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                Oliver Provstgaard calls for humility after Lazio’s 3-0 win at Juventus
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                <![CDATA[ Lazio moved up to second in the Serie A table after recording a convincing 3-0 victory away to Juventus in the seventh round of the Italian top flight.Danish footballer Oliver Provstgaard reflected on the result, stressing the importance of remaining humble despite Lazio’s impressive win in Turin.Lazio scored three unanswered goals to secure all three points against Juventus.]]>
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                Mon, 19 Oct 2026 02:12:39 +0000
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            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>        <p>Lazio moved up to second in the Serie A table after recording a convincing 3-0 victory away to Juventus in the seventh round of the Italian top flight.</p></p><p><p>Danish footballer Oliver Provstgaard reflected on the result, stressing the importance of remaining humble despite Lazio’s impressive win in Turin.</p></p><p><p>Lazio scored three unanswered goals to secure all three points against Juventus.</p></p><p>        </p>]]></content:encoded>
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                Parma v Torino: prediction, team form and key statistics for 19 October 2026
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                <![CDATA[ Parma host Torino in a seventh-round Serie A fixture on 19 October 2026, with both sides looking to strengthen their position in the lower half of the table. Torino are regarded as the favourites despite playing away from home.ParmaParma go into the match 16th in Serie A with four points. Their advantage over the relegation places is currently maintained only by a superior set of tiebreaking figures.The Crusaders ended a difficult run with a 2-1 victory over Genoa, but were beaten in their following match by Inter. That game ended in a 3-0 defeat, with Parma’s struggles in attack particularly evident.Parma have lost three of their past five matches and will be aiming to produce a more effective performance in front of goal against Torino.TorinoTorino are 13th in the Serie A standings, having collected seven points from their opening six games. Their record consists of two wins, one draw and three defeats.After losing 2-0 to Roma, Torino drew 1-1 with Bologna. They then claimed a 2-1 victory over Udinese in their most recent league match, giving them momentum before the trip to Parma.Torino have won two of their last five games. The...]]>
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                Mon, 19 Oct 2026 02:12:31 +0000
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            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>        <p>Parma host Torino in a seventh-round Serie A fixture on 19 October 2026, with both sides looking to strengthen their position in the lower half of the table. Torino are regarded as the favourites despite playing away from home.</p></p><p>Parma</p><p><p>Parma go into the match 16th in Serie A with four points. Their advantage over the relegation places is currently maintained only by a superior set of tiebreaking figures.</p></p><p><p>The Crusaders ended a difficult run with a 2-1 victory over Genoa, but were beaten in their following match by Inter. That game ended in a 3-0 defeat, with Parma’s struggles in attack particularly evident.</p></p><p><p>Parma have lost three of their past five matches and will be aiming to produce a more effective performance in front of goal against Torino.</p></p><p>Torino</p><p><p>Torino are 13th in the Serie A standings, having collected seven points from their opening six games. Their record consists of two wins, one draw and three defeats.</p></p><p><p>After losing 2-0 to Roma, Torino drew 1-1 with Bologna. They then claimed a 2-1 victory over Udinese in their most recent league match, giving them momentum before the trip to Parma.</p></p><p><p>Torino have won two of their last five games. The latest meeting between the clubs also went in their favour, with Torino recording a 4-1 victory.</p></p><p>Prediction</p><p><p>The expectation is that both teams will score at least once. With Parma needing a response and Torino arriving after a win, the game is forecast to produce several goals.</p></p><p><p>The available assessment lists the visiting side as the match favourite.</p></p><p><p>Betting markets are described as being available through bookmakers after quick registration, with Winline and Fon.bet listed as sources.</p></p><p>        </p>]]></content:encoded>
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                Monza named favourites but Cagliari backed to cover handicap in Serie A clash
