Udinese

Albert Riera Midfielder Albert Riera has been released by Udinese after failing to make a single appearance for the Serie A club.

Udinese Clarence Seedorf's Milan were dumped out of the Coppa Italia as a 2-1 defeat to Udinese handed the Dutchman him his first loss in charge.

Hellas Verona Luca Toni netted a brace as Napoli's bid for UEFA Champions League qualification faltered in a 2-0 defeat at Verona on Sunday.

Juventus Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri insists his team will stay upbeat ahead of Sunday's top-of-the-table Serie A clash against Roma.

Napoli Rafael Benitez will hope Napoli's positive reaction to last week's European setback was not a one-off when they face Atalanta on Wednesday.

AS Roma Roma maintained their 100 per cent Serie A record with a 1-0 victory at Udinese as the top three all won on Sunday.

Luigi De Canio Udinese have appointed Luigi De Canio as Stefano Colantuono's replacement until the end of the 2015-16 Serie A campaign.

Milan's dismal season continued with a Domenico Berardi-inspired defeat at Sassuolo on Sunday, while Cagliari have been relegated.

Gus Poyet Gus Poyet is confident Sunderland are ready for the opening weekend of the Premier League after finishing pre-season with another win.

Molla Wagué Molla Wague has joined Orestis Karnezis in signing for Watford on loan, while Marvin Zeegelaar also made the switch.