Monthly Archives: March 2018
Report: Napoli plot contract talks with Man Utd and Liverpool target
Report: Napoli plot contract talks with Man Utd and Liverpool…
24 March at 12:25 According to the latest reports from Naples-based newspaper Il Mattino, Napoli hope to agree a contract extension with 26-year-old midfielder Jorginho before this summer’s transfer window opens. The Italian internationalist has been linked with a move to Premier League giants Manchester United several times over the course of the last […]
Champions League prize money soars
Champions League prize money soars
The changes to the Champions League will see clubs massively increase their earnings, including some benefiting from ‘historical results.’ La Gazzetta dello Sport outlined the transformation of the financial landscape, as now four Serie A sides will gain automatic entry into the group phase without the need for play-offs. Merely qualifying for the groups will […]
Hamsik reveals tonsillitis battle
Hamsik reveals tonsillitis battle
Marek Hamsik reveals the reason for his poor Napoli form of late. “I suffered from Angina Tonsillaris and had my tonsils out on Wednesday.” The Slovak midfielder wrote a message on his official website detailing the situation. “Over the last few months, I regularly suffered from Angina Tonsillaris. The doctors advised me to have my […]
Jorginho meets Manchester clubs?
Jorginho meets Manchester clubs?
It’s claimed Napoli midfielder Jorginho’s agent was at the Etihad for Italy’s friendly with Argentina, holding meetings with Manchester City and United. According to Rai Sport, representative Joao Santos was in the stands for last night’s 2-0 Azzurri defeat. It reportedly wasn’t just so he could cheer on his client in a new 4-3-3 formation, […]
Liverpool plan swoop for two Germany internationals, big Jorginho update and more: Liverpool news round-up
Liverpool plan swoop for two Germany internationals, big…
The news cycle surrounding Liverpool never stops and as such, it can be difficult to keep up to date with everything that’s going on. Therefore, we’ve rounded up everything you might have missed from yesterday into one place. Five clubs linked with moves for Simon Mignolet[1] Celtic are one of the teams reportedly interested in […]
The unfulfilled career of Gianluigi Lentini, once the world’s most expensive player
The unfulfilled career of Gianluigi Lentini, once the world’s…
IN THE SUMMER OF 1992, Fabio Capello[1] and AC Milan found themselves within the enviable situation of trying to improve upon perfection. The previous season, domestically at least, had been word-perfect for AC Milan. While they might have been nursing a one-season ban from European competition, in Serie A they swept to the title without a loss. […]
Transfer Buzz: United and City in for Boateng, Ibrahimovic moves to MLS
Transfer Buzz: United and City in for Boateng, Ibrahimovic…
The January window may have closed but that hasn’t stopped all the transfer buzz. Fox Sports Asia brings you the latest updates, rumours and completed deals. 24 March United and City in for Boateng Bayern Munich’s Jerome Boateng has caught the attention of Manchester United and City. According to the Sun[1], sources close to the […]
Jorginho: ‘Verratti partnership can work’
Jorginho: ‘Verratti partnership can work’
Jorginho believes the midfield partnership with Marco Verratti can become a key strength for Italy. “It’s important to have courage.” The Napoli midfielder’s uncharacteristic error gave the ball away for the opening goal by Ever Banega in a 2-0 friendly defeat to Argentina. “The result is not good, but we created our chances and that […]
Italy: Argentina defeat new Azzurri
Italy: Argentina defeat new Azzurri
Italy had some good chances with Lorenzo Insigne and Ciro Immobile, but Ever Banega and Manuel Lanzini gave Argentina a 2-0 friendly win. Follow all the action as it happens and give your views on the LIVEBLOG. The Azzurri began a new era under interim CT Gigi Di Biagio, who was in charge while the […]
Argentina v Italy preview: No Messi as Sampaoli looks to prepare La Albiceleste for Russia (Possible XIs & head-to-head record)
Argentina v Italy preview: No Messi as Sampaoli looks to…
After barely reaching the World Cup, Jorge Sampaoli has a huge amount still to do if Argentina are to live up to their billing as one of the favourites in Russia. That process begins against Italy in Manchester on Friday but after being dealt the blow of injury to Sergio Agüero, La Albiceleste will now […]