Monthly Archives: February 2018
Lazio, Felipe Anderson to be reintegrated in the squad: the latest
Lazio, Felipe Anderson to be reintegrated in the squad:…
Report by Francesco PietrellaAfter being dropped from the squad for the match against Napoli, Felipe Anderson is now ready to be reintegrated in Lazio’s squad. The Brazilian winger met with manager Simone Inzaghi as well as Peruzzi and sporting director Tare yesterday, he understood the lesson the club was trying to give- the group supersedes […]
Napoli, search for Ghoulam’s replacement continues: from Siqueira & Milic to Paletta, the latest
Napoli, search for Ghoulam’s replacement continues: from…
After Faouzi Ghoulam’s second significant knee injury of the season, Napoli are looking for options at left back on the free agent market. While Guilherme Siqueira appeared to be the best option on paper considering his pedigree as a player, there are significant concerns about his phsycal condition since he hasn’t played since April of […]
Why Real Madrid and Barcelona should step up to sign ‘new Antoine Griezmann’ Mikel Oyarzabal
Why Real Madrid and Barcelona should step up to sign ‘new…
Oyarzabal is catching the eye of clubs across Europe. Getty Images Real Sociedad have always been among the most successful producers of young talent in Europe. Across the last 15 years, they have been able to bring through players such as Xabi Alonso, Antoine Griezmann, Iñigo Martínez, Asier Illarramendi and Álvaro Odriozola. The feat is […]
Big debate: Who will win the Champions League? Manchester City, United, Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham prepare for last 16
Big debate: Who will win the Champions League? Manchester…
It’s back! The Champions League[1] returns with the real business about to start in the last 16 stage of the competition. With so many elite sides finishing as runners-up in the group stage, the draw has produced some spectacular ties – including the holders Real Madrid vs Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea vs Barcelona and Juventus vs […]
Juventus top 10 for squad cost
Juventus top 10 for squad cost
Juventus are in the top 10 in Europe in terms of how much their squad cost to assemble, with Milan, Roma and Inter in the top 20 and Napoli 21st. Today the CIES Football Observatory has released it’s squad recruitment cost list, updated after the January transfer window. Juventus are the only Italian side to […]
PODCAST: Anything Ju(ventus) can do…. Dri(es) can do better
PODCAST: Anything Ju(ventus) can do…. Dri(es) can do better
Napoli stay at the top of Serie A after an incredible performance against Lazio and the Forza Italian Podcast is here to discuss that and everything else to happen in the world of Italian football this week. As always, this podcast was recorded live over on FIFTV[1]. The consistent Vito Doria joined Conor Clancy again, […]
Milan surge up form table
Milan surge up form table
Milan and Torino would both be in Serie A’s top four based on the last six games, statistics from FootyStats reveal. Both sides started the season poorly and dispensed with their Coaches, with the Rossoneri dismissing Vincenzo Montella and appointing Gennaro Gattuso. Meanwhile, the Granata took the decision to replace Sinisa Mihajlovic with Walter Mazzarri […]
Serie A Team of Week 24
Serie A Team of Week 24
As Napoli and Juventus continue their two horse race towards the Scudetto, Ramez Nathan selects his best XI from Week 24. Gianluigi Buffon [Juventus] The 40-year-old veteran was lucky the shot of Gil Bastião Dias rattled his bar, yet one brilliant save from Super Gigi as he outstretched his foot denying La Viola from leveling […]
Serie A giants Juventus prepare £222m bid for Tottenham star Harry Kane – report
Serie A giants Juventus prepare £222m bid for Tottenham…
The Serie A champions are seeking a partner for Argentine striker Paulo Dybala. Juve believe Kane fits the bill and they will get the chance to see the 24-year-old up close and personal this week. Spurs meet the Italian outfit in the first leg of their Champions League round of 16 clash at the Allianz […]
PODCAST: Anything Ju (ventus) can do…. Dri (es) can do better
PODCAST: Anything Ju (ventus) can do…. Dri (es) can do better
Napoli[1] stay at the top of Serie A[2] after an incredible performance against Lazio[3] and the Forza Italian Podcast[4] is here to discuss that and everything else to happen in the world of Italian football this week. As always, this podcast was recorded live over on FIFTV[5]. The consistent Vito Doria joined Conor Clancy again, […]