🇮🇹🗞️ ITALIAN PAPERS | MONDAY 26 OCTOBER 2026 INTER’S DRAMATIC COMEBACK, MILAN’S REVIVAL, JUVENTUS RESPOND AND THE DERBY IS COMING! 🩷 GAZZETTA — “SUPER DERBY!” 🔵⚫ INTER: Chivu’s side produce another extraordinary comeback! Trailing Fiorentina, Inter turn the match around through Thuram and a dramatic 98th-minute winner. The Nerazzurri return to the top of Serie A, level with Lazio on 22 points. 🔴⚫ MILAN: Pulisic inspires a 2–0 victory at Udinese as Amorim’s side climb to third. Gazzetta is already looking ahead to Saturday’s Derby della Madonnina. Two clubs with renewed momentum, one enormous occasion. ⚪⚫ JUVENTUS — “SPALLETTI RIPARTE” Spalletti gets the response he desperately needed. Douglas Luiz shines in a 2–0 victory at Lecce, with McKennie also on target. Juventus climb to seventh, although questions remain over their attacking performances. 🔴 CORRIERE — “LUCIO CHIAMA JUVE” “Bisogna metterci di più!” — We need to give more! Spalletti demands higher standards despite victory. Juventus lead 2–0 inside 41 minutes but drop their intensity after the break. Nine players unavailable, three important points and a manager who knows improvement is essential. 🔵⚫ “L’INTER NON FINISCE MAI!” Inter never finish! Thuram and Zieliński strike in the 91st and 97th minutes to overturn Fiorentina’s lead. Corriere praises the extraordinary resilience of Chivu’s team while highlighting their defensive errors. 🔴⚫ “MILAN, PRESO GASP!” Milan catch Gasperini’s Roma on 18 points! Pulisic and Hutchinson score in Udine, providing an important response after European disappointment. ⚪ TUTTOSPORT — “JUVE E LUIZ FU!” Douglas Luiz is back in the spotlight! The Brazilian’s contribution alongside McKennie brings relief to Spalletti. Woltemade and Kolo Muani struggle to influence proceedings, but Juventus finally have a victory to build upon. 🔵⚫ “IL FINALE È INTER DI RIGORE” A penalty decides another remarkable Inter comeback. Thuram leads the celebrations as Chivu’s side demonstrate their determination to remain at the summit. 🐂 TORINO: Three consecutive victories have transformed the mood around the Granata. Now comes Como, and an opportunity to banish the painful memories of last season’s meetings. 🔵⚫ ATALANTA: A remarkable 4–4 draw with Frosinone brings whistles from the supporters. An extraordinary afternoon, but more questions for the Bergamo club. 🇪🇸 EL CLÁSICO: Real Madrid defeat Barcelona 2–1, with Mbappé among the central figures as Madrid overcome Flick’s side. 🏎️ KIMI ANTONELLI — “KIMI CI SIAMO!” The story dominating Gazzetta and Tuttosport! Antonelli wins the Austin Grand Prix and moves within touching distance of the Formula 1 world championship. Mexico could deliver an extraordinary moment for Italian sport. 🇮🇹 THE BIG PICTURE Inter and Lazio lead on 22 points. Milan and Roma sit on 18. Juventus have finally found a response, while Torino’s resurgence continues. And now attention turns towards INTER v MILAN. INTER’S CHARACTER. MILAN’S MOMENTUM. JUVE’S RELIEF. THE DERBY BUILD-UP BEGINS! 🇮🇹⚽️

🇮🇹🗞️ Italian Papers — Sunday 25 October 2026 The big stories are Kimi Antonelli's Formula 1 title opportunity, Roma's dramatic comeback against Napoli, Lazio moving top of Serie A and Juventus looking for a response against Lecce. 🩷 La Gazzetta Sportiva Main headline: “VAI KIMI!” — GO ON, KIMI! Antonelli starts on pole at Austin with a chance to clinch the Formula 1 world championship, provided other results go his way. Football headlines: “PARI BELLISSIMO” — A beautiful draw! Napoli and Roma produce a remarkable 3–3 at the Maradona. McTominay dominates, Balerdi leads Roma's comeback and Allegri is sent off in a furious finish. “TESTA CALDISSIMA” — The top of the table is heating up! Lazio beat Parma 2–1 to move three points clear of Inter, at least temporarily. “MILAN” — Cardinale backs Amorim. With Milan in a difficult period, the owner gives the manager a vote of confidence. “JUVE” — Spalletti wants to rescue himself with a front two. Kolo Muani and Woltemade are the attacking partnership under consideration. “Il Como corre ancora” — Como keep running. Douvikas is decisive in a 2–0 victory over Sassuolo. 🔴 Corriere dello Sport Main headline: “LA ROMUNTADA” — Roma's comeback! A dramatic 3–3 at Napoli, with Gasperini's substitutions proving decisive. “Che teatro: 3–3 a Napoli!” — Roma recover from 2–0 and 3–2 down. McTominay scores twice for Napoli, while Balerdi's late equaliser completes his own double. Soulé also scores. “CIELO LAZIO” — Sky-high Lazio! Gattuso's side beat Parma 2–1 to move top of Serie A, three points ahead of Inter. “Juve, la fretta di Lucio” — Spalletti has collected just five points in his last five matches and needs a victory at Lecce. “Douvikas trascina il Como” — Douvikas scores both goals against Sassuolo. “Beppe, come possiamo farti felice?” — An open letter to FIGC president Marotta concerning the future of Italian football. “La storia chiama: Kimi mondiale” — Antonelli could become Italy's first Formula 1 world champion in 73 years. ⚪ Tuttosport Main headline: “VAI KIMI!” — GO KIMI! Antonelli's championship opportunity dominates Tuttosport too. Main football headline: “KOLO CI SEI?” — Kolo, are you there? Juventus: Spalletti demands more from Kolo Muani against Lecce. The striker has the confidence of the club, coach and teammates, and has developed a promising understanding with Woltemade. “La Lazio vola: 1ª da sola” — Lazio move clear at the top after beating Parma. “Balerdi fa Malen” — Roma's remarkable comeback earns a 3–3 draw at Napoli, triggering Allegri's fury. “Bravi, ragazzi! Fate esplodere l'entusiasmo” — Former Torino defender Bruno praises the Granata's revival, although he questions whether the current ownership can sustain it. Tennis: Musetti beats Cobolli to reach the final against Fritz. 🇮🇹

