The success keeps coming for Atalanta, as Gian Piero Gasperini and Papu Gomez finally made up over three years after their bitter split. La Dea have made it into the Coppa Italia Final, which is on Wednesday against Juventus, and the Europa League Final with Bayer Leverkusen.
Earlier this week, it was confirmed that Papu Gomez will be forced to stay away from football for two years, having been banned by the Anti-Doping Sanctioning
The football world is reeling from the news of Papu Gomez’s two-year doping ban, a setback that has tarnished the reputation of the World Cup-winning midfielder.
Monza coach Raffaele Palladino confirmed that Alejandro Papu Gomez had his appeal against a two-year doping ban rejected. The 36-year-old Argentinian forward, who was a fan favourite during his time in Bergamo with Atalanta, was handed the suspension back in October 2023, just days after joining the Biancorossi on a free transfer.
Monza captain Matteo Pessina has posted a public tribute to teammate Papu Gomez. Gomez is serving a two-year doping ban. Pessina posted to social media: "Serie A will return in a few days but I would like to draw attention to what happened to one of our teammates a few weeks ago.
José Mourinho has savagely replied to Papu Gomez’s comments, where the Monza striker had earlier explained that he had no memories of the Special One, except the fact that he had won the UEFA Europa League final last season against him.
Roma coach Jose Mourinho enjoyed a swipe at AC Monza winger Papu Gomez after Sunday's win. Just a fortnight into his move to Monza, Gomez has been banned for two years for failing a doping test while with Sevilla last season.
AC Monza midfielder Papu Gomez has released a statement after his two-year doping ban was confirmed. Gomez failed a doping test last season while with Sevilla and the ruling has now been confirmed.
Jose Mourinho brutally responded to Papu Gomez after it was announced that he would be serving a doping ban. The Portuguese manager was sent off during Roma’s dramatic win against Monza on Sunday afternoon after taunting the opposition bench with crying gestures.
AC Monza have confirmed Papu Gomez has been banned for two years for doping. Gomez failed a test in Spain last season while with Sevilla and was handed his suspension this week.
Papu Gomez has tested positive for a banned substance.
Monza management haven't ruled out playing Papu Gomez against Roma. It was announced today in Spain that Gomez has been banned for two years for doping.
Papu Gomez was in attendance as Monza defeated Sassuolo last night. The Atalanta great signed for Monza last week after coming off contract at Sevilla.
AC Monza have completed the signing of released Sevilla midfielder Papu Gomez. The Argentina international returns to Italy on a contract with Monza to the end of the season.
Atalanta icon Papu Gomez is set to return back to Serie A with Monza. Having recently parted ways with Sevilla, Gomez, who was a free agent, has been snapped up by the Biancorossi following the six-month injury layoff sustained by forward Gianluca Caprari.
Atalanta great Papu Gomez is returning to Serie A with AC Monza. The veteran midfielder has agreed terms with Monza, says Sky Italia. Gomez is a free agent after leaving Sevilla at the end of last season, where he spent two years.
Alejandro Gomez is still a free agent despite a few links and was complimentary of Atalanta in an interview, as he’s no longer holding a grudge following his tumultuous exit.
Alejandro Gomez is looking for a new team after being released by Sevilla last month and is eyeing a return to Serie A, with Inter potentially in the mix.
Sevilla are coming off the back of a remarkable end to their 2022-23 season. Having been embroiled in a relegation battle for much of the campaign, they ended up finishing comfortably in mid-table, while also winning their seventh Europa League title.
Papu Gomez is entering contract termination talks with Sevilla. Marca says the Argentina winger has a year to run on his current deal, but he wants an immediate release.
Another Argentine could follow Jorge Sampaoli out of Sevilla this week. The coach is in talks with Sevilla about a release from his contract after a disappointing spell in charge.
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