Author Archives: James Grundy
Allan has two fractured ribs
Allan has two fractured ribs
Allan is out of the Napoli squad to face Bologna, as he fractured two ribs during the Champions League draw with Liverpool. It kicks off on Sunday at 17.00 GMT, click here for a match preview. The Brazilian midfielder was one of the hardest hit by fines from the club for refusing to go back […]
Callejon set for China reunion
Callejon set for China reunion
Multiple reports suggest Jose Callejon will leave Napoli in January or the summer for a reunion with Rafa Benitez at Dalian Yifang. The veteran winger turns 33 in February and his contract with the Partenopei is due to expire in June. La Repubblica, La Gazzetta dello Sport and others all report Callejon will not extend […]
FIFPro: ‘Napoli intimidated players’
FIFPro: ‘Napoli intimidated players’
FIFPro have announced they are helping Napoli players avoid “further abuse and intimidation by the Serie A club” after their heavy fines, which were imposed “without valid grounds.” The players were docked part of their October salary, up to 50 per cent in some cases, for refusing to go back into a training retreat. A […]
Possible lineups: Ronaldo and Paquetá a doubt
Possible lineups: Ronaldo and Paquetá a doubt
30 November at 09:15 The excitement is real as match day 14 arrives with some mouth-watering fixtures. However, it will see a few stars possibly miss out as they battle physical injury. Champions Juventus can look look forward to seeing club legend Gigi Buffon return to goal , while in attack there is still a doubt […]
Milan: Bonaventura faces competition, Calhanoglu on the out?
Milan: Bonaventura faces competition, Calhanoglu on the out?
30 November at 09:50 After rediscovering himself against Napoli last week, ‘Jack’ will no doubt be looking to integrate himself back in the regular starting XI for AC Milan. Facing competition though, Hakan Calhanoglu is ready to take back a place in Milan after missing the last match against Napoli via suspension. The last training sessions before the […]
Milan waiting for Ibra’s ‘yes’. The figures
Milan waiting for Ibra’s ‘yes’. The figures
30 November at 10:50 Zlatan Ibrahimovic is ready to make a decision about his future. After announcing the farewell to the Los Angeles Galaxy, he is dedicating himself to entrepreneurial activities but in his mind there is always football to be played. According to the Corriere dello Sport , the Swedish striker (born in 1981) requests a year […]
ADL holds summit with Napoli stars
ADL holds summit with Napoli stars
Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis met with the squad yesterday and reportedly explained to Allan, Lorenzo Insigne and Dries Mertens why they were fined more. The Partenopei have been in the headlines for all the wrong reasons in recent weeks, with the players refusing to go back to the training retreat following a 1-1 draw […]
Inter planning bid for Real Madrid outcast
Inter planning bid for Real Madrid outcast
29 November at 20:35 Inter are looking for creative reinforcements in January and it could come through Real Madrid midfielder James Rodriguez, reports La Repubblica. Despite being linked with a move to Napoli at the end of his loan spell at Bayern, Madrid brought back the original outcast in hopes of resurrecting his career at […]
Napoli, De Laurentiis looks to Hellas Verona stars
Napoli, De Laurentiis looks to Hellas Verona stars
29 November at 19:30 Despite the struggles at corporate level and the ongoing awkwardness in the camp, Napoli has still maintained a positive outlook towards the transfer market. Calciomercato reports that Cristiano Giuntoli is very active, the idea of booking several emerging players of this current crop in Serie A is the aim. […]