Monthly Archives: August 2018
Inter Wish Thiago Motta A Happy Birthday
Inter Wish Thiago Motta A Happy Birthday
Inter have wished former midfielder Thiago Motta a happy birthday through their social media channels as the Italo-Brazilian celebrates his 36th birthday. “Quality, quantity, fitness and character: today one of our Treble heroes is celebrating their birthday. All the best, Thiago Motta,” the Nerazzurri posted with an accompanying video of Motta scoring in a match […]
Ventura: “Napoli will be the anti-Juve I believe…”
Ventura: “Napoli will be the anti-Juve I believe…”
28 August at 23:20 Former Italy coach Giampiero Ventura spoke to Radio Kiss Kiss about the 2018 Italian Serie A championship, here is what he had to say on the matter: “Juventus? There is a lot of talk about the anti-Juve, let’s not forget that Napoli got 91 points last season which is very impressive. They are the anti-Juve for me as of now. Carlo Ancelotti is a great person and a great coach. Sarri did a great job […]
Torreira’s agent reflects on how Arsenal beat Napoli to the midfielder
Torreira’s agent reflects on how Arsenal beat Napoli to…
New Arsenal signing Lucas Torreira’s agent has been discussing how Napoli were keen to sign the midfielder during the summer transfer window. Speaking to Italian outlet Radio CRC, as cited by Goal[1], the Uruguayan international’s representative Pablo Bentancur explained how Torreira had plenty of potential suitors before he completed the move to Arsenal. If Arsenal had collapsed […]
Agent of Arsenal star says it’s a ‘pity’ he didn’t join Napoli
Agent of Arsenal star says it’s a ‘pity’ he didn’t…
Arsenal fans are certainly taking towards their new signing Lucas Torreira. The midfielder is still yet to make his first start under Unai Emery, but has impressed Gooners in his three substitute appearances so far. Uruguayan, who was linked to the Emirates at the end of last season, cemented his credentials after a sparkling World […]
Napoli, Ancelotti: “Bayern Munich didn’t want to change”
Napoli, Ancelotti: “Bayern Munich didn’t want…
28 August at 21:15 Napoli boss Carlo Ancelotti had this to say about his Bayern Munich days in an interview with DAZN: ” My experience at Bayern wasn’t a usual one. We started off very well but there was a philosophy issue. I don’t think they wanted to change which was a problem. Every coach has his own ideas but you can’t put them in place all at once. I am […]
Agent: ‘Luperto proving himself’
Agent: ‘Luperto proving himself’
Sebastiano Luperto’s agent says his client is “proving he can stay” at Napoli, having made his debut against Milan. The 21-year-old was expected to be loaned out this summer, but Coach Carlo Ancelotti opted to keep him in the squad, and gave him 17 minutes against the Rossoneri. “There’s a lot of satisfaction about his […]
Ventura: ‘Napoli are the anti-Juventus’
Ventura: ‘Napoli are the anti-Juventus’
Former Italy CT Giampiero Ventura declares “there’s been a lot of talk about the anti-Juventus, but it’s still the Napoli that got 91 points”. The Bianconeri have won the Scudetto for the past seven years in a row, and needed 95 points to finish above the Partenopei last season. “There’s been a lot of talk […]
Chelsea news: How Sarri’s approach brings out best in Hazard, Kovacic and Kante – Rudiger
Chelsea news: How Sarri’s approach brings out best in…
The Blues have had to adapt to life under the former Napoli manager following two years spent with Antonio Conte. The 2016/17 Premier League title winner changed Chelsea’s approach dramatically when he opted for a three-man defence soon after arriving. That system proved hugely successful for the Blues as the club set a blueprint for […]
Figc, Mandragora suspended one game for blasphemy
Figc, Mandragora suspended one game for blasphemy
28 August at 19:25 The Italian Sport court decided to suspend Rolando Mandragora for one game after video review saw him use unapropriate language during Udinese’s game this past week-end. Sassuolo’s Marlon was also suspended one game after being sent-off this past week-end. Milan and Napoli both will have to pay fines as well. For more news visit Calciomercato.com.
Torreira’s agent: “He would’ve joined Napoli if Ancelotti was there sooner…”
Torreira’s agent: “He would’ve joined…
28 August at 19:45 Lucas Torreira joined Arsenal from Sampdoria this past summer but he was also close to joining Napoli too before joining the gunners. Here is what his agent had to say on the matter as he spoke to Radio CRC: “Napoli? It’s really too bad. Ancelotti wasn’t in place yet when the talks were ongoing between the involved parties. He could’ve been a great mentor and […]