Monthly Archives: March 2018
Line-ups: Argentina v Italy
Line-ups: Argentina v Italy
The new Italy face Gonzalo Higuain’s Argentina with a 4-3-3 formation including Ciro Immobile, Lorenzo Insigne, Jorginho and Federico Chiesa. This friendly kicks off in Manchester at 19.45 GMT, follow the build-up and action while giving your views on the LIVEBLOG. The Nazionale begin a new era after failing to reach the World Cup for […]
Argentina vs Italy tactical preview
Argentina vs Italy tactical preview
Interim Azzurri CT Luigi Di Biagi goes for his preferred 4-3-3 formation for today’s international friendly with Argentina. Words: Elio Salerno It has been a dark few months for Italian football, failure to qualify for this summer’s World Cup was followed by an embarrassing inability to elect a new president of the Italian football federation. […]
Benevento, Sagna:”After ten years in England I needed a change, I’m glad I came to Serie A”
Benevento, Sagna:”After ten years in England I needed…
After a distinguished career in the Premier League where he represented Manchester City and Arsenal, Bacary Sagan now finds himself in the battle to avoid relegation in Serie A. The French defender discussed his recent career move in an interview to Sky Sport: “Many asked me why I decided to come to Benevento. There’s just […]
Sassuolo-Napoli kick-off time moved
Sassuolo-Napoli kick-off time moved
Napoli’s trip to Sassuolo on March 31 will kick-off at 17.00 UK time, rather than 14.00 the Lega Serie A has confirmed. The match could see the Partenopei return to the top of Serie A, and was originally scheduled for the Saturday afternoon. However, the Osservatorio Nazionale sulle Manifestazioni Sportive requested that the game be […]
Shakhtar win race to sign Arsenal and Napoli target from Corinthians
Shakhtar win race to sign Arsenal and Napoli target from…
23 March at 17:50 According to the latest reports from Sport Mediaset, Shakhtar Donetsk are set to complete the signing of Corinthians midfielder Maycon for an undisclosed fee. The 20-year-old was previously said to be a target for Napoli, with club scouts viewing him as an ideal player for Maurizio Sarri’s possession-based style of […]
Milik: ‘I didn’t feel ready’
Milik: ‘I didn’t feel ready’
Napoli striker Arkadiusz Milik admits his cautious return to the pitch is down to him – “how I feel is much more important than what the doctor says”. The Polish forward has had two serious knee injuries in the past two seasons, and since recovering from the latest he’s played a total of just 27 […]
Report: Napoli at risk of losing star players this summer
Report: Napoli at risk of losing star players this summer
23 March at 16:30 According to the latest reports from Naples-based newspaper Il Mattino, Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis is wary of speculation surrounding two of the club’s best players and fears the possibility of losing them both during this summer’s transfer window. Belgian forward Dries Mertens’ release clause stands at a meagre €28 […]
Report: Sarri keen to lure Leverkusen goalkeeper to Napoli
Report: Sarri keen to lure Leverkusen goalkeeper to Napoli
23 March at 16:10 According to the latest reports from Campania-based newspaper Corriere del Mezzogiorno, Napoli coach Maurizio Sarri has identified Bernd Leno as his number one goalkeeping target as he looks to bring in a replacement for AC Milan-bound Pepe Reina. Sarri is said to be a huge admirer of Leno’s ability to control […]
Cristante to start for Italy?
Cristante to start for Italy?
Bryan Cristante could be given a surprise start for Italy against Argentina tonight, with Jorginho left out of the starting XI. Caretaker CT Luigi Di Biagio takes charge of his first match tonight, as he looks to impress and earn the job on a permanent basis. According to Sky, the Coach has opted not to […]
Throwback: Maradona pits Naples vs Italy
Throwback: Maradona pits Naples vs Italy
When Italy took on Argentina at the 1990 World Cup, Diego Maradona urged Neapolitans to support the Albiceleste. Words: Emmet Gates Ask any Italian of a certain age and they will tell you, without hestitation, that the most crushing defeat of the last 30 years regarding the Azzurri is the Italia ’90 semi final defeat […]