Hellas Verona vs Fiorentina Official Lineups, Saturday 4 April 2026, Serie A Week 31
Serie A Standing BEFORE the game:
Fiorentina, 16th position with 29 points and a negative goal difference of -9
Hellas Verona, 19th position with 18 points and a negative goal difference of -30
Hellas Verona vs Fiorentina Official Lineups on Saturday 4 April 2026, for Serie A Week 31 at the Marc’Antonio Bentegodi Stadium in Verona, Italy, scheduled for 18:00.
Serie A Standing BEFORE the game:
Sassuolo, 10th position with 39 points and a negative goal difference of -4
Cagliari, 15th position with 30 points and a negative goal difference of -11
✅ Here are Sassuolo vs Cagliari official called up players for the Serie A Week 31 on Saturday, 4 April 2026 at the Mapei Stadium in Reggio Emilia, Italy at 15:00.
🇮🇹 Referee Daniele Chiffi from the Padua section will officiate the Serie A Enilive match between Sassuolo and Cagliari, which is set for Saturday, April 4th, at 15:00 at the Mapei Stadium in Reggio Emilia. He will be supported by assistant referees Dario Cecconi from Empoli and Dario Garzelli from Livorno. The fourth official is Luca Massimi from Termoli, while the VAR official is Gianluca Aureliano from Bologna, and the AVAR official is Rodolfo Di Vuolo from Castellammare di Stabia.
Cagliari Coach Pisacane will have twenty-three players available for the match at the Mapei Stadium against Sassuolo, including Rossoblu U20 striker Paul Mendy.
Goalkeepers: Caprile, Sherri, Ciocci.
Defenders: Palestra, J. Rodríguez, Raterink, Mina, Zappa, Zé Pedro, Obert.
Serie A Standing BEFORE the game:
Sassuolo, 10th position with 39 points and a negative goal difference of -4
Cagliari, 15th position with 30 points and a negative goal difference of -11
✅ Here are Sassuolo vs Cagliari official starting lineups for the Serie A Week 31 on Saturday, 4 April 2026 at the Mapei Stadium in Reggio Emilia, Italy at 15:00.
🇮🇹 Referee Daniele Chiffi from the Padua section will officiate the Serie A Enilive match between Sassuolo and Cagliari, which is set for Saturday, April 4th, at 15:00 at the Mapei Stadium in Reggio Emilia. He will be supported by assistant referees Dario Cecconi from Empoli and Dario Garzelli from Livorno. The fourth official is Luca Massimi from Termoli, while the VAR official is Gianluca Aureliano from Bologna, and the AVAR official is Rodolfo Di Vuolo from Castellammare di Stabia.
Today’s Front Pages Friday 3 April 2026: La Gazzetta dello Sport, Corriere dello Sport, and Tutto Sport
Today’s Front Pages 04/03/2026 – Sports Headlines Newspapers in Italy – Prime Pagine Quotidiani
✅ Greetings, my friends! I present to you the latest front pages from the Italian newspapers La Gazzetta dello Sport, Corriere dello Sport, and Tutto Sport, dated Friday 3 April 2026.
Today’s Front Page La Gazzetta dello Sport, Friday 3 April 2026
👉Gravina resigns but will fight for three months
He leaves and attacks
Turning point at the Italian Football Federation.
Votes are on June 22nd: the Malago’-Abate race
The outgoing president will pressure the government over the lack of aid
Buffon also leaves
👉The comment
Now let politics do its part
👉The Coach Question
Gattuso until June?
He’s thinking about it
Conte or Mancini’s double Italy
Today’s Front Page Corriere dello Sport, Friday 3 April 2026
👉Football Chaos
Gravina is out, FIGC elections on June 22nd: a strong contender
Malagol
The former CONI number one is currently unchallenged.
Yesterday, the president of the Italian Football Federation and Buffon resigned: the crisis is underway. Giovanni Malago’ is well-regarded by the ruling parties, but there is some resistance from the government.
👉Meeting with Comolli: Spalletti will sign for another two years.
Lucio-2028 choice for Juve
Crucial hours for the renewal: €6 million net salary. Hojbjerg is once again a possibility in midfield: Marseille values him at 12.
👉Bisseck is out
Chivu, group therapy at Inter
Cristian will have to revitalize the Italian internationals and Zielinski, disappointed by the eliminations. The defender is injured: he will miss the matches against Roma and Como.
Photo: twitter.com/ItalianSerieA
Today’s Front Page Tutto Sport, Friday 3 April 2026
👉The City ace has asked for a month to decide.
