Serie B

Parma took another step towards a Serie A return with their second promotion in two years, beating Alessandria in the Lega Pro play-offs.

Kenya international McDonald Mariga was handed a five-game ban for injuring a referee.

After holding Pescara to a 1-1 draw at home on Tuesday, Bologna have confirmed their promotion back to Serie A.

Leonardo Semplici Despite a loss to Ternana in Serie B, SPAL have become the first team this season to be promoted to Serie A.

Filippo Inzaghi Filippo Inzaghi and Venezia can set sail for Serie B after securing the Lega Pro Girone B title with a 1-1 draw at home to Fano.

A number of individuals have had bans from football in relation to match-fixing in Italy extended by FIFA.

Antonio Cassano After a muddled personal transfer window, Antonio Cassano is ready to call time on his career if he cannot find a new club by September.

Roberto Donadoni Roberto Donadoni wants Parma to learn from their off-field problems, after his team were relegated from Serie A.

Antonio Cassano Having apparently changed his mind about retiring yet again, former Italy international striker Antonio Cassano says he will play on.