Udinese sign former Real Madrid defender David AlabaFormer Real Madrid defender David Alaba officially signed for Serie A side Udinese on Thursday.
Udinese beat Barcelona, Nottingham Forest in triangular preseason tournamentUdinese beat Spanish champions Barcelona and Premier League side Nottingham Forest on Saturday to win the inaugural Friuli Venezia Giulia Cup.
Barcelona's 'triangular' match? Unusual preseason fixture explainedBarcelona's preseason run-out on Saturday pits them against both Nottingham Forest and Udinese over a total of 90 minutes. How does that work?
Bruno Fernandes names Serie A cult hero who taught him to shootBruno Fernandes admitted that Antonio Di Natale taught him how to shoot.
Udinese's Keinan Davis accuses Cagliari's Alberto Dossena of racist abuseUdinese forward Keinan Davis has accused Cagliari defender Alberto Dossena of calling him a "monkey" during Saturday's Serie A match.
Nigeria recall goalkeeper Maduka Okoye for World Cup playoffs in wake of betting banGoalkeeper Maduka Okoye has been recalled to the Nigeria squad ahead of this week's CAF 2026 FIFA World Cup Play-off Tournament in Morocco after serving a two-month suspension for his part in an illegal betting scheme.
Galliani, Berlusconi family exit Monza as U.S. takeover confirmedAdriano Galliani is leaving his boyhood club Monza after American fund Beckett Layne Ventures completed their purchase from the Berlusconi family on Thursday.
Berlusconi family sells relegated Monza to U.S. investment fundThe Berlusconi family is leaving football again with the sale of Monza to U.S. investment fund Beckett Layne Ventures.
Monza rehire Alessandro Nesta less than 2 months after firingMonza have recalled Alessandro Nesta to take over as manager following the sacking of Salvatore Bocchetti, the Serie A club said on Monday, after a heavy defeat at the weekend kept the club rooted at the bottom of the standings.
Paolo Maldini's son, Daniel, earns 1st Italy call-upDaniel Maldini was called up by Italy coach Luciano Spalletti on Friday for Nations League matches and could follow in the footsteps of his father Paolo and grandfather Cesare, both former Italy captains.
Weekend predictions: Liverpool or Newcastle? Can Mourinho win first match of Madrid return?Julien Laurens makes his predictions for the opening weekend of Premier League action and beyond, including Liverpool's stiff test vs. Newcastle.Stories ESPN tags with Udinese or Monza. Each opens on ESPN.