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Francesco Porzio

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Real Madrid preview: Will sensational Jose Mourinho return pay off for Florentino Perez?

The Blancos have appointed the Portuguese coach but also made some big signings in the summer, aiming to go all-in as usual

AC Milan season preview: Club surpasses €500 million in brand value, sets sight on UCL return

The side now coached by Portuguese boss Ruben Amorim made some big changes ahead of the upcoming season

How Como re-signed Nico Paz from Real Madrid: Cesc Fabregas's influence, Champions League soccer and more

The Italian club were able to re-sign the brilliant attacking midfielder after clinching historical Champions League qualification

Five World Cup talents to watch in Serie A: England's Djed Spence, Christian Pulisic's new teammate and more

The Serie A is finally back this weekend with the first matchday of the 2026-27 season, and here are some faces you may recall from the World Cup

From soccer to No Art: The story of former Dutch pro Ruud Boymans and ANOTR's global music hits

If you've heard "Talk to You," one of the songs of the year, you should know it all started with a former professional soccer player involved

UEFA, CONCACAF, AFC accuse FIFA of 'fundamental breach of trust' and 'deception' in joint letter

The three major confederations have not been mollified by FIFA dropping the plan

Jorge Messi, father and agent of Lionel Messi, dies in Argentina at 68

The Argentina superstar's father had reportedly been dealing with health issues over the summer during the World Cup

Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr. signs new deal until 2032 despite Arsenal interest

The Brazilian striker has signed a new long term deal with the Spanish giants

Real Madrid sign Yan Diomande in record $155 million transfer from RB Leipzig

The Ivorian winger becomes the most paid player in the history of the Spanish team

Mohamed Salah set to sign for Turkish side Trabzonspor after leaving Liverpool as free agent

The former Liverpool star will sign a new deal with the Turkish team after leaving Anfield in the summer

What does UEFA's loss of confidence mean for Gianni Infantino and FIFA's pending elections?

The European soccer governing body is putting pressure on the future of Infantino

Pressure mounts on FIFA boss Gianni Infantino: AFC and CONCACAF against plan, UEFA boycott, advisor resigns

The soccer world, for the most part, has been united in its rejection of FIFA president Gianni Infantino's controversial proposed plan

UEFA to boycott FIFA competitions after rejecting Gianni Infantino's investment plan; Concacaf also against

The 55 UEFA members are in favor of the boycott as a tense situation continues to unfold

AC Milan and Italy legend Franco Baresi, regarded as one of the greatest all-time defenders, dies aged 66

The Rossoneri's iconic defender was regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the game

How can Roberto Mancini and Claudio Ranieri fix Italy national team and lead World Cup return for Azzurri?

The two legendary figures of the game were announced as in charge of the Italian national team moving forward

Francesco Porzio is a soccer journalist. In 2025, he co-authored an investigative feature on the infiltration of the Italian mafia into Milan's football supporters, which was published on the front page of The Washington Post. He covers Serie A and European soccer on a daily basis and co-hosts a podcast with transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, regularly appearing across Romano's digital platforms. Born and based in Milan, Italy, he previously spent several years working in Germany as Senior Editor for OneFootball and graduated from John Cabot University in Rome. He believes that one "who knows only about football, knows nothing about football."

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