Liverpool are 23 points ahead of sixth-placed Newcastle in the league and hadn't lost to them for 17 games dating back to 2015.

Federico Chiesa joined Liverpool from Juventus on Thursday in a deal worth a reported 12.5 million pound ($16.5 million) for the Italian international, who has been dogged by injuries.

Dusan Vlahovic has been profligate at times this season but his emphatic finish allowed Max Allegri to play the game he loves best, packing the defence and rebuffing Atalanta's attacks.

Italy coach Luciano Spalletti on Friday called up Jorginho and Federico Chiesa as the European champions face two key Euro 2024 qualifiers

AC Milan will defend their two-point Serie A lead on Sunday night when they face Juventus, a huge match which threatens to be overshadowed by a gambling scandal rocking Italian football.

Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri confirmed that Federico Chiesa and the club's South American players won't be available for the match against Napoli.

Cristiano Ronaldo was denied a last-gasp winner to save Juventus after they had thrown away a two-goal lead at Udinese, his stoppage time header ruled out for offside in a dramatic 2-2 draw

Italy beat Spain 4-2 on penalties at Wembley to reach the final of Euro 2020.

Euro 2020: After their 2-1 win over Austria in extra-time in their round of 16 clash, Italy set a new national record as they extended their unbeaten run to 31 matches.

Italy beat Austria 2-1 at the Wembley stadium in London to qualify for the quarterfinals of the Euro 2020 on Saturday.