Genoa

Genoa have appointed former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira as their new coach, the Serie A club said on Wednesday.

Genoa surprisingly fired coach Alberto Gilardino on Tuesday and reportedly already have Patrick Vieira lined up to replace him -- which could have implications for new forward Mario Balotelli.

Serie A club Genoa's existing owners are seeking up to €170 million ($180m) to sell the club, sources have told ESPN.

The oldest football club in Italy continued its "Golden Dark Side of Genoa" uniform campaign with the WWE's "Deadman."

Mario Balotelli made his first Serie A appearance in four years when he came on as a late substitute in Genoa's 1-0 win over Parma on Monday and earned a yellow card within five minutes.

Former Italy forward Mario Balotelli has joined Serie A strugglers Genoa as a free agent, it has been announced.

Juventus returned to top of the Serie A standings after a 3-0 win at Genoa on Saturday as striker Dusan Vlahovic found the net twice to help Thiago Motta's side recover their scoring touch.

AS Roma manager Daniele De Rossi remains confident that his team can contend for the top spots in Serie A this season despite their poor start to the campaign.

Inter Milan's Serie A title defence began unconvincingly with a 2-2 draw at Genoa on Saturday as a last-gasp goal from Junior Messias secured a point for the hosts.

AC Milan were held to a thrilling 3-3 Serie A draw at home against Genoa on Sunday, as second-half goals by Matteo Gabbia and Olivier Giroud put them on course for victory before a late own goal from Malick Thiaw rescued a point for the visitors.