Dybala yet to fully recover from coronavirus as Serie A restart approaches

Paulo Dybala has revealed he is still not 100 per cent fit after overcoming coronavirus – but he is relishing the return of Serie A all the same.

Ronaldo has Messi as ‘number one’ but snubs CR7 in top five

Former Barcelona star Ronaldo considers Lionel Messi to be the undisputed ‘number one’ in modern football, with Cristiano Ronaldo overlooked in the Brazilian’s top five as Mohamed Salah, Eden Hazard, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe get the nod.

Ramsey backs Premier League and Serie A resumption

Juventus midfielder Aaron Ramsey has backed plans for Serie A and the Premier League to resume, saying it is “only right” the sport attempts to restart following the coronavirus pandemic.

Serie A to resume with games in hand, Coppa Italia final on June 17

Serie A has decided the season will recommence with the four outstanding games in hand on the weekend of June 20-21, with the Coppa Italia final confirmed for June 17.

Coronavirus could cost Serie A more than €700m – Italian Federation chief Gravina

Serie A could lose over €700 million (£628m/$769m) in revenue if plans to restart the league do not come to fruition, according to Italian Football Federation [FIGC] president Gabriele Gravina.

Serie A closing in on June return date

Italy’s minister for sport Vincenzo Spadafora said the Serie A season could resume on “June 13 or 20” following the coronavirus outbreak.

Jorginho’s agent opens door for possible Juventus move

Jorginho’s agent, Joao Santos, insists Juventus have not asked about the Chelsea star, though admits any player would like to play for the Serie A champions.

Serie A showdown talks over season resumption set for May 28

Italian Minister of Sport Vincenzo Spadafora has announced that the future of the 2019-20 Serie A campaign will be determined at a meeting on May 28.

Mkhitaryan makes Arsenal future admission

Henrikh Mkhitaryan is hoping to secure a permanent move away from Arsenal in the next transfer window, with the Roma loanee airing his ambition to remain in Italy.

Chelsea lead Real, Juventus in battle for Barca youngster

Chelsea are leading a host of top European teams in the battle to sign Xavier Mbuyamba from Barcelona, his agent says.