Author Archives: James Grundy
HT: Early Italy breakthrough in Vaduz
HT: Early Italy breakthrough in Vaduz
Federico Bernardeschi gave Italy the lead within 110 seconds in Liechtenstein, as the Nazionale go for a record 10th straight victory. Follow all the action as it happens and give your views on the LIVEBLOG. The Azzurri had already qualified for Euro 2020 top of their group with a 100 per cent record after seven […]
Liechtenstein, Frick: ‘Napoli would be a dream’
Liechtenstein, Frick: ‘Napoli would be a dream’
15 October at 21:00 Liechtenstein’s Yanick Frick spoke to Rai Sport, here is what he had to say: ‘We picked up points against Greece and Armenia, we hope to do the same against Italy even if we know that it will be way harder. Serie A future? I would love to play for Napoli and […]
Real Madrid Weighing Up A Move For This Napoli Midfield Ace: Wise Move For Zidane?
Real Madrid Weighing Up A Move For This Napoli Midfield…
According to a recent report by Marca[1] (translated by the Daily Mail[2]), Real Madrid are plotting a move to bring Napoli midfield ace Fabian Ruiz to the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. The same source[3] has also stated that Los Blancos boss Zinedine Zidane is looking to bolster his midfield options and has identified the Spanish prospect as […]
Italy, Evani: ‘Di Lorenzo? He deserves to play today…’
Italy, Evani: ‘Di Lorenzo? He deserves to play today…’
15 October at 20:18 Italy assistant manager Alberigo Evani spoke to Rai Sport ahead of Italy’s Euro 2020 qualifier game against Liechtenstein, here is what he had to say: ‘It might seem like an easy game but it’s not. We have to remain 100% focused. New faces? Yes but we have to stay hungry tonight. […]
Evani: ‘Di Lorenzo earned opportunity’
Evani: ‘Di Lorenzo earned opportunity’
Italy assistant manager Alberigo Evani said Giovanni Di Lorenzo “earned this opportunity” to debut against Liechtenstein. The Euro 2020 qualifier kicks off in Vaduz at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT). Click here for the line-ups and LIVEBLOG. “It might seem easy, but it’s not, and it is up to us to make it seem easy […]
Yanik Frick: ‘Napoli, call me!’
Yanik Frick: ‘Napoli, call me!’
Liechtenstein striker Yanik Frick took tonight’s Euro 2020 qualifier against Italy as a chance to make an appeal. “Carlo Ancelotti, call me! Forza Napoli!” The game kicks off in Vaduz at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT). Click here for the line-ups and LIVEBLOG. “We have two points against Greece and