Fiorentina were hoping for a winning anniversary. Instead, it all went wrong: to mark their 100th anniversary, they were ‘treated’ to 90 minutes of confusion.

At Inter, he had become a bit-part player. Gennaro Gattuso had other plans for him: to give him centre stage. And he took centre stage straight away: first match, first goal; second match, second goal. Both were decisive.

The Portuguese striker is moving to Galatasaray, leaving the Rossoneri’s left flank after seven seasons, a few moments of joy and the realisation that there will be no more Godot to wait for

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

The FIGC’s decision is a common-sense one, almost a foregone conclusion. But it has been criticised by the Lega Serie A: “I would have taken a little more time over this decision,” said President Ezio Maria Simonelli. Waiting 

The football spectacle remains unrivalled, but surrounding it is a thriving market of analysis, controversies, clips, memes, behind-the-scenes footage, transfer news and nostalgia. The Disney+ versus Netflix ‘battle’ in the UK and the situation in Italy

The people of Friuli appreciate the Austrian coach because they see themselves reflected in his reserved and hard-working manner. Because he doesn’t shout, he doesn’t make a fuss, and he never complains: if something goes wrong, he rolls up his sleeves and starts again

After years on the bench, the Greek goalkeeper finally got his chance, partly thanks to Lazio’s chaotic transfer dealings. It worked out well for him and for Gennaro Gattuso