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Jose Mourinho has been relieved of his duties at Roma after a tenure of two-and-a-half years, and Daniele De Rossi is expected to take over as his replacement.&nbsp;

AS Roma former coach Jose Mourinho during a press conference. (Getty Images)

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Juventus are likely to get ruled out of European football next year after a massive 15-point penalty over false accounting. From being at a comfortable third position, Juventus have slipped to tenth position.

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The summer transfer window has been set ablaze with speculations and drama surrounding Romelu Lukaku's potential move to Juventus. The famed Belgian striker's association with the Turin-based club has dominated headlines, turning into one of the most fervently discussed transfer stories of the season.&nbsp;Lukaku's past ties with Inter Milan have not gone unnoticed by the fervent Juventus fan base. Their strong sentiments against the transfer came to the forefront after a conspicuous pitch invasion at the Allianz Stadium. Following a resounding 8-0 victory against their reserve side, the Bianconeri supporters took the opportunity to vociferously voice their dissent, leading the chant of "Don't sign Lukaku!" that reverberated around the stadium.&nbsp;During a pre-season bout with AC Milan, Juventus fans remained unwavering in their sentiment. The echoing chorus of “noi Lukaku non lo vogliamo” (we don't want Lukaku) underlined the depth of their feelings. One particularly stark message was displayed on a banner that boldly asserted, “Lukaku stay in Milan, we already have a second goalkeeper.”&nbsp;<div class="raw-html-embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🔊 Juventus fans chanting: “We don’t want Lukaku” 😳 [🎥 via <a href="https://twitter.com/MaxNerozzi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MaxNerozzi</a>] <a href="https://t.co/VMygQmwZpq">pic.twitter.com/VMygQmwZpq</a>— ChelsTransfer (@ChelsTransfer) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChelsTransfer/status/1689355523949260800?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 9, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>&nbsp;<div class="raw-html-embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Juventus fans: “We don’t want Lukaku” 😬 <a href="https://t.co/yUVUDn872L">pic.twitter.com/yUVUDn872L</a>— Italian Football TV (@IFTVofficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/IFTVofficial/status/1689320008051040269?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 9, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>&nbsp;Whispers in footballing circles hint at a potential swap deal between Lukaku and Juventus' standout performer, Dusan Vlahovic, sweetened with an additional cash component. Yet, the future remains clouded with ambiguity for the Belgian international.&nbsp;Adding to the intrigue, Inter Milan's emblematic figure and vice-president, Javier Zanetti, weighed in on the unfolding drama. Zanetti, in his conversation with Gazzetta dello Sport, didn't mince words in expressing his dismay over Lukaku's alleged dialogues with Juventus, Inter's staunch rivals. He lamented, "Lukaku has betrayed us. We’re very disappointed. We expected completely different behaviour by Romelu, as professional but also as a man."&nbsp;As the transfer window progresses, the footballing world watches with bated breath. The Lukaku-Juventus saga encapsulates not just the high-stakes world of transfers but also the passions and loyalties intrinsic to the sport.&nbsp;MORE ON SPORTS TAK:<a href="https://m.thesportstak.com/cricket-news/when-my-name-wasnt-there-i-was-bit-shocked-shikhar-dhawan-opens-up-on-asian-games-2023-snub">'When my name wasn't there, I was a bit shocked': Shikhar Dhawan opens up on Asian Games snub</a> <a href="https://m.thesportstak.com/soccer-news/big-blow-to-real-madrid-ahead-of-2023-2024-season-opener-thibaut-courtois-tears-acl">Big blow to Real Madrid ahead of 2023-2024 season opener, Thibaut Courtois tears ACL</a>

The summer transfer window has been set ablaze with speculations and drama surrounding Romelu Lukaku's potential move to Juventus.

