Bologna end winless Serie A run with 2-1 escape at Lecce
Riccardo Orsolini's scissor-kick volley and a late Jay Enem finish gave Raffaele Palladino his first win as Bologna coach, despite Lecce dominating the ball and chances.
Match Analysis
Breakdowns of how specific games and famous tactical contests were decided.
Roma turn to untested Gollini as Svilar injury concerns grow before Como
A finger injury is set to keep Mile Svilar out of Roma's trip to Como, handing a rare start to Pierluigi Gollini and adding to a lengthy absentee list for Gian Piero Gasperini's side.
Liverpool's striker crisis opens a path back for Chiesa
With Isak, Ekitike and Gakpo all unavailable, Arne Iraola has signalled Federico Chiesa could get his first minutes of the season against Manchester City.
McKennie set to become Juventus's most-capped current player
A start at Cagliari would take Weston McKennie past the injured Manuel Locatelli and make him the longest-serving player in Juventus's current squad.
Inter weigh midfield options as Jones faces month out injured
Curtis Jones will miss three to four weeks with an adductor injury, leaving Cristian Chivu to choose between four alternatives for Sunday's Serie A visit from Parma.
Juventus already shopping for Woltemade's replacement
Barely a month into his loan from Newcastle, Nick Woltemade faces doubts in Turin as Juventus explore alternatives including Mateo Retegui and Folarin Balogun.
Why Gnonto's Leeds exit makes tactical sense
Wilfried Gnonto says he is settling well at Fiorentina on loan, and Leeds' shift to a 3-4-2-1 under Daniel Farke explains why a permanent Italy return now looks likely.
Zidane left frustrated as Italy's low block survives France pressure
Zinedine Zidane's first home game as France coach ended in a 1-1 draw with Italy, with Gianluigi Donnarumma and a disciplined Azzurri block denying Les Bleus a winner even after France were reduced to ten men.
Scaloni spreads Messi's old authority across three new captains
With Lionel Messi retiring from international duty on October 6, Lionel Scaloni has split the responsibility he once carried alone between Cristian Romero, Emiliano Martinez and Lautaro Martinez.
Netherlands v West Germany, 1974: How the World Cup Final Turned
The Dutch led before West Germany had touched the ball, yet lost. The 1974 final turned on marking, control and what the Netherlands did with their lead.
Istanbul 2005: The Tactical Story of Liverpool's Comeback
Three down at half-time, Liverpool changed shape and changed the game. The 2005 final is remembered for emotion, but a structural adjustment made it possible.
Rome 2009: How Barcelona's Midfield Decided the Final
Guardiola's first season ended with a 2-0 win over Manchester United in Rome. Busquets, Xavi and Iniesta turned a tense opening into a game on Barcelona's terms.