Juve-Silva: Contact
Comolli and Antolini have approached Mendes, Bernardo’s agent: his salary exceeds Juventus’ parameters, but with a Champions League qualification… Bremer, there’s a clause: he leaves for €58 million. Perin can stay: a renewal is being negotiated.
👉Gravina has resigned, elections on June 22
It’s about time!
But it’s not enough
The future of Italian football necessarily depends on a radical change of ideas and priorities. The new president will decide what happens after Gattuso. The former FIGC chief: “A confident and thoughtful choice. However, I was misunderstood regarding the amateurs.”
👉Buffon also leaves
“I would have done it immediately.”
👉D’Aversa to the team
“Now there’s only Torino. Is that clear?”
The coach meets with all the internationals and warns them too: forget the World Cup, focus on Pisa, safety is at stake. Vlassic, a captain’s gesture: he forgoes the rest day and trains.
👉Gialappa and the Scudetto derby
“Forest like Lautaro”
“Max, I’d like Spalletti.”
Inter Milan player Santin: “Thuram is a walker, Allegri’s style of football is unheard of. Let’s sign Kone!”
AC Milan player Gherarducci: “Leao, let’s accept it.”
Photo: twitter.com/ItalianSerieA
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Here are the latest results for Serie A Week 31 of the 2025-26 season. The matches are scheduled for Saturday 4, Sunday 5, and Monday 6 April 2026. The latest updates feature live standings, team lineups, and match statistics, including goals, yellow cards, red cards, penalties, and additional information.
Note: The Serie A season will continue this weekend from April 4–6, following the International break. The mood in Italian football is somewhat low after Italy’s exit from the World Cup for the third consecutive time. Italy lost to Bosnia and Herzegovina in a penalty shootout, dashing hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
👉 Summary: As of Round 30, the race for the Scudetto, which initially appeared to be a ONE-WAY competition, has transformed into a THREE-WAY battle. Inter has been dropping points since their loss in the Milan Derby, including a 1-1 draw against Fiorentina in this round. In simple terms, AC Milan is keeping their hopes alive for the Scudetto, closing the gap to just -6 points behind Inter. Milan triumphed over Torino, bringing their total to 63 points, while Napoli followed closely with 62 points after their victory over Cagliari. We have 8 more matches left in the season. Who will ultimately claim the Scudetto?
Match Officials Italy Serie A Week 31 / Thirty-first Round: Saturday 4, Sunday 5, and Monday 6 April 2026 / Referees, Assistants, Fourth officials, VAR, and AVAR. 2025-26 Italian Serie A Live Stats
✅ Here are the match officials and fixtures for the Serie A Enilive Week 31 /Thirty-first Round on Saturday 4, Sunday 5, and Monday 6 April 2026 as designated by the Italian Referee Association (AIA). Take a look at all 10 games along with their designated Referees, Assistants, Fourth Officials, VAR, and AVAR officials.
🇮🇹 The Italian Referee Association (AIA) has appointed the match officials for the Serie A Week 31 fixture between Hellas Verona vs Fiorentina, scheduled for Saturday, 4 April 2026, at the Marc’Antonio Bentegodi Stadium in Verona, Italy, at 18:00.
The officials for the Hellas Verona-Fiorentina match, which is part of the 31st round of Serie A Enilive 2025/26, are set for Saturday, April 4, at 18:00 at the Bentegodi Stadium.
Marco Guida, hailing from the Torre Annunziata section, will officiate the match. The assistant referees will be Filippo Meli from the AIA section of Parma and Matteo Passeri from the AIA section of Gubbio. Kevin Bonacina from Bergamo will serve as the Fourth Official. The VAR will be Francesco Meraviglia from Prato, while Marco Di Bello from Brindisi will take on the role of AVAR.
