Antonio Conte’s notoriously prickly personality was on full view after Napoli’s humiliating start to the Serie A season at Verona.
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Reborn Xhaka vows to keep record-breaking Leverkusen on top
Xhaka has called on his teammates to challenge for the Bundesliga title again ahead of the new campaign after last season’s surprise triumph.
UEFA Super Cup: Mbappe strikes on debut as Madrid beats Atalanta
ylian Mbappe enjoyed a “great night” as he struck on his Real Madrid debut.
Soccer on TV
On Sunday, there are games in the USL Championship (Oakland vs. Sacramento derby) and Summer Cup (a pair of NWSL vs. Liga MXF matches).
Copa America: Colombia into quarterfinals while Brazil rolls
Colombia marched into the quarterfinals of the Copa America on Friday with a confident 3-0 victory over Costa Rica in Arizona.
Guardiola disciple Vincent Kompany joins elite as Bayern boss
Kompany, still just 38, lacks the experience of previous Bayern coaches and was a surprise choice with his Burnley side relegated from the Premier League this season.
Joan Laporta gambles on Hansi Flick to restore Barcelona’s luster
Since the president was re-elected for his second spell in charge in March 2021, Barcelona has been without a coherent plan, running purely on vibes. It can only get you so far.
Soccer on TV
On Monday, Juventus (without Massimiliano Allegri) plays at Bologna in Serie A.
Crime deterring return of South American players
A wave of crimes against South American players has underscored the risks faced by players loath to return home from overseas clubs.
Soccer on TV
On Tuesday, there are seven games in the U.S. Open Cup fourth round. A ticket to Wembley is on the line when Paris St. Germain hosts Borussia Dortmund in the 2024 UEFA Champions League semifinals.
