Football in Italy

Nothing less than an unforgettable triumph in historic Monza. In the Temple of Speed, Charles drove one of the best races of his career. Though he didn’t have the fastest car, he and his team took the gamble and snatched victory from McLaren.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is facing an action-packed week. The AC Milan forward will have his schedule altered in order to participate at San Remo festival, which will interfere with his training timetable.

Milan faced Roma last Sunday winning for the first win since February 7, having lost to Inter and Spezia in Serie A and drawn twice with Red Star Belgrade in the Europa League.

Napoli was his main club

Olympiakos and PAOK escaped from OFI and Lamia respectively with 1-0 away wins to keep up their fight for the Super League's top spot. AEK, Panathinaikos and Aris also won.

Former Chelsea striker Gianfranco Zola believes the London club got rid of Maurizio Sarri too soon and said it would have benefited if the Italian coach had been given more time.

Roma's Cengiz Ünder (R) celebrates with his teammates after scoring his side's opening goal during the Serie A soccer match between Roma and Inter Milan at the Rome Olympic stadium on Dec. 2.

Gambia striker Ali Sowe left Chievo Verona to join Bulgarian giants CSKA Sofia on a season-long loan.

The 24-year-old former Gamtel player whose contract with parent Italian club Chievo ends at the end of the season, secured the move on deadline day in Bulgaria.

Chelsea coach Maurizio Sarri ruled out talk of his side challenging for the Premier League title despite moving top of the table by edging Arsenal 3-2 in a thrilling London derby on Aug. 18.

Former Manchester City and Inter Milan boss Roberto Mancini has been given the job of reviving the fortunes of Italy's national team, the Italian football federation (FIGC) has confirmed.

Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri suggested he'd remain in charge next season despite reported interest from Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain, after his side extended its record streak to seven Serie A titles after its 0-0 draw against 10-man Roma on May 13.