Monthly Archives: March 2018
Allegri delights in Juventus’ defensive mean streak
Allegri delights in Juventus’ defensive mean streak
Nothing pleases Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri and his players more than a good defensive display. The Serie A leaders now boast both the best attack as well as the meanest defence in the league but it is the latter statistic which fills Allegri with the most pride. Juventus, chasing a seventh successive title, beat Atalanta […]
Is the Scudetto Race Over? Who Will Go Down? | Serie A Questions Answered
Is the Scudetto Race Over? Who Will Go Down? | Serie A Questions…
With Napoli now four points behind Juventus at the top of the Serie A table, the question must be asked… Is the Scudetto race over? Dov Schiavone and Vieri Capretta are back in FIF Towers to ponder the title race, as well as things down below as the relegation battle hots up. While finishing on […]
Arsenal handed huge transfer boost in Petr Cech replacement pursuit after Napoli decision
Arsenal handed huge transfer boost in Petr Cech replacement…
The Gunners have earmarked the German keeper as the ideal replacement to Petr Cech. Although there are no plans to sell the former Chelsea stopper, Cech is approaching 36 and his contract expires next year. David Ospina has also been rumoured to be leaving the Emirates as he seeks first-team football. As a result, a […]
Galatasaray, Nagatomo: “I needed to play more to get a World Cup call-up. Winning against Sampdoria could be crucial for Inter”
Galatasaray, Nagatomo: “I needed to play more to get…
Galatasaray left-back Yuto Nagatomo has become a fundamental player for coach Terim, having played every game since his arrival in the Süper Lig. The Japanese explained why he decided to leave Inter for the Turk club in an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport: “I made this choice together with the club. I spoke to […]
Gagliardini ‘can’t explain Inter run’
Gagliardini ‘can’t explain Inter run’
Roberto Gagliardini admits he ‘honestly doesn’t know’ why Inter’s season turned sour and that ‘I should release the ball quicker.’ Inter were top of Serie A by early December, until a dramatic loss of form not only saw them fall out of the title race but also face a fight to qualify for next season’s […]
Napoli: €40m rejected for Alisson?
Napoli: €40m rejected for Alisson?
Napoli have reportedly had a €40m bid rejected for Roma goalkeeper Alisson. According to Alfredo Pedulla’s website, Napoli offered €35m plus €5m in bonuses for Alisson but saw the proposal knocked back, with Roma demanding at least €50m. The transfer expert explains there is no release clause in the Brazilian’s contract, but the Giallorossi would […]
Arsenal now have free run at signing German international
Arsenal now have free run at signing German international
Arsenal have reportedly received a boost in their hopes of signing Bernd Leno from Bayer Leverkusen this summer. According to various reports, the Gunners have identified Leno as an ideal candidate to replace Petr Cech at the end of the season. However, claims from Italy had indicated that Napoli were also taking a big interest in […]
Reds chase French international, update on Brazilian target and more: Liverpool news round-up
Reds chase French international, update on Brazilian target…
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. Liverpool target Jorginho wants to stay at Napoli[1] Jorginho, the Napoli midfielder who has been heavily linked […]
EL: Eight countries in quarter-final
EL: Eight countries in quarter-final
The final eight teams in the Europa League all represent different countries, as Lazio await Friday’s quarter-final draw. The Aquile are the only remaining Serie A side in the tournament after their 4-2 aggregate victory over Dynamo Kiev. Milan were eliminated at the hands of Arsenal, while CSKA Moscow caused an upset by knocking Olympique […]
Arsenal Eyeing 26 Y/O Serie A Defensive Sensation: Solution To Their Ongoing Conundrum?
Arsenal Eyeing 26 Y/O Serie A Defensive Sensation: Solution…
Arsenal’s season had moments of sparkles but mostly a disappointment so far under manager Arsene Wenger and the supporters are fuming over the players’ commitment as well as manager’s determination to deliver. It is still unclear whether Wenger will step down at the end of the campaign, but a mass overhaul is on the cards, […]