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                <![CDATA[ Monza and Cagliari meet in the seventh round of the Italian championship on 19 October 2026, with both sides looking to strengthen their position in Serie A. Monza are listed as the favourites, although the prediction for the match backs Cagliari to win with a goal handicap.MonzaMonza have made an inconsistent start to the Serie A season and currently sit 15th in the table with four points. Their advantage over the relegation places is based only on additional criteria.The home side ended a difficult run with a 2-1 victory over Sassuolo, but were unable to build on that result in their next match. Monza were beaten 3-1 by Lazio, meaning they come into this fixture after a defeat against one of the league’s leading teams.The club’s recent record is also a concern. The “Reds” have won only once in their past five matches, despite being regarded as the favourites for this meeting.CagliariCagliari have produced the stronger opening to the campaign and occupy seventh place in Serie A with 13 points. Their distance from the European places is also determined by additional criteria.The visitors had been on a three-match winning run. That sequence included...]]>
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                Mon, 19 Oct 2026 02:12:22 +0000
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            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>        <p>Monza and Cagliari meet in the seventh round of the Italian championship on 19 October 2026, with both sides looking to strengthen their position in Serie A. Monza are listed as the favourites, although the prediction for the match backs Cagliari to win with a goal handicap.</p></p><p><p>Monza</p></p><p><p>Monza have made an inconsistent start to the Serie A season and currently sit 15th in the table with four points. Their advantage over the relegation places is based only on additional criteria.</p></p><p><p>The home side ended a difficult run with a 2-1 victory over Sassuolo, but were unable to build on that result in their next match. Monza were beaten 3-1 by Lazio, meaning they come into this fixture after a defeat against one of the league’s leading teams.</p></p><p><p>The club’s recent record is also a concern. The “Reds” have won only once in their past five matches, despite being regarded as the favourites for this meeting.</p></p><p><p>Cagliari</p></p><p><p>Cagliari have produced the stronger opening to the campaign and occupy seventh place in Serie A with 13 points. Their distance from the European places is also determined by additional criteria.</p></p><p><p>The visitors had been on a three-match winning run. That sequence included a 1-0 victory over Udinese, but it was followed by a 1-1 draw with Juventus.</p></p><p><p>Cagliari have won three of their past five games and arrive in better recent form than their opponents. The previous meeting between the two teams also went their way, with Cagliari recording a 3-0 victory.</p></p><p><p>Prediction and betting information</p></p><p><p>The forecast expects Cagliari to win with a goal handicap, with the visitors tipped to produce the more successful performance in the match.</p></p><p><p>The available match assessment lists Monza as the favourite, while the recent form statistics favour Cagliari: Monza have won once in five games, compared with three victories for Cagliari in the same period.</p></p><p><p>Match odds are available from bookmakers following quick registration. The listed sources are Winline and Fon.bet.</p></p><p>        </p>]]></content:encoded>
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                Maurizio Sarri blames referee after Atalanta lose to Milan
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                <![CDATA[ Atalanta manager Maurizio Sarri blamed the referee after his side were beaten by Milan in the seventh round of the Italian championship.The defeat leaves Atalanta 10th in the Serie A table after seven matches.]]>
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                Mon, 19 Oct 2026 02:12:11 +0000
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            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>        <p>Atalanta manager Maurizio Sarri blamed the referee after his side were beaten by Milan in the seventh round of the Italian championship.</p></p><p><p>The defeat leaves Atalanta 10th in the Serie A table after seven matches.</p></p><p>        </p>]]></content:encoded>
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                Gennaro Gattuso: ‘Hard work is Lazio’s only path’ after shock Juventus win
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                <![CDATA[ Lazio moved up to second in Serie A after producing a stunning 3-0 away victory over Juventus in the Italian championship’s seventh round.The result saw Lazio score three unanswered goals in Turin, with head coach Gennaro Gattuso reflecting on the match and insisting: “There is only one path - hard work.”]]>
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                Mon, 19 Oct 2026 02:12:02 +0000
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            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>        <p>Lazio moved up to second in Serie A after producing a stunning 3-0 away victory over Juventus in the Italian championship’s seventh round.</p></p><p><p>The result saw Lazio score three unanswered goals in Turin, with head coach Gennaro Gattuso reflecting on the match and insisting: “There is only one path - hard work.”</p></p><p>        </p>]]></content:encoded>
