Nemanja Matic - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Will return against Atalanta Matic completed a two-match suspension in Friday's 3-0 win over Verona.

Impact Matic will be eligible to play against Atalanta next Sunday and likely resume starting over Luca Lipani. He has tallied at least one tackle in his last three showings, piling up four (one won) and three key passes, six clearances and two off-target shots and assisting once over that span.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Disqualified for two games Matic has been handed a two-match ban for insulting the referee, the League announced.

Impact Matic will skip the tilts versus Udinese and Verona, barring a successful appeal, which is unlikely in this kind of offense. Luca Lipani and Daniel Boloca will step in to take care of his role while he's unavailable.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Inter Milan increases Serie A lead with 5-0 demolition of Sassuolo

Inter Milan routs 10-man Sassuolo 5-0 to extend its Serie A lead to eight points over AC Milan, which didn’t play this weekend because of the Milan Cortina Olympics

FEBRUARY 8 • Associated Press

Expelled in Inter clash Matic was sent off with a straight red card in the 55th minute of Sunday's defeat versus Inter.

Impact Matic recorded just one tackle (zero won) before saying something to the referee while protesting after the fourth goal. He risks a multi-game suspension. Luca Lipani, Daniel Boloca and Darryl Bakola will be candidates to replace him against Udinese next Sunday.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up teammate in Pisa clash Matic assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), three clearances and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 victory against Pisa.

Impact Matic didn't put up big numbers but found Ismael Kone in the box following a corner kick ahead of the final goal of the game, recording his first helper. He has logged at least one key pass in the last five tilts, accumulating six chances created and adding eight tackles (five won) and seven clearances over that span. Additionally, he has taken one or more shots in the last three rounds, piling up five attempts (zero on target).

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Stellar in defense Matic generated five tackles (four won) in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Roma. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 85th minute.

Impact Matic won four of his five tackles on the day, giving Sassuolo a foothold in the match until Roma's goals in the second half. The veteran defender will have a good chance to replicate this production against a Napoli side which has scored 30 goals in Serie A play so far.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up yellow Matic had one cross (zero accurate) and one tackle in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Parma. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 59th minute.

Impact Matic orchestrated the midfield and completed 88 passes and also made two clearances and a tackle. He has been a constant presence, starting all 17 games and has now recorded six clearances, five tackles and four interceptions across the last four games.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Gets goal against Pisa Matic scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Monday's 2-2 draw versus Pisa.

Impact Historically known as a defensive-minded midfielder, Matic has added to a goal to his current season, his first for the league. On both ends of the ball, he has fared relatively well with 19 tackles (13 won) and nine chances created in 11 league appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jayden Addai scores 2 goals as Como beats Torino 5-1 to move into Serie A top 6

Jayden Addai scored a goal in each half as Como beat Torino 5-1 to move into the top six of Serie A and extend its unbeaten run to 11 matches in all competitions

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Staunch in Atalanta meeting Matic won three of four tackles and recorded one shot (one on goal), two interceptions and three clearnaces in Sunday's 3-0 victory against Atalanta.

Impact Matic was dominant in the midfield and set a new season high in tackles. He has posted multiple ones in five consecutive matches, piling up 12 (eight won) and adding five tackles, seven clearances and four crosses (zero accurate) over that span. Instead, he failed to log a chance after creating five in the previous four rounds.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Makes two tackles in draw Matic created one chance, sent in two inaccurate crosses, made two tackles (both won) and two clearances and suffered three fouls during Saturday's scoreless draw against Lecce.

Impact Matic did a little bit of everything in the middle of the park and, although he didn't have spectacular numbers across the board, the veteran is already making his presence to be felt and this should eventually start translating into more significant defensive numbers.

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Vardy joins Mussolini's great grandson and a wave of enthusiasm at perfect Cremonese

At 38 Jamie Vardy is the latest big-name veteran to have moved to Italy

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Ex-Man Utd & Chelsea midfielder Nemanja Matic completes Serie A return after Lyon departure | Goal.com US Sassuolo have confirmed the free signing of Nemanja Matic, with the midfielder making his return to Serie A.

