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Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri has dismissed comparisons between Paulo Dybala and Lionel Messi ahead of his side’s blockbuster Champions League clash with Barcelona. After coming off the bench and scoring

Goals from Pascal Gross and Jose Izquierdo helped Brighton and Hove Albion come from behind twice to secure a 2-2 draw with Stoke City, ensuring they remain unbeaten at the

Inter coach Luciano Spalletti described Mauro Icardi as similar to a “raptor pouncing on its prey” after his brace in Sunday’s 2-0 win over Atalanta at the San Siro. The

Maurizio Sarri understands why Gian Piero Ventura opted to ignore the claims of his forward Lorenzo Insigne as Italy missed out on World Cup qualification by losing their play-off against

Fabrizio Ravanelli said he would “bend over backward” to reappoint former Italy head coach Antonio Conte following Gian Piero Ventura’s sacking. The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) confirmed Ventura’s dismissal on

Republic of Ireland boss Martin O’Neill rued missed chances after his side were thrashed 5-1 by Denmark in their World Cup qualifying play-off. A suffocating goalless draw in Copenhagen was

Andrea Barzagli reflected on the “biggest disappointment of my life” after seemingly confirming his Italy retirement following the Azzurri’s shock failure to qualify for the 2018 World Cup. A goalless

David Silva scored two and set up another as he inspired Spain’s 5-0 hammering of a defensively woeful Costa Rica side in Saturday’s friendly clash at La Rosaleda. Julen Lopetegui’s

Aaron Ramsey insists Wales’ promising youngsters have offered a positive glimpse into the future, despite a 2-0 friendly defeat to France. Goals from Antoine Griezmann and Olivier Giroud proved enough

Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill lambasted referee Ovidiu Hategan’s decision to award Switzerland a decisive penalty in their 1-0 World Cup play-off win at Windsor Park as “staggering” and “bewildering”.