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                Sergio Conceicao says more time at Milan could have changed results
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                <![CDATA[ Former Milan manager Sergio Conceicao believes he would have achieved significantly different results had he been given more time at the Italian club.The Portuguese coach identified Milan’s defeat by Bologna in the Coppa Italia final as the decisive moment that ultimately cost him his position.Milan are now managed by another Portuguese coach, Ruben Amorim, who took charge of the club last summer.]]>
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                Mon, 19 Oct 2026 02:08:27 +0000
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            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>        <p>Former Milan manager Sergio Conceicao believes he would have achieved significantly different results had he been given more time at the Italian club.</p></p><p><p>The Portuguese coach identified Milan’s defeat by Bologna in the Coppa Italia final as the decisive moment that ultimately cost him his position.</p></p><p><p>Milan are now managed by another Portuguese coach, Ruben Amorim, who took charge of the club last summer.</p></p><p>        </p>]]></content:encoded>
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                Vicario urges Juventus players to share responsibility after Lazio defeat
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                <![CDATA[ Juventus goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario has called on the squad to accept collective responsibility after their 3-0 defeat by Lazio in Serie A.The result came in the seventh round of the Italian championship and leaves Juventus with 11 points from seven matches. They are eighth in the Serie A table.Juventus will try to respond when they face Lecce on 25 October in the next round.Earlier, Juventus manager Luciano Spalletti said his team had lacked control of the match against Lazio.]]>
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                Mon, 19 Oct 2026 02:08:13 +0000
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            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>        <p>Juventus goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario has called on the squad to accept collective responsibility after their 3-0 defeat by Lazio in Serie A.</p></p><p><p>The result came in the seventh round of the Italian championship and leaves Juventus with 11 points from seven matches. They are eighth in the Serie A table.</p></p><p><p>Juventus will try to respond when they face Lecce on 25 October in the next round.</p></p><p><p>Earlier, Juventus manager Luciano Spalletti said his team had lacked control of the match against Lazio.</p></p><p>        </p>]]></content:encoded>
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                Sergio Conceicao suggests ignored Gerry Cardinale message may have led to Milan dismissal
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                <![CDATA[ Former Milan manager Sergio Conceicao believes his dismissal in the summer of 2025 may have been linked to his decision not to respond to a message from the club’s owner, Gerry Cardinale.Conceicao was in charge of the Italian club for about six months, taking over in January 2025 before leaving in June.]]>
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                Mon, 19 Oct 2026 02:08:04 +0000
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            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>        <p>Former Milan manager Sergio Conceicao believes his dismissal in the summer of 2025 may have been linked to his decision not to respond to a message from the club’s owner, Gerry Cardinale.</p></p><p><p>Conceicao was in charge of the Italian club for about six months, taking over in January 2025 before leaving in June.</p></p><p>        </p>]]></content:encoded>
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                Como equal Serie A points record after Fiorentina victory
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                <![CDATA[ Como have matched their club record for points after the opening seven games of a Serie A season by beating Fiorentina.The team managed by Cesc Fabregas have collected 14 points, the same total Como achieved after seven matches in 1950-51. On both occasions, the club’s record stands at four wins, two draws and one defeat, with three points awarded for a victory.Como are currently fifth in the Serie A table and will face Sassuolo in their next league fixture.The club are also competing in the Champions League, the most prestigious club competition in European football.]]>
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                Mon, 19 Oct 2026 02:07:37 +0000
