Real Madrid midfielder Thiago Pitarch has revealed which team-mates have impressed him most in training, aside from Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior.

The 19-year-old has made one appearance for the Spanish club during the current La Liga season.

Real Madrid are second in the table after 12 rounds, three points behind leaders Barcelona. Jose Mourinho’s side will next face Celta at home.

France and Como midfielder Lucas da Cunha has reflected on his side’s recent 9:1 victory over Lens in the Champions League.

The 25-year-old was asked by journalists to explain how Como managed to dramatically outclass their opponents in the high-profile match in France.

Da Cunha is now with the France national team, who play Turkey at home in the Nations League today. Kick-off is scheduled for 22:45 Moscow time.

The Group C Serie C standings have taken an unexpected turn, with Potenza emerging as one of the most prolific teams in European football.

Potenza, who finished 10th last season, have overwhelmed their opponents during the current campaign, scoring 35 goals in 13 matches. That gives them an average of 2.7 goals per game.

Only Barcelona have scored more among teams across Europe. With Lamine Yamal and Raphinha in their attack, Barcelona have found the net 48 times in 12 rounds a total that remains unmatched.

Potenza’s numbers are particularly striking given their position in last season’s competition. Their current scoring rate has transformed them into the standout attacking side in Group C, with their 35 goals placing them second only to Barcelona by this measure.

Lecce midfielder Lassana Coulibaly has had valuables worth approximately €60,000 stolen from his home after burglars broke into the property while nobody was there.

The burglary took place on the evening of Tuesday, 10 November, at the Mali international’s villa in the countryside on the road between Lecce and Arnesano.

The thieves forced their way through the entrance door before searching the rooms for items of value. Among the property taken was Coulibaly’s collection of watches.

The player was away from the house when the break-in occurred. The value of the stolen belongings has been estimated at about €60,000.

Coulibaly has played for Lecce since 2024.

Spanish defender Mario Gila says he has found a footballing role model in Luka Modric since moving to AC Milan and is trying to learn from the Croatian star.

Gila said: “I follow Modric and admire him.” Modric joined AC Milan in the summer of 2025.

Mehdi Benatia has said Adrien Rabiot did not apologise to Roberto De Zerbi before leaving Marseille, shedding further light on the dispute that led to the midfielder’s departure from the club.

The former central defender, who played for Roma and Juventus, discussed the incident during an in-depth interview with Canal+.

Benatia also reflected on his own difficult spell in a leadership role at Marseille, which lasted from January 2025 until February 2026. The disagreement involving Rabiot was among the main subjects addressed during the interview.

Rabiot now plays for Milan.

Juan Sebastian Veron says he did not expect Lazio to make such a fast start to the season and move to the top of the Serie A table.

The Argentine played a leading role the last time Lazio won the Italian title, in 2000.

Paolo Maldini has paid tribute to Nils Liedholm, the great Swedish coach who believed in him during his time in charge of Milan and gave him the opportunity to play.

Maldini, widely regarded as one of football’s finest defenders, represented Milan from 1985 to 2009.

Giorgi Kvernadze has emerged as one of the unexpected discoveries of the Serie A season, with his impressive performances and goalscoring form attracting attention from leading Italian clubs.

Roma are among the teams monitoring the player closely as they assess their options for the coming months. A release clause worth €4m would make Kvernadze an attractive target, but that figure may not remain available for long.

Frosinone are planning to remove the clause before it comes into effect, potentially strengthening their position if interest in the forward develops further.

Frosinone are currently sixth in Serie A.

Juan Sebastian Veron believes the work carried out by Gennaro Gattuso since joining Lazio last summer has been central to the club’s success this season.

The former Lazio midfielder also said Gattuso is “respected by everyone”, underlining the standing the manager has established at the club.

Veron was one of Lazio’s leading players in 2000, when the club won the Scudetto for the last time to date.

His assessment links Lazio’s current progress with the foundations laid by Gattuso after his arrival at the club.