Watch: Juventus fans storm stadium pitch to protest against Romelu Lukaku's signing

Christian Pulisic, the prodigious talent from the United States, marked his entrance into AC Milan with a bang, scoring once and assisting another goal, leading the team to a decisive 2-0 victory against Bologna in their Serie A season opener.&nbsp;Having recently transferred to Milan, Pulisic showcased his unmistakable synergy with former Chelsea comrade, Olivier Giroud. He played a pivotal role in Giroud's inaugural goal of the match and was later reciprocated by the French striker in the 21st minute.&nbsp;AC Milan, in an aggressive move to reinforce their squad, made headlines as they emerged as the most active Serie A club during the offseason. They roped in a whopping six new players, with Pulisic being one of the most notable acquisitions among them. However, Milan's Yunus Musah, another talent from the US, was noticeably absent due to suspension.&nbsp;Two other new recruits, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Tijjani Reijnders, were bestowed with starting roles in the match. Interestingly, Reijnders too played a part in Giroud's first goal. It was Pulisic's exemplary crossfield ball to Reijnders that was eventually redirected to Giroud for the score.The dynamic U.S. winger further stamped his authority on the match, producing a stellar moment with Giroud and finding the net for himself a mere 10 minutes later.&nbsp;Despite leading comfortably and facing the sweltering heat of almost 30 degrees Celsius in Bologna, AC Milan's momentum somewhat waned as the game progressed. Rafael Leão narrowly missed an opportunity to make it a three-goal lead, with his shot hitting the post in the dying minutes.&nbsp;In other Serie A news, Claudio Ranieri made a return to the league. His managerial stint at Cagliari in their duel against Torino culminated in a 0-0 draw. Although Torino dominated with more opportunities, they, unfortunately, couldn't capitalize. Ranieri, aged 71, is celebrated for his coaching acumen, having successfully brought Cagliari to the top league via playoffs last season. His association with the club goes back over three decades, marking a poignant comeback.&nbsp;MORE ON SPORTS TAK<a href="https://m.thesportstak.com/cricket-news/asia-cup-tilak-varma-india-inclusion-international-dream-continues">'I never dreamed that...': Tilak Varma left ecstatic after Asia Cup inclusion as international dream continues</a> <a href="https://m.thesportstak.com/cricket-news/virat-kohli-rohit-sharma-asia-cup-india-squad-announcement">'Might see Kohli and I roll our arms in the World Cup,' jokes Rohit Sharma after Asia Cup squad announcement</a><a href="https://m.thesportstak.com/cricket-news/hotstar-to-broadcast-asia-cup-and-odi-world-cup-for-free">Big Boost for cricket fans: Hotstar to broadcast Asia Cup and ODI World Cup for free!</a>

Christian Pulisic, the prodigious talent from the United States, marked his entrance into AC Milan with a bang, scoring once and assisting another goal, leading the team to a decisive 2-0 victory against Bologna in their Serie A season opener.

Pulisic shines in AC Milan debut, assisting Rossoneri's victory over Bologna in Serie A kickoff