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Match Officials Serie A Week 31, Saturday 4 April 2026
“Our youngsters aren’t getting the opportunities to play at the top level”
“Our youngsters aren’t getting the opportunities to play at the top level”@Bonetti discusses the problems in Italian football and the impact of missing the 2026 World Cup ❌ pic.twitter.com/EIBp8xsQnO
— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) April 1, 2026
💙🇮🇹 Donnarumma: “Last night, after the match, I cried. Today, words serve little purpose, it’s true. But there is one thing I feel deeply and that I want to share with you…
…after such a great disappointment, we must find the courage to turn the page, once again. And for… pic.twitter.com/84An70tMMU
Result Bosnia and Herzegovina 1 – 1 Italy, Tuesday 31 March 2026, FIFA World Cup 2026 European play-off final
65% Ball Possession BOSNIA and 35% Ball Possession ITALY Bosnia and Herzegovina 1 – 1 Italy 80′ Haris Tabakovic 15′ Moise Kean
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A heartbreaking day for Italian football! Italy faced defeat against Bosnia and Herzegovina at the Bilino Polje Stadium in Zenica on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. This loss means Italy is eliminated from the World Cup for the third time in a row. Bosnia triumphed in the penalty shootout after crucial misses from Pio Esposito and Cristante. It was a grueling match, with Italy playing for half the game with only ten players due to Bastoni’s red card in the 41st minute. This is a nightmare for Italy; it will be another summer without the World Cup. It’s hard to accept, but that’s the harsh truth.
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👉🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina 0 – 1 Italy 🇮🇹
⚽️ Italy takes the lead in the 15th minute with a goal from Moise Kean for @Azzurri_En, who scored with a right-footed shot into the top right corner. The assist came from Nicolò Barella. This opportunity arose from a defensive mistake by Bosnia, where a backpass to the goalkeeper went directly to Barella, allowing him to set up Kean for the decisive shot.
👉🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina 0 – 1 Italy 🇮🇹
🟥 Red Card. Oh dear, this is unfortunate. The Azzurri are now down to 10 players after Alessandro Bastoni received a red card in the 41st minute.
👉🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina 1 – 1 Italy 🇮🇹
⚽️ Italy is in turmoil! In the 80th minute, Haris Tabakovic scores to equalize for Bosnia and Herzegovina with a close-range left-footed shot to the center. A wild scramble occurs in the Azzurri’s penalty area after Dedic’s cross; the ball sits right in front of the goal defended by Donnarumma, who somehow pulls off an incredible save against Dzeko’s header. However, Tabakovic is there to tap it in, bringing the match level. The Azzurri find themselves back at square one. The Italian players argue, suggesting a possible push, but the goal stands. Donnarumma receives a yellow card for dissent.
🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina comes into this match following a stunning upset, having knocked out Wales in a thrilling penalty shootout.
🇮🇹 Italy made it to this point by beating Northern Ireland 2-0 in the last playoff round held in Bergamo. The Azzurri face significant pressure as they have missed the last two World Cups via this same playoff path.
Statistics BEFORE the game Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Italy
Italy has gone unbeaten in five of their last six encounters with Bosnia and Herzegovina (4 wins, 1 draw). Their sole defeat against this opponent occurred on November 6, 1996, during a friendly match (2-1)—marking the very first clash between the two teams.
Italy has achieved an impressive record of winning six out of the seven matches under Gennaro Gattuso’s management (with one loss). This is a remarkable feat, as no manager in the history of the National Team has secured more wins in their first eight matches with the team.
After suffering a loss in their inaugural match on Bosnian soil (2-1 in a friendly), Italy has triumphed in their next two away games against Bosnia, one of which was held in Zenica (a 3-0 victory on November 15, 2019, with goals from Acerbi, Insigne, and Andrea Belotti).
Italy has secured victories in their last three away matches during World Cup qualifiers—following a stretch of three winless away games (2 draws, 1 loss). This marks the longest winning streak Italy has ever recorded on the road during this stage of the competition.
Italy has the opportunity to qualify for the World Cup through a playoff round for only the second time in its history, having previously done so against Russia (drawing 1-1 away and winning 1-0 at home between October and November 1997); in contrast, the Azzurri faced elimination in their two most recent playoff campaigns: against Sweden in November 2017 (0-1 in Stockholm, 0-0 in Milan) and against North Macedonia in March 2022 (0-1 in Palermo).
Bosnia and Herzegovina, which made its only World Cup appearance in the 2014 edition, has lost just one of its last 10 competitive matches (5 wins, 4 draws), a significant improvement compared to their previous run, where they suffered defeats in eight of their last nine fixtures (with 1 draw).
