Ricardo Quaresma once had the world at his mercurial feet, a fleet-footed footballing superstar-in-waiting with the richest of promise and potential. Unearthed in the Portuguese capital as a precociously gifted talent, he signed for Sporting Lisbon and soon began to turn heads and widen eyes as he progressed through the club’s academy system. Sporting have … Read more
In signing Romelu Lukaku from Inter Milan, Chelsea are acquiring one of the most complete centre-forwards in European football. He leaves Serie A as the league’s standout player during the past campaign, recording the 2nd most goals and the 2nd most assists as he led the Nerazzurri to their first Scudetto in more than a … Read more
Manchester United have set an asking price of £50m for Anthony Martial amid potential interest in the forward from Inter Milan. Inter are considering a move for Martial as a replacement for Romelu Lukaku, with the club having agreed a £97.5m deal to sell the Belgium international to Chelsea. Martial could now move to … Read more
Julio Cruz proved a valuable member of the Inter Milan squad during five seasons at the San Siro, forming part of the side that dominated Italian football in the late 2000s. The Argentina international signed from Bologna in 2003 and wasted little time in making an impression, including scoring twice during a 3-1 away win … Read more
Jurgen Klinsmann proved a fans’ favourite at several clubs throughout his career, including during a prolific spell at Inter Milan. An Inter Milan side in desperate need of rejuvenation turned to three of Germany’s greatest players during the early nineties, signing Klinsmann one summer after the arrivals of compatriots Lothar Matthäus and Andreas Brehme. 90’s … Read more
Italy’s victorious Euro 2020 campaign has capped a stellar season for midfielder Jorginho, with the Chelsea star completing a rare European double for club and country. Jorginho followed Champions League success at club level by winning the European Championship with the Azzurri this summer, becoming just the tenth player to win both competitions in the … Read more
Paris Saint-Germain are set to up their offer for Chelsea target Achraf Hakimi with the club prepared to table an offer of €75m for the Inter Milan wing-back. Hakimi has emerged as a target for both Chelsea and PSG as Inter Milan look to raise funds this summer, the Morocco international having enjoyed a superb … Read more
Tottenham have reportedly offered Antonio Conte a €20m contract as the club look to tempt the former Chelsea boss back to the Premier League. Spurs are currently assessing their options following the sacking of Jose Mourinho last month, with the north London side having been linked with a number of candidates including Belgium manager Roberto … Read more
Inter Milan manager Antonio Conte says clubs ‘must be rewarded more appropriately’ by UEFA following the collapse of plans for a European Super League. Inter were one of 12 teams to confirm their participation in plans to form a breakaway competition on Sunday, joining leading sides from England and Spain in created plans for a … Read more
Jose Mourinho has been sacked from his position as Tottenham’s head coach, the under-fire manager brought in for talks with the club’s hierarchy following a disappointing second half of the season. One of the greatest coaches of his generation, the latter years of Mourinho’s career have proven difficult as he has struggled to replicate the … Read more
