Serie A News Today: Mourinho Banned, Juventus Docked Points, Goldman Sachs Boosts Financing
In recent Serie A news, AS Roma manager Jose Mourinho has been banned for two games and fined following an “offensive” blow up at a fourth official, marking his third red card for the Serie A season (WWOS, March 1, 2023). This comes as a setback for the team as they prepare to face Juventus, who are also dealing with their own problems.
Juventus finds itself engulfed in a new scandal, resulting in a 15-point deduction in Serie A standings (The Mirror, January 20, 2023). The latest punishment significantly impacts their chances of securing a top position this season. As the two teams prepare to face off, fans are left to wonder if star player Paul Pogba will be fit for Juventus’ match against Roma, given recent injury and suspension news (90min, March 5, 2023).
Despite financial struggles, Italy’s top football league, Serie A, may soon receive a boost from Goldman Sachs Group Inc., who is considering providing financing to the league (Bloomberg.com, January 27, 2023). This potential investment comes at a crucial time as Serie A teams strive to maintain their global competitiveness.
In other Serie A news, AC Milan aims to return to their winning streak in a match against Spezia, following their midweek Champions League success (Sempre Milan, November 4, 2022). Meanwhile, veteran Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has recently expressed that he feels young and doesn’t have a “big ego”, insisting that his focus is on supporting the defending Serie A champions (Planet Sport, December 5, 2022).
With the 2022 World Cup approaching, notable Serie A players, such as Weston McKennie, Lautaro Martinez, and Dusan Vlahovic, are expected to shine in Qatar, even though Italy will not be participating (CBS Sports, November 13, 2022). As Matchday 28 looms, Napoli, on the verge of being crowned champions, will host AC Milan in a match that could bring Napoli closer to the Scudetto and deal a blow to AC Milan’s aspirations (LiveScore, 1 month ago).
As the Serie A season continues, the recent events involving Mourinho’s suspension, Juventus’ point deduction, and potential investments from Goldman Sachs will undoubtedly have a significant impact on the league’s landscape, affecting both individual teams and Serie A as a whole.
