Ben Gladwell, Italy correspondent

Cristiano Ronaldo can ‘relaunch’ quality of Serie A at Juventus – Ronaldo

Gareth Bale’s equalizer was followed by a brace from Marco Asensio, as Real Madrid secured a comfortable 3-1 win over Juventus.

The FC guys delve into the minds of the odds-makers to figure out why Juventus aren’t bigger favourites to win the UCL after their summer spending.
Former Inter Milan and Brazil forward Ronaldo believes Juventus’ signing of Cristiano Ronaldo could lead Italian football back to the level it reached when he was still playing.
Ronaldo, 41, lifted the UEFA Cup with Inter in 1998, a year after he won the first of two Ballons d’Or. He spent five injury-hit seasons with the club, scoring 49 goals in 68 games before moving to Real Madrid.
His spell in Italy coincided with a golden era for Serie A, which was regarded as one of the leading leagues in…

Juventus’ Giorgio Chiellini ‘undecided’ on Italy future

ESPN FC’s Alexis Nunes speaks to Paolo Maldini about Cristiano Ronaldo’s move to Juventus and Italy’s hopes for the future.

Juventus’ Cristiano Ronaldo admitted he joined the Italian club as he wanted to challenge himself again and insists he win just as many trophies in Italy. Juventus captain Giorgio Chiellini has said he is uncertain about his international future and is considering retiring from Italy duty.
Chiellini, 33, did not feature in Roberto Mancini’s first Italy squad, but he may still have a future in the Squadra Azzurra.
However, he admits he does not know whether representing his country is still in his best interests as he plans on meeting with Mancini for talks.
“I’m a bit undecided,” he told Sky Sport Italia. “There are arguments for and against both options….

Gonzalo Higuain: Maurizio Sarri was only one at Chelsea who wanted me

With the swap of Gonzalo Higuain for Leonardo Bonucci nearing completion, the FC panel discuss whether AC Milan or Juventus get the better end of the deal.
New AC Milan Gonzalo Higuain has said Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri was the on…

Gonzalo Higuain: Cristiano Ronaldo’s Juventus arrival did not force me to AC Milan

With the swap of Gonzalo Higuain for Leonardo Bonucci nearing completion, the FC panel discuss whether AC Milan or Juventus get the better end of the deal.
Gonzalo Higuain said AC Milan technical director Leonardo was the main reason why he joi…

Gonzalo Higuain leaves Juventus for AC Milan on initial loan deal

Gonzalo Higuain has left Juventus and joined AC Milan in a deal that also sees Leonardo Bonucci return to Juve after a year away in a

Atletico Madrid confirm Sime Vrsaljko to join Inter Milan

Sime Vrsaljko returns to Italy after two seasons with Atletico Madrid.
Sime Vrsaljko landed in Milan on Tuesday night after Atletico Madrid confirmed they had reached an agreement with Inter Milan to transfer the Croatia international.
Vrsaljko, 26, arrived at Milan’s Malpensa airport and will undergo a medical on Wednesday before joining the Nerazzurri, initially on a season-long loan deal.
Atletico announced the move on their website, stating the full-back “has been loaned to Inter Milan. The deal, pending the completion of regulatory processes and medical exam,…

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Juventus debut vs. Chievo to open Serie A season

Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini sits down with ESPN FC to discuss Cristiano Ronaldo’s arrival, Leonardo Bonucci’s potential return and more.

Juventus boss Massimo Allegri had some peculiar quotes regarding Cristiano Ronaldo. The FC guys break down what he means.

Juventus midfielder Miralem Pjanic discusses Ronaldo signing with the bianconeri and wants his fans to know that they shouldn’t always believe what they read in regards to transfer gossip.

Juventus’ new man Cristiano Ronaldo shares what he hopes to achieve during his time at the club.

ESPN FC’s Alexis Nunes speaks to Paolo Maldini about Cristiano Ronaldo’s move to Juventus and Italy’s hopes for the future.
Cristiano Ronaldo could take the first kick of the new Serie A season after the schedule announced Juventus vs. Chievo would open the new season.
Ronaldo has been in training with Juve this week after completing a €100 million move to Turin from Real Madrid this summer, and he could be the man to get the ball rolling on the new season.
Juventus’ trip to Chievo will raise the curtain on the 2018-19 Serie A season on Saturday, Aug. 18 at 6 p.m. local time, with Lazio hosting Napoli at 8.30 p.m….

Gonzalo Higuain’s move to AC Milan ‘just about’ complete – Juventus’ Beppe Marotta

Gonzalo Higuain’s transfer from Juventus to AC Milan is “just about” completed, according to the Bianconeri’s general manager Beppe

Gonzalo Higuain greets fans ahead of AC Milan move with transfer ‘just about’ done

Gonzalo Higuain confirmed he hopes to sign for AC Milan on Thursday, after arriving in the Italian city on Wednesday

Sebastian Giovinco: My life is in MLS – but I did consider Serie A return

Sebastian Giovinco has admitted he did think of returning to Italy, but now says is happy and settled at MLS franchise Toronto FC.
The 31-year-old forward left Juventus for Canada in 2015 and was named the MLS’ MVP at the end of his first season, in which he scored 22 goals in 33 games.
He lifted the MLS Cup last year, after losing out to Seattle Sounders FC in 2016, and said he is now so settled in North America that he no longer contemplates returning to Europe, even though the thought did cross…

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