Como overturn Genoa deficit to win 4-1
Como recovered from an early setback to beat Genoa 4-1 at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris on Friday. Milutin Osmajic put the hosts ahead, but Cesc Fabregas’s side remained committed to their approach and eventually took control. Assane Diao scored twice, while Martin Baturina and Nico Paz also found the net. Debutant Moise Kean provided the assist for one of Diao’s goals, giving Como an immediate contribution after arriving at the club. The victory continued a strong start for a team seeking to consolidate its position in Serie A after last season’s progress and Champions League qualification.
Como manager Fabregas praised his players’ “maturity and mental strength” after they responded positively to conceding. He told DAZN Italia that Como needed to retain their identity in every situation, rather than allowing the goal to disrupt their plan. The performance reinforced the club’s growing reputation for technical, attacking football, while also showing an ability to manage adversity away from home. For Genoa, the defeat extended a difficult opening period under Daniele De Rossi, who had seen his side lose their first two league matches before Friday’s meeting. Como’s next challenge will be sustaining this level while balancing domestic and European commitments.
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Como confirm Sinigaglia for Champions League home matches
Como confirmed that their Champions League home fixtures will be played at the Stadio Sinigaglia during the 2026-27 campaign. The ground underwent renovations to meet UEFA’s required standards, removing the uncertainty that had surrounded the club’s European venue. Como qualified for the competition for the first time in their history at the end of the 2025-26 season, creating a logistical challenge for a stadium that dates back to 1927. The alternative under consideration had been Sassuolo’s Mapei Stadium, approximately 200 kilometres away from Como, which would have taken home advantage away from the club’s supporters.
The decision allows Como to stage European football in their traditional surroundings as Cesc Fabregas’s team continues its rapid rise. The club has moved from Serie B to the Champions League in three seasons, and retaining the Sinigaglia gives that progress a stronger local identity. It also means visiting sides will face the atmosphere and conditions of Como’s established home rather than a neutral or borrowed venue. With the club already emphasising Serie A as its priority, the renovated stadium provides a settled base for managing the demands of domestic competition and a first Champions League campaign.
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Gasperini says Roma received no official Koné offer
Roma manager Gian Piero Gasperini said Chelsea did not submit an official offer for Manu Koné before the summer transfer deadline. Reports had claimed that Roma rejected a €60 million bid for the France international, but Gasperini disputed that account in an interview with Gazzetta dello Sport. He said he had not heard about the situation until after Roma’s match against Lecce, when there would have been insufficient time for negotiations. The coach also confirmed that Roma had tried to sign Mason Greenwood and Crysencio Summerville, although neither deal was completed before the window closed.
Gasperini described the summer as “torture” while discussing the pressure surrounding Roma’s squad-building efforts. His comments clarified the club’s position on Koné and suggested that the midfielder remained part of the plans after the deadline. Roma had reached a settlement agreement with UEFA and received a fine, factors that shaped their activity in the market according to the reports. The failure to add Greenwood or Summerville left Gasperini to work with the existing group as Roma pursue their season objectives. Donyell Malen, signed on loan from Aston Villa with an option to buy, was highlighted separately by the coach as a potentially important attacking figure.
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Telemundo secures Spanish-language Serie A rights through 2029
Telemundo acquired the Spanish-language United States rights to Serie A in a multi-year agreement running through the 2028-29 season. The deal also includes the Coppa Italia and Supercoppa Italiana, with coverage scheduled across Telemundo, Universo, Peacock and the company’s FAST channel. CBS Sports retained the English-language rights for the 2026-27 campaign, having carried Serie A since 2021. The agreement expands the league’s Spanish-language distribution in the United States and gives supporters several broadcast and streaming options across the season.
Telemundo’s coverage will be promoted around the presence of United States internationals in Serie A, including Christian Pulisic and Yunus Musah at AC Milan and Weston McKennie at Juventus. Genoa’s Mexico international Johan Vásquez is also central to the broadcaster’s promotional strategy. The rights deal forms part of NBC’s broader football expansion, with Telemundo already holding Spanish-language rights to the Bundesliga and Premier League. For Serie A, the arrangement strengthens its visibility among Spanish-speaking audiences while extending access to domestic cup competitions alongside the league programme.
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Mastantuono explains Fiorentina loan choice
Franco Mastantuono said Fiorentina was the right destination for his season-long loan from Real Madrid because it offered the prospect of regular development in Serie A. Real Madrid had invested €45 million to sign the Argentina international from River Plate in 2025, but limited opportunities for first-team football led to the temporary move. Mastantuono told La Gazzetta dello Sport that he had been attracted by Serie A’s competitiveness, Fiorentina’s importance and the history made by Argentine players in Florence. He also met club and Argentina legend Gabriel Batistuta during Fiorentina’s centenary celebrations.
The teenager said Fiorentina’s emphasis on youth and quality made it the best place to express his football. He described Italian football as more physical and tactical, with demanding marking forcing players to become more resourceful. José Mourinho, who was involved in his Real Madrid situation, also offered advice before the move was chosen. Fiorentina are not playing in European competition this season, which gives Mastantuono a clear domestic platform to build experience. His progress will be followed closely by Real Madrid, who retain his registration and will assess how the loan develops.
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Boban questions Milan progress despite perfect start
Zvonimir Boban said Milan had made little progress beyond adopting a more attacking style, despite winning their first two Serie A matches. The Rossoneri defeated Torino 2-1 away before beating Venezia 2-0 at home. Milan were Serie A’s biggest summer spenders, investing approximately €165 million in new signings, including €75 million for Gonçalo Ramos and €65 million for Diego Moreira, with both figures including add-ons. Boban, now president of Dinamo Zagreb, nevertheless argued that the club remained some distance from Italy’s leading teams.
Boban acknowledged the courage and desire to attack but said he did not see broader progress at Milan. His assessment places pressure on the team to translate a positive opening into a convincing campaign, particularly after heavy investment in the squad. Ramos had already scored in the victory over Venezia, offering an early return from one of the club’s headline signings. Two wins provide a solid competitive foundation, yet Boban’s comments underline the distinction between a fast start and genuine improvement. Milan’s next fixtures will offer a sterner test of whether the new approach can be sustained.
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Sneijder sees Inter-Napoli clash as early title test
Wesley Sneijder said Inter’s Serie A meeting with Napoli at San Siro on Saturday would provide an important early measure of the club’s ambitions. The teams finished as the top two in the previous campaign and were the last two Serie A champions, giving the fixture significance beyond the opening rounds. Inter were among six teams to win their first two league matches, while Napoli began with victory at Genoa before losing 2-1 at home to Como. Sneijder also pointed to Inter’s forthcoming Champions League meeting with Real Madrid as a second major test.
The former Inter midfielder argued that facing Napoli could help prepare the squad for European competition because the players would need to perform at full intensity. He said victories against Napoli and Real Madrid would establish Inter as serious contenders on several fronts. The comments reflect the demanding sequence facing the Nerazzurri, who are being judged early against both domestic and continental opposition. Napoli, meanwhile, must respond after the Como defeat and show that the setback has not damaged their challenge. Saturday’s result will therefore shape the early narrative around both clubs.
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