Monthly Archives: February 2018
Zola: ‘Scudetto down to last day’
Zola: ‘Scudetto down to last day’
Gianfranco Zola believes the Serie A title race “will go down to the last day, but it’d be wonderful if Napoli won” ahead of Juventus. There is only one point separating the top two teams and a massive gap behind them, so it’s very much a two-horse race. “Napoli play spectacular football and I am […]
Euro Paper Talk: Liverpool striker link resurfaces after new Klopp picture
Euro Paper Talk: Liverpool striker link resurfaces after…
A former Liverpool target is being linked with the Reds once again after an Instagram picture emerged, while Antoine Griezmann has rejected a move to Old Trafford, according to Monday’s European papers. INSTA PICTURE SPARKS LIVERPOOL SPECULATION Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has posed for a picture with striker Sardar Azmoun on Instagram. And that […]
Napoli, Insigne: ‘I have to apologize to Maradona’
Napoli, Insigne: ‘I have to apologize to Maradona’
19 February at 17:30 Napoli star Lorenzo Insigne wrote an incredibly inspiring story about his life and his career on The Players’ Tribune: “Before I begin this story, I have to start by apologizing to God. And by “God,” I mean “D10S” …Mr. Maradona. I also want to apologize to my father”, Insigne wrote. “Because when I […]
Rosetti: ‘VAR on stadium screens’
Rosetti: ‘VAR on stadium screens’
The next step for VAR is showing the footage on big screens in the stadiums, confirmed the project’s chief Roberto Rosetti. Although the technology has been used in Serie A this season, it is still being experimented in other tournaments such as the FA Cup. “We are just at the start and have to improve,” […]
Arsenal send scouts to watch €45m-rated Serie A defender
Arsenal send scouts to watch €45m-rated Serie A defender
Arsenal have sent scouts to observe a star Serie A defender, according to the latest reports from Italy. Calciomercato.com claim that the Gunners sent a team of scouts to watch Napoli centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly in Napoli’s Europa League game against RB Leipzig on Thursday night. The article claims that Arsene Wenger is ready to splash […]
EDF: ‘Concentration key in Champions’
EDF: ‘Concentration key in Champions’
Eusebio Di Francesco warns Roma that “concentration can make the difference” in their Champions League clash with Shakhtar Donetsk. The first leg of the Round of 16 kicks off on Wednesday at 19.45 GMT. “I’d say our chances of qualification are 50-50, because I consider Shakhtar to be an excellent team,” the Coach told UEFA.com. […]
Big debate: Where does Lionel Messi rank among the greatest footballers ever?
Big debate: Where does Lionel Messi rank among the greatest…
As Lionel Messi prepares to take on Chelsea with Barcelona[1] on Tuesday evening, we get the chance to see a bona-fide great of the game once again ply his trade on our shores. And, as ever, the age-old debate once again rears its head: is he the best to ever play the game? Some will […]
Liverpool hopes raised, as Roma line up Alisson replacement
Liverpool hopes raised, as Roma line up Alisson replacement
Roma are lining up a replacement for Liverpool target Alisson, according to a report. Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is understood to be looking for a new goalkeeper after dropping Simon Mignolet as his preferred no. 1 recently. Loris Karius has been Klopp’s choice over the last few months, but the German is believed to be […]
Euro Paper Talk: Napoli talent snubs Liverpool; Griezmann gutted by Mourinho actions
Euro Paper Talk: Napoli talent snubs Liverpool; Griezmann…
Manchester United’s transfer moves have prompted Antoine Griezmann to reject a move to Old Trafford, while two top Serie A stars have turned their back on Liverpool, according to Monday’s European papers. GRIEZMANN LEFT DEVASTATED BY UNITED’S ALEXIS SANCHEZ SWOOP Antoine Griezmann has been left frustrated by Manchester United’s decision to sign Alexis Sanchez […]
Insigne: ‘My only dream was Napoli’
Insigne: ‘My only dream was Napoli’
Lorenzo Insigne on being rejected by clubs for being too short, romantic motivation, pride in his city and “only focus on winning Napoli’s first Scudetto in my lifetime.” The Partenopei hero told his story to The Players Tribune, starting from when he watched his older brother play at the football school and had a tantrum […]