Monthly Archives: August 2018
“Everyone has been training well but…they have been very good” – Willian showers praise on two of Chelsea’s summer signings
“Everyone has been training well but…they have been…
Willian has showered praise on two of his new teammates at Chelsea insisting their ‘quality’ will see Chelsea through a lot of tough encounters this season. The Blues were not as busy in the transfer window as they had been in previous summer markets, but still brought in four players to beef up their senior […]
Former Milan coach Sacchi: “Milan can compete with Juve for the Scudetto”
Former Milan coach Sacchi: “Milan can compete with Juve…
23 August at 12:45 Former AC Milan head coach Arrigo Sacchi gave a lengthy interview to Italian newspaper Il Corriere della Sera about a wide range of topics; from AC Milan’s chances this season to the strength of the opposition and his admiration for Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City team: “Juventus are favourites, it is overwhelming, […]
Sacchi: ‘Milan can win the Scudetto’
Sacchi: ‘Milan can win the Scudetto’
Legendary Coach Arrigo Sacchi declares “Milan can win the Scudetto”, even if Juventus are “super-favourites”. The Rossoneri appear more stable both on and off the pitch, having been taken over by Elliott Management and signed the likes of Mattia Caldara, Gonzalo Higuain and Pepe Reina. “I’ll repeat what I said half an hour ago to […]
Napoli work towards contract renewal for AC Milan and Chelsea target
Napoli work towards contract renewal for AC Milan and Chelsea…
23 August at 10:45 Jose Callejon was close to leaving Napoli this summer, with AC Milan and Chelsea both having been interested in the Spanish winger. In five seasons in Naples, Callejon has scored 74 goals and made 66 assists within just 258 appearances. Now, according to the latest reports from La Gazzetta dello […]
Napoli-Milan ’88 – Ancelotti: “The passion of the crowd left me speechless”
Napoli-Milan ’88 – Ancelotti: “The passion of the…
23 August at 11:00 In an interview with Repubblica, Napoli head coach Carlo Ancelotti recalled Milan’s 3-2 win over Napoli in Naples on May 1, 1988. Despite goals from Maradona and Careca, Napoli lost and here is what Ancelotti had to say about that match, over thirty years ago. “It was a unique show and […]
Tassotti: ‘Cheering for Ancelotti’
Tassotti: ‘Cheering for Ancelotti’
Mauro Tassotti will be cheering for Carlo Ancelotti and Napoli this season – “apart from the two games with Milan”. The Rossoneri legend was on Carletto’s coaching staff in his time at San Siro, and Ancelotti will face his former club at the San Paolo on Saturday night. “He’s finally back in Italy,” Tassotti said […]
Napoli to offer Callejon renewal
Napoli to offer Callejon renewal
After interest from Milan this summer, Napoli are reportedly ready to offer Jose Callejon a renewal. The Spanish winger has 74 goals and 66 assists across his five seasons with the Partenopei, and is under contract until 2020. There is a €23m release clause in that deal which is valid for Italian clubs, and Milan […]
Ex-Inter Player Beccalossi: “Nainggolan Is Very Important For Inter”
Ex-Inter Player Beccalossi: “Nainggolan Is Very Important…
Former Inter player Evaristo Beccalossi was interviewed by Italian TV Channel Telenova on a wide variety of issues regarding his beloved Nerazzurri. Beccalossi was asked about the defeat against Sassuolo but wasn’t worried stating that: “Inter have lost the first match but we’re only in the beginning. I think Inter’s transfer market this summer was […]
Wow! Chelsea Bid €50m For Midfielder Wanted By Sarri That Was Turned Down
Wow! Chelsea Bid €50m For Midfielder Wanted By Sarri That…
According to reports in Calciomercato[1], Chelsea[2] tried to sign Juventus midfielder Miralem Pjanić in the summer transfer window. It’s believed[3] that the Blues had put in a €50m bid for the 28-year-old midfielder but, Juventus turned down the offer and were demanding[4] double that amount. Pjanic is very much in the long-term plans of the Italian giants […]
Amelia: ‘Ospina is like Reina’
Amelia: ‘Ospina is like Reina’
Napoli chose David Ospina because “he is reminiscent of Pepe Reina,” said Marco Amelia ahead of his possible debut against Milan. The goalkeeper arrived on loan with option to buy from Arsenal on transfer deadline day, so missed the 2-1 win away to Lazio in the opening weekend. It remains to be seen if Carlo […]