Bosnia and Herzegovina official starting lineup against Italy
Italy official starting lineup against Bosnia and Herzegovina
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World Cup Playoffs Finals 🇧🇦 Bonia and Herzegovina 1 – 1 Italy 🇮🇹
Tuesday 31 March 2026
Bilino Polje Stadium
Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina
20:45
Referee: Clément Turpin FRA
Assistant Referee 1: Nicolas Danos FRA
Assistant Referee 2: Benjamin Pagès FRA
Fourth Official: José María Sánchez Martínez ESP
Video Assistant Referee: Jérôme Brisard FRA
Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Willy Delajod FRA
FIFA Referee Assessor: Martin Ingvarsson SWE
FIFA Match Commissioner: Jirí Novák CZE
⚽️ Goals: 15′ Moise Kean (I), 80′ Haris Tabakovic (B)
The 2026 World Cup promises to be the most thrilling edition yet, featuring 48 teams from all over the world competing in 104 matches. The tournament kicks off on June 11 and culminates in the Final on July 19. Below are the fixtures, dates, and venues for Matchday 1, along with live results from the games taking place in 16 host cities across Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Wishing the best of luck to all participating countries, and may the strongest team prevail.
2025/26 UEFA Conference League Results Round of 16
The matches are scheduled for Thursday, 12 and 19 March 2026. This list includes referees, assistants, the fourth official, VAR, AVAR, and referee observers.
The Conference League has introduced an exciting new format. The group stage consists of a single League stage with 36 teams. Hence, each team will face six different opponents—three matches at home and three away. The top eight teams will move straight to the round of 16. For instance, those finishing from ninth to 24th will enter the knockout round play-offs. The winners advance to the last 16. After that, it’s all about knockout rounds!
Match Officials Champions League Knockout Playoffs First and Second Legs
2025-26 UEFA Champions League Round of 16 Referees Appointments
Referees, Assistants, Fourth Official, Video Assistant Referee, UEFA Referee Observer, UEFA Delegate. Second Leg on Tuesday 17 and Wednesday 18 March 2026.
SPORTING CP (POR) – FK BODØ/GLIMT (NOR)
18:45 CET – Lisbon (Estádio José Alvalade)
Referee: Sandro Schärer SUI
Assistant Referee 1: Jonas Erni SUI
Assistant Referee 2: Susanne Küng SUI
Fourth Official: Lukas Fähndrich SUI
Video Assistant Referee: Fedayi San SUI
Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Andrew Dallas SCO
UEFA Referee Observer: Stefan Meßner AUT
UEFA Delegate: Tarik Shamel ENG
CHELSEA FC (ENG) – PARIS SAINT GERMAIN (FRA)
21:00 CET – London (Stamford Bridge)
Referee: Slavko Vinčić SVN
Assistant Referee 1: Tomaž Klančnik SVN
Assistant Referee 2: Andraž Kovačič SVN
Fourth Official: David Šmajc SVN
Video Assistant Referee: Christian Dingert GER
Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Robert Schröder GER
UEFA Referee Observer: Stavros Tritsonis GRE
UEFA Delegate: Loukas Siotropos GRE
MANCHESTER CITY FC (ENG) – REAL MADRID CF (ESP)
21:00 CET – Manchester (Etihad Stadium)
Referee: Clément Turpin FRA
Assistant Referee 1: Nicolas Danos FRA
Assistant Referee 2: Benjamin Pagès FRA
Fourth Official: Willy Delajod FRA
Video Assistant Referee: Jérôme Brisard FRA
Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Bastien Dechepy FRA
UEFA Referee Observer: Edgar Steinborn GER
UEFA Delegate: Kris Bellon BEL
ARSENAL FC (ENG) – BAYER 04 LEVERKUSEN (GER)
21:00 CET – London (Emirates Stadium)
Referee: Danny Makkelie NED
Assistant Referee 1: Hessel Steegstra NED
Assistant Referee 2: Jan de Vries NED
Fourth Official: Allard Lindhout NED
Video Assistant Referee: Dennis Johan Higler NED
Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Pol van Boekel NED
UEFA Referee Observer: Lucílio Cardoso Cortez Batista POR
UEFA Delegate: Per Eliasson SWE
Wednesday 18 March 2026
FC BARCELONA (ENG) – NEWCASTLE UNITED FC (ENG)
18:45 CET – Barcelona (Camp Nou)
Referee: François Letexier FRA
Assistant Referee 1: Cyril Mugnier FRA
Assistant Referee 2: Mehdi Rahmouni FRA
Fourth Official: Jérémie Pignard FRA
Video Assistant Referee: Bram Van Driessche BEL
Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Jérôme Brisard FRA
UEFA Referee Observer: Frank De Bleeckere BEL
UEFA Delegate: Ronald Zimmermann GER
LIVERPOOL FC (ENG) – GALATASARAY (TUR)
21:00 CET – Liverpool (Anfield)
Referee: Szymon Marciniak POL
Assistant Referee 1: Tomasz Listkiewicz POL
Assistant Referee 2: Adam Kupsik POL
Fourth Official: Paweł Raczkowski POL
Video Assistant Referee: Marco Di Bello ITA
Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Daniele Chiffi ITA
UEFA Referee Observer: Marián Ružbarský SVK
UEFA Delegate: Alojzije Šupraha CRO
FC BAYERN MÜNCHEN (GER) – ATALANTA BC (ITA)
21:00 CET – Munich (Allianz Arena)
Referee: Benoît Bastien FRA
Assistant Referee 1: Hicham Zakrani FRA
Assistant Referee 2: Aurélien Berthomieu FRA
Fourth Official: Mathieu Vernice FRA
Video Assistant Referee: Bastien Dechepy FRA
Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Jarred Gillett ENG
UEFA Referee Observer: Levan Paniashvili GEO
UEFA Delegate: Attila Tömo HUN
TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR FC (ENG) – CLUB ATLÉTICO DE MADRID (ESP)
21:00 CET – London (Tottenham Hotspur Stadium)
Referee: Daniel Siebert GER
Assistant Referee 1: Jan Seidel GER
Assistant Referee 2: Rafael Foltyn GER
Fourth Official: Daniel Schlager GER
Video Assistant Referee: Bastian Dankert GER
Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Sören Storks GER
UEFA Referee Observer: Jan W. Wegereef NED
UEFA Delegate: Philippe Prudhon FRA
Be sure to check the live results, scores, streaming, tables, and video highlights of the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League! The only Italian Serie A team participating in the Champions League Round of 16 is Atalanta.
✅ The 2025–26 UEFA Champions League Round of 16 are scheduled for March 10-11 (First Leg) and March 17-18, 2026 (Second Leg).
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Here are the latest results for Serie A Week 29 of the 2025-26 season. The matches are scheduled for Friday 13, Saturday 14, Sunday 15, and Monday 16, March 2026. The latest updates feature live standings, team lineups, and match statistics, including goals, yellow cards, red cards, penalties, and additional information.
👉 Summary: As of Round 29, the Scudetto has shifted from a ONE WAY to a TWO WAY competition. Inter has slowed down after their loss in the Milan Derby last week and a draw against Atalanta. The gap has now narrowed to just 8 points. Inter leads the pack with 68 points, while AC Milan holds the 2nd position with 60 points. Currently, Napoli is in 3rd place with 59 points.
Torino triumphed at the Olimpico di Torino Stadium. They secured three points, moving decisively away from the relegation zone with a total of 33 points, now nine points ahead. Parma sits in 12th place with 34 points. The match concluded with a score of 4–1, led by forward “Cholito” Simeone. Parma did manage to equalize once—thanks to Pellegrino—after Simeone had initially put the home team ahead; however, they later found it difficult to respond to Ilkhan’s two goals and Keita’s own goal. Zapata then capped off the victory with a stunning strike.
⚫️🔵 Inter 1 – 1 Atalanta ⚫️🔵
Inter and Atalanta concludes in a tie at the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium. This result is a disappointment for Inter as it narrows their lead in the standings. Inter accumulated 68 points, while Atalanta secured the 7th position with 47 points. Esposito opened the scoring in the 26th minute. In the 61st minute, Carnesecchi makes a crucial save against Thuram, and the Bergamo team equalizes with a goal from Krstovic in the 82nd minute. Inter’s coach, Cristian Chivu, is shown a red card for dissent.
🔵 Napoli 2 – 1 Lecce 🟡🔴
Napoli triumphs over Lecce with a thrilling comeback victory at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium. This win allows Napoli to seize a fantastic opportunity, particularly since Como vs. Roma is still to be played. Napoli reached 59 points. Meanwhile, Lecce has accumulated 27 points. Lecce delivers a strong performance in the first half, taking an early lead thanks to Siebert; however, with the introduction of McTominay and De Bruyne in the second half, the dynamics of the match shift dramatically. A comeback, highlighted by goals from Hojlund and Politano, secures three crucial points in the battle for Champions League qualification.
⚪️⚫️ Udinese 0 – 1 Juventus ⚪️⚫️
🟡🔵 Hellas Verona 0 – 2 Genoa 🔴🔵
Hellas Verona faced a defeat at their home ground, the Marc’Antonio Bentegodi. This loss is particularly hard for Verona, who remain at the bottom of the table with only 18 points and a goal difference of -29. On the other hand, Genoa is celebrating as they reach 33 points, placing them in 13th position. This marks Genoa’s return to winning form on the road after a three-month hiatus. The outcome of the match was determined in the second half, with goals from Vitinha and the consistently dependable Ostigard, who netted his fifth league goal—a record for defenders.