Italian football giants Juventus have been hit hard ahead of the 2023-24 season after being expelled from the Europa Conference League by the UEFA, European football's governing body. This comes after a formal probe into the club's alleged violations of Club Licensing and Financial Fair Play regulations.The investigation was conducted by UEFA's Club Financial Control Body (CFCB) starting in December and found potential irregularities in Juventus' financial compliance.In addition to the ban, UEFA has handed a 20 million euros financial penalty to Juventus. However, only half of this penalty — 10 million euros — will be imposed if the club fails to adhere to accounting standards in its financial statements for 2023, 2024, and 2025.&nbsp;<div class="raw-html-embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Press Release | Closure of the UEFA Club Financial Control Body proceedings— JuventusFC 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@juventusfcen) <a href="https://twitter.com/juventusfcen/status/1684982252071989257?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 28, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>&nbsp;In the official statement, UEFA stated, "An additional financial contribution of 20 million euros is imposed on the club. 10 million euros out of this is conditional and will be enforced if Juventus' annual financial statements for 2023, 2024, and 2025 fail to meet accounting requirements."Interestingly, Juventus has chosen not to dispute UEFA's decision, despite asserting their innocence from the beginning. New Chairman of the Old Lady Gianluca Ferrero said that while they disagree with the judgement, they aim to end the uncertainty surrounding their participation in global tournaments. This mirrors their prior settlement with Italy's football federation, where they accepted a fine and a point deduction without filing an appeal."While we don't agree with the given interpretation of our defence, we firmly believe in our actions and the validity of our points. However, we've opted not to contest this ruling. We wish to put an end to the uncertainty and provide clarity to our stakeholders about our future participation in international tournaments. Pursuing an appeal, which might lead to uncertain results and timeline, would only increase the unpredictability of our possible involvement in the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League," the club's Chairman said.This ban comes as a major blow to Juventus given their historical standing in Serie A. In the 2023-24 season, they finished seventh and qualified for the playoff round of the Europa Conference League.However, Juventus is not the only club facing UEFA's sanctions. English Premier League side Chelsea have also been fined 10 million euros for submitting incomplete financial data regarding transactions that took place from 2012 to 2019.These irregularities were found after the acquisition of Chelsea by the Boehly-Clearlake consortium in 2022. The new ownership voluntarily reported these issues to UEFA. Given Chelsea's 12th-place finish in the Premier League, the team won't be participating in Europe in the 2023-24 season."After the sale in May 2022, the new ownership discovered and reported potential instances of incomplete financial reporting under the previous ownership. After assessing the matter, including the applicable statute of limitations, the CFCB First Chamber entered into a settlement agreement with the club. Chelsea has agreed to pay a 10 million euros contribution to completely resolve the reported matters," said UEFA.MORE ON SPORTS TAK<a href="https://m.thesportstak.com/soccer-news/fifa-womens-world-cup-round-up-11-goals-score-brazil-germany-historic-day">FIFA Women's World Cup round-up: Goals galore sees 11 goals score; big wins for Brazil, Germany on historic day</a><a href="https://m.thesportstak.com/soccer-news/fifa-womens-world-cup-round-up-england-japan-usa-win">FIFA Women's World Cup round-up: England, Japan, USA win but minnows provide strong competition to top-ranked teams</a>

Along with Juventus, Chelsea have also been hit with a massive fine for Financial Fair Play breaches

UEFA bans Juventus from Europa Conference League, impose massive fine on Italian giants; Chelsea reprimanded too

World Cup winner and serial goalscorer Olivier Giroud is in talks with Serie A defending champions AC Milan to sign a new deal, and also confirmed that he is not ready to call time on his international career with France. The 36-year-old sees his contract with the Serie A outfit expire in June and has faced questions on his international future in the wake of Les Bleus' defeat in the 2022 FIFA World Cup final to Argentina.France skipper Hugo Lloris called time on his career with the national team this month, while Karim Benzema also called it quits – although he did not feature in Qatar due to injury. However, Giroud, who became France's all-time leading scorer during the tournament, does not plan to follow suit.&nbsp;<div class="raw-html-embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">52 - Olivier Giroud scored his 52nd goal for the French national team, overtaking Thierry Henry to become the top goalscorer in Les Bleus' history. Karting. <a href="https://t.co/gAhR8X9xka">pic.twitter.com/gAhR8X9xka</a>— OptaJean (@OptaJean) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJean/status/1599430141142106113?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 4, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>&nbsp;"For the moment I continue with the national team. I was struck by the fact that Hugo has decided to leave, our relationship is special," he told Canal Football Club. "Anything can happen, I have not withdrawn from the international stage and for this reason, I remain callable."I have to understand if I still want to wear the blue shirt, which means a lot to me, I want to take some time before deciding."Giroud has faced similar questions about his future with the club, given that his deal with Milan expires at the end of the season. However, he is keen to continue at San Siro. "I want to renew with Milan, with the victory of the Scudetto I entered the hearts of the fans," he said."I'm talking to the club, if there is a chance to finish my career at a high level at Milan I will. I could choose an exotic destination; I've always liked MLS."Milan currently sit second on the Serie A table, 12 points adrift of leaders Napoli, ahead of Tuesday's clash against Lazio.(With Opta Inputs)

World Cup winner and serial goalscorer Olivier Giroud is in talks with Serie A defending champions AC Milan to sign a new deal, and also confirmed that he is not ready to call time on his international career with France.