AUGUST 26, 2025 • GOAL.COM

Signs with Sassuolo Matic has agreed to a one-year contract with a conditional option with Sassuolo.

Impact Matic returns to Serie A, where he previously played at Roma, after two years in France at Rennes and Lyon. He notched nine crosses (three accurate), 42 tackles, 18 interceptions and 30 clearances in 29 Ligue 1 matches last season. He'll be a linchpin once up to speed physically, pushing youngsters Luca Lipani and Andrea Ghion down the pecking order.

AUGUST 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nemanja Matic given four-game ban after covering anti-homophobia logo on Lyon shirt Le Havre striker Ahmed Hassan also received the same ban for the same offence.

JUNE 5, 2025 • NYTIMES.COM

Onana at fault twice as Man United draws 2-2 at Lyon, Tottenham held at home, Chelsea stays perfect

Lyon scored deep into stoppage time to rescue a 2-2 home draw against Manchester United in a Europa League quarterfinal first leg

APRIL 10, 2025 • Associated Press

What did Nemanja Matic say about Andre Onana? Lyon midfielder slams Man United goalkeeper as 'worst' ever | Sporting News In the process of backing his side ahead of their quarterfinal first leg against Lyon, goalkeeper Andre Onana made some comments which anger...

APRIL 10, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

What did Nemanja Matic say about Andre Onana? Lyon midfielder slams Man United goalkeeper as 'worst' ever | Sporting News Canada In the process of backing his side ahead of their quarterfinal first leg against Lyon, goalkeeper Andre Onana made some comments which anger...

APRIL 10, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Creates two chances against Spezia Matic sent in two crosses, had one block, created two scoring chances, and drew one foul in Round 38's 2-1 win over Spezia.

Impact Matic wasn't too impressive in the season finale but put up small numbers on both ends. He often had to load managed amid a busy schedule, but he was a steady hand in the midfield. He recorded two goals, two assists, 37 chances created, and 77 tackles in 48 appearances (29 starts).

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting as expected Matic is in the lineup for Wednesday's Europa League Final against Sevilla.

Impact Matic is back with the team after missing last match with a rest day. He's started in all 12 appearances in the UEL this season, totaling 28 tackles (15 won) and 22 interceptions.

MAY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to start against Sevilla Matic will most likely be in the XI in the Europa League final Wednesday after getting the day off versus Fiorentina, Sky informs.

Impact Matic was load-managed over the weekend but isn't dealing with any injury. He has scored once and posted four shots (one on target), three chances created, two crosses (zero accurate), and ten tackles (six won) in his last five appearances.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will rest against Fiorentina Matic didn't travel to Florence with the rest of the team, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Impact Matic will get a breather ahead of Wednesday's clash with Sevilla along with a few other veterans and banged-up players. Two or three among Edoardo Bove, Mady Camara, and Benjamin Tahirovic will start in the midfield Saturday.

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Equalizes from bench Matic scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal), crossing once inaccurately and creating a chance during Monday's 2-2 draw with Salernitana.

Impact Matic entered the match at halftime and scored the game tying goal in the 83rd minute to earn a point for Roma. The goal was the second of the season for Matic and his first since November.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Completes ban Matic served a one-game ban in Wednesday's 1-1 draw with Monza.

Impact Matic will be eligible and start against Inter considering they are dealing with plenty of absences. He has logged four chances created, two crosses (both accurate), ten tackles (seven won), and six interceptions in his last five appearances.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Monza game Matic generated four tackles (three won), one chance created, and one interception and picked up his fifth yellow card in Saturday's 1-1 draw against AC Milan.

Impact Matic kept the midfield together with his passing and physicality, but he won't be available against Monza due to yellow-card accumulation. Edoardo Bove or Mady Camara, or both, will get the nod Wednesday.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Inter Milan increases Serie A lead with 5-0 demolition of Sassuolo

Jayden Addai scores 2 goals as Como beats Torino 5-1 to move into Serie A top 6

Vardy joins Mussolini's great grandson and a wave of enthusiasm at perfect Cremonese

Onana at fault twice as Man United draws 2-2 at Lyon, Tottenham held at home, Chelsea stays perfect