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• Former Napoli player claims Conte’s training methods to blame for injuries crisis

  Club legend Alessandro Renica has sparked controversy by claiming Antonio Conte’s grueling “dry work” training sessions are directly responsible for the muscular injuries currently sidelining several key Napoli stars. ​Former Napoli defender Alessandro Renica has attributed the club’s extensive injury list to Antonio Conte’s demanding training regime. Speaking on Stile TV, Renica argued that the coach’s physical demands have overwhelmed the squad, leading to frequent muscular setbacks for stars like Kevin De Bruyne and Amir Rrahmani. He noted that De Bruyne reportedly “never ran as much” in a decade at Manchester City as he has recently. ​While praising Conte’s tactical brilliance, Renica called the trainer’s rigid physical methodology a “genuine limitation” following Napoli’s Champions League group stage exit. He warned that excessive training stresses muscles, stating: “I have my coaching badge and have tried both methodologies, but when I worked with heavy dry training I had a lot of muscular problems.” With eight players sidelined, Renica believes the season’s potential is being squandered.

• Chivu: ‘Inter not competitive enough, but Bodo/Glimt had more energy’

  Inter Milan manager Cristian Chivu admitted his side lacked the necessary competitive edge and energy to overcome a well-organized Bodø/Glimt side, resulting in a disappointing 5-2 aggregate exit from the Champions League.

  ​Inter Milan’s European campaign ended abruptly after a 2-1 home loss to Bodø/Glimt at the San Siro on Tuesday evening.

  Despite dominating possession, the Nerazzurri were punished for defensive errors and a toothless attack missing Lautaro Martínez.

  Manager Cristian Chivu conceded that his squad struggled to match the visitors’ intensity, noting, “In the second half Bodo had a lot more energy than we did.”

  ​The defeat marks Inter’s earliest continental exit since 2021, leaving the Serie A leaders to focus on domestic honors.

  Chivu refused to blame his players, instead praising the Norwegian side’s tactical execution. He added, “We can only congratulate Bodo/Glimt, they are a team who deserve to be in the next round.”

  The loss highlights the difficulty of balancing a demanding domestic schedule.

• Champions League Round of 16: All qualified teams after playoff drama

  Twelve teams have now secured their places in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 after a dramatic Tuesday night that saw Bodø/Glimt stun Inter and Alexander Sørloth’s hat-trick propel Atlético Madrid through the playoff rounds.

  ​The lineup for the Champions League Round of 16 is nearing completion, with twelve teams officially qualified following a high-stakes Tuesday of playoff action.

  Arsenal led the automatic qualifiers after finishing a historic league phase with a perfect record, followed by Bayern Munich, Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Barcelona, Chelsea, Sporting CP, and Manchester City.

  Joining them from the knockout playoffs are Atlético Madrid, who advanced behind an Alexander Sørloth hat-trick, and Bodø/Glimt, who authored the night’s biggest upset by eliminating Inter 5–2 on aggregate.

  Bayer Leverkusen progressed after a professional goalless draw with Olympiacos, while Newcastle United completed a dominant 9–1 aggregate rout of Qarabağ.

  Striker Alexander Sørloth, reveling in his decisive performance, stated, “I’m feeling very good at this moment of the season and finishing well in front of goal is a fantastic feeling for a striker.”

  With four spots still up for grabs on Wednesday, the tournament prepares for its next phase, notably featuring Tottenham in the top four despite their domestic struggles.

• Milan frustrated by four controversial refereeing decisions in recent Serie A matches

  AC Milan have expressed significant frustration to the Italian refereeing association following four major decisions that went against them during recent matches against Parma and Como, leaving the Rossoneri trailing league leaders Inter by ten points.

  ​AC Milan are aggrieved by several refereeing calls during their 1-0 loss to Parma and a draw with Como.

  Key frustrations include the lack of punishment for goalkeeper Edoardo Corvi, whose forceful collision left Ruben Loftus-Cheek requiring jaw surgery.

  The club was also angered by a VAR-overturned goal for Parma, with reports suggesting referee Marco Piccinini had not made a “clear and obvious error.”

  ​The Rossoneri also feel hard done by following incidents in their recent 1-1 draw with Como.

  Club officials believe Como coach Cesc Fabregas should have been sent off for interference, and Ignace van der Brempt deserved a red card for a tackle on Strahinja Pavlović.

  Despite these grievances, Milan decided against a formal complaint to the AIA, though they remain ten points behind Inter.

• Napoli goalkeeper hits out at referee and VAR: ‘Today’s football is a farce’

  Napoli goalkeeper Nikita Contini has launched a scathing social media attack on modern refereeing and VAR following his team’s 2-1 loss to Atalanta.

  ​Napoli’s Nikita Contini has sparked controversy by labeling modern football a “farce” following a heated 2-1 defeat to Atalanta.

  The Partenopei were left incensed after referee Daniele Chiffi overturned a first-half penalty and disallowed a Rasmus Hojlund goal.

  Contini expressed his nostalgia for a more physical era on Instagram, writing: “How beautiful real football was… Real clashes, real hits, insults, real tackles, real refereeing.”

  ​The defeat leaves Napoli third in Serie A, level with Roma. Contini’s outburst also highlighted frustrations over away fan bans currently affecting several Italian clubs.

  Criticizing the current state of the game and the impact of technology, the goalkeeper added: “What a farce today’s football is. Football is a serious matter; otherwise, we might as well take up dancing.”