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            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>        <p>Como have matched their club record for points after the opening seven games of a Serie A season by beating Fiorentina.</p></p><p><p>The team managed by Cesc Fabregas have collected 14 points, the same total Como achieved after seven matches in 1950-51. On both occasions, the club’s record stands at four wins, two draws and one defeat, with three points awarded for a victory.</p></p><p><p>Como are currently fifth in the Serie A table and will face Sassuolo in their next league fixture.</p></p><p><p>The club are also competing in the Champions League, the most prestigious club competition in European football.</p></p><p>        </p>]]></content:encoded>
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                Adrien Rabiot says Milan did not deserve victory over Atalanta
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                <![CDATA[ French midfielder Adrien Rabiot was disappointed despite Milan’s win against Atalanta, saying the three points were not deserved.Milan’s next Italian league fixture is away to Udinese in Udine on Sunday, 25 October.]]>
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                Mon, 19 Oct 2026 02:04:26 +0000
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            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>        <p>French midfielder Adrien Rabiot was disappointed despite Milan’s win against Atalanta, saying the three points were not deserved.</p></p><p><p>Milan’s next Italian league fixture is away to Udinese in Udine on Sunday, 25 October.</p></p><p>        </p>]]></content:encoded>
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                Ruben Amorim joins exclusive AC Milan coaching record after unbeaten Serie A start
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                <![CDATA[ Ruben Amorim has become only the third manager in AC Milan’s history to avoid defeat in each of his first seven Serie A matches in charge.The Portuguese coach reached the milestone after AC Milan beat Atalanta 3-2 in a hard-fought match during the seventh round of the Italian top flight.Amorim’s record across those opening seven league games is four wins and three draws. He follows Hector Puricelli, who achieved the feat in 1955 with three victories and four draws, and Luis Carniglia, who did so in 1963 after recording four wins and three draws.AC Milan’s next Serie A fixture will be away to Udinese on Sunday, 25 October.]]>
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                Mon, 19 Oct 2026 02:03:26 +0000
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            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>        <p>Ruben Amorim has become only the third manager in AC Milan’s history to avoid defeat in each of his first seven Serie A matches in charge.</p></p><p><p>The Portuguese coach reached the milestone after AC Milan beat Atalanta 3-2 in a hard-fought match during the seventh round of the Italian top flight.</p></p><p><p>Amorim’s record across those opening seven league games is four wins and three draws. He follows Hector Puricelli, who achieved the feat in 1955 with three victories and four draws, and Luis Carniglia, who did so in 1963 after recording four wins and three draws.</p></p><p><p>AC Milan’s next Serie A fixture will be away to Udinese on Sunday, 25 October.</p></p><p>        </p>]]></content:encoded>
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                Mario Gila: ‘The second half was poor’ as Milan beat Atalanta
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                <![CDATA[ Milan secured victory in the seventh round of Serie A but almost surrendered their advantage during the second half of their meeting with Atalanta.Defender Mario Gila reflected on the match afterwards, summing up his team’s performance by saying: “The second half was poor.”Gila has represented the club since last summer. Before that, he played for Lazio, and in the spring he scored his side’s winning goal against Milan.]]>
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                Sun, 18 Oct 2026 23:40:07 +0000
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            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>        <p>Milan secured victory in the seventh round of Serie A but almost surrendered their advantage during the second half of their meeting with Atalanta.</p></p><p><p>Defender Mario Gila reflected on the match afterwards, summing up his team’s performance by saying: “The second half was poor.”</p></p><p><p>Gila has represented the club since last summer. Before that, he played for Lazio, and in the spring he scored his side’s winning goal against Milan.</p></p><p>        </p>]]></content:encoded>
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                Spalletti blames slow Juventus display after 3-0 defeat by Lazio
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                <![CDATA[ Juventus manager Luciano Spalletti said his side were too slow both physically and mentally after they suffered a 3-0 defeat by Lazio in Serie A.Spalletti made six changes to his starting line-up, but felt the players who came into the team failed to provide the required intensity.The Juventus manager said his players were slow “with their feet and with their heads” as Lazio secured a convincing victory in the seventh round of the Italian championship.The result leaves Juventus with 11 points from seven matches and eighth in the Serie A table.Juventus thought they had taken the lead in the 24th minute when striker Randal Kolo Muani found the net, but the goal was ruled out for offside.Lazio went on to claim all three points, leaving Spalletti’s team with a significant defeat as they continue their campaign.Juventus will attempt to respond in their next league match against Lecce on 25 October.]]>
