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Virtual Insanity – VAR creates more problems than it solves

Dave Long discusses the impact that the video assistant referee (VAR) is having on the game so its introduction to top flight football.

Napoli have been one of Italy’s most entertaining sides in recent seasons but can they now take the next step and claim a Serie A title?

Often derided as qualification whipping-boys, the minnows of Europe offer much more than just an easy three points, writes Dan Davis.

As Roma prepare for life post-Totti, Karan Tejwani profiles the two men tasked with bringing silverware to the Eternal City.

Despite a difficult February, Jack Unwin believes that Bologna have a bright future ahead of them in Serie A.

Often having his successful spell in England forgotten, Andrew Delaney outlines Edin Džeko’s current success in Serie A.

Paul Little discusses Mario Balotelli’s form at OCG Nice and ponders whether the Italian is now ready to regain some of his early promise.

On Tuesday night Milan suffered a heavy set-back away to Genoa, but talk of Rossoneri revival will continue unabated, writes Paul Little.

Jack Unwin discusses the future for Juventus who now must move on from midfielder Paul Pogba who has returned to Manchester United.

We’re down to the last four at EURO 2016 and Neil Sherwin and Paul Little discuss who they think will make it to Sunday’s Final in Paris.