… He made sure that Milan didn’t again drop points against lowly opposition, with Lecce dropping into the relegation zone behind Fiorentina who won 2-0 at Bologna earlier on Sunday. …
AC Milan in touch with Inter thanks to Fullkrug's first Serie A goalBologna
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- January 2026
Inter Milan close to Serie A title amid refereeing scandal
Inter Milan could clinch their 21st league title and third in six seasons this weekend against Parma, holding a 10-point lead over second-placed Napoli. The title race is overshadowed by a brewing referee scandal involving the head of Serie A and Serie B referees that threatens the integrity of Italy's top flight.
30 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 30 April
Inter Milan close to Serie A title amid refereeing scandal
Inter Milan could clinch their 21st league title and third in six seasons this weekend against Parma, holding a 10-point lead over second-placed Napoli. The title race is overshadowed by a brewing referee scandal involving the head of Serie A and Serie B referees that threatens the integrity of Italy's top flight.
30 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Saturday 25 April
Napoli beats Cremonese, delays Inter Milan's Serie A title
Napoli defeated Cremonese 4-0 on Friday, preventing Inter Milan from clinching the Serie A title that week. Inter now need four points from five remaining games to secure their 21st league crown.
25 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 24 April
Inter Milan close to Serie A title with five matches remaining
Inter Milan lead Napoli and second-placed AC Milan by 12 points with five matches remaining and could seal their 21st league crown this weekend. The champions could win the Scudetto with four matches to spare if they beat Torino and Napoli fail to win against Cremonese on Friday.
24 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 20 March
Inter Milan pursue Serie A title before Italy's World Cup qualifier
Inter Milan visit Fiorentina on Sunday seeking to maintain an eight-point Serie A lead, though recent defeats in the Milan derby and Champions League have dented their form ahead of Italy's World Cup play-off semi-final against Northern Ireland next week.
20 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Saturday 28 February
Aston Villa drawn against Lille in Europa League last 16
Aston Villa will face French side Lille in the Europa League last 16 for the second time in three seasons, with the first leg on March 12 in northern France and the return match in Birmingham on March 19. Nottingham Forest have also been drawn for a rematch, facing Denmark's Midtjylland, with the possibility of an all-English semi-final if both English clubs progress.
28 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Monday 9 February
Italian football: Inter extends Serie A lead over Milan
Inter Milan defeated Sassuolo 5-0 on Sunday with Federico Dimarco providing three assists, extending their unbeaten run to 12 matches and moving eight points clear of AC Milan. In other Serie A action, Juventus drew 2-2 with Lazio after a last-minute goal.
9 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Saturday 7 February
Inter Milan seek eight-point lead over rivals AC Milan
Inter Milan visit Sassuolo on Sunday with the chance to extend their Serie A lead to eight points while AC Milan are unavailable due to the Winter Olympics opening ceremony at San Siro. Inter are on an 11-match unbeaten streak and targeting the Scudetto after Napoli's win last season.
7 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Monday 2 February
Inter extends Serie A lead to eight points with Cremonese victory
Inter Milan defeated Cremonese 2-0 on Sunday to extend their lead at the top of Serie A to eight points, though the match was marred when an Inter fan threw a firecracker that nearly hit Cremonese goalkeeper Emil Audero. The incident caused a brief stoppage but Audero suffered only minor injuries and was able to continue playing.
2 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Saturday 31 January
Napoli must refocus on Serie A title defence after European exit
Following their Champions League elimination to Chelsea, Napoli coach Antonio Conte says the injury-hit team must now concentrate on defending their Italian league title. Despite their slump in form, Conte defended his record, noting that Napoli won the Serie A title and Italian Supercup in his 18 months at the club despite serious player absences.
31 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 23 January
Aston Villa secures Europa League last 16 spot
Aston Villa advanced to the last 16 of the Europa League after a 1-0 victory at Fenerbahce, with Jadon Sancho scoring the winning header. Nottingham Forest suffered a costly 1-0 defeat to Braga and now faces the knockout play-offs.
23 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Monday 19 January
Fullkrug's first goal keeps AC Milan close to Inter
German forward Niclas Fullkrug scored his first goal for AC Milan in a 1-0 win over Lecce on Sunday, keeping the club three points behind Serie A leaders Inter Milan. Fullkrug, on loan from West Ham United, headed home Alexis Saelemaekers's cross in the 76th minute.
19 January 2026 · The Namibian →