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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Roma to try again for Frattesi in the summer
Roma to try again for Frattesi in the summer With Gian Piero Gasperini's imminent arrival, Roma are expected to begin planning their summer transfer moves. One of the capital club's priorities will be the addition of a quality midfielder. According to the first name on Roma's list remains Davide Frattesi. Advertisement The ex-Primavera and Sassuolo player has been long linked with a return to the Giallorossi. The Nerazzurri midfielder was planning to leave Inter in January but the transfer was not forced. After not having played a single minute in the Champions League final lost 5-0 to PSG, the former Sassuolo player could leave Appiano Gentile once and for all with Roma as his next destination.
Associated Press
4 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Cremonese promoted to Serie A following 3-2 playoff win over Spezia
ROME (AP) — Cremonese has become the third and final team to be promoted to Serie A following a 3-2 playoff win at Spezia on Sunday. Manuel De Luca scored twice and Michele Collocolo also had a goal for the visitors after the first leg finished 0-0. After Cremonese went ahead 3-0, Francesco Pio Esposito and Luca Vignali scored for Spezia to make for a tense finale. Serie B champion Sassuolo and Filippo Inzaghi's Pisa had already been promoted after finishing 1-2 in the second division. Cremonese last played in Serie A in 2022-23. ___ AP soccer:
IOL News
27-05-2025
- Sport
- IOL News
Refiloe Jane grateful for Banyana return after tough time on sidelines
Refiloe Jane Banyana stalwart Refiloe Jane in action during training in Atteridgeville this week. Photo: BackpagePix Image: BackpagePix Refiloe Jane is filled with gratitude after she finally returned to the pitch following a daunting time in the medical room due to a long-term injury. Jane signed for Hollywoodbets Super League side TS Galaxy during the start of the season, ending any speculation about her career going forward. The future of the Banyana Banyana captain had been a major talking point after she left Serie A side Sassuolo in June last year amid her injury woes. It was at the Fifa Women's World Cup in Australasia in which Jane got injured, which saw her missing out on the team's maiden last-16 clash against The Netherlands. The 32-year-old's journey back to full fitness was not easy. As such, she's grateful to everyone that played a huge supportive role in her recovery. 'It was a really tough period. It wasn't easy – a lot of things happened behind the scenes,' Jane explained. 'But I am grateful to all the doctors, and physios. I am also grateful to my families, and the trainers who also tried to help me as well. 'A lot of us things happened in making sure that I stayed motivated. I would like to say thank you to TS Galaxy for making sure that I had recovered whatever I had lost.' Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Galaxy played a significant role in helping Jane return to full fitness, and that's why it was easy for her to choose to play for the club when the Super League season started. 'It's a lot of things that I needed to consider before choosing the team that I was going to play for,' Jane explained. 'While I was still overseas, I was in contact with a lot of owners. When I came back, I trained with TS Galaxy before I fully returned to competitive football. 'The environment inspired me to what made me link with the team – how they were gelling together – and the players were welcoming and loving. 'That environment was really critical for me in coming back. I had to find a place where I would be happy first, and not be put under so much pressure.' Joining Galaxy helped Jane to easily transition back into competitive football, and she has also earned a call-up back to the Banyana team. Jane is part of the South African squad that will face Botswana and Zambia in the one-day Three Nations tournament set to be hosted at Lucas Masterpieces Stadium in Atteridgeville on Wednesday. A lot has changed since Jane was in the Banyana fold, with coach Desiree Ellis integrating some new blood into the team. Jane has opened up on their senior players' new role. 'We are trying to help the youngsters and make sure that they move forward as individuals and as a team,' Jane revealed. 'We try to give them guidelines and tools to succeed, both locally, continentally and internationally.' Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis is happy with the return of senior players who were ruled out of international football to injuries, including captain Refiloe Jane and star defender Bambanani Mbane. 📹 #SABCSport's @flexmpumi #SABCSportFootball — SABC Sport (@SABC_Sport) May 26, 2025 The Three Nations tournament is set to prepare Banyana for their Wafcon title defence, which is set to take place in Morocco between July 5 and July 26. 'Over the years, there've been challenges when it comes to preparing for major tournaments, but thanks to Sasol and Safa, things have changed,' Jane said. 'In every Fifa window, we try to get to play in tournaments and things like that. 'That gives the team enough time to gel together, and the coaches time to work with the players.'
The National
23-05-2025
- Sport
- The National
Nedim Bajrami's Rangers exit 'likely' as two offers on table
Signed last summer for £3.5million from relegated Serie A side Sassuolo, the attacking midfielder was seen as a smart pickup as a technically efficient player, especially after his wondergoal for Albania at Euro 2024. But it has been an underwhelming season for the 26-year-old who has flattered to deceive, flitting in and out of games as well as the Gers starting XI. That has led to some criticism from supporters and it looks to be a signing which hasn't worked out. And it looks like there could be an opportunity for the Ibrox club to cut their losses and for the player to secure a fresh start, according to reports in Albania. Read more: Russell Martin 'preparing possible Rangers backroom team' amid Ibrox links Steven Gerrard shares sun-kissed beach clip from Middle East amid Rangers links Panorama Sport reports Bajrami has two options on the table - one from a club back in Italy's top flight and one from the Bundesliga in Germany. The report claims his departure from Rangers is "likely" although that would depend on a suitable offer being submitted. Bajrami made 45 appearances last season, finding the net five times and providing four assists. He signed a four year deal last summer meaning he is under contract until 2028.
