Monthly Archives: May 2019
U20 World Cup preview: Argentina under-20 squad
U20 World Cup preview: Argentina under-20 squad
Since Diego Maradona led Argentina to the title back in 1979 no country has lifted the under-20 World Cup on more occasions than the Albiceleste. José Pékerman’s golden era that produced the likes of Lionel Messi, Juan Román Requelme and Sergio Agüero has long since dried up and Fernando Batista takes a group to Poland […]
Meret: ‘Italy U21s want to win’
Meret: ‘Italy U21s want to win’
Alex Meret insists “this season was a positive one” for Napoli and “Italy’s goal is to win” the European Under-21 Championship. The goalkeeper arrived from Udinese in the summer and along with Spanish midfielder Fabian Ruiz, were the only major changes to what was still effectively Maurizio Sarri’s team. “Coach Carlo Ancelotti taught us a […]
PSG prepare €50m for Allan
PSG prepare €50m for Allan
Paris Saint-Germain are continuing their pursuit of Napoli midfielder Allan and prepared to pay €50m, claim France Football. They had already pushed hard for his signature in the January transfer window, but President Aurelio De Laurentiis refused to budge. According to France Football, PSG sent scouts to view Allan during the 4-1 victory over Inter […]
Ajax Champions League hero offered to and rejected by two Serie A clubs
Ajax Champions League hero offered to and rejected by two…
24 May at 20:45 Nicolas Tagliafico was an instrumental part of Ajax’s strong performances in this season’s UEFA Champions League; the Argentine full-back earning the interest of the likes of Arsenal with his excellent play. However, Tagliafico’s agent, Ricardo Schlieper, has revealed an interesting backstory to Tagliafico – telling Radio CRC that the Argentine was offered to […]
ADL: ‘More fun to beat Sarri’s Juve’
ADL: ‘More fun to beat Sarri’s Juve’
President Aurelio De Laurentiis hopes ex-Napoli boss Maurizio Sarri takes the Juventus job. “It’d be even more fun to win the Scudetto against him.” Sarri was beloved by the fans, but left after disagreements with the patron, although he could be coming back to Serie A for their arch-rivals Juve. “It is up to him, […]
U21 Euros: Italy name extended squad
U21 Euros: Italy name extended squad
Coach Gigi Di Biagio has named the 26-man long-list as Italy prepare to host the European Under-21 Championship, including Alex Meret, Sandro Tonali and Patrick Cutrone. The tournament will be held in Italy and San Marino, with the Azzurrini in Group A with Spain, Poland and Belgium. This list is for the players who will […]
Roma approach rejected by Newcastle manager Rafa Benitez
Roma approach rejected by Newcastle manager Rafa Benitez
24 May at 18:45 Rafa Benitez has been on the radar of Roma for quite some time. As Chroniclelive.co.uk reports, the manager of Newcastle has even been contacted by the Giallorossi management. The response of the Spaniard, formerly Inter and Napoli, was negative as he is set to renew his contract with the Magpies. […]
Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri holds Juventus meeting in London
Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri holds Juventus meeting in London
Sarri is one of the names linked with the vacancy at Juventus[1] after Massimiliano Allegri and the club parted company. The Italian, who impressed with Napoli before enduring a difficult first season in the Premier League with Chelsea[2], met Juventus’s sporting director Fabio Paratici in London according to journalist Tancredi Palmeri[3]. Paratici is heading the […]
Mihajlovic: ‘Decide future with Bologna’
Mihajlovic: ‘Decide future with Bologna’
Bologna Coach Sinisa Mihajlovic said he “will sit down with the club and decide what will happen” regarding his future after the game with Napoli. It kicks off on Saturday at 19.30 UK time (18.30 GMT), click here for a match preview. The Rossoblu achieved mathematical safety on Monday night when they drew 3-3 with […]
Napoli ‘in pole’ for Trippier
Napoli ‘in pole’ for Trippier
Napoli are reportedly in pole position to sign Tottenham Hotspur defender Kieran Trippier. Atletico Madrid were thought to have leapfrogged Napoli in the pursuit of Trippier, but the Independent writes the Partenopei remain ‘confident’ of a £25m (€28m) deal. That would also corroborate a claim made by Radio Kiss Kiss – the southerners’ official radio […]