Maurizio Sarri

Two Istanbul rivals start their Europa League campaigns on Sept. 16 when Galatasaray hosts Italy's Lazio in a Group E match and Fenerbahçe visits Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt in Group D.

New Inter Milan signing Hakan Çalhanoğlu scored one goal and set up another as the Nerazzurri got their title defense off to a winning start with a 4-0 victory at home to Genoa on Aug. 21. 

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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.

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.

Napoli coach Maurizio Sarri warned his side is heading to Turin on April 22 determined to end Juventus’ long reign as the kings of Italian football.

Cameroon forward Vincent Aboubakar hit a brace as Ricardo Quaresma-inspired Beşiktaş ended Napoli's dreams of making Champions League history with a 3-2 win at the San Paolo on Oct. 19.

Beşiktaş is aiming to halt Napoli from achieving historical success when the two clubs meet in Naples in a Champions League Group B game on Oct. 19.

The Italian side could become the first team in the Champions League history to qualify from its group after only three games, providing welcome relief from its recent troubles.