Manu Trigueros scored a superb late winner as Villarreal reached the Europa League knockout stages with a nervy 2-1 victory over 10-man Steaua Bucharest. Trigueros lobbed goalkeeper Florin Nita from the edge of the box three minutes from time at El Madrigal to scupper a battling fightback from Steaua, who narrowly missed out on the last 32. Nicola Sansone had opened the scoring as the Spanish ...Full Story »

A wonder strike from 60 yards by Nicola Sansone steered Villarreal to a 2-1 win over 10-man Real Sociedad at El Madrigal. The German-born Italy international fired the hosts in front midway through the first half before adding a Beckhamesque second soon afterwards as he spotted Sociedad goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli way off his line. Yuri pulled one back for the visitors but Fran Escriba's men ove...Full Story »

Sassuolo strengthened their pursuit of a top-six Serie A finish with a 3-1 victory away to Carpi. The three points gained takes them to within one of sixth-placed AC Milan, who retain a superior goal difference, and in contention for European football with seven league fixtures to play. In only the fourth minute, Sassuolo's Nicola Sansone gave them the lead with a high shot down the middle fro...Full Story »

Substitute Nicola Sansone headed in the winner six minutes from time as Sassuolo prevailed 2-1 at home to Napoli. On the opening weekend of Serie A, Napoli captain Marek Hamsik got his team off to a flying start at the Stadio Citta del Tricolore with a third-minute goal. He struck a right-footed shot past Sassuolo goalkeeper Andrea Consigli from six yards. Antonio Floro Flores equalised for S...Full Story »

Nicola Sansone scored twice in the first half as Sassuolo hammered 10-man Parma 4-1 on Sunday to boost their chances of avoiding relegation from Serie A. The Italian forward put the home side ahead in the 24th minute before Andi Lila pulled Parma level two minutes later. Sansone put Sassuolo back in front in the 36th minute and then earned a penalty in the 61st minute after being brought down ...Full Story »

Nicola Sansone remembers happier times at Parma but he has no interest in doing his former club any favours. The Germany-born forward was part of the squad that helped Parma finish sixth in Serie A last term, a position that would have booked European football had UEFA not denied the club a license due to financial concerns. Those money troubles now threaten Parma's very existence and - ahead ...Full Story »

Nicola Sansone struck twice as second-bottom Sassuolo ended Atalanta's six-game winning run with a 2-0 triumph on Sunday. Sansone put the visitors in front in the 33rd minute and doubled their advantage after the interval as Sassuolo won for the second time away from home this season. The outcome has lifted Sassuolo to within three points of safety with six games remaining while Atalanta have ...Full Story »

Siena moved out of the relegation zone for the time being but a lethargic Serie A meeting with Parma ended goalless at the Stadio Artemio Franchi. The Bianconeri now enjoy a three-way tie for 17th place with Genoa, who visit Napoli on Sunday night, with Palermo also reaching 27 points with victory at Sampdoria. Parma dominated possession but could not make it count despite an enthusiastic perf...Full Story »

Juventus saw their lead at the top of Serie A cut to just three points as a fine individual goal from Nicola Sansone earned Parma a 1-1 draw and kept their lengthy unbeaten home run intact. Antonio Conte's Juve were desperate to atone for last weekend's surprise defeat to Sampdoria, a result which saw Lazio close to within five points of the league leaders. Andrea Pirlo threatened to hand Parm...Full Story »

Inter Milan failed to take advantage of Juventus' defeat to AC Milan on Sunday as they fell to a 1-0 defeat at Parma. Nicola Sansone scored the only goal of the game 15 minutes from time to give Parma a deserved win at the Stadio Ennio Tardini. Inter were once again off colour, losing for the second time in three games since beating Juve 3-1 in Turin. It was an indication of what was to come ...Full Story »