Monthly Archives: February 2018
Atalanta apologise to Batshuayi for racism
Atalanta apologise to Batshuayi for racism
Atalanta President Antonio Percassi has apologised to Michy Batshuayi after the Borussia Dortmund striker heard racist abuse. The forward tweeted a message after tonight’s 1-1 draw at the Mapei Stadium in Reggio-Emilia, which saw Dortmund qualify for the Europa League Round of 16 with a 4-3 aggregate score. “2018 and still racists monkey noises in […]
Europa League live stream: Ostersund v Arsenal video, highlights, time, TV, watch
Europa League live stream: Ostersund v Arsenal video, highlights,…
THE Europa League Round of 32 wraps up on Friday morning, with Arsenal, Borussia Dortmund, AC Milan and Atletico Madrid amongst the big names in action. The Gunners take a three goal advantage into their home clash against Swedish minnows Ostersunds, while Dortmund carry a slender 3-2 lead into their away leg at Serie A […]
Napoli, Sarri: “Now there is more time for training”
Napoli, Sarri: “Now there is more time for training”
Napoli beat RB Leipzig 2-0 this evening, but it was unfortunately not enough to advance to the next round as they were bounced from the Europa League due to away goals. Maurizio Sarri spoke to Sky Sport after the match and began by talking about the last minute goal in the first fixture at the […]
Allan: ‘One step from miracle’
Allan: ‘One step from miracle’
Napoli midfielder Allan says his side came within ‘one step of a miracle’ after Europa League elimination. Having lost the first-leg of their Round of 32 tie with Leipzig by three goals to one at the San Paolo, Maurizio Sarri’s team knew they would have to score at least three in Germany tonight to progress. […]
Sarri takes positives from elimination
Sarri takes positives from elimination
Napoli boss Maurizio Sarri says Leipzig’s third goal in the first leg of their Europa League last 32 tie proved decisive, but is taking the positives from elimination. Timo Werner’s late goal at the San Paolo last Thursday gave the German side a 3-1 away victory – meaning the Serie A leaders needed to score […]
Napoli, Allan: “We are disappointed to be out but now we must concentrate fully on winning the Scudetto.”
Napoli, Allan: “We are disappointed to be out but…
22 February at 21:40 Brazilian midfielder Allan spoke to Sky Sport, after his Napoli team almost managed to defy the odds and turnaround a 3-1 Europa League first-leg deficit in Germany against RB Leipzig this evening. A 2-0 win for the Partenopei was not enough to see them into the next round but Allan […]
RB Leipzig 0-2 Napoli – As it happened
RB Leipzig 0-2 Napoli – As it happened
22 February at 21:05 Napoli are in Germany to face RB Leipzig in the second-leg of their Europa League tie, already 3-1 down from the first-leg at the San Paolo last week. Dries Mertens and Zinedine Machach are both available again after missing the first leg. Napoli trail 3-1 from the first leg […]
EL: Napoli out on away goals
EL: Napoli out on away goals
Napoli won 2-0 at RB Leipzig and levelled the tie 3-3 on aggregate, winning back some pride, but went out of the Europa League on away goals. Follow all the action as it happens from today’s Italian sides in Europe on the LIVEBLOG. The Partenopei lost the first leg 3-1 at home after Adam Ounas […]
Man United willing to sell defender, Juventus target
Man United willing to sell defender, Juventus target
22 February at 20:15 Juventus are still in the race for Matteo Darmian, and Manchester United are willing to negotiate, we can exclusively reveal. The Italian defender has been a big flop at Old Trafford, and with his deal expiring in 2019 it is now clear that the Red Devils want to cash in on […]
Napoli restore pride in Europa League exit
Napoli restore pride in Europa League exit
A 2-0 win for Napoli away to RB Leipzig wasn’t enough to advance in the Europa League but they do exit the competition with their heads held high. After widespread criticism for their first leg team selection and performance, the Partenopei were much improved in Germany, although Piotr Zielinski and Lorenzo Insigne’s goals couldn’t prevent […]