Gianluca Nesci

1 week ago | thescore.com | Gianluca Nesci

The matchup is set for this season's Champions League final, with Inter Milan and Paris Saint-Germain set to meet at the Allianz Arena. Much can change between now and the kickoff May 31, but it's never too early to get excited about the biggest game on the European club calendar. Here are four questions that'll determine who wins the famous big-eared trophy.

2 weeks ago | thescore.com | Gianluca Nesci

We're at halftime of each Champions League semifinal tie. Here's what we've learned from the first legs - and what each team must do to book their ticket to the final in Munich. PSG lead 1-0 on aggregateSecond leg: May 7 (Parc des Princes)Key takeaway from 1st legLuis Enrique's PSG are unlike any other we've seen in the Qatari era. There's complete buy-in from every player and a wholehearted commitment to pressing the opponent.

2 weeks ago | thescore.com | Gianluca Nesci

Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi says that captain Lautaro Martinez is at risk of missing the club's Champions League semifinal second-leg clash against Barcelona next week because of a leg injury he suffered in Wednesday's draw. The Argentine striker pulled up favoring his leg late in the opening half of the first-leg affair. He briefly left the pitch for treatment before finishing the half but didn't return after the interval.

2 weeks ago | thescore.com | Gianluca Nesci

The race for soccer's top individual accolade has never been more open. With Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo's duopoly well and truly over - neither was nominated for the Ballon d'Or last year - opportunity beckons. Rodri took full advantage in 2024. Who will do the same this year? Each month until the award is presented in October, we'll publish fresh rankings looking at the top contenders. Here are the 10 leading candidates to win the trophy right now.

2 weeks ago | thescore.com | Gianluca Nesci

Real Madrid are blocking the proposed deal that would see manager Carlo Ancelotti depart the club in order to take over the Brazilian national team, transfer insider Fabrizio Romano reported Tuesday. It was reported Monday that an agreement was reached in principle between the Italian bench boss and the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) for Ancelotti to start his role as Selecao coach in June.