⚫️🟢 Sassuolo 0 – 1 Bologna 🔴🔵
Bologna triumphed at the Mapei Stadium. Dallinga’s goal in the first half secured a narrow victory for Bologna over Sassuolo, ending the match at 0–1. Sassuolo struggled to take advantage of Bologna’s moments of uncertainty and couldn’t get past a resolute Skorupski in the final minutes. Vincenzo Italiano’s team has moved up several important spots in the quest for European qualification, now sitting at 42 points in 8th place. Sassuolo remains at 38 points, holding the 10th position.
⚫️🔵 Pisa 3 – 1 Cagliari 🔴🔵
A fantastic win for Pisa at the Arena Garibaldi – Stadio Romeo Anconetani. Pisa now has 18 points, still sitting in the 19th position within the relegation zone. Meanwhile, Cagliari holds 30 points, positioned 15th. Stefano Moreo opened the scoring with a penalty in the 9th minute, awarded after Ibrahim Sulemana fouled Arturo Calabresi in the box. Rafiu Durosinmi was sent off for violent conduct in the 37th minute. Antonio Caracciolo scored two goals in quick succession at the 52nd and 54th minutes. Leonardo Pavoletti managed to score one back in the 67th minute, but Obert was also shown a red card.
⚪️🔵 Como 2 – 1 AS Roma 🟡🔴
Como triumphed over Roma at the Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium. This was a crucial encounter for the fourth place—and a potential Champions League spot—within reach. Undoubtedly, it was a significant win for Como and a setback for Roma. Como now has 54 points, placing them in 4th position, surpassing Juventus, which has 53 points. Roma, on the other hand, remains in 6th place with 51 points. The goals were scored by Donyell Malen, who converted a penalty for Roma. Como then staged a comeback with goals from Anastasios Douvikas and Diego Carlos. The Roman gladiators were down to 10 players since the 64th minute after Wesley França received a red card.
⚪️🔵 Lazio 1 – 0 AC Milan
Lazio triumphed on the evening that welcomed back Lazio fans to the Olimpico. Lazio achieved a hard-fought, narrow win against AC Milan. Conversely, it is a significant disappointment for Milan, as they missed a chance to narrow the gap on Inter, who continue to lead the table by eight points. Milan remains at 60 points, while Lazio has climbed to 40 points in 9th place, just 2 points behind Bologna, who have 42 points. The standout player was Gustav Isaksen, who scored the only goal of the match, securing the win. It’s certainly a wonderful gift for Lazio fans who are celebrating.
🩶❤️ Cremonese 1 – 4 Fiorentina
Check out the headlines from Italian newspapers regarding the outcomes of Serie A Week 29
Bologna vs Hellas Verona Official Lineups, Sunday 8 March 2026, Serie A Week 28
Here are the official starting lineups for Bologna vs Hellas Verona on Sunday, 8 March 2026, for the Serie A Week 28, taking place at the Renato Dall’Ara Stadium in Bologna, Italy at 15:00.
Lecce vs Cremonese Official Lineups, Sunday 8 March 2026, Serie A Week 28
Serie A Standing BEFORE the game:
Cremonese, 17th position with 24 points and a negative goal difference of -17
Lecce, 18th position with 24 points and a negative goal difference of -18
Here are the official lineups for Lecce vs Cremonese on Sunday, 8 March 2026 for Serie A Week 28. The match will take place at the Via Del Mare Stadium in Lecce, Italy, starting at 12:30.
2025-26 Coppa Italia Semifinal Results, official fixtures
The Coppa Italia Frecciarossa Semifinals will be held over two legs. The First Leg is scheduled for Tuesday, March 3, and Wednesday, March 4, 2026. The Second Leg is set for Wednesday, April 22, 2026. The four teams competing in the Semifinals are Como, Inter, Atalanta, and Lazio.
Follow live scores, final and partial results, standings, and match details (goal scorers, yellow cards, red cards, etc.
The winner will be determined after 90 minutes of play, or they will head directly to a penalty shoot-out, since there is no option for extra time. In the Round of 16, the top eight seeds will join the competition.