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                Sun, 18 Oct 2026 23:38:58 +0000
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            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>        <p>Juventus manager Luciano Spalletti said his side were too slow both physically and mentally after they suffered a 3-0 defeat by Lazio in Serie A.</p></p><p><p>Spalletti made six changes to his starting line-up, but felt the players who came into the team failed to provide the required intensity.</p></p><p><p>The Juventus manager said his players were slow “with their feet and with their heads” as Lazio secured a convincing victory in the seventh round of the Italian championship.</p></p><p><p>The result leaves Juventus with 11 points from seven matches and eighth in the Serie A table.</p></p><p><p>Juventus thought they had taken the lead in the 24th minute when striker Randal Kolo Muani found the net, but the goal was ruled out for offside.</p></p><p><p>Lazio went on to claim all three points, leaving Spalletti’s team with a significant defeat as they continue their campaign.</p></p><p><p>Juventus will attempt to respond in their next league match against Lecce on 25 October.</p></p><p>        </p>]]></content:encoded>
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                Lazio make club history with unbeaten start after 3-0 win over Juventus
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                <![CDATA[ Lazio recorded the best start to a season in the club’s history by beating Juventus 3-0 in Serie A and extending their unbeaten run.The Rome club have won six of their seven league matches and drawn once, taking their points total to 19. That leaves Lazio level with Inter at the top of the Serie A table.Opta reported on social media that Lazio’s 19 points after seven rounds represent the highest tally they have achieved at this stage of a season.Oliver Nielsen, Gustav Isaksen and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru scored for Lazio in the victory over Juventus.Gennaro Gattuso’s side will attempt to continue their unbeaten start when they host Parma on 24 October.]]>
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                Sun, 18 Oct 2026 23:35:54 +0000
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            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>        <p>Lazio recorded the best start to a season in the club’s history by beating Juventus 3-0 in Serie A and extending their unbeaten run.</p></p><p><p>The Rome club have won six of their seven league matches and drawn once, taking their points total to 19. That leaves Lazio level with Inter at the top of the Serie A table.</p></p><p><p>Opta reported on social media that Lazio’s 19 points after seven rounds represent the highest tally they have achieved at this stage of a season.</p></p><p><p>Oliver Nielsen, Gustav Isaksen and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru scored for Lazio in the victory over Juventus.</p></p><p><p>Gennaro Gattuso’s side will attempt to continue their unbeaten start when they host Parma on 24 October.</p></p><p>        </p>]]></content:encoded>
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                Lazio stun Juventus with emphatic 3-0 victory in Turin
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                <![CDATA[ Lazio produced a convincing 3-0 win away to Juventus in the seventh round of the Italian championship, punishing the home side’s missed opportunities while keeping a clean sheet.The visitors took the lead in the 37th minute when Oliver Nielsen found the net for Lazio. Juventus responded by increasing the pressure and searching for a way back into the match, but the Turin side could not equalise before half-time.Juventus continued to try to change the course of the game after the interval, yet Lazio remained clinical in front of goal. Gustav Isaksen scored the visitors’ second to double their advantage before Fisayo Dele-Bashiru completed the scoring late on.]]>
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                Sun, 18 Oct 2026 23:35:34 +0000
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            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>        <p>Lazio produced a convincing 3-0 win away to Juventus in the seventh round of the Italian championship, punishing the home side’s missed opportunities while keeping a clean sheet.</p></p><p><p>The visitors took the lead in the 37th minute when Oliver Nielsen found the net for Lazio. Juventus responded by increasing the pressure and searching for a way back into the match, but the Turin side could not equalise before half-time.</p></p><p><p>Juventus continued to try to change the course of the game after the interval, yet Lazio remained clinical in front of goal. Gustav Isaksen scored the visitors’ second to double their advantage before Fisayo Dele-Bashiru completed the scoring late on.</p></p><p>        </p>]]></content:encoded>
