Monthly Archives: September 2020
Club-by-Club Preview of the 2020/21 Serie A season
Club-by-Club Preview of the 2020/21 Serie A season
Serie A has been dominated by Juventus[1] for the last decade, with Antonio Conte, Massimiliano Allegri and Maurizio Sarri all helping the giants to nine straight titles. But now, for the first time in a long time, there are serious doubts about their ability to retain their crown in 2020/21. The coming season is set […]
Parma-Napoli and Sassuolo-Cagliari to have up to 1,000 fans
Parma-Napoli and Sassuolo-Cagliari to have up to 1,000 fans
Up to 1,000 fans will be in attendance for Parma[1]-Napoli[2] and Sassuolo[3]-Cagliari[4] when Serie A[5] returns to action this weekend after the region of Emilia-Romagna gave the all clear. Fans have been barred from attending matches in Italy since COVID-19 brought a halt to proceedings back in March. However ANSA reports President of Emilia-Romagna Stefano […]
Milik begins Roma medical
Milik begins Roma medical
Napoli striker Arkadiusz Milik has passed the first part of his medical ahead of signing for Roma. Sportmediaset, Calciomercato.com and Tuttosport all report Milik underwent tests in Switzerland earlier today to confirm there were no problems with his knees. The 26-year-old’s spell at San Siro was curtailed by two ACL injuries, but exams showed no […]
Official: Emilian sides get fans back
Official: Emilian sides get fans back
Up to 1,000 fans will be able to attend Parma-Napoli and Sassuolo-Cagliari in Serie A this weekend, it has been confirmed. Games in Italy have been played behind closed doors since COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic back in March. However, ANSA reports this evening that Stefano Bonaccini, President of the northern Emilia-Romagna region, has […]
Higuain: ‘Motivated to make my mark’
Higuain: ‘Motivated to make my mark’
Gonzalo Higuain insists he is ‘motivated’ to make his mark on MLS with Inter Miami following his free transfer from Juventus. Higuain turns 33 in December and his powers are considered to be waning, but the former Napoli and Milan hitman assured he was ready to prove his worth as a Designated Player for Inter […]
EL: Besiktas or Rio Ave for Milan
EL: Besiktas or Rio Ave for Milan
Milan will face Besiktas or Rio Ave in the Europa League playoffs if they beat Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt. Milan set up a third qualifying round tie with Bodo/Glimt after they beat Shamrock Rovers 2-0 last night. However, potentially awaiting them in the playoffs are Adem Ljajic’s Besiktas, who finished third in the Turkish Super Lig […]
Serie A 2020/21 – Predictions
Serie A 2020/21 – Predictions
The 2020/21 Serie A season is almost upon us and despite another year of Juventus dominance, could things change in the coming campaign? Juventus were given something of a fight last season as they clinched nine consecutive Scudetti, and with the acquisitions of Weston McKennie, Arthur and Dejan Kulusevski they have added some fresh legs […]
Atalanta coach wants Barcelona defender
Atalanta coach wants Barcelona defender
Atalanta are reportedly interesting in bringing Barcelona left-back Junior Firpo to Bergamo after he was requested by Coach Gian Piero Gasperini. The 24-year-old has not been able to take the place of Jordi Alba in the Blaugrana starting line-up and he could earn more playing opportunities with La Dea. TuttoMercatoWeb reports that Atalanta coach Gasperini […]
Milik set for Roma medical in Saint Moritz
Milik set for Roma medical in Saint Moritz
Arkadiusz Milik is set to fly to Saint Moritz to undergo the first part of his medical ahead of his move to Roma from Napoli. The player, who will take the medical in a clinic suggested to him by Roma’s new owners, has already said ‘yes’ to the Giallorossi’s offer (five-year deal at €5 million […]
Milik says yes to Roma, frees Dzeko for Juventus move
Milik says yes to Roma, frees Dzeko for Juventus move
Arkadiusz Milik has reportedly agreed to join Roma, which in turn frees up Edin Dzeko for Juventus. The Giallorossi have been in talks to land the Polish striker for several days, but he wasn’t entirely convinced of a move to the Italian capital. However Sky Sport Italia reports Milik’s agent met with Roma directors at […]