. 2026 FIFA World Cup Draw, latest matches, groups, and schedule
The draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup occurred on Friday, December 5, 2025, at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. The subsequent 42 nations are in the final draw:
Co-hosts: Canada, Mexico, USA
AFC: Australia, IR Iran, Japan, Jordan, Korea Republic, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan CAF: Algeria, Cabo Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Ghana, Morocco, Senegal, South Africa, Tunisia Concacaf: Curaçao, Haiti, Panama CONMEBOL: Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Uruguay OFC: New Zealand UEFA: Austria, Belgium, Croatia, England, France, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Switzerland
Remaining spots
Six of the 48 teams participating in the FIFA World Cup 2026 remain to be determined. The final selections will be announced in March 2026.
The current scenario is as follows: Four teams will qualify from the 16-team UEFA play-offs, which will feature Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Czechia, Denmark, Italy, Kosovo, Northern Ireland, North Macedonia, Poland, Republic of Ireland, Romania, Slovakia, Sweden, Türkiye, Ukraine, and Wales.
The remaining two positions will be contested by six teams: Bolivia, Congo DR, Iraq, Jamaica, New Caledonia, and Suriname – during the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Play-Off Tournament.
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Pots and procedures
The teams representing the host countries will be assigned to positions A1 (Mexico), B1 (Canada) and D1 (USA), as per the match schedule released last year.
The full list of pots is as follows:
Pot 1: Canada, Mexico, USA, Spain, Argentina, France, England, Brazil, Portugal, Netherlands, Belgium, Germany
. Pot 2: Croatia, Morocco, Colombia, Uruguay, Switzerland, Japan, Senegal, IR Iran, Korea Republic, Ecuador, Austria, Australia
Pot 3: Norway, Panama, Egypt, Algeria, Scotland, Paraguay, Tunisia, Côte d’Ivoire, Uzbekistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Africa
Pot 4: Jordan, Cabo Verde, Ghana, Curaçao, Haiti, New Zealand, European Play-Off A, B, C and D, FIFA Play-Off Tournament 1 and 2
The draw will begin with all the teams from pot 1 being drawn to groups A to L. Then, it will continue with pots 2, 3, and 4 in that order.
✅ Group A: Mexico, South Africa, Korea Republic, Winner UEFA Play-off D
✅ Group B: Canada, Winner UEFA Play-off A, Qatar,
Switzerland
✅ Group C: Brazil, Morocco, Haiti, Scotland
✅ Group D: USA, Paraguay, Australia, Winner UEFA Play-off C
✅ Group E: Germany, Curaçao, Côte d’Ivoire, Ecuador
✅ Group F: Netherlands, Japan, Winner UEFA Play-off B, Tunisia
✅ Group G: Belgium, Egypt, Iran, New Zealand
✅ Group H: Spain, Cabo Verde, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay
✅ Group I: France, Senegal, Winner FIFA Play-off 2, Norway
✅ Group J: Argentina, Algeria, Austria, Jordan
✅ Group K: Portugal, Winner FIFA Play-off 1, Uzbekistan, Colombia
The 2026 edition will be larger than anything the competition has seen before.
Previous tournaments from 1998 to 2022 included 32 nations and 64 fixtures in total. This time, the event expands to 48 participants and 104 matches. Merely trimming the field to 32 sides will already require 72 fixtures, which is eight more than the entire schedule of a 32-team format.
Although three countries are co-hosting, the United States will stage far more than any other nation has ever managed in a single competition. It will host 14 more fixtures than the previous record and 26 more than it did when the event came to its soil in 1994.
The first 27 days of action, from the curtain raiser through the last-32 round, will feature 96 contests without a single rest day. Only one day will stage a solitary clash, and two other days will include two fixtures. All the remaining 24 days will deliver between three and six matches.
By the final week of the group stage, the calendar will be jam-packed. From June 24 to 27, 18 games will be played—more than the entire total of the 1934 edition, which only had 17.
The abandoned plan of three-team groups
Originally, FIFA had considered creating 16 trios instead of 12 groups of four.
That plan would have produced 80 fixtures in total, noticeably fewer than 104. It would also have been simpler to follow, with the two best teams moving straight into the round of 32 to face each other in a clear bracket.
However, every team would only have been assured two matches, not three. More importantly, the structure would have been vulnerable to manipulation. With three-team groups, only three fixtures could be played, and no two at the same time. That meant one team would always complete its games earlier, leaving the final fixture open to scenarios where both sides knew exactly what outcome would secure progress.
The risk of collusion across 16 groups proved too significant, and the plan was eventually dropped despite its more compact design.
The adopted system of 12 groups of four
Instead, the competition will use 12 sections of four, echoing the approach of earlier tournaments such as the 1986, 1990, and 1994 World Cups, or more recent 24-team European Championships.
