Palermo

Alberto Gilardino Alberto Gilardino has left Palermo to join Empoli on a two-year deal, the Serie A club have announced.

Massimiliano Allegri Palermo's president has blasted Juventus over failing to use the Paulo Dybala more during their season-opener.

Mario Balotelli While Mario Balotelli is back scoring again for Nice in France, Maurizio Zamparini has revealed he had aimed to bring him home to Palermo.

Paulo Dybala Napoli have dismissed reports that sporting director Riccardo Bigon has held talks with Palermo forward Paulo Dybala's agent as "completely devoid of any foundation".

Gonzalo Higuaín Gonzalo Higuain's push on referee Massimiliano Irrati marred Napoli's 3-1 defeat at Udinese on Sunday, while Roma beat Lazio 4-1.

Juventus Juventus took charge at the top of Serie A by beating title rivals Roma 3-2 on Sunday, while Fiorentina eased past under-fire Inter.

Anderson de Carvalho Andrade Inter's late surge for a UEFA Europa League place continued with a 2-1 win over Lazio, while Cesena's relegation was confirmed.

Antonio Candreva scored twice for Lazio to help them to a 2-1 win over Inter, while Juventus beat Carpi for their seventh win in succession.

Siniša Mihajlović Sinisa Mihajlovic was satisfied to pick up a victory against Palermo but stressed the game should have been more comfortable.

Walter Mazzarri Inter coach Walter Mazzarri felt his side did everything but score in a second half that saw them held to a 1-1 draw at Palermo on Sunday.