Monthly Archives: December 2017
Gasperini: ‘Atalanta deserved win’
Gasperini: ‘Atalanta deserved win’
Gian Piero Gasperini felt Atalanta could’ve sealed their Coppa Italia victory over Sassuolo earlier and Napoli will be “tougher.” The Orobici held out after Jasmin Kurtic’s red card to seal the 2-1 win and set up a quarter-final tie against Napoli. “I am glad that those who hadn’t played as much really interpreted the game with quality,” […]
Iachini admires Sassuolo spirit
Iachini admires Sassuolo spirit
Sassuolo boss Beppe Iachini admired their comeback in the second half against Atalanta, even if it wasn’t enough to stay in the Coppa Italia. The Neroverdi pushed hard in a bid to force extra time, especially after Jasmin Kurtic was sent off, but it is Atalanta who go on to face Napoli in the quarter-final. […]
Euro Paper Talk: Man Utd target not for sale; Coutinho’s agents in Barca; City sign €5m man
Euro Paper Talk: Man Utd target not for sale; Coutinho’s…
Man Utd will have to look elsewhere for a midfielder, Philippe Coutinho’s agents are in Barcelona and Man City have made a €5m signing, all in the Euro papers. MOURINHO TOLD HANDS-OFF Man Utd boss Jose Mourinho will have to look elsewhere for a midfielder after Inter Milan refused to sell Joao Mario. Manchester United […]
Koulibaly on racism, fatherhood and Napoli
Koulibaly on racism, fatherhood and Napoli
Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly says the fans wearing masks with his face made him “emotional” after he was racially abused against Lazio. The Senegalese international was subjected to monkey chants against the Biancocelesti, and his own fans responded by donning masks with his face on. “It’s a problem which doesn’t only exist in Italy,” Koulibaly […]
Coppa: Atalanta set up Napoli tie
Coppa: Atalanta set up Napoli tie
A second half Sassuolo fightback and Jasmin Kurtic’s red card couldn’t stop Atalanta advancing to the quarter finals of the Coppa Italia. The Orobici took a 2-0 first half lead before being pegged back in the second half, but took a 2-1 win to set up a tie with Napoli. Andreas Cornelius opened the scoring […]
Napoli, Koulibaly:”My improvements? Credit goes to Sarri & his staff, I feel like a different player”
Napoli, Koulibaly:”My improvements? Credit goes to Sarri…
While Napoli’s offensive trio rightfully get a lot of praise, Kalidou Kolulibaly’s contributions have been very important to the team’s success. The central defender spoke to Il Mattino about the secrets to his improvements: ”I’m not sure if I’m a defender worthy of Barcelona. But I can say I have improved a lot, and the […]
Reina to leave Napoli amid AC Milan links
Reina to leave Napoli amid AC Milan links
20 December at 16:38 Napoli keeper Pepe Reina will be leaving the San Paolo at the end of the season. The Spaniard has not reached an agreement with Napoli over his new contract and the player will be leaving the club at the end of the season. AC Milan are interested in signing the experienced […]
Euro Paper Talk: Isco tipped for record move; Liverpool eye Atleti ace
Euro Paper Talk: Isco tipped for record move; Liverpool…
Liverpool are ready to launch a transfer move for an out-of-favour Atletico Madrid playmaker, while Juventus could shatter their transfer record for one of Real Madrid’s top players, according to Wednesday’s European papers. LIVERPOOL LINE UP SHOCK LOAN FOR ATLETICO STAR Liverpool are reported to have lined up a January swoop to sign Nicolas […]
Atletico Madrid refuse to sell affordable Liverpool target
Atletico Madrid refuse to sell affordable Liverpool target
Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo says Liverpool target Sime Vrsaljko is staying with the La Liga club. Corrierre dello Sport last week claimed Liverpool had contacted Atletico Madrid to check on the January availability of defender Vrsaljko. The Reds were understood to have made contact with Atletico director of football Andrea Berta about the 25-year-old […]
Koulibaly: ‘Not just Juve for Scudetto’
Koulibaly: ‘Not just Juve for Scudetto’
Napoli centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly warns “it’s not just Juventus” he and his teammates have to look our for in the Scudetto race. The Partenopei sit top of Serie A, but it’s one of the closest title races in years with Juve just a point behind, Inter a point behind them and Roma further two points […]