Serie A: Olivier Giroud to continue with France and AC Milan

Players and coaches in the top men's football league in Italy sported red marks on their faces as part of a campaign to raise awareness about the eradication of violence against women on November 25. &nbsp;The initiative aligned with rallies in Italy to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Notably, on the same day, an Italian man suspected of murdering his ex-girlfriend was extradited from Germany.&nbsp;The tragic killing of 22-year-old university student Giulia Cecchettin, allegedly by her former boyfriend, triggered widespread condemnation in Italy, where, on average, one woman&nbsp; is killed every three days.&nbsp;Players and coaches in the <a target="_blank" href="https://m.thesportstak.com/soccer-news/robert-lewandowski-rescues-barcelona-as-inter-milan-retake-serie-a-top-spot">Serie A </a>league had the red marks on their cheeks as part of an ongoing initiative. This campaign is set to persist during the matches scheduled for November 26 and 27. The slogan for the initiative translates to "a red card against violence."&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaARzn511ulHWGm8yO2U?utm_source=referral_whatsapp&amp;utm_medium=url_shared_whatsapp&amp;utm_campaign=whatsapp_sportstak&amp;utm_id=whatsapp_referral">Follow the Sports Tak channel on WhatsApp</a>&nbsp;<h3>The reason behind Seria A players putting red marks on their faces</h3>&nbsp;Serie A players have been wearing red marks on their cheeks for several seasons to support a campaign against domestic violence towards women. The goal is to raise awareness and promote a hotline for anti-stalking and anti-abuse support. The campaign is called "Un Rosso Alla Violenza," meaning "a red card to violence," and has received continuous support from Lega Serie A for many years.While it is a significant aspect of every season, its prominence is especially notable at present due to Italy being deeply affected by the tragic murder of Giulia Cecchettin, purportedly carried out by a possessive ex-partner. This brutal incident has rekindled public discussions in Italy concerning violence against women.<h3> Serie A Femminile players raise awareness</h3> While the men's Serie A took a break for the World Cup, the women's Serie A Femminile continued without interruption in November 2022.During matches, the fourth official displayed the number 1522 on the substitutes' board, serving as a helpline for victims of violence against women.Subsequently, the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) released concerning statistics, revealing that 44.1% of women had experienced physical or sexual violence in 2022. By November of the same year, Italy had already witnessed 104 cases of femicide.&nbsp;(Powered by AI, Inputs by PTI)&nbsp;MORE ON SPORTS TAK<a target="_blank" href="https://m.thesportstak.com/cricket-news/ind-vs-aus-2nd-t20i-predicted-playing-xi-rain-threats-loom-over-trivandrum-know-details-here">IND vs AUS, 2nd T20I Predicted Playing XI: Rain threats loom over Trivandrum; Know all details here</a><a target="_blank" href="https://m.thesportstak.com/cricket-news/ind-vs-aus-2nd-t20i-predicted-playing-xi-unchanged-team-on-cards-for-india-in-trivandrum">IND vs AUS, 2nd T20I Predicted Playing XI: Unchanged team on the cards for Team India in Trivandrum</a>

Football male Players and coaches in Italy's Serie A wore red marks on their faces to support a campaign against violence towards women on November 25.

