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Cristiano Ronaldo (L) with former Juventus coach Maurizio Sarri in December 2019

'Multinational company' Ronaldo hard to manage - Sarri

Maurizio Sarri says he found Cristiano Ronaldo difficult to manage during his time in charge of Juventus, as he had to consider the "personal interests" of the Portugal striker.

Soccer • 06 Jul 21

Juve lost four of the 12 matches since the restart before their exit from Europe

Scudetto success can't save sorry Sarri from sack

Maurizio Sarri has been sacked as Juventus manager following their Champions League exit.

Soccer • 08 Aug 20

Sarri was forced to sit out a training session on Monday due to persistent flu symptoms

Ex-Chelsea boss Sarri suffering from pneumonia

Former Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri is suffering from pneumonia, his current club Juventus have confirmed.

Soccer • 20 Aug 19

Matthijs de Ligt reveals that Maurizio Sarri helped convince him join Juve

Sarri the deciding factor behind Juve move - De Ligt

Matthijs De Ligt has hailed the philosophy of new Juventus manager Maurizio Sarri as one of the key reasons behind his decision to join the Bianconeri.

Soccer • 19 Jul 19

Loftus-Cheek extends his Chelsea stay

Ruben Loftus-Cheek has agreed a contract extension with Chelsea that will keep him at Stamford Bridge until at least 2024, the Premier League club have announced.

Soccer • 06 Jul 19

New Chelsea boss Lampard ready for 'biggest challenge'

New Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has said he does not view making the step up to one of the biggest jobs in world football as a risk.

Soccer • 04 Jul 19

Maurizio Sarri is the new manager of Juventus

Sarri happy to return to Italy after Chelsea struggles

Maurizio Sarri felt the time was right to return to Italy after leaving Chelsea following just one season to take charge of Serie A champions Juventus.

Soccer • 20 Jun 19

Sarri leaves Chelsea for Juventus

Chelsea have announced manager Maurizio Sarri has left the club to take charge of Italian champions Juventus.

Soccer • 16 Jun 19

Derby keen to tie down Lampard to new contract

Derby are understood to have opened talks with Chelsea target Frank Lampard over a new managerial contract to keep him with the Rams.

Soccer • 15 Jun 19

Chelsea to move in for Lampard with Sarri set for Juve

Chelsea are expected to seek talks with Derby over a deal to install Frank Lampard as the next Blues manager.

Soccer • 14 Jun 19

Maurizio Sarri lifts the Europa League trophy

Sarri: I deserve another year at Chelsea

Maurizio Sarri has insisted he is "happy" at Chelsea and believes he deserves to stay at Stamford Bridge next season.

Soccer • 29 May 19

Maurizio Sarri kicks his cap in frustration during Chelsea training

Sarri storms out of Chelsea training on eve of decider

Maurizio Sarri appeared to storm out of training on the eve of Chelsea's Europa League final against Arsenal in Baku.

Soccer • 28 May 19

Maurizio Sarri's future remains uncertain

Sarri deserves another season at Chelsea, says Sinclair

Former Chelsea defender Frank Sinclair believes manager Maurizio Sarri's future should not depend on winning the Europa League.

Soccer • 27 May 19

N'Golo Kante looks set to miss the Europa League final

Chelsea's Kante a doubt for Europa League final

Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante is a doubt for Wednesday's Europa League final against Arsenal in Baku after sustaining a knee injury in training over the weekend

Soccer • 27 May 19

Maurizio Sarri's future is not clear-cut

Sarri insists his future doesn't depend on Europa final

Maurizio Sarri's future at Chelsea may be up in the air, but the Italian insists it does not hinge on winning next week's Europa League final.

Soccer • 22 May 19

Chelsea to employ makeshift defence in Frankfurt

Maurizio Sarri believes Chelsea are "in trouble" for their Europa League semi-final against Eintracht Frankfurt tonight due to a centre-back injury crisis.

Soccer • 02 May 19

'I can understand very well under pressure you can say something you don't think'

No malice in abuse from Burnley staff, insists Sarri

Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri has moved to quash any fallout from the abuse he received from Burnley's backroom staff.

Soccer • 26 Apr 19

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri is sent to the stands

Sarri faces FA charge after Burnley clash

Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri has been charged with misconduct by the Football Association following his touchline dismissal in the 2-2 draw against Burnley on Easter Monday.

Soccer • 24 Apr 19

West Ham's fans taunted Chelsea by singing "He's off to Madrid" during tonight's home victory in Stamford Bridge

Sarri: Chelsea can't afford to lose Hazard

Maurizio Sarri believes Chelsea cannot afford to lose Eden Hazard.

Soccer • 09 Apr 19

The Europa League has been Giroud's hunting ground this season

Sarri expects Olivier Giroud to stay at Chelsea

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri is expecting French World Cup winner Olivier Giroud to be playing at Stamford Bridge next season.

Soccer • 07 Apr 19

Chelsea don't have to be perfect to book a Champions League spot, according to Maurizio Sarri

Chelsea can drop points and still make top four - Sarri

Maurizio Sarri believes Chelsea can afford to drop points and still secure a top-four Premier League finish.

Soccer • 06 Apr 19

Azpilicueta tells Chelsea fans to back Sarri

Cesar Azpilicueta has called for Chelsea unity after fans demanded manager Maurizio Sarri be sacked during their comeback win at Cardiff.

Soccer • 01 Apr 19

Callum Hudson-Odoi is wanted by a host of top clubs

Hudson-Odoi won't be sold, claims Sarri

Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi will stay at Chelsea next season regardless of whether he signs a new contract at Stamford Bridge, manager Maurizio Sarri said.

Soccer • 29 Mar 19

Maurizio Sarri is making plans for how his Chelsea squad will look next season

Sarri planning for next season with Chelsea

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri is confident he will be at Stamford Bridge next season and has already begun his pre-season preparations.

Soccer • 06 Mar 19

Maurizio Sarri on the sideline during Chelsea's midweek win over Spurs

Sarri: Chelsea 'more united' following Kepa showdown

Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri believes the Kepa Arrizabalaga furore has galvanised his squad.

Soccer • 02 Mar 19