Serie A Daily Report - 2026-09-30: Como thrash Milan on historic Serie A debut

Como 1907 opened their Serie A campaign with a 4-1 victory over AC Milan on the opening weekend. Emilie Haavi scored the newly promoted side’s first top-flight goal after 13 minutes, finishing into the roof of the net from Tessa Wullaert’s through ball. Haavi doubled the advantage with a fierce effort from inside the box after a defensive header fell invitingly. Christy Grimshaw pulled one back for Milan before the 70-minute mark, but Martyna Wiankowska and Wullaert struck in stoppage time to complete a landmark result for Como.

The victory gave Como an emphatic introduction to the division and placed Haavi at the centre of a memorable afternoon. Her two goals established the early platform before Milan briefly threatened a response, but the late goals removed any doubt over the outcome. The result was also part of the opening-weekend picture in which Roma began with a 3-1 win over Sassuolo and Juventus defeated Napoli by the same score. Como’s performance suggested the newcomers were capable of making an immediate impact rather than simply marking their arrival.

Inter recorded a second consecutive profit of €22.7 million for the 2025-26 season, while AC Milan returned to losses. Inter’s revenues reached €518 million, the second-highest figure in the club’s history, although it was below the €567 million generated during the previous campaign. The earlier total benefited from one-off income linked to the FIFA Club World Cup and a Champions League final appearance. Inter attributed the latest result to solid revenue generation and an operating-cost reduction of approximately €20 million, with commercial revenue rising by seven per cent.

The figures offered a contrasting financial picture between two of Serie A’s biggest clubs. Inter said merchandise revenue improved following its business model with Fanatics, while average matchday income also increased and player-trading revenue rose by €11 million. Finance costs fell by roughly 50 per cent, representing a €19 million reduction. The accounts underline the value of maintaining commercial growth beyond exceptional European or global competition income, while Milan’s return to the red places greater importance on controlling costs and improving sporting revenues.

Roma refused Paulo Dybala and Nahuel Molina permission to travel to Argentina for Lionel Messi’s farewell match on 6 October. Both players had been invited to attend the occasion at Buenos Aires’ Estadio Monumental, where Argentina are scheduled to face Benin, but Roma cited the demands of the 28-hour return journey and the club’s forthcoming fixtures against Como and Real Madrid. Dybala was not selected for the match, while Molina was suspended following the confrontations after the 2026 World Cup final, meaning neither player was due to play.

Roma defended the decision in a statement, making clear that the pair’s absence would concern attendance rather than international selection. Messi’s farewell is expected to bring together members of Argentina’s 2022 World Cup-winning squad, making the club’s stance a notable intervention in a major national-team celebration. For Roma, the choice prioritised preparation and recovery around an important domestic and European schedule. For Dybala and Molina, it meant missing a personal invitation from a former international team-mate at a symbolic moment for Argentina.

Nathan Patterson said his move to Torino was intended to give him regular football after limited opportunities at Everton. The Scotland international, now 24, joined the Serie A club seeking a fresh start in Turin after acknowledging that a lack of playing time following his move from Rangers had hindered his progress. Patterson has also begun settling into life in Italy and learning the language, while former Scotland team-mate Billy Gilmour has offered advice on adapting to Serie A.

The switch gives Patterson a chance to rebuild his momentum at club level and strengthen his international prospects. He said one of his main aims was to represent Scotland as often as possible, making consistent involvement for Torino particularly important. His early weeks in Italy have also coincided with a difficult international period: Scotland lost 3-0 to Switzerland after Jack Hendry was sent off inside ten minutes. Patterson nevertheless felt the team showed spirit, while his own move offered a more positive route towards regular football.

Giorgio Scalvini said he had not ruled out moving abroad despite recently extending his contract with Atalanta. The centre-back discussed his future during a press conference at Italy’s Coverciano training base on Wednesday, after playing the full 90 minutes in Monday’s 4-1 win over Turkiye. Scalvini also reflected on a defensive block during that victory, describing the moment as a source of energy and unity for the squad. His comments placed his long-term club future alongside Italy’s preparations for the meeting with France.

Scalvini’s position keeps transfer speculation around one of Atalanta’s prominent young defenders alive, although his current commitment to the Bergamo club remains clear through the recent extension. Internationally, he said Italy’s win over Turkiye had increased the team’s confidence and belief that it could dominate matches as the coach wanted. The France fixture will offer a stronger test of that ambition, while Scalvini’s continued involvement gives Atalanta a defender operating on a prominent international stage.

Francisco Conceicao was ruled out of Portugal’s Nations League match against Denmark after suffering a muscular injury, coach Jorge Jesus confirmed on Wednesday. The Juventus winger was not directly sent home from the squad, suggesting the problem was not considered serious enough to require further testing at that stage. Jesus also confirmed that AC Milan centre-forward Goncalo Ramos would start the match, leaving two Serie A players central to Portugal’s team news before Thursday’s fixture.

The injury removes a Juventus wide option from Portugal’s plans while the decision on Ramos gives Milan another player a prominent international role. The episode was overshadowed by reports from A Bola and Marca that Cristiano Ronaldo had left the Portugal camp after a disagreement with the coach. Football Italia reported that Ronaldo later confirmed his departure on Instagram and said he would explain “the truth” of what happened, adding uncertainty around the squad beyond Conceicao’s fitness issue.