Como won, Roma drew, whilst Inter and Napoli lost. From Fàbregas’s entanglement to Allegri’s reverse ‘cortomusismo’

Orsato is changing his approach and putting the referee back at the centre: VAR will have to intervene far less, leaving the burden of decision-making – and of any mistakes – to the referee. This marks a shift in the opposite direction to that of Rocchi, who had tried to make the system virtually infallible

Moise Kean is leaving Fiorentina after a surreal week, marked by his refusal to train, a fine and his desire to join Como. An undeniable talent, but also yet another example of a football world where multi-million contracts, tantrums and the transfer market seem to have wiped out any rules of conduct

Despite the family tragedy he suffered at a young age and the illness he lives with, Rino has never held a grudge against anyone. That is why he deserves so much, as a coach, a player and a human being

Inter remain the strongest side, whilst Milan are failing to impress. Napoli are lighter without the burden of Lukaku; Roma, though without any spectacular signings, are full of talent; and Como are as grand as their lake. Then there’s Juventus, solid and imaginative

Paratici is attempting to restore to the sporting director the role that football has taken away from him, putting the transfer market back at the heart of a vision centred on the team and victory. In Florence, the model is clear: fewer agents, more expertise and vision

The two embraced each other tightly, like two close friends. “It’s so good to see you again; with you, we can start afresh.” The film, just as it began, has already ended

The ideal candidate for our national team would be Pep Guardiola. However, in light of Maldini’s comments – “we’re waiting for the person we really want” – if the Spanish manager were to turn down the offer, it would then be Pirlo who takes the helm of the Azzurri

El Pibe de Oro could only be stopped by physical force. For this reason, I believe he is unrivalled. The isolation of the number 10 mirrors his 1986 match, even before any of Lionel Messi’s, including the American final he heroically won at the age of forty