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sports2 years ago

Juventus suffers 10-point deduction, impacting Champions League hopes and benefiting Arsenal.

Juventus has been hit with a 10-point penalty by an Italian court for false accounting in the club's transfer dealings, dropping them from second to seventh place in Serie A and hampering their chances of qualifying for next year's Champions League. The Bianconeri are now five points behind AC Milan, who moved into fourth place and the final qualifying spot for the Champions League. Juventus has the right to file a new appeal against the decision.

sports2 years ago

Milan and Inter gear up for UCL derby with injury concerns and rich history.

Milan and Inter will face each other in the UEFA Champions League semifinals, with the first leg taking place at San Siro on Wednesday. Milan's Rafael Leao is a major doubt due to a muscular injury, while Inter's Lautaro Martinez and Romelu Lukaku are expected to lead the attack. Milan's Olivier Giroud could be crucial in the absence of Leao. The winner of the Milan derby will advance to the final of the competition.