Balotelli will play in the second division of the United Arab Emirates
Mario Balotelli signs a two-and-a-half-year deal with Al Ittifaq in the UAE second division, returning after 13.5 months out as the bottom-placed club looks for goals and a turnaround.
Sozza and the Lazio vs Fiorentina VAR officials disciplined
The refereeing leadership have decided to “sideline” for one or two rounds the referee who missed the penalty on Gila and was overly generous with Gudmundsson, who appears to drag his leg. By contrast, the Buongiorno handball and the goal ruled out for Hojlund were considered correct decisions.
Barcelona show form at the right moment
Barcelona produced one of their best performances of the season on Wednesday night in the Spanish Super Cup semi-final against Athletic Bilbao. That is the conclusion drawn by the Spanish sports newspapers after the emphatic 5-0 win, which sets up a possible clash with Real Madrid in the final.