that his rival 'talks too much' among his flaws. Dybala and the player in question have had a simmering dispute since April 2024 when the two went head-to-head in a bitter local derby. The quarrelling duo had to be separated by team-mates after a heated confrontation on the pitch. Dybala's recent nemesis? Matteo Guendouzi. The ex-Arsenal midfielder currently plies his trade at Lazio and it was last year's Rome derby against eternal foes Roma - whom Dybala plays for - where the sparks first flew. And recalling the incident, Dybala told Sergio Aguero 's podcast La Casa del Kun: 'That guy talks too much and picks on the youngsters.' Expanding further, the Argentina forward revealed that Guendouzi tried to belittle Roma team-mate Matias Soule - dating back to Lazio clashes against Frosinone, the latter's former club. 'That Frenchman has a big mouth and he annoys the youngsters in particular, he always takes it out on them. 'He would tell them: "I'll buy you a ticket, I'll send you home", he always did that to the youngsters. For example, Soule played for Frosinone the year before and he told us that he always told him: "I'll buy you one".' That example angered Dybala who sought to silence his opponent during the derby, which Roma won 1-0, in more ways than one. 'It made me really angry, so I went to the pitch to look for him. We said everything. 'Then I remembered that they had just given me the shin guard with the photo of the World Cup [won against France in 2022], and I showed it to him. He didn't say anything.' The already-explosive Rome derby next season is bound to have some added spice next season.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Evan Ndicka could be sacrificed due to FFP
Roma may be forced to make a sacrifice in the upcoming transfer window. Given that the club will have to operate under UEFA's strict supervision in light of the signed Settlement Agreement, Roma are looking to prioritize certain players over others. Advertisement Today's edition of La Gazzetta dello Sport suggests that the Giallorossi are ready to keep at all costs the likes of Mile Svilar, Matias Soule and Manu Kone. All three players are considered key pieces for the club's future plans. On the other hand, Evan Ndicka, one of Roma's best and most consistent players this season, may have to be sold in order to generate the necessary capital gain that would allow Roma to respect FFP parameters. Ndicka has already caught the attention of several top European clubs.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
📈 Power Rankings: Barcelona still on top after cup success
Power Rankings are back with the top three having consolidated their positions in recent weeks. Here are the 10 sides in our updated Power Rankings table. 📈 Power Rankings: Barcelona still on top after cup success 10. Roma (🆕) Roma return to our Power Rankings after a huge win for I Giallorossi. Matias Soule's goal secured a 1-0 win at former league leaders Inter Milan, extending Roma's unbeaten league run to 18 games. The capital club were 15th in the table in early December but have rose to sixth under the management of the wily Claudio Ranieri. Just two points separate Roma from the Champions League places. 9. Newcastle United (No change) Newcastle got back to business at the weekend with a comfortable 3-0 win over 10-man Ipswich. Goals from Alexander Isak, Dan Burn and William Osula sealed the points and condemned Ipswich to relegation. Advertisement The Magpies are third in the table and targeting their highest Premier League finish since 2002/03 (3rd). 8. Arsenal (👎 Last week: 6) Arsenal's season is in real danger of ending with nothing. Their fading title dream officially ended at the weekend and a full focus on their Champions League showdown with Paris Saint-Germain failed to deliver the required result. A 1-0 defeat at the Emirates leaves the Gunners with a huge task to progress. 7. Inter Milan (👎 Last week: 5) Inter Milan's grip on the Scudetto is loosening after defeat at home to Roma last weekend. The loss was Inter's third consecutive reverse in all competitions, the first time the Nerazzurri have endured such run since 2017. Advertisement Simeone Inzaghi's side issued a fine response in midweek, after a thrilling six-goal draw at Barcelona in their Champions League semi-final. With the return at the San Siro next week, it's arguably advantage Inter. 6. Real Madrid (👎 Last week: 4) Real Madrid failed in their quest to end Barcelona's treble dream after an extra-time defeat to their arch-rivals in the Copa del Rey final. Los Blancos looked on course for silverware after goals from Kylian Mbappe and Aurelien Tchouameni cancelled out Pedri's opener, but Ferran Torres equalised to force the added period. Heartbreak was confirmed when Jules Kounde smashed home on 116 minutes, with red cards for Antonio Rudiger and Lucas Vazquez in the final seconds showing the frustration. 5. Manchester City (👍 Last week: 10) After a season of setbacks, Mancehster City are on the rise again. It's six wins in seven games for Pep Guardiola's side, who have an FA Cup final to look forward to after beating Nottingham Forest at the weekend. Advertisement Goals from Rico Lewis and Josko Gvardiol booked a final date with Crystal Palace, and a challenging campaign will conclude with a Wembley showdown. 