Serie B

Serie A Italy's professional leagues became the latest to adopt vanishing spray for the coming season on Friday.

Fabio Pecchia has been appointed the new coach of Hellas Verona, who were recently relegated to the Serie B.

Andrea Pirlo Roberto Mancini has added three new faces to his latest Italy squad, including rising Brescia star Sandro Tonali.

Bologna and Benevento exited the Coppa Italia on Saturday, while Cagliari were among the Serie A clubs to progress.

Cristian Zaccardo Cristian Zaccardo, 35, has turned to LinkedIn as he looks to prolong his career.

Empoli Empoli ended their six-year absence from Serie A by earning promotion from Italy's second tier on Friday.

The former president of Catania has admitted to buying matches following allegations of fixing.

A 2-0 win at Spezia on Friday ensures Parma will be back in Serie A next season, Frosinone missing out after being held by Foggia.

Andrea Pirlo Andrea Pirlo has helped save his financially stricken first club Brescia, with Roberto Baggio reportedly lined up to come in as coach.

In Other News... Settle down, Manuel Neuer - this Serie B goalkeeper has redefined what it means to be a sweeper keeper.