Former AC Milan sporting director Igli Tare says the club’s failure to qualify for the Champions League became a major problem for last season’s management team and contributed to his dismissal.

“It was a problem for the club’s previous leadership, above all for Massimiliano Allegri, but also for me,” Tare said.

Tare also described his departure in direct terms, saying: “I was fired because Milan did not qualify for the Champions League.”

AC Milan finished only fifth in Serie A last season, missing out on Champions League qualification. The club are currently fourth.

Ronaldinho is ready to return to competitive football after taking part in Ravenna’s final training session before his scheduled debut.

The Brazilian legend trained with “his” Ravenna on Wednesday morning ahead of Thursday’s Serie C derby against Forli. His appearance was met by the club’s supporters with a mixture of astonishment and huge enthusiasm.

Ronaldinho also discussed Endrick in an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport, saying the young Brazilian “deserves Serie A”.

The former Brazil international previously played in Serie A with Milan.

Paolo Maldini has revealed that he could have become a goalkeeper at the start of his football career.

The legendary Italian spent his entire senior career with AC Milan, representing the club from 1985 to 2009. Maldini never played for another club.

Former Lazio midfielder Juan Sebastian Veron says he has been impressed by the team’s performances this season, highlighting the influence of manager Gattuso in creating a distinctive spirit within the squad.

Veron, who was part of Lazio’s “golden team” of 2000, explained what he admires about the current side. In his view, Gattuso has instilled a special mentality in the players, an identity that has helped the Rome-based club produce a strong campaign.

Lazio currently lead the Italian championship.

Giuseppe Bergomi believes Massimiliano Allegri has the experience and ability to guide Napoli through their current crisis.

The former Inter defender holds Allegri in high regard and is convinced the manager will find a way to address the club’s problems.

“Allegri is a maestro; he will solve the problems,” Bergomi said.

Bergomi ended his playing career in 1999.

Former Lazio midfielder Juan Sebastian Veron has praised the club’s successful performances and singled out Davide Frattesi as a player who has impressed him.

“Frattesi appeals to me,” said the Argentine, who identified the midfielder as a standout member of the Lazio squad.

Frattesi joined Lazio last summer after previously playing for Inter.

Donnyell Malen was the standout performer as the Netherlands swept aside Greece 7-0 in their Nations League match on Sunday.

The Roma forward created two goals before half-time, then completed the scoring himself with the Netherlands’ seventh and final goal to seal a convincing victory.

Malen and the Netherlands will be back in action on Monday, 16 November, when they face Germany. After that fixture, the striker will return to the Italian capital and begin preparations for Roma’s match against Parma.

New Lazio head coach Gennaro Gattuso says the supporters’ deep attachment to the club is one of the things he likes about his new team.

“Lazio fans are obsessed with the club – and I like that,” Gattuso said.

The former Italy manager has now taken charge of the Rome-based side.

Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa is expected to leave Napoli in January, with the club preparing to sell the Cameroon midfielder before his contract expires at the end of the season.

Unless there is an unexpected change, Napoli will not extend the 29-year-old’s deal. The club is therefore expected to listen to offers during the winter transfer window in an attempt to avoid losing him for nothing.

According to calcionapoli1926.it, citing Il Corriere dello Sport, Napoli sporting director Giovanni Manna has already identified three possible replacements for Zambo Anguissa.

Two of the candidates currently play in Ligue 1 for Monaco. The preferred option is Mamadou Coulibaly, who is valued at 40 million.

His Monaco team-mate Lamine Camara is also 22 years old and has attracted Napoli’s interest.

The third player on Manna’s list is 19-year-old Darryl Bakola, who currently plays for Sassuolo.

Former Inter midfielder Stefan Dalma has praised Adrien Rabiot, describing the Milan player as one of the most prominent figures in the France squad.

Dalma believes Rabiot remains a key member of the team because of his experience and high level of ability on the pitch.

Rabiot has played for Milan since 2025.