Monthly Archives: February 2020
Juventus defeat ends Sarri’s European chase of Eriksson and Ferguson
Juventus defeat ends Sarri’s European chase of Eriksson…
Not only did Juventus’ defeat to Lyon put them behind in their Champions League Round of 16 tie, but it also ended Maurizio Sarri’s chance to join some esteemed company in Europe. The Bianconeri have it all to do in the return leg on March 17 as a lone goal from Lucas Tousart was enough […]
Rakitic: ‘Napoli defended with 11 men’
Rakitic: ‘Napoli defended with 11 men’
Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic says it was hard for his side to attack Napoli because it’s hard “when a team defends with 11 men” following their 1-1 draw last night. Napoli took the lead through Dries Mertens in the first half, before Antoine Griezmann equalised for the Catalan side in the second half. Barca struggled […]
Conte: ‘Empty stadiums aren’t beautiful’
Conte: ‘Empty stadiums aren’t beautiful’
Inter boss Antonio Conte says playing the Derby d’Italia in an empty stadium “isn’t nice” but that “we refer to the decisions that were made for health reasons.” It’s been a controversial week in the Italian game, with games in the northern part of the country cancelled due to the rapid spread of the Coronavirus. […]
UEFA Champions League: Barcelona lucky to claim draw against Napoli
UEFA Champions League: Barcelona lucky to claim draw against…
Barcelona drew 1-1 with Napoli in the first leg of their round-of-16 tie at the Stadio San Paolo on Tuesday night.French World champion Antoine Griezmann rescued the Blaugrana after the hosts took an early lead in the 30th minute, courtesy of Dries Mertens.The 28-year old Frenchman scored in the 57th minute to equalise for Barca, […]
Maradona: ‘Would like Napoli to have a Messi’
Maradona: ‘Would like Napoli to have a Messi’
Diego Armando Maradona says he would like Napoli to “have a Lionel Messi,” but says the Barcelona No 10 would never experience what “he went through” in the 1980s. Maradona played for Napoli from 1984 to 1991, and secured two Scudetti, a Coppa Italia and a UEFA Cup during his turbulent stay in Naples. Messi’s […]
Napoli ready to offer Mertens bumper new contract
Napoli ready to offer Mertens bumper new contract
Dries Mertens’ wonder strike in Napoli’s Champions League clash with Barcelona on Tuesday evening has reignited speculation over the striker’s future at the club, as he has failed to come to an agreement on a new contract with Aurelio De Laurentiis. Mertens’ recent performances have shown that the 32-year-old is still one of the Partenopei’s […]