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Serie A

Who could be the 2026 World Cup’s breakout star?

Manchester City's Nico O'Reilly has been a standout performer for Pep Guardiola's side this season, and could be a key player for England at the June 11-July 19 World Cup.
Manchester City's Nico O'Reilly has been a standout performer for Pep Guardiola's side this season, and could be a key player for England at the June 11-July 19 World Cup.

Napoli secure Champions League spot as Juventus stumble against Fiorentina in Serie A

Napoli players celebrate after Amir Rrahmani's goal put them 2-0 up against  Pisa in their Italian Serie A soccer match at Arena Garibaldi stadium in Pisa, Italy on May 17, 2026. The visitors won 3-0.
Napoli players celebrate after Amir Rrahmani's goal put them 2-0 up against  Pisa in their Italian Serie A soccer match at Arena Garibaldi stadium in Pisa, Italy on May 17, 2026. The visitors won 3-0.

US ‘golden generation’ raises World Cup co-hosts’ expectations

US coach Mauricio Pochettino in the stands before the Premier League match between Fulham and Bournemouth.
US coach Mauricio Pochettino in the stands before the Premier League match between Fulham and Bournemouth.

In The Spotlight

Why Cesc Fabregas’ personality is driving Como’s fairy-tale rise

Soccer Football - Serie A - Como v Pisa SC - Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia, Como, Italy - March 22, 2026
Como coach Cesc Fabregas celebrates after the match REUTERS/Daniele Mascolo
Soccer Football - Serie A - Como v Pisa SC - Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia, Como, Italy - March 22, 2026
Como coach Cesc Fabregas celebrates after the match REUTERS/Daniele Mascolo

AC Milan’s Champions League bid hit by 2-0 Serie A defeat at Sassuolo

Sassuolo's Armand Lauriente (second from left) celebrates with teammates after scoring their second goal in the 2-0 win over AC Milan in the Italian Serie A in Reggio Emilia, Italy on May 3, 2026.
Sassuolo's Armand Lauriente (second from left) celebrates with teammates after scoring their second goal in the 2-0 win over AC Milan in the Italian Serie A in Reggio Emilia, Italy on May 3, 2026.

‘Keiser’ Keisuke Honda to hold court in Singapore Premier League after signing for FC Jurong

Former Japan international Keisuke Honda (left) in training with Albirex Niigata alongside White Swans forward Shingo Nakano in a session in November 2025. He will join the club, to be renamed FC Jurong, in the 2026-27 season.
Former Japan international Keisuke Honda (left) in training with Albirex Niigata alongside White Swans forward Shingo Nakano in a session in November 2025. He will join the club, to be renamed FC Jurong, in the 2026-27 season.

Everybody’s talking about Italy – former players, journalists, butchers and grocers

Italy's Gianluca Mancini, Pio Esposito, Marco Palestra, Leonardo Spinazzola and Federico Gatti looking dejected after failing to qualify for the 2026 World Cup following a penalty shoot-out defeat by Bosnia and Herzegovina at the Bilino Polje Stadium in Zenica, Bosnia, on March 31, 2026.
Italy's Gianluca Mancini, Pio Esposito, Marco Palestra, Leonardo Spinazzola and Federico Gatti looking dejected after failing to qualify for the 2026 World Cup following a penalty shoot-out defeat by Bosnia and Herzegovina at the Bilino Polje Stadium in Zenica, Bosnia, on March 31, 2026.

UEFA chief Aleksander Ceferin warns Italy could lose Euro 2032 without stadium improvements

UEFA vice-president and head of Italy’s football federation Gabriele Gravina (left) and UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin in the stands before the 2026 World Cup play-off between Italy and Bosnia and Herzegovina at Bilino Polje Stadium in Zenica on March 31, 2026. Italy lost 4-1 on penalties after the match ended 1-1.
UEFA vice-president and head of Italy’s football federation Gabriele Gravina (left) and UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin in the stands before the 2026 World Cup play-off between Italy and Bosnia and Herzegovina at Bilino Polje Stadium in Zenica on March 31, 2026. Italy lost 4-1 on penalties after the match ended 1-1.

Mali’s mental approach key to upsetting Senegal

Soccer Football - CAF Africa Cup of Nations - Morocco 2025 - Round of 16 - Mali v Tunisia - Mohammed V Stadium, Casablanca, Morocco - January 3, 2026 Mali players react during the penalty shootout. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko
Soccer Football - CAF Africa Cup of Nations - Morocco 2025 - Round of 16 - Mali v Tunisia - Mohammed V Stadium, Casablanca, Morocco - January 3, 2026 Mali players react during the penalty shootout. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko

Juventus back in the Italian Serie A Scudetto hunt with 2-1 win over Roma

Juventus' Gleison Bremer closing down Roma's Paulo Dybala in their Italian Serie A soccer match between at the Allianz Stadium in Turin on Dec 20, 2025.
Juventus' Gleison Bremer closing down Roma's Paulo Dybala in their Italian Serie A soccer match between at the Allianz Stadium in Turin on Dec 20, 2025.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.