Players, coaches in Italy's Serie A apply red marks on their face in campaign to end violence against women

In a surprising turn of events, Italian footballer Leonardo Bonucci has announced legal action against his former football club, Juventus, after an alleged fallout with coach Massimiliano Allegri. This legal decision comes in the wake of Bonucci's omission from Allegri's squad during the US pre-season tour and various home-friendly matches before the Serie A season kicked off on August 20.The famed Italian defender chose to terminate his contract with Juventus, which the club acquiesced to, subsequently leading to his swift move to Bundesliga team Union Berlin. Bonucci sealed a one-year deal with Union Berlin right on the transfer deadline day.In an exclusive with Sport Mediaset, the 36-year-old confirmed his decision to pursue legal action against the club where he spent a significant chunk of his career. Spanning over 12 years, Bonucci's association with Juventus was in two separate tenures. The defender candidly expressed his disappointment, stating he felt denied a respectful end to his journey with the Turin-based team."I have decided, after great suffering, to take the path of a lawsuit towards Juventus. My rights stipulated that I should have trained with the team regardless of the technical choice. This was not granted to me, I no longer trained with the team. I felt drained of everything, humiliated, I couldn't do what I love most," said Bonucci.Adding a noble twist to the tale, Bonucci declared his intention to donate any monetary gains from the lawsuit to charitable causes. This gesture indicates that his legal battle is driven by principle rather than financial gain."I have nothing against Juventus. Juventus are the fans, the team, my former team mates. I am pursuing this cause because the people who were supposed to let me end my career with Juventus in a respectful and worthy way have not done so," Bonucci added.Bonucci's turbulent times didn't stop at club level. As a ripple effect of his exclusion from Juventus' training sessions, he missed out on a spot in the Italian national team. Head coach Luciano Spalletti chose to inform Bonucci privately about his omission before the official squad announcement.With the world of football keenly watching, Bonucci's legal battle with Juventus promises to be a significant chapter in the storied history of both the player and the club.&nbsp;MORE ON SPORTS TAK:<a target="_blank" href="https://m.thesportstak.com/cricket-news/ind-vs-ban-asia-cup-preview-india-look-to-continue-unbeaten-streak-in-dead-rubber-super-four-match-against-bangladesh">IND vs BAN, Asia Cup: India look to continue unbeaten streak in dead rubber Super Four match against ousted Bangladesh</a> <a target="_blank" href="https://m.thesportstak.com/cricket-news/asia-cup-babar-azam-left-flummoxed-as-wellalage-traps-pakistan-skipper-with-an-insane-delivery-in-sl-vs-pak-match">WATCH: Babar Azam left flummoxed as Wellalage traps Pakistan skipper with an insane delivery in SL vs PAK match</a>&nbsp;

This legal decision comes in the wake of Bonucci's omission from Allegri's squad during the US pre-season tour and various home-friendly matches before the Serie A season kicked off on August 20.

Leonardo Bonucci to sue former club Juventus amidst dispute with coach Allegri

Victor Osimhen, last season's top goal-scorer with a commendable tally of 26 goals, started the new Serie A season in style, netting twice and ensuring the defending champions Napoli rallied to secure a 3-1 victory over newcomers Frosinone.&nbsp;The hosts Frosinone, fresh from their Serie B title triumph, surprised everyone by drawing first blood in the 7th minute, courtesy of an Abdou Harroui penalty. This early lead was short-lived as Napoli's Matteo Politano equalized in the 24th minute, capitalizing on a goalkeeping error.Napoli's new acquisition, Jens Cajuste, was at the center of the initial drama, conceding the early penalty after a challenge on Jaime Baez. The video assistant referee (VAR) was later instrumental in ruling out a potential Napoli lead, finding an offside in the lead-up to Giacomo Raspadori's strike.However, just before the half-time whistle, Giovanni Di Lorenzo set up Osimhen, who showcased his clinical finishing to put Napoli ahead. While Frosinone's Baez almost found the equalizer, Osimhen was the man of the hour, securing Napoli's win with his second goal, artfully dodging the offside trap to find the net.&nbsp;This victory was a promising start for Napoli's new coach, Rudi Garcia, succeeding Luciano Spalletti. Notably, Spalletti recently took the reins of the Italian national team after Roberto Mancini’s unexpected resignation.&nbsp;In other Serie A action, Lautaro Martínez, the Argentina World Cup winner and Inter Milan's star striker, mirrored Osimhen's performance with a double in Inter’s 2-0 triumph over Monza. Finishing only five goals behind Osimhen last season, Martínez's performance hints at an exciting contest for the top goal-scorer title this season.&nbsp;Fiorentina also made headlines with a resounding 4-1 victory over newly promoted Genoa. Their dominant performance saw goals from Cristiano Biraghi, Giacomo Bonaventura, Nicolás González, and Rolando Mandragora. Genoa's consolation goal came from Davide Biraschi. Meanwhile, Hellas Verona, having narrowly avoided relegation last term, kick-started their campaign with a 1-0 win against Empoli.