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🇮🇹🗞️ ITALIAN PAPERS | SATURDAY 24 OCTOBER 2026 JUVENTUS IN AN INJURY CRISIS, TORINO FLYING, PIOLI WANTS TO WIN AGAIN AND NAPOLI–ROMA TAKES CENTRE STAGE! 🩷 GAZZETTA — “MAX E GASP: LE LEGGI DEI GOL” 🔵 NAPOLI v ROMA: Allegri and Gasperini meet in a fascinating clash of contrasting philosophies. Allegri’s obsession with results against Gasperini’s aggressive, attacking approach. A huge tactical battle between two managers who see football very differently. 🔵⚫️ INTER: “Prima il bis scudetto” — Chivu’s priority is retaining the Serie A title, but Lazio could still have a major say in the championship race. The Nerazzurri lead the table on 19 points. ⚪️🔵 COMO: Nico Paz and Douvikas are now being celebrated among Europe’s elite following their historic Champions League exploits. Gazzetta asks whether this extraordinary Como side can genuinely compete with the continent’s biggest clubs. 🐂 TORINO: “IL TORO IN VOLO!” Torino beat Monza 3-2, with Belghali among the scorers, recording a third consecutive victory and overtaking Juventus in the standings. 🔴 CORRIERE — “HO SETE DI RIVINCITA” STEFANO PIOLI EXCLUSIVE! After a year without speaking to the press, Pioli opens up about his career, regrets and ambitions. “A Firenze sbagliai io, ho ancora tanto da dare” — I made mistakes in Florence, but I still have so much to give. At 61, Pioli says he still feels young and wants to return to coaching, preferably in Italy. He calls winning the Scudetto with Milan the highest point of his career, reflects on working with Ibrahimović, Cristiano Ronaldo, Klose and Giroud, and praises Cesc Fàbregas’s extraordinary development as a coach. Could another Serie A appointment be on the horizon? 🔵 NAPOLI–ROMA: “MAX–GASP È UN CLASSICO!” The two managers meet for the 32nd time. Allegri has Anguissa available but is without Lobotka, while Gasperini prepares his attacking options around Malen, with Mora and Soulé also mentioned. 🩵 LAZIO–PARMA: Gattuso wants to return to the top of the table, at least overnight. A major test against Gilardino’s Parma. ⚪️ TUTTOSPORT — “JUVE, FATTI BENEDIRE!” Juventus’s injury nightmare continues! Nico González and Çelik are the latest casualties, joining an increasingly worrying list of absentees. Sarr is also a doubt for Lecce. Tuttosport reports 59 matches already missed through injury by Juventus players this season. Woltemade is being put through additional penalty-area finishing exercises and could partner Kolo Muani in attack. After another frustrating European result, Spalletti desperately needs a response — but his available options continue to diminish. 🐂 “TORO 3MENDO, COSÌ SI SOGNA!” Torino are dreaming again! Three successive Serie A victories for the first time in seven years. Fitz-Jim, Belghali and Vlašić score against Monza as the Granata climb to sixth, temporarily two points above Juventus. The fans are rediscovering their enthusiasm, while Abate’s team suddenly look capable of challenging higher up the table. 🔴⚫️ MILAN — MAIGNAN APOLOGISES After his disastrous dismissal against Bournemouth, Maignan apologises and faces criticism over the incident. Tuttosport reports the goalkeeper’s explanation that the gesture was not intentional. 🇮🇹 THE BIG PICTURE Juventus are running out of fit players and excuses. Torino are enjoying their best run in years. Napoli–Roma promises a fascinating battle between Allegri and Gasperini, while Pioli makes it clear he wants another opportunity in Italian football. And behind it all, Inter lead Serie A as the title race begins to take shape. TORINO DREAM. JUVE SUFFER. PIOLI WANTS REVENGE. ITALIAN FOOTBALL NEVER STANDS STILL. 🇮🇹⚽️

For @footballitalia I discuss 'Project Como 1907' with @LoreBetto as well as discuss the rest of Italy's Champions League results ⚪️🔵🇮🇹 youtu.be/e5wy9pULMns?is=Q7WE…