Monthly Archives: March 2018
Spalletti: Only a win is good enough for Inter
Spalletti: Only a win is good enough for Inter
Ahead of his side’s clash with table-topping Napoli, Inter coach Luciano Spalletti has dismissed talk that he would be happy with a draw. Around 60,000 spectators are expected at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on Sunday evening, as the Nerazzurri celebrate their 110th birthday. “We need a win,” insisted Spalletti in his pre-match press conference, “that’s […]
Juventus: Allegri plans tactical changes against Udinese
Juventus: Allegri plans tactical changes against Udinese
11 March at 11:15 Juventus and Udinese play at the Allianz Stadium at 3pm (Italy time) with the Old Lady who aim to snatch the three points against Massimo Oddo’s side in order to leapfrog Napoli on top of the Serie A table. The bianconeri sit one point behind the azzurri but have one match […]
Preview: Inter vs Napoli – A Match of Great Importance for Both Sides
Preview: Inter vs Napoli – A Match of Great Importance…
With the derby postponed due to the tragic death of Davide Astori last week, this match against Napoli takes on added importance in sealing the fate of both sides and their seasonal ambitions. Match on Sunday at 20:45CET Napoli will still be smarting from the sucker punch dealt to them by Roma at the San […]
Serie A Sunday preview: Title race resumes as things get hot at the bottom
Serie A Sunday preview: Title race resumes as things get…
Still consumed by the grief surrounding the tragic passing of Fiorentina captain Davide Astori, Serie A has returned with another important week back on the pitch. Roma got the round underway by beating Torino on Friday evening before Hellas Verona dragged Chievo right into the relegation mix by winning their Derby della Scala clash on […]
Rafinha to start Inter-Napoli?
Rafinha to start Inter-Napoli?
Inter are considering a revamp against Serie A leaders Napoli, starting Rafinha behind Mauro Icardi with Marcelo Brozovic in midfield. It kicks off at San Siro on Sunday at 19.45 GMT, click here for a match preview. The Nerazzurri have a full squad to choose from, as Icardi and Joao Miranda are available again, but […]
Agent: ‘Napoli lead for Torreira’
Agent: ‘Napoli lead for Torreira’
“Inter are very interested in Lucas Torreira, but Napoli are in the lead and made a good proposal,” said the Sampdoria midfielder’s agent. The 22-year-old has just received his first senior call-up for Uruguay and is expected to move on in the summer. “Inter are very interested in Lucas, but at the moment Napoli are […]
Arsenal join Cristante chase
Arsenal join Cristante chase
Atalanta midfielder Bryan Cristante is wanted by Napoli, Juventus, Inter, Liverpool and Lazio, but Arsenal have joined the race for his €30m signature. He just turned 23 and has had a breakthrough campaign in Bergamo, scoring 10 goals with two assists in 34 competitive games. Atalanta have the option to buy him from Benfica for […]
Corriere: Everton concerned as Napoli set sights on two Sampdoria midfielders
Corriere: Everton concerned as Napoli set sights on two…
10 March at 20:15 Sampdoria are enjoying a fantastic run of form and are in with a very good chance of qualifying for next season’s UEFA Europa League. Indeed, Marco Giampaolo’s team is still ahead of AC Milan in the standings despite the Rossoneri’s drastic improvement since Gennaro Gattuso was handed the reigns in November. […]
Di Biagio: ‘Buffon, Balo and Verratti’
Di Biagio: ‘Buffon, Balo and Verratti’
Interim Italy boss Gigi Di Biagio insists calling Gigi Buffon would not be “a favour, as we need him,” while Mario Balotelli and Marco Verratti are under the spotlight. The Azzurri are still without a Coach after Giampiero Ventura’s dismissal and the failure to quality for the 2018 World Cup. Under-21 boss Di Biagio has […]
Report: Grimaldo has Napoli deal
Report: Grimaldo has Napoli deal
Portuguese reports suggest Benfica full-back Alejandro Grimaldo has signed a pre-contract agreement for a €30m move to Napoli. The 22-year-old left-back can also play in a more advanced attacking role in a trident on that flank. He came up through the Barcelona youth academy and has been at Benfica since January 2016. According to A […]