Monthly Archives: February 2018
Fonseca: ‘Roma can thank Alisson’
Fonseca: ‘Roma can thank Alisson’
Shakhtar Donetsk Coach Paulo Fonseca believes they “could’ve won with a bigger margin than 2-1. Roma should thank Alisson.” The Giallorossi had the better of the first half and went in front through Cengiz Under, but Facundo Ferreyra pounced on a defensive error and Fred turned a free kick in off the underside of the […]
Giaccherini has a thigh strain
Giaccherini has a thigh strain
Emanuele Giaccherini’s Chievo career started with a bang and is already fizzling out, as he has been diagnosed with a muscular lesion. The winger on loan from Napoli curled in a sensational free kick for their victory over Cagliari on Saturday. However, a statement released by the club confirmed tests showed a lesion to the […]
Perotti: ‘No answers or alibis’
Perotti: ‘No answers or alibis’
Diego Perotti has “no answers or alibis for that second half performance. It was all our fault” after Roma fell 2-1 to Shakhtar Donetsk. The Giallorossi had the lead at half-time through Cengiz Under, but came out for the second half sluggish and were overturned by Facundo Ferreyra and Fred goals. The second leg of […]
CL: Shakhtar turn Roma around
CL: Shakhtar turn Roma around
Cengiz Under had given Roma the half-time lead in Ukraine, but Facundo Ferreyra and Fred gave Shakhtar Donetsk a 2-1 first leg result. See how the whole evening unfolded on the LIVEBLOG. This was the first leg in the Round of 16 and took place in Kharkiv, as the stadium in Donetsk was damaged by […]
HT: Under strikes in Ukraine!
HT: Under strikes in Ukraine!
Cengiz Under has given Roma the half-time lead in Ukraine by scoring on his Champions League debut against Shakhtar Donetsk. Follow all the action as it happens and give your views on the LIVEBLOG. This was the first leg in the Round of 16 and took place in Kharkiv, as the stadium in Donetsk was […]
Napoli, Sarri: ‘We have to be better. Zielinski? He is the new De Bruyne’
Napoli, Sarri: ‘We have to be better. Zielinski? He…
21 February at 21:18 Napoli coach Maurizio Sarri spoke to the press in his pre-game conference as Napoli are set to take on Leipzig. Here is what he had to say on the matter: ” We really didn’t play a good first leg against Leipzig. I take 70% of the fault as 10% could go to the management, 10% to […]
Euro Paper Talk: Juve star hands transfer blow to Man Utd
Euro Paper Talk: Juve star hands transfer blow to Man Utd
Man Utd have suffered a setback in their hopes of luring a £53m summer target, while Philippe Coutinho has reportedly told Lionel Messi that Liverpool are chasing a Real Madrid striker, according to Wednesday’s European papers. MIXED MESSAGES OVER ALEX SANDRO FUTURE Manchester United’s hopes of bringing Juventus wing-back Alex Sandro to the club […]
Insigne: ‘Napoli not snubbing Europe’
Insigne: ‘Napoli not snubbing Europe’
Lorenzo Insigne insists “it’s not true that Napoli snub the Europa League and we want to make up for” their first leg loss to RB Leipzig. The first leg ended 3-1 at the Stadio San Paolo and there are only small hopes of turning around such a massive loss. “We really want to make up […]
Here are the top 20 midfielders who play in Europe: Jorginho and Pjanic are present…
Here are the top 20 midfielders who play in Europe: Jorginho…
21 February at 20:37 CIES Football Observatory listed a list of their top 20 midfielders who currently play in Europe. They based themselves on the past 6 months of football to establish their up to date list. You can view the list bellow as Miralem Pjanic (Juve), Jorginho (Napoli), Marek Hamsik (Napoli) and Allan (Napoli) are all on the list. Manchester CIty fans have to be pleased by this ranking as three of […]
Inter Confident They Can Sign Lazio’s De Vrij
Inter Confident They Can Sign Lazio’s De Vrij
Inter strongly believe that they can secure Stefan De Vrij as a free agent. This comes after confirmation that the Dutchman would not renew his contract with Lazio, following months of stagnated negotiations. Until a couple of weeks ago – Corriere della Sport reports – the hopes of having Stefan De Vrij come to Milano […]