Scottish Sun
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Inside the resurgence of Josh Doig, the often forgotten Scot playing in shadow of McTominay, Gilmour & Ferguson in Italy
He's playing under an Italy legend who he describes as a 'role model' ITALIAN JOB Inside the resurgence of Josh Doig, the often forgotten Scot playing in shadow of McTominay, Gilmour & Ferguson in Italy SCOTT McTOMINAY regularly makes the headlines and Lewis Ferguson isn't far behind. But it's another Scot plying his trade in Italy - one often rather unheralded - who will be celebrating today. Advertisement 3 Josh Doig has enjoyed a superb campaign with Sassuolo Credit: Getty 3 Doig's Sassuolo have been promoted back to Serie A Credit: Getty 3 Doig has yet to win his first senior Scotland cap Credit: Willie Vass Aaron Hickey's move to Bologna from Hearts in 2020 kick-started a boom period of Scottish footie stars heading to Italy. While Hickey's switch kicked-off the trend, former Celtic and Hibs star Liam Henderson was very much already there and has represented five different clubs. Advertisement Top Scots stars McTominay, Ferguson and Billy Gilmour are all there in Serie A now and flourishing. Scotland striker Che Adams has also enjoyed success after heading to Torino. Bologna captain Ferguson has tasted Coppa Italia glory this season while McTominay and Gilmour are on the cusp of winning the Serie A title with Napoli. But there's one other Scot who's enjoyed silverware success this season. That man is Josh Doig. Advertisement Now aged 23, it's been three years since the left-back swapped Hibs for Italy. A youth product at rivals Hearts before joining the Hibees, Doig went on to become SFWA Young Player of the Year in 2021. A £3million deal in July 2022 took Doig to Hellas Verona on a four-year contract. Hibs star Josh Doig accepts DoubleTree by Hilton Scottish Football Writers' Association Young Player of the Year trophy He initially got off to a flying start, providing assists and scoring inside his first few weeks of competitive football in Italy. The 2023/24 campaign would prove to be a more frustrating affair for Doig. Advertisement It started well however, with Doig continuing to feature for Hellas Verona regularly and catching the eye of several big clubs. Linked with a number of potential moves, he looked all set to sign for French giants Marseille. Agreements were reached and Doig looked set for Ligue 1. However, Hellas Verona took their time in signing-off on the deal and Marseille ended up dramatically pulling out. They went and signed another left-back instead. Advertisement Doig did move on in January 2024 but instead stayed in Italy. Sassuolo paid £5million to land him and got a deal over the line. The club had established itself in Serie A after being promoted to the top tier for the first time ever in 2013. That run came to an end as Doig endured a nightmare start to things at the club. They were relegated at the end of last season, dropping to the second tier for the first time in 12 years. Advertisement It was a setback for the club and indeed Doig, who no doubt wouldn't have had any intention of playing Serie B football. In an interview late last year, Doig said: "Obviously it was really disappointing to come down, but then what you going to do? It's happened." You could argue, however, that it's been the making of him. Last summer, Fabio Grosso was appointed Sassuolo manager. A legendary left-back himself for the likes of Inter Milan, Juventus and Italy, he seemed an ideal leader for Doig to develop under. Advertisement That's how it has worked out with Doig labelling Grosso a 'role model.' He told Not the Old Firm: 'He is so helpful because you know you can trust him. He's done it all. 'He's done everything in the game and at my position. To have a role model like that be your gaffer, it's so good to bring me forward. "Even in training, it's so important because obviously he's done it, he's seeing what I'm doing and to pick up on the little things maybe I wouldn't notice and maybe other managers would notice because they're not too particular with left back." Doig has been able to return to the top of his game this season. Advertisement Josh Doig's career Born in Edinburgh on May 18, 2002 Came through academy system at Hearts before joining rivals Hibs in 2019 Got first team chance during loan spell at Queen's Park in 2020 Made senior Hibs debut in August 2020 and went on to become key player for the Easter Road club Won SFWA Young Player of the Year award for 2020/21 season Signed new deal at Hibs in November 2021 before joining Hellas Verona for £3million in July 2022 Moved to Sassuolo in January 2024 after move to Marseille collapsed Relegated to Serie B last year but secured title-winning promotion back to Serie A at first time of asking Back in Steve Clarke's Scotland squad for June friendlies against Iceland and Liechtenstein Capped at under-18 and under-21 level, Doig is yet to make his senior international bow And Sassuolo are back to the top of table of Italian football. Doig has excelled this season in a dominant showing for the club who have been promoted back to Serie A at the first time of asking. They finished top of the Serie B table, clinching the title in the process. A dominant side all season, they finished six points clear of Pisa in second and 16 points clear in the race for automatic promotion. Doig's performances have caught the eye, too, and after a frustrating period he might feel he's starting to fulfil his potential. Advertisement Personally, he seems settled too. Doig admitted moving to Italy was a massive "culture shock" at first, but has declared being at Sassuolo is the happiest he's ever been. And he might soon have reason to be even happier - the prospect of a Scotland debut. Doig has been included in squads before. But almost three years since his first call-up under Steve Clarke, he still hasn't earned his first cap. Advertisement That could all be about to change, however. He's been rewarded for his stellar campaign with a spot in the squad for the friendlies against Iceland and Liechtenstein next month. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