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                Gennaro Gattuso considered quitting coaching early in his career
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                <![CDATA[ Lazio head coach Gennaro Gattuso has revealed he considered walking away from management during the early years of his coaching career, saying: “My stomach hurt.”Gattuso took charge of Lazio last summer, several months after Italy failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup under his management.After six rounds of Serie A, Lazio are third with 16 points and are closing in on another victory. They were leading Juventus 2-0 in the 80th minute.]]>
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            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>        <p>Lazio head coach Gennaro Gattuso has revealed he considered walking away from management during the early years of his coaching career, saying: “My stomach hurt.”</p></p><p><p>Gattuso took charge of Lazio last summer, several months after Italy failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup under his management.</p></p><p><p>After six rounds of Serie A, Lazio are third with 16 points and are closing in on another victory. They were leading Juventus 2-0 in the 80th minute.</p></p><p>        </p>]]></content:encoded>
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                Amorim admits Milan became too cautious after taking 3-0 lead against Atalanta
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                <![CDATA[ Ruben Amorim said Milan were too concerned about conceding in the closing stages of their Italian championship match against Atalanta, rather than continuing to attack for a fourth goal.Milan appeared to be in control at 3-0, but Atalanta scored in the 66th and 81st minutes to set up a tense finish. The match ended 3-2.“We were afraid of conceding, although we should have been striving to score the fourth,” said Amorim, who also discussed his use of player rotation and Milan’s performance in the latter stages.Milan have 15 points and are fourth in the table. Atalanta are 10th with nine points.]]>
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                Sun, 18 Oct 2026 23:35:05 +0000
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            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>        <p>Ruben Amorim said Milan were too concerned about conceding in the closing stages of their Italian championship match against Atalanta, rather than continuing to attack for a fourth goal.</p></p><p><p>Milan appeared to be in control at 3-0, but Atalanta scored in the 66th and 81st minutes to set up a tense finish. The match ended 3-2.</p></p><p><p>“We were afraid of conceding, although we should have been striving to score the fourth,” said Amorim, who also discussed his use of player rotation and Milan’s performance in the latter stages.</p></p><p><p>Milan have 15 points and are fourth in the table. Atalanta are 10th with nine points.</p></p><p>        </p>]]></content:encoded>
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                Amorim reveals conversation with Rabiot after Milan’s win over Atalanta
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                <![CDATA[ Milan manager Ruben Amorim has spoken about his conversation with Adrien Rabiot after the club’s 3-2 Serie A victory over Atalanta.Amorim was asked whether he had considered substituting Rabiot after the midfielder was booked towards the end of the first half.Rabiot went on to make a decisive contribution, scoring a goal and providing an assist as Milan secured the win.Milan now have 15 points and sit fourth in the championship.]]>
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                Sun, 18 Oct 2026 23:31:56 +0000
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            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>        <p>Milan manager Ruben Amorim has spoken about his conversation with Adrien Rabiot after the club’s 3-2 Serie A victory over Atalanta.</p></p><p><p>Amorim was asked whether he had considered substituting Rabiot after the midfielder was booked towards the end of the first half.</p></p><p><p>Rabiot went on to make a decisive contribution, scoring a goal and providing an assist as Milan secured the win.</p></p><p><p>Milan now have 15 points and sit fourth in the championship.</p></p><p>        </p>]]></content:encoded>
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                Ruben Amorim says Milan’s late scare does not erase progress
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                <![CDATA[ Ruben Amorim said the closing stages of Milan’s 3-2 Serie A victory over Atalanta should not overshadow the team’s progress.Milan led 3-0 during the match but allowed Atalanta to reduce the deficit to one goal before the final whistle.“Milan’s ending to the match does not cancel out the progress,” said head coach Amorim.Milan have 15 points and are fourth in the Serie A table.]]>
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                Sun, 18 Oct 2026 23:31:00 +0000
