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# Udinese

Last month
May 2023
# Champions
Napoli end 33-year wait for Serie A title
Luciano Spalletti’s side played out a draw to secure the title.
Last year
2022
Ireland duo on the bench as Udinese play out draw while Inter Milan continue winning run
Festy Ebosele and James Abankwah both joined Udinese earlier this year.
# Done Deal
Irish youngster James Abankwah completes transfer to Serie A side Udinese
The 18-year-old defender will remain at St Patrick Athletic while he completes his Leaving Certificate.
All time
# Lucky
Former Nigeria and Serie A player escapes from suspected armed kidnappers
Christian Obodo says two men forced themselves into his car and pushed his girlfriend out.
# Off
Juventus-Inter among five Serie A games postponed amid coronavirus fears
Initially set to be played behind closed doors, Juventus versus Inter is among five Serie A fixtures to have been postponed.
# Big Rom
Lukaku scores twice as Conte's Inter close the gap to Juventus
After a run of three straight draws in Serie A, the Nerazzurri secured three much-needed points on the road thanks to the Belgian striker.
# Leaders
Sanchez debuts as Inter maintain 100% Serie A start
With Romelu Lukaku out of sorts and Alexis Sanchez making a late cameo, Stefano Sensi was the difference maker for Inter.
# ospina
David Ospina under observation in hospital after Napoli goalkeeper collapses
Ospina clashed with striker Ignacio Pussetto but played on before falling to the ground later in the first half.
# ugly duckling
'AC Milan aren't Brad Pitt, they're ugly like me' - Gattuso
The coach wants his side to continue with their combative style after winning three league games in a row to climb up the table
# sorry tale
Udinese captain told to apologise after injuring three players in training session rampage
Danilo was involved in a number of heated exchanges before being sent for an early shower by his coach.
# schoolyard bullies
Juventus fined after schoolchildren insult Udinese goalkeeper
Old Lady chiefs put the unruly kids in seats vacated by banned ultras.
# Previews
Euro Vision: 4 continental games not to be missed this weekend
Barcelona travel to Bilbao, Bayern Munich look to keep up their unbeaten run, Juventus host Udinese and PSG take on Lyon.
# Previews
Euro Vision: 4 continental games not to be missed this weekend
We pick the best televised matches from Europe including fixtures involving Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and AC Milan.
# from there
Here's the halfway Golazo Andrea Lazzari struck for Udinese last night
The Europa League, all is forgiven.
# Golazo!
VIDEO: Paul Pogba wins goal of the day by a country mile
Whoa!
# Calcio
You'll occasionally walk alone? Single Udinese fan makes trip to Sampdoria
We knew crowd numbers in Serie A weren’t great, but this takes the biscuit.
# Praise
Brendan Rodgers proud of 'great' Liverpool
Meanwhile, the Udinese coach said he was happy with his side’s performance.
AS IT HAPPENED
As it happend: Udinese v Liverpool, UEFA Europa League
Liverpool and Udinese went head to head in the Europa League.
# Preview
Europa League preview: Liverpool and Spurs fight for survival
Five spots in the knock out stages remain up from grabs in the final round of Europa League group games.
# Preview
Europa League preview: English trio on brink of last-32 spots
A win at home to Young Boys tonight will guarantee Liverpool their ongoing quest for a first European trophy since their famous Champions League win over AC Milan in 2005.
# Thursday nights...
Europa League preview: Key Reds set for rest
Captain Steven Gerrard and top scorer Luis Suarez are among those expected to be left behind when Liverpool travel to face Anzhi Makhachkala in Moscow.
# LFC
Rodgers bemoans Liverpool stumble
The Reds manager was disappointed at giving away three ‘poor’ goals at the beginning of the second half, after they went into the break with a 1-0 advantage.
AS IT HAPPENED
Liverpool v Udinese, Europa League
We went minute-by-minute as Brendan Rodgers pitted his wits against Italian opposition.
# whistle
Rodgers: Referees tough on Liverpool
“If you look at Antonio Valencia last week, he got a penalty against us for barely any contact,” the Anfield chief says.
# I'm Not Leaving
Allegri dismisses quit rumours
AC Milan boss Massimiliano Allegri says reports about his resignation show “a lack of respect to the club and the fans.”
# Fail
VIDEO: Failed Panenka costs Udinese Champions League qualification
If you are Brazilian midfielder Maicosuel, it’s probably best to look away now.
# Continental
Swedes stand between Celtic and the Champions League group stages
Today’s play-off round draw paired the Scottish title-holders with a Helsingborgs side who eliminated Poland’s Slask Wroclaw 6-1 on aggregate in the third qualifying round.
# WTF?
Off the record: sports stories you might have missed this weekend
Simba, Suarez and Leo Cullen sex puns – it’s all in this week’s round-up.
# Run-in
Serie A wrap: Juve, Milan leave it late
Undefeated Juve remain in the driving seat with four games to play but it took them 80 minutes to break the dealock against bottom side Cesena.
# tributes
Italian football fans flock to tribute for tragic Morosini
The ceremony, held on Livorno’s Armando Picchi Stadium, provided players and supporters a chance to say goodbye.
# RIP
Respect: Italian fixtures postponed after Morosini death
Following Piermario Morosini’s fatal heart attack in action for Livorno yesterday, all matches have been called off.
# Serie B Shock
Italian football player reported dead after suspected heart attack
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.
# Not again
Hoops fans in more hot water with UEFA
Celtic have been charged after a banner and flares were displayed in Thursday’s Europa League game.
# Close Calls
Arsenal qualify for Champions League as Nasri takes parting shot
Arsenal will take part in the lucrative Champion’s League group stages after overcoming Serie A side Udinese in both legs of their qualifying play-off.
# Libya
Libyan rebel leader claims capture of third Gaddafi son
Al-Saadi Gaddafi – a former professional footballer – was reportedly detained last night alongside one of his brothers.
# Ban
More bad news for Wenger as UEFA impose two-match suspension
Arsenal manager has been slapped with a two-match ban for breaching the terms of a previous Champions League suspension.
# Tough Hurdle
As if the summer wasn't going badly enough: Arsenal draw Udinese in CL play-off round
Arsene Wenger will not be a happy man after the Champions League play-off round draw.