Herc Gomez believes MLS needs Mario Balotelli as he offers an aura similar to Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Gab Marcotti explains why Serie A is confident players will remain healthy once the season resumes. ESPN FC presents the Battle of the Leagues, a FIFA 20 tournament to determine the best league in the world. Julien Laurens reacts
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Gab Marcotti outlines how the Italian Serie A is attempting to see out the current season safely. Gab Marcotti hopes Federico Chiesa stays at Fiorentina to keep Serie A somewhat balanced and competitive. Julien Laurens and Gab Marcotti explain why they cannot see Paul Pogba joining Inter Milan. Julien Laurens and Ale Moreno pick whether
Julien Laurens and Ale Moreno pick whether Mario Balotelli and Alexandre Pato left more to be desired. Brescia president Massimo Cellino has said he is “embarrassed” by forward Mario Balotelli, who he signed on a free transfer in the summer. Balotelli, who grew up in Brescia, joined his hometown club when they returned to Serie
Inter Milan’s Ashley Young sends a message to practice social distancing during the coronavirus outbreak. Zlatan Ibrahimovic launches a fundraiser to “kick coronavirus away” in typical Zlatan fashion. Wembley Stadium displays blue lights on its arch to support for NHS workers during the coronavirus outbreak. Sid Lowe analyses La Liga’s situation after the coronavirus outbreak
Gab Marcotti explains Serie A’s coronavirus precautions after the Italian government increased restrictions. Brescia forward Mario Balotelli has urged Serie A to suspend all matches due to coronavirus. Football in Serie A is set to be staged behind closed doors until April 3 following the outbreak. Italy prime minister Giuseppe Conte signed a decree on Sunday,
5:04 PM ET AC Milan forward Ante Rebic scored the winning goal for the second week running as they beat Brescia 1-0 away in Serie A on Friday, sparing the blushes of Zlatan Ibrahimovic after an extraordinary miss by the 38-year-old. Ibrahimovic had only to tap the ball in from six metres after Theo Hernandez
Mario Balotelli earns a late red card in Brescia’s 2-2 draw with Cagliari. Watch Serie A on ESPN+. Alejandro Moreno outlines how Cristiano Ronaldo regained his confidence after a poor start to the season. Gab Marcotti responds to rumours Inter Milan have agreed a fee for Spurs’ Christian Eriksen. Asmir Begovic discusses his hopes at
11:15 AM ET GENOA, Jan 12 (Reuters) – Sampdoria came from behind to record their biggest win of the season and move five points clear of the relegation zone with a resounding 5-1 victory over Brescia in Serie A on Sunday. Jhon Chancellor headed the visitors in front after just 12 minutes, but Claudio Ranieri’s
Gab Marcotti doesn’t hold back when looking at how Verona handled racist chants directed at Mario Balotelli. A Sicilian man was banned from European sports events for five years on Thursday for directing racist chants at Brescia striker Mario Balotelli. Verona police issued the ruling after reviewing evidence from the Hellas Verona-Brescia game on Nov.
Crio Immobile struck in injury time to extend Lazio’s winning run. Watch Serie A on ESPN+. Julien Laurens believes Lazio’s strong start in Serie A will continue throughout the rest of the season. Lazio have been fined €20,000 ($22k) for racist chanting aimed at Brescia forward Mario Balotelli from the club’s supporters, but avoided heavier
Crio Immobile struck in injury time to extend Lazio’s winning run. Watch Serie A on ESPN+. Julien Laurens believes Lazio’s strong start in Serie A will continue throughout the rest of the season. Lazio have been fined €20,000 ($22k) for racist chanting aimed at Brescia forward Mario Balotelli from the club’s supporters. Following Brescia’s 2-1
Crio Immobile struck in injury time to extend Lazio’s winning run. Watch Serie A on ESPN+. Julien Laurens believes Lazio’s strong start in Serie A will continue throughout the rest of the season. Brescia striker Mario Balotelli told Lazio supporters they should be ashamed of themselves after saying he had been subjected to racist abuse
12:01 PM ET MILAN, Dec 22 (Reuters) – Brescia striker Mario Balotelli replied to being dropped for the second time this season by coming off the bench to score on Sunday but his team had to settle for a 1-1 draw at Parma in Serie A after the home side snatched a late equaliser. Brescia
Mario Balotelli has been told he can leave Brescia on a free transfer. Brescia owner Massimo Cellino has said forward Mario Balotelli can leave the club on a free transfer in January. Balotelli, who was born in Brescia, joined in the summer but has managed just two goals in six matches with the club rooted
Gab Marcotti is impressed by how Inter Milan have stayed in the Serie A title race despite injuries. Brescia have sacked coach Fabio Grosso after a string of poor results left the northern side bottom of Serie A, the club said in a statement on Monday. Former Italy international Grosso is being replaced by Eugenio
11:24 AM ET Nov 30 (Reuters) – Two goals from Mario Pasalic helped Atalanta to a convincing 3-0 win in Serie A at struggling regional rivals Brescia on Saturday. The Croatian midfielder headed in from close range midway through the first half before adding his second after the break with a neat backheel flick. Josip
The Serie Awesome crew debate whether or not Serie A needs Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Steve Nicol still remains to be convinced by Romelu Lukaku despite his superb performance vs. Slavia Prague. All 20 clubs from Serie A have written a joint open letter to ask for help in dealing with the issue of racism. Italian football
Atalanta fans hold up banners in 2004 to taunt then Brescia manager Carlo Mazzone. Before Manchester City played Atalanta in October, Pep Guardiola was asked whether the game, apparently innocuous and unprecedented, had personal significance to him. “It’s like an Italian derby for you,” the reporter pointed out. A former Brescia player, Guardiola is more