The formula is straightforward: the top two from each group advance, and they are joined by the eight best third-placed nations to complete the last 32.
It is less tidy than the three-team plan, but it ensures fairness and avoids the controversies that might have arisen otherwise.
The expanded knockout rounds
Once the field has been reduced to 32, the knockout journey follows a familiar path. The difference is simply scale.
Group winners will mostly be paired against third-placed finishers, although four of them will meet runners-up. Meanwhile, the remaining runners-up will be matched against each other.
From there, the tournament progresses in the traditional order: round of 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals, and the final.
For the first time, the eventual champion will need to play eight matches rather than seven, adding one extra step on the road to lifting the trophy.
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The qualifying rounds for the UEFA Champions League for the 2025/26 season kicked off on 8 July and will wrap up on 27 August 2025. There are three qualifying rounds followed by the play-offs.
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✅ The Round of 16 will take place in December.
✅ The final is scheduled on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at the Olimpico Stadium in Rome.
Here are all the important dates, the teams competing in the initial rounds, when the major teams will join, and the final date.
When does the 2025/26 Coppa Italia Frecciarossa commence?
The Coppa Italia for the 2025/26 season will kick off on Friday, August 9, beginning with the preliminary round featuring the match between Virtus Entella and Ternana.
On Saturday, August 10, three exciting matches are scheduled:
Padova vs. L.R. Vicenza
Pescara vs. Rimini
Avellino vs. Audace Cerignola
From August 15 to 18, the Serie B teams along with the first teams from Enilive Serie A will compete in the thirty-second finals.
The event kicks off on Friday the 15th at 18:00 with Empoli taking on Reggiana, and the final match will feature Torino against Modena, set for Monday the 18th at 21:15. Additionally, it’s exciting to note Milan’s debut, as they will compete against Bari at the Meazza on Sunday, August 17th at 21:15.
Coppa Italia Frecciarossa 2025/26 Schedule and key dates
Preliminary round: August 9-10, 2025
Thirty-second finals: August 15-18, 2025
Sixteenth finals: starting September 24, 2025
Round of 16: December 3-17, 2025
Quarter-finals: February 4-11, 2026
Semi-finals (first leg and second leg): March – April 2026
Final: May 13, 2026
When do the Enilive Serie A seeds enter?
The 8 seeds will enter the tournament in December, starting from the round of 16:
Bologna
Napoli
Inter
Atalanta
Juventus
Roma
Fiorentina
Lazio
Possible derbies and crossovers in the draw
One of the main novelties of the new calendar is that potential derbies between Serie A teams (Inter-Milan, Roma-Lazio or Juventus-Torino) can only occur in the final, unlike what happened in the last edition when the Milan derby was played in the semi-finals.
The reigning champions Bologna, winners of the last edition against Milan, could start from the round of 16 with an evocative Emilian derby against Parma, with a possible challenge to the Rossoneri in the quarterfinals. Another possible crossover between two recent former finalists is that between Juventus and Atalanta – Juventus won in the 2023/24 edition – which could also take place in the quarterfinals.
Coppa Italia Frecciarossa 2025/26 final: when is it played?
The final of the Coppa Italia Frecciarossa 2025/26 will be held at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on Wednesday 13 May 2026.
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New UEFA Europa League Format
The new Europa League format features a significant alteration in the group stage, transitioning into a single 36-team League stage. Every team will compete against eight different opponents (four at home, four away). The top eight teams will progress directly to the round of 16, while teams ranking from ninth to 24th will compete in knockout round play-offs. The winners of these play-offs will advance to the last 16. Subsequently, the competition will follow a straight knockout format.
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Serie A Standing BEFORE the game:
Sassuolo, 10th position with 39 points and a negative goal difference of -4
Cagliari, 15th position with 30 points and a negative goal difference of -11
🇮🇹 The Italian Referee Association (AIA) has appointed the match officials for the Serie A Week 31 fixture between Sassuolo vs Cagliari on Saturday, 4 April 2026, at the Mapei Stadium in Reggio Emilia, Italy at 15:00.
Referee Daniele Chiffi from the Padua section will officiate the Serie A Enilive match between Sassuolo and Cagliari. He will be supported by assistant referees Dario Cecconi from Empoli and Dario Garzelli from Livorno. The fourth official is Luca Massimi from Termoli, while the VAR official is Gianluca Aureliano from Bologna, and the AVAR official is Rodolfo Di Vuolo from Castellammare di Stabia.
2025– 2026 Italian Serie A Week 31
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