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            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>        <p>Ruben Amorim said the closing stages of Milan’s 3-2 Serie A victory over Atalanta should not overshadow the team’s progress.</p></p><p><p>Milan led 3-0 during the match but allowed Atalanta to reduce the deficit to one goal before the final whistle.</p></p><p><p>“Milan’s ending to the match does not cancel out the progress,” said head coach Amorim.</p></p><p><p>Milan have 15 points and are fourth in the Serie A table.</p></p><p>        </p>]]></content:encoded>
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                Lazio sweep aside Juventus to maintain unbeaten Serie A start
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                <![CDATA[ Lazio continued their outstanding opening to the Serie A season with a 3-0 victory at Juventus, as Gennaro Gattuso became the first manager in the club’s history to win six of his first seven league matches.Goals from Danish pair Oliver Provstgaard and Gustav Isaksen, followed by a late strike from Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, secured a fourth successive away league victory for the Biancocelesti.The result leaves Lazio unbeaten and back in second place, level on points with leaders Inter Milan. It also represents their first league win at Juventus since 2017.Juventus manager Luciano Spalletti watched from the stands while serving a one-match touchline suspension after being sent off against Cagliari last Sunday. His assistant, Marco Domenichini, took charge of the technical area.The hosts struggled to match Lazio’s intensity for long periods, although Randal Kolo Muani briefly appeared to have put Juventus ahead in the 24th minute. The in-form striker volleyed into the net, but the goal was ruled out for offside.Isaksen, who had also scored in Lazio’s previous league match, registered the visitors’ first clear opportunity when he headed wide from the edge of the area shortly before the half-hour mark.Lazio took the lead eight minutes...]]>
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                Sun, 18 Oct 2026 23:18:42 +0000
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            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>        <p>Lazio continued their outstanding opening to the Serie A season with a 3-0 victory at Juventus, as Gennaro Gattuso became the first manager in the club’s history to win six of his first seven league matches.</p></p><p><p>Goals from Danish pair Oliver Provstgaard and Gustav Isaksen, followed by a late strike from Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, secured a fourth successive away league victory for the Biancocelesti.</p></p><p><p>The result leaves Lazio unbeaten and back in second place, level on points with leaders Inter Milan. It also represents their first league win at Juventus since 2017.</p></p><p><p>Juventus manager Luciano Spalletti watched from the stands while serving a one-match touchline suspension after being sent off against Cagliari last Sunday. His assistant, Marco Domenichini, took charge of the technical area.</p></p><p><p>The hosts struggled to match Lazio’s intensity for long periods, although Randal Kolo Muani briefly appeared to have put Juventus ahead in the 24th minute. The in-form striker volleyed into the net, but the goal was ruled out for offside.</p></p><p><p>Isaksen, who had also scored in Lazio’s previous league match, registered the visitors’ first clear opportunity when he headed wide from the edge of the area shortly before the half-hour mark.</p></p><p><p>Lazio took the lead eight minutes before the interval. Mattia Zaccagni delivered a cross into the six-yard area, and Provstgaard headed home from six yards for his first goal for the club.</p></p><p><p>Nuno Tavares came close to extending the advantage six minutes later. His effort from outside the box took a deflection off Gleison Bremer and looped over the goalkeeper before landing on the top of the crossbar.</p></p><p><p>Lazio’s clean sheet in the opening 45 minutes continued their impressive defensive record. Before this round of fixtures, they were one of only two Serie A sides yet to concede before half-time.</p></p><p><p>Juventus made an attacking change at the break, with Nick Woltemade replacing Kerim Alajbegovic. The substitute was presented with a good opportunity 10 minutes into the second half but dragged his effort wide.</p></p><p><p>That miss was punished midway through the half. Isaksen cut inside before curling a shot into the net, scoring his second goal at Allianz Stadium in as many seasons.</p></p><p><p>Kolo Muani headed over as Juventus searched for a response, but Lazio added a third in the closing stages. Dele-Bashiru raced through on goal and finished low past Guglielmo Vicario for his first goal of the campaign.</p></p><p><p>The defeat extends Juventus’ poor run to one win in five matches, with two draws and two defeats during that sequence. It also ends their unbeaten home start and leaves Spalletti’s side eighth in the table.</p></p><p><p>Oliver Provstgaard was named Flashscore Man of the Match.</p></p><p>        </p>]]></content:encoded>
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