Serie A preview: High-flying Juventus face tough test from Atalanta
Published: March 04, 2025
Juventus hosts Atalanta at the Allianz Stadium in a very interesting clash from the 28th round of the Serie A. Stay with us and these free soccer tips today. Let’s get to work!Juventus are the team in the best shape in the league at the moment. The Bianconeri won all of their last five matches in the Serie A. Thanks ...
Insider provides update on Lazio's Dele-Bashiru that would be sweet music to Eric Chelle's ears
Published: March 03, 2025
Lazio insider Giulio Cardone has shared an injury update on Nigerian midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru's that would be sweet music to the ears of Eric Chelle ahead of his first squad announcement as Super Eagles coach. Dele-Bashiru, who joined Lazio last summer, sustained an ankle injury during a goalless draw against Ve...
'Very committed' - Valencia coach lauds two-goal hero Sadiq after historic game at El Sadar
Published: March 03, 2025
Although he was unsatisfied with the result, Valencia coach Carlos Corberán praised Umar Sadiq after his brace in a historic game against CA Osasuna in a La Liga encounter at El Sadar on Sunday night.According to football statisticians Opta, this is the first game at El Sadar with five goals at half-time in La Liga in...
'Went against our policy' - Atalanta co-president breaks silence on Gasperini and Lookman feud
Published: February 26, 2025
Atalanta co-president Stephen Gerard Pagliuca has addressed the controversy surrounding head coach Gian Piero Gasperini’s recent comments about Ademola Lookman, calling the incident a mistake that went against the club’s values.The dispute arose after Atalanta’s 3-1 home defeat to Club Brugge in the Champions Lea...
Lookman silent on Live TV: Atalanta's two-goal hero refuses to answer question about Gasperini
Published: February 24, 2025
Ademola Lookman played a starring role in Atalanta’s emphatic 5-0 win over Empoli, scoring twice in a commanding display. However, the Nigerian forward made headlines after the match by refusing to answer a question about his recent disagreement with head coach Gian Piero Gasperini.The tension between Lookman and Ga...
Lookman becomes first player to score more than 10 goals in each of last three Serie A seasons
Published: February 23, 2025
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman delivered a stunning performance, scoring a brace as Atalanta cruised to a 5-0 victory over Empoli on Sunday evening, despite recent criticism from manager Gian Piero Gasperini.  According to the statisticians at Opta, the reigning African Footballer is the Year became the first pl...
'Only those who have the courage to shoot can miss' - Samuel Eto'o shows solidarity with Lookman
Published: February 22, 2025
Cameroon legend Samuel Eto'o has taken to social media to express his opinion regarding the controversy over the penalty missed by Ademola Lookman during the second half of Atalanta's 3-1 loss to Club Brugge in a Champions League playoff tie at the Gewiss Stadium on Tuesday, February 18.The penalty miss was one of the ...
'Time to move on' - 2013 Afcon winner urges Lookman and Osimhen to leave Serie A clubs
Published: February 21, 2025
Former Nigeria international and 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) winner Ogenyi Onazi has urged both Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen to consider leaving their respective Serie A clubs in light of recent controversies. Onazi's comments come after Atalanta's head coach Gian Piero Gasperini publicly criticized Lookm...
'Lookman the only innocent person' - Liverpool icon blames two players, Atalanta coach for penalty miss
Published: February 21, 2025
In the wake of Atalanta's disappointing exit from the UEFA Champions League, a heated debate has emerged regarding the circumstances surrounding Ademola Lookman’s missed penalty in their 3-1 defeat to Club Brugge. The incident has not only sparked outrage among fans but has also drawn sharp criticism from Liverpool ...
'The mistake is human' - Juventus and Italy great Del Piero has his say on Gasperini and Lookman public feud
Published: February 20, 2025
In the aftermath of Atalanta's disappointing exit from the UEFA Champions League, Juventus and Italy legend Alessandro Del Piero has weighed in on the public feud between Atalanta head coach Gian Piero Gasperini and forward Ademola Lookman. Following Lookman’s missed penalty in the crucial match against Club Brugge,...
Lookman v Gian Piero Gasperini: Five reasons it is time to say goodbye to Atalanta
Published: February 20, 2025
Ademola Lookman’s future at Atalanta appears all but certain after a public dispute with head coach Gian Piero Gasperini.According to Fabrizio Romano, the Nigerian forward is set to leave the club this summer, with the plan for his departure already in place since last year.While Atalanta will attempt to address the ...
Lookman to leave Atalanta this summer after face-off with coach Gian Piero Gasperini
Published: February 19, 2025
Ademola Lookman is expected to leave Atalanta this summer following a fallout with head coach Gian Piero Gasperini, according to transfer market reporter Fabrizio Romano.Romano reported that the plan for Lookman to depart was already in place last summer, with the club intending to finalize the transfer this year. Des...
History-maker: UEFA confirm Lookman set a Nigerian record after scoring for Atalanta in UCL
Published: February 19, 2025
UEFA confirmed on Tuesday night that Ademola Lookman made history after scoring for Atalanta in their UEFA Champions League clash against Club Brugge.Lookman became the first Nigerian player to score in four successive appearances in the UEFA Champions League, between the group stage or league phase to final. However,...
Club Brugge goalkeeper explains why he did not expect Lookman to take Atalanta's missed penalty
Published: February 19, 2025
Atalanta were eliminated from the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday night following a 3-1 loss to Raphael Onyedika's Club Brugge at the Gewiss Stadium.Club Brugge made history by becoming the first Belgian team to win a knockout phase tie in the UEFA Champions League era. The Belgian champions had the game sewn up befo...
UCL: Lookman marks return from injury with goal in Atalanta's loss to Club Brugge
Published: February 18, 2025
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman marked his return from injury with a goal, but it was not enough as Atalanta suffered a 3-1 defeat to Club Brugge at the Gewiss Stadium.The defeat confirmed Atalanta's exit from the UEFA Champions League, as they lost 5-2 on aggregate following a 2-1 defeat in the first leg.Lookman,...