Napoli top the embryonic Serie A table after Rafael Benitez's reign at the Stadio San Paolo began with an emphatic victory over Bologna.
Juventus start the new Serie A season at the same venue where the last one ended in defeat.
New Inter Milan signing Saphir Taider wants to win trophies at the San Siro after completing his transfer from Bologna.
Bologna midfielder Saphir Taider has signed a four-year deal at Inter Milan.
Rolando could make his official debut as Inter Milan take on Cittadella in Sunday's Coppa Italia match at the San Siro.
Nicolas Anelka continued his fine pre-season form as West Brom ended their pre-season with a 2-0 win over Bologna.
Juventus will kick off their bid for a third straight Serie A title with a trip to Sampdoria on the opening day.
Roque Santa Cruz has yet to commit himself to Bologna amid interest from clubs in Spain, Turkey and Brazil.
Roque Santa Cruz claims to have snubbed offers from Germany and Turkey in favour of heading for Italy and Bologna.
Bologna defender Frederik Sorensen admits his future is uncertain but expects to remain at the club next season.
Bologna and Genoa ended the Serie A season with a point apiece but failed to score any goals at the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara.
AC Milan secured a 2-1 win at Siena to book their place in next season's Champions League at the expense of Fiorentina.
Bologna head coach Stefano Pioli has committed his future to the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara.
With final weekend of Serie A action upon us, AC Milan know a win will guarantee a Champions League qualification spot.
AC Milan's game against Roma was briefly suspended at San Siro due to racist chanting from a section of visiting fans.
Davide Moscardelli scored the goals as Bologna beat Parma 2-0 at the Stadio Ennio Tardini on Sunday.
Robinho wants to impress in next season's Champions League as AC Milan look to seal third place in Serie A on Sunday.
Mario Balotelli scored twice in AC Milan's 4-0 win at Pescara in Serie A on Wednesday, while Fiorentina won at Siena.
Three second-half goals ensured Napoli comfortably despatched Bologna 3-0 and claimed an historic runners-up spot in Serie A.
Napoli head coach Walter Mazzarri won't let-up despite his side being on the verge of Champions League qualification.