Monthly Archives: March 2018
Di Francesco: ‘No fear with Barcelona’
Di Francesco: ‘No fear with Barcelona’
Eusebio Di Francesco insists Roma “must respect Barcelona, not be afraid of them” and says they won’t have to stop only Lionel Messi. The Giallorossi face the Blaugrana in the Quarter-Finals of the Champions League, with the first leg at the Camp Nou on April 4. “We’re thinking about it, but we have to think […]
Allegri clinches Panchina d’Oro award
Allegri clinches Panchina d’Oro award
Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri has won the Panchina d’Oro award for the best tactician over the course of the 2016/17 Serie A season. The Bianconeri boss led the team to their sixth consecutive Scudetto in 2017 and dedicated the award to his staff, while thanking his players for their performances. Allegri also went on to […]
Zeman: ‘Scudetto race is nice’
Zeman: ‘Scudetto race is nice’
Zdenek Zeman says it’s “nice” to have a proper Scudetto race, and sees problems for both Juventus and Napoli. The two sides are locked in a race for the title, with the Bianconeri two points head of Maurizio Sarri’s side as things stand. “It’s nice that there are two teams involved for the Scudetto,” Zeman […]
Agent of Hamsik; ‘He will not play against Sassuolo’
Agent of Hamsik; ‘He will not play against Sassuolo’
26 March at 14:25 The representative of Napoli skipper Marek Hasmik has told Radio Crc that the Slovakian will not be in the squad to face Sassuolo this weekend. Martin Petras told the station that; “Hamsik has not trained so I doubt he will play against Sassuolo. There will be more tests later this […]
Kroos, Gundogan, Rakitic: Stats reveal Europe’s 10 best midfielders over past three months
Kroos, Gundogan, Rakitic: Stats reveal Europe’s 10…
“Real Madrid, Barcelona and Manchester City men are among the best midfielders in Europe over the past three months” Whether they’re protecting the back four, going from box to box or simply attacking, every team needs top midfield players to stand any chance of winning major trophies. The stats experts over at CIES Football Observatory […]
Diawara agent: ‘No Spurs talks’
Diawara agent: ‘No Spurs talks’
Amadou Diawara’s agent refutes Tottenham links – “I don’t know who’s putting out destabilising rumours at such a delicate moment in Napoli’s season”. The Corriere dello Sport claimed yesterday that the Partenopei’s pursuit of Sampdoria midfielder Lucas Torreira would see the 20-year-old move to England, with the fee rumoured to be around €25m. “I don’t […]
Juventus, Allegri wins the Panchina d’Oro: “Duel with Napoli will decide the best. My first thought after winning was Astori”
Juventus, Allegri wins the Panchina d’Oro: “Duel…
Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri won the Panchina d’Oro (the Golden Bench) at Coverciano today and he spoke after his win: “I am happy to receive this award. It is due to the results we obtained and the players deserve credit, along with my staff and the club who put together an important squad. Juve-Napoli? It […]
Report: Man United hold talks with Napoli star Jorginho
Report: Man United hold talks with Napoli star Jorginho
26 March at 13:40 Reports suggest that Napoli star Jorginho has recently held talks with Premier League giants Manchester United. The 26-year-old midfielder has emerged as one of Serie A’s best midfielders since he joined Napoli from Chievo Verona in 2014. He has been a vital cog in Maurizio Sarri’s wheel this season too, having appeared […]
Napoli legend Careca: “Juve favorites for title”
Napoli legend Careca: “Juve favorites for title”
26 March at 14:10 Former Napoli star Antonio Careca has praised the bench strength of Juventus and has tipped them to be the favorites to win the Scudetto this season. With the Scudetto now heading to the business end with eight games to go in the season, The Old Lady currently top the charts with 75 points, two […]
Allegri wins 2017 Panchina d’Oro
Allegri wins 2017 Panchina d’Oro
Juventus boss Max Allegri has won the Panchina d’Oro prize for best Serie A Coach of the past year. Allegri beat off competition from Atalanta’s Gian Piero Gasperini in second and Napoli’s Maurizio Sarri in third. The 50-year-old guided Juve to their sixth consecutive Scudetto last season, as well as their third straight Coppa Italia. […]