Soccer-Serie A weekend talking points
(Reuters) - Talking points from the weekend's Serie A matches
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Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo reacts to breaking world goalscoring record
Manchester United superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has reacted to breaking yet another goal-scoring record.
Mou vuelve a salvarse con un penalti en el descuento
Un penalti a instantes del pitido final salvó a la Roma ante un gran Udinese, que mereció más y concedió el tanto del empate a un paso de conseguir el triunfo. Los giallorossi, con este resultado, encadenaron ocho jornadas sin perder en el Calcio, pero en la Dacia Arena sufrieron mucho, sobre todo en la primera parte.
The 4 players Arsenal signed with Guendouzi and how they fared
During Arsene Wenger’s 22-year trophy-laden reign as Arsenal manager, the Frenchman acquired an array of first-class compatriots to fuel success on the pitch such as Thierry Henry and Robert Pires – but Mateo Guendouzi fared a little worse than his predecessors.
Serie A: Atalanta held by Genoa as top-four ambitions fade
Atalanta were held to a 0-0 draw by Genoa on Sunday to leave them trailing the Serie A top four by eight points. Fourth-placed Juventus's 3-1 win at Sampdoria on Saturday put the pressure on Atalanta to keep pace in the race for the Champions League qualification spots, and a home game against 19th-placed Genoa seemed a gift. However, other than Luis Muriel's first-half effort that clipped the outside of the post, Atalanta struggled to break down a determined Genoa.
Alexis Sanchez earns Inter Milan dramatic last-gasp point at Torino
Alexis Sanchez's stoppage-time strike earned Inter Milan a dramatic 1-1 draw at Torino as the Serie A title race took another twist on Sunday. With Milan, Napoli and Juventus all earning three points this weekend, champions Inter fell behind early on in Turin as they looked to keep pace, with Torino's Brazilian defender Bremer stabbing home the ball with 12 minutes on the clock. Chances came and went for Inter in the second half, with Edin Dzeko heading over the most glaring opportunity from a glorious position late on as the visitors' moment seemed to have come and gone. Substitute Sanchez's composure in the 93rd minute, however, snatched what could be a crucial point for Inter in their quest to retain the Scudetto. Simone Inzaghi's third-placed side are four points behind leaders AC Milan with a game in hand, with Juventus only three points further back. Torino stay 11th.
Cristiano Ronaldo named among six leaders at Manchester United by Ralf Rangnick
Ralf Rangnick believes Cristiano Ronaldo can become one of the leaders of the Manchester United squad in their bid for a successful run-in.
Torino 1-1 Inter Milan: Alexis Sanchez rescues point for title-chasers in Serie A
Inter Milan’s title hopes were dented by a 1-1 draw at Torino – but it could have been worse had Alexis Sanchez not salvaged a draw in injury time. Torino took a 12th minute lead when defender Gleison Bremer punished the champions' lack of concentration, slotting home from six yards. Ad/> The hosts were denied the chance to extend their advantage when VAR ruled out a potential penalty for a foul on Andrea Belotti.