4. Bayern Munich (👍 Last week: 8) Bayern Munich are almost there. After being dethroned last season for the first time in over a decade, Bayern are one win from reclaiming the Bundesliga. Vincent Kompany's side made light work of Champions League-chasing Mainz at the weekend, as goals from former Premier League alumni Leroy Sane, Michael Olise and Eric Dier did the damage. Bayern are eight points clear with three games to go and, almost certainly, set to be champions again. Advertisement 3. Liverpool (No change) It's official, Liverpool are champions of England again. Liverpool's coronation has been inevitable for some time but the party can now get in full swing. Sunday's celebrations at Anfield were 35 years in the making, with the club's 2019/20 title success won behind closed doors. Now, the Reds are keen to make up for it. 2. Paris Saint-Germain (No change) Paris Saint-Germain's bid to become French football's first Invincibles fell at the 31st hurdle. Perhaps with one eye on Europe, the Ligue 1 champions were beaten 3-1 at home by Nice. Luis Enrique's side won the clash that most mattered, however, edging out Arsenal 1-0 at the Emirates. A place in the Champions League final is within touching distance. 1. Barcelona (No change) Barcelona have claimed the first leg of a potential treble, beating Real Madrid 3-2 in an engrossing Copa del Rey final. Jules Kounde was the unlikely match-winner as the French full-back thundered in in extra time. Advertisement Their Champions League semi-final with Inter is also perfectly poised. An all-time classic ended 3-3 in Catalonia, ahead of next week's return at the San Siro. Hansi Flick will be confident, though the Catalans need to tighten up at the back. Read – The 10 best goalkeepers in the world right now Follow The Football Faithful on Social Media:
Yahoo
28-04-2025
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- Yahoo
Serie A title race: Napoli seize top spot after Torino win, Inter falter against Roma
The Serie A title race has been turned on its head following Inter Milan's shocking 1-0 loss to AS Roma. The Nerazzurri were desperate to claim three points, but the capital giants made things difficult for the hosts, extending their struggles. Advertisement Matias Soule struck home early after pouncing on Carlos Augusto's botched clearance, putting Inter in a dire situation. Despite dominating possession, the Nerazzurri failed to create fruitful chances against a well-disciplined Roma defence. Simone Inzaghi's side appeared to be in pole position to achieve a treble, but their fortunes have taken a turn for the worse with three consecutive defeats in all competitions. It all started with a narrow defeat against Bologna before the humiliating loss against arch-rivals AC Milan in the Coppa Italia semi-finals. Napoli took advantage of Inter's failure by beating Torino 2-0 to move back to the top of the table. Scott McTominay scored a sublime double inside the first half to seal the game for Antonio Conte's side. Advertisement The Partenopei are now three points clear at the top, with only four games left. This season's scudetto race is turning out to be a nail-biting affair, with Napoli and Inter going toe to toe for the ultimate prize. However, it looks as though Napoli have the momentum on their side, and their relatively easy run-in means that they can get the job done without any hiccups. On the other hand, Inter are starting to falter at the worst time possible. The odds are also stacked against them, with tough fixtures against Lazio, Torino and Como ahead. The Champions League semi-finals against Barcelona could take a further toll on an already worn-out Inter.
France 24
27-04-2025
- Sport
- France 24
Inter downed by Roma, AC Milan bounce back with victory in Venice
No fixtures were played on Friday or Saturday because of the funeral of Pope Francis in Rome, meaning the full round of Serie A matches take place on Sunday and Monday. Matias Soule's first-half strike for Roma knocked Inter off top spot with new tabletoppers Napoli able to open up a three-point buffer when they host Torino later on Sunday. "Three defeats in one week hurts, and we're not used to such a run," said Inter coach Simone Inzaghi. "It was a very important game, but we lacked a clear head. We need to try and get our energy back, and we'll go to Barcelona with a lot of respect for this team, but without fear." Argentinian Soule stunned the San Siro when he slotted home coolly as the ball ping-ponged around the Inter box in the 22nd minute. The win moved Roma up to sixth place on 60 points, level with fourth-placed Bologna who occupy the final Champions League spot. In another blow for Inter, they risk being without defender Benjamin Pavard for their upcoming Champions League semi-final first leg against Barcelona after the French international limped off in the 15th minute with an ankle issue. Fiorentina kept their Champions League qualification hopes alive with a 2-1 victory against struggling Empoli. Goals from Yacine Adli and Rolando Mandragora put the hosts in control inside the opening half-hour, before Jacopo Fazzini gave the 19th-placed side faint hopes of picking up some much-needed points in the 57th minute. The Tuscany-based club sit in eighth place on 59 points, five ahead of Milan. In Venice, Christian Pulisic opened the scoring for Milan in the fifth minute with Santiago Gimenez sealing the victory in the fifth minute of added time at the end of the game. Milan, who qualified for the Italian Cup final on Wednesday by eliminating bitter city rivals Inter, remain in ninth place. Venezia stay third from bottom in the relegation zone, one point behind Lecce, who take on third-placed Atalanta on Sunday evening. Brazilian forward Gabriel Strefezza scored the only goal as Como beat Genoa 1-0 in the duel between former Arsenal players-turned-coaches Cesc Fabregas and Patrick Vieira. Also on Sunday, Juventus will be looking to move into the Champions League qualification spots with a victory at home to basement-club Monza.
