
Monthly Archives: April 2021
PODCAST: Inter’s lead widens, all square in the Derby della Mole, Atalanta close in on second
PODCAST: Inter’s lead widens, all square in the Derby…
The international[1] break is gone, Serie A is back, and the Forza Italian Football[2] Podcast is here to talk you through an action-packed Round 29. Both Juventus and AC Milan unexpectedly slipped, letting Inter and Atalanta to capitalise in the top four. Napoli edged a seven-goal[3] thriller against Crotone, Lazio won again, and not all […]
Bernardeschi fined for diving
Bernardeschi fined for diving
The Disciplinary Commission have given a one-match ban to four players after Serie A Week 29, whilst Federico Bernardeschi has been fined for diving. Adding to Franck Ribery’s red card against Genoa, the Sporting Judge handed the Nerazzurri duo a one-match ban after both received their fifth booking in the 1-0 win over Bologna on […]
Gosens on Cristiano Ronaldo snub: I felt ashamed and embarrassed
Gosens on Cristiano Ronaldo snub: I felt ashamed and embarrassed
Atalanta’s Robin Gosens[1] has admitted to feeling embarrassed by Cristiano Ronaldo’s refusal to exchange[2] shirts after a game against Juventus[3]. The German full-back approached the Portuguese to ask for his shirt, only to be turned away[4] in a less-than-kind fashion. “After the game against Juventus, I tried to fulfill my dream of getting Ronaldo’s jersey[5],” […]
Euro Paper Talk: Liverpool eye Leeds-linked goal machine as Wijnaldum successor; Madrid star has plan for Reds clash
Euro Paper Talk: Liverpool eye Leeds-linked goal machine…
Liverpool are looking at a goalscoring midfielder as a potential new signing, while a Real Madrid star has a plan for Tuesday’s clash with the Reds – both in all the latest Euro Paper Talk. REDS EYEING MIDFIELD GOAL MACHINE Liverpool are looking at signing AZ Alkmaar midfielder Teun Koopmeiners as a potential replacement for […]
Everton regular eyes Serie A switch as two suitors are identified
Everton regular eyes Serie A switch as two suitors are identified
Everton defender Yerry Mina is reportedly keen on a summer move to Italy, with a couple of big-name clubs thought to be interested. Mina, 26, still has two years left on his current Toffees deal having moved to Goodison Park from Barcelona in 2018. However, the Sun is reporting that the Colombia international wants […]
Napoli: Demme and Ospina back in training
Napoli: Demme and Ospina back in training
Napoli had midfielder Diego Demme and goalkeeper David Ospina back in training, as the Partenopei prepare for their trip to Juventus. The Azzurri reported back from the training ground today, where the first preparations for the big game against the Bianconeri took place. Napoli travel to Turin on Wednesday to recover the postponed fixture from […]
McKennie, Dybala and Arthur returned to training
McKennie, Dybala and Arthur returned to training
Juventus immediately started preparations for Napoli after the 2-2 draw with Torino, with Paulo Dybala, Weston McKennie and Arthur Melo back in the group. The three players had been punished and left out of the Derby della Mole for violating the COVID protocol last week. Andrea Pirlo decided to welcome the three players back into […]
Juve: Agnelli met with Allegri
Juve: Agnelli met with Allegri
Juventus are firm in their defence of coach Andrea Pirlo, but Tuttosport reports contact between patron Andrea Agnelli and former coach Max Allegri. Juventus have voiced their support for Pirlo and insisted they consider him the coach for next season too. But the newspaper reports the situation is being assessed daily and the match against […]
Chiellini: ‘Juventus focus on top four’
Chiellini: ‘Juventus focus on top four’
Giorgio Chiellini admits Juventus must focus on getting a top four finish, but assures he and Gigi Buffon ‘will never be a problem’ for the club. The Bianconeri had already lost their Scudetto hopes with a 1-0 home defeat to Benevento, and today scraped a 2-2 draw against relegation battlers and city rivals Torino. “We […]

