The 39-year-old replaced Roberto Venturato in October but failed to move SPAL up the table.

Connolly’s return to English football set to be completed this week.

We take a close look at Connolly’s first start in Italy.

The former France star has become a shareholder at the Serie B club, who have recently signed Liam Kerrigan, Cesc Fabregas and Patrick Cutrone.

Aaron Connolly also got minutes as a late sub in Venezia’s win over Sudtirol.

The Irish forward has joined Venezia of Serie B.

New Como signing Liam Kerrigan has been settling in to life in northern Italy as he outlines the club’s three-year plan to reach Serie A.

A three-year deal has been announced for the UCD midfielder.

The former Manchester City and LIverpool star struck a deal to play in Italy’s second tier until the end of the season.

Palermo have been bought by a ‘London-based company’.

Officials for the Italian second tier announced at the beginning of the season that the player shown the most cards for fair play will receive an award

The 23-year-old has played only 53 minutes in Serie A this season.

At the height of his powers, the former Barcelona man was arguably the best player in the world.

‘I know this is a strong thing to say,’ says the former Italy midfielder.

Emergency services had been critised for not using a defibrillator in an attempt to revive the Italian player in April.

With Ireland on the horizon in Poland, a number of high-profile figures are under investigation for their role in the Scommessopoli scandal.

Morosini died on Saturday during Livorno’s match against Pescara after collapsing on the field.

The ceremony, held on Livorno’s Armando Picchi Stadium, provided players and supporters a chance to say goodbye.

Livorno midfielder collapsed to the pitch after only 31 minutes of Livorno’s league match at Pescara. The Italian league has responded by suspending this weekend’s remaining fixtures.

‘They offered me €80,000′ said Andrea Masiello, ‘and I took the money.’