Victor Osimhen, last season's top goal-scorer with a commendable tally of 26 goals, started the new Serie A season in style, netting twice and ensuring the defending champions Napoli rallied to secure a 3-1 victory over newcomers Frosinone.

Serie A: Victor Osimhen's brace helps Napoli begin title defence with 3-1 win over Frosinone

In a major transfer development, AS Roma announced the acquisition of Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea on a season-long loan deal. The official confirmation came on Thursday, August 31, adding more firepower to Roma's offensive lineup. Lukaku, who had spent the previous season on loan at Inter Milan, is all set for his second stint in Serie A, the top-tier Italian football league. During his time with Inter, the 30-year-old forward played in 17 matches, making an additional six appearances as a substitute. He accumulated 19 shots on target out of 39 total shots, netting nine goals in the process.Lukaku's tenure at Chelsea was far from smooth sailing. Having rejoined Chelsea in the summer of 2021 with a £97.5 million transfer from Internazionale, he found it challenging to adapt to coach Thomas Tuchel's tactical system. "His relationship with Tuchel was uneasy," and he publicly expressed dissatisfaction with his position at the club in an unauthorized interview, drawing backlash from Chelsea's management and its fanbase. His on-field performance also didn't help, contributing only 10 goals across all competitions.However, AS Roma offers a fresh start and a reunion with head coach Jose Mourinho, under whom Lukaku had previously played at Manchester United."The welcome I've received from this club and its fans has excited me and given me even more motivation to give my all for my new team," Lukaku said in a statement on Roma's official website. "As an opponent, I felt the atmosphere of the Stadio Olimpico, and felt the warmth of the Romanisti. It's nice to know I'm a part of it today. I recently got the opportunity to speak with the owners, and I was impressed by their ambition. Now we must work, be humble, and grow game by game. For my part, I can't wait to be available to my teammates both on and off the pitch."Lukaku will don the No. 90 jersey as he embarks on this new chapter with AS Roma. The move is significant for both the player and the club, as Roma aims to strengthen its attacking options, while Lukaku seeks to regain his form and reputation.&nbsp;MORE ON SPORTS TAK:<a href="https://m.thesportstak.com/cricket-news/viacom18-wins-bcci-media-rights-for-next-5-years-digital-and-tv-rights-team-india">Viacom18 wins BCCI media rights for next 5 years, to start broadcasting India's matches on this channel from ODIs vs Australia</a> <a href="https://m.thesportstak.com/tennis-news/us-open-2023-day-3-round-up-novak-djokovic-iga-swiatek-on-a-roll-stefanos-tsitsipas-casper-ruud-ousted">US Open 2023, Day 3 Round-up: Novak Djokovic, Iga Swiatek on a roll; Stefanos Tsitsipas, Casper Ruud ousted</a> <a href="https://m.thesportstak.com/others-news/zurich-diamond-league-2023-neeraj-chopra-aims-hat-trick-and-90m-mark-murali-sreeshankar-seeks-redemption">Zurich Diamond League 2023: Neeraj Chopra eyes hat-trick and 90m mark; Murali Sreeshankar seeks redemption</a>

In a major transfer development, AS Roma announced the acquisition of Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea on a season-long loan deal.

Romelu Lukaku joins AS Roma on season-long loan from Chelsea: A fresh start after Inter Milan stint

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