Monthly Archives: December 2017
Pioli annoyed with Coppa scheduling
Pioli annoyed with Coppa scheduling
Fiorentina boss Stefano Pioli says he “doesn’t understand” why Sampdoria were given an extra day of preparation for Wednesday’s Coppa Italia tie. Fiorentina held Napoli to a stalemate a day after Samp drew 2-2 with Cagliari, and Pioli was visibly frustrated as he also demanded more from profligate striker Khouma Babacar and dismissed talk of […]
Juventus consider Alex Sandro alternatives
Juventus consider Alex Sandro alternatives
12 December at 15:05 Serie A giants Juventus are looking at possible alternatives to Brazilian left-back Alex Sandro, reports say.Alex Sandro, who was close to joining Chelsea this past summer, has been one of Juve’s most disappointing players this season. The 26-year-old has made only nine appearances this season, having scored once and assisting thrice.Juve […]
Guardiola admits he encouraged Man City’s derby celebrations
Guardiola admits he encouraged Man City’s derby celebrations
Pep Guardiola has admitted he encouraged his Manchester City side to celebrate their derby win over Manchester United. Their were ugly scenes outside the dressing room areas at Old Trafford on Sunday as players and officials clashed in the aftermath of City’s 2-1 success. The City boss, who watched his march 11 points clear of […]
Euro Paper Talk: Griezmann delivers Man Utd catastrophic blow; Messi identifies Iniesta’s Barcelona replacement
Euro Paper Talk: Griezmann delivers Man Utd catastrophic…
Antoine Griezmann has made up his mind over his next club, while Lionel Messi has identified the man he wants to succeed Andres Iniesta at Barcelona, according to Tuesday’s European papers. There’s no shortage of Premier League action as we near an ever-hectic festive period with a mid-week full fixture list. Read our regular Betsafe betting […]
“We won, what do people expect?” Pep Guardiola insists Manchester City players celebrated derby win ‘correctly’
“We won, what do people expect?” Pep Guardiola…
Pep Guardiola insists his Manchester City[1] players celebrated their derby day win over Manchester United “correctly” – despite the party turning sour. The City boss commented on the derby day fracas for the first time since the incident came to light during his pre-Swansea press conference on Tuesday. Jose Mourinho is alleged to have stormed […]
Fiorentina, Pioli: “I can’t understand why Sampdoria had an extra day’s rest. Babacar? He has to do more”
Fiorentina, Pioli: “I can’t understand why Sampdoria…
After their draw against Lazio and Napoli, Fiorentina seems to be finding their stride. Fiorentina manager spoke at the prematch press conference ahead of their TIM Cup match against Sampdoria: “We’ll give everything because we know that they are a strong team. They have a good base of player then added Zapata, Caprari and Ramirez […]
Serie A’s January Shopping List
Serie A’s January Shopping List
12 December at 13:20 In Italy, the January transfer window is often referred to as the “mercato di riparazione”- the market to repair things. But with at least three, or maybe four, teams in the race for the scudetto and seven clubs battling to avoid relegation, in January of 2018 we might see some moves […]
PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: Kalidou Koulibaly – He will be dominant in the near future
PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: Kalidou Koulibaly – He will be dominant…
by Phumzile Ngcatshe Tuesday Dec 12, 2017. 13:00 Senegal and Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly’s agent says the centre back can become a dominant figure in the near future. Bruno Satin believes his client has reached a good level, but believes he must work hard on improving his aerial strength. Satin was speaking after the Italian […]
Genoa, Pandev: “Rossi is a great player. Napoli and the city deserve to win the Scudetto”
Genoa, Pandev: “Rossi is a great player. Napoli and…
Macedonian striker Goran Pandev is ready to meet again his former coach Gian Piero Gasperini as Genoa face Atalanta in tonight’s Serie A clash. “He wanted me when I was at Galatasaray – says Pandev to La Gazzetta dello Sport – but the deal didn’t go trough because Genoa didn’t have any free slot left […]
UEFA Europa League round of 32 draw
UEFA Europa League round of 32 draw
Round of 32 draw Borussia Dortmund (GER) v Atalanta (ITA) Nice (FRA) v Lokomotiv Moskva (RUS) København (DEN) v Atlético Madrid (ESP) Spartak Moskva (RUS) v Athletic Club (ESP) AEK Athens (GRE) v Dynamo Kyiv (UKR) Celtic (SCO) v Zenit (RUS) Napoli (ITA) v RB Leipzig (GER) Crvena zvezda (SRB) v CSKA Moskva (RUS)* Lyon (FRA) v […]