Monthly Archives: December 2017
Champions League Ranking: Barcelona jump on top, Liverpool just out of podium
Champions League Ranking: Barcelona jump on top, Liverpool…
07 December at 17:15 Gazzetta dello Sport have come up with their latest UEFA Champions League rankings, in which they have placed Barcelona at the top of the pile.The Catalans, who had Juventus in their group, have finished the group stage round at the top of the pile after picking up a 2-0 win over Sporting […]
Higuain: ‘Inter will be a battle’
Higuain: ‘Inter will be a battle’
Juventus striker Gonzalo Higuain expects “a battle” against Inter on Saturday, and calls the Napoli fans “fantastic”. The Bianconeri face the league leaders in Turin this weekend, and they can go top of Serie A with a win against Luciano Spalletti’s side. “They’re a tough opponent, with a great Coach who is proving that he’s […]
Juventus after Arsenal defender in January
Juventus after Arsenal defender in January
07 December at 15:15 Serie A giants Juventus will reportedly look to sign Arsenal defender Shkodran Mustafi in the upcoming January transfer window.The Old Lady see the German star as a solution to the problems that they are facing with summer signing Benedikt Howedes, who sustained another frustrating injury before Juve’s win over Napoli and […]
Ballon d’or 2017: What time does it start? Will Ronaldo beat Messi? Is it on in the UK?
Ballon d’or 2017: What time does it start? Will Ronaldo…
GETTY Ballon d’Or 2017: Cristiano Ronaldo is favourite to beat Lionel Messi The gong will be dished out in France later today. Here’s all you need to know about the Ballon D’or 2017. What time does the Ballon d’or start? The awards get underway at around 6pm UK time. The announcement of the 2017 winner […]
Euro Paper Talk: Man Utd, Spurs battle Inter for departing Real Madrid hero; Barcelona eye Liverpool defensive targets
Euro Paper Talk: Man Utd, Spurs battle Inter for departing…
Manchester United and Tottenham will battle Inter Milan for Luka Modric next summer, while Barcelona have set their sights on two Liverpool targets, according to Thursday’s European papers. UNITED, SPURS AND INTER MILAN IN THREE-WAY FIGHT FOR LUKA MODRIC Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric is expected to leave the club at the end of […]
Chiesa linked with Juventus
Chiesa linked with Juventus
It’s reported Juventus are interested in Fiorentina’s Federico Chiesa, along with Inter and Napoli. The 20-year-old has impressed since breaking into the Viola first team last season, and has four goals and an assist already this season. While there is an intense rivalry between the two clubs, Juve signed Federico Bernardeschi for €40m in the […]
Valeri to referee Juventus-Inter
Valeri to referee Juventus-Inter
Paolo Valeri has been announced as the referee for Saturday’s Derby d’Italia between Juventus and Inter. The Nerazzurri lead Serie A after their 5-0 thrashing of Chievo last weekend, but have Napoli just a point behind them. Juve, meanwhile, are a point behind that and will go top of the table, at least temporarily, if […]
All Italian sides still in Europe
All Italian sides still in Europe
Serie A is the only league with all of its teams still in European competition after Christmas, though Spain could follow tonight. Roma won their Champions League group ahead of Chelsea and Atletico Madrid, while Juventus also advanced to the Last 16 after finishing behind Barcelona in Group D. While Napoli were eliminated last night, […]
EDF: ‘Roma looking forward’
EDF: ‘Roma looking forward’
Eusebio Di Francesco says he and his Roma squad “are looking forward” because they “can’t be content”. The Giallorossi won their Champions League group ahead of Chelsea and Atletico Madrid, and are five points off the top of Serie A with a game in hand. “Honestly I’m looking forward,” Di Francesco shrugged, speaking on Roma […]
Juventus, Higuain: “Leaving Napoli wasn’t easy but I’m glad I did. Sarri wanted me to score like Ronaldo or Messi”
Juventus, Higuain: “Leaving Napoli wasn’t easy…
Argentinian striker Gonzalo Higuain talked to the French magazine So Foot about Juventus, Sarri and his decision to leave Napoli. “Cristiano Ronaldo is right: having enemies in football makes you a better player. When I was at Napoli Sarri said that I was lazy, he wanted me to score as many goals as Ronaldo and […]