Love over money: footballers who have gone home to finish their careers
Sergio Ramos, Ángel Di María and Santi Cazorla turned down lucrative deals and went back to where their hearts lay
August 2023
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Great forgotten goals from Serie A’s golden days in the 2000s
It was a glorious time for Italian football and some of the goals were spectacular – from overhead kicks to olympicos
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Great forgotten goals from Serie A’s glory days in the 1990s
Some golazos have been replayed endlessly, but here are a few obscure finishes you may not remember
Gianluigi Buffon retires at 45 after glorious career with Italy and Juventus
The 2006 World Cup-winning goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has retired after a 28-year career filled with exceptional milestones including 176 Italy caps
November 2022
‘We dream big’: Kyle Krause’s plan to transform Parma into giants again
American owner discusses role models, data and Gigi Buffon as he aims to bring success to the men’s and women’s teams
February 2022
Gianluigi Buffon signals intent to play on until he is 46 with new Parma deal
Gianluigi Buffon has extended his contract with Parma until 2024, meaning the veteran goalkeeper will be 46 when the deal expires
June 2021
Gianluigi Donnarumma joins PSG as Gianluigi Buffon goes back to Parma
The Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma has agreed to join PSG, as news comes that Gianluigi Buffon is joining Parma, 26 years after his debut for the club
May 2021
European roundup: Juventus toiling for top-four spot after losing to Milan
Brahim Díaz, Ante Rebic and Fikayo Tomori scored in Milan’s 3-0 win over Juventus, who are fifth in Serie A, while Paris Saint-Germain’s draw with Rennes leaves Lille three points clear at the top of Ligue 1
April 2021
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The names that grace Italian football stadiums: from the Pope to Maradona
European roundup: Bayern Munich held at home by Union Berlin
March 2021
Alexis Sánchez scores twice at Parma as Inter open up six-point Serie A lead
The Chilean forward scored twice as Inter took advantage of Milan’s slip on Tuesday to close in on a first title in 11 years
January 2021
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'He was a joy': when Tino Asprilla lit up Newcastle 25 years ago
The ‘octopus’ arrived from Parma in early 1996, giving Newcastle fans – and clubbers at Julie’s and Legends – something to remember
December 2020
Lewandowski's late winner sends Bayern top, Barcelona held by Valencia
Robert Lewandowski scored both Bayern goals in their 2-1 win at Bayer Leverkusen, while Barcelona were held to a 2-2 draw by Valencia
September 2020
European roundup: Real Madrid held goalless by Real Sociedad
Real Madrid were held to a 0-0 draw by Real Sociedad as they began their defence of La Liga title with a stumble, but in Italy Juventus started with a win under Andrea Pirlo
August 2020
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Around the world with Zé Maria: from Brazil to Parma, Inter, Kenya and back
Zé Maria has worked with Ancelotti, Adriano, Ronaldo Mancini, Mourinho and more – and he has stories to tell
June 2020
European roundup: Serie A returns, Haaland hits brace for Dortmund
Serie C to conquerers of Europe: when star-studded Parma lived the dream
May 2020
Matteo Darmian: 'Rashford can reach Mbappé level and win Ballon d'Or'
The former Manchester United player, now at Parma, discusses his time in England, the criticism of Paul Pogba and living in lockdown
March 2020
Parma v Spal Serie A match delayed amid more coronavirus concern
Italian football’s response to the coronavirus outbreak was thrown into further confusion when Parma’s home match against Spal was delayed by 75 minutes
December 2019
Juventus agree deal to sign 19-year-old midfielder Dejan Kulusevski for £30m
Juventus are set to sign Dejan Kulusevski after agreeing a deal worth €35m (£29.8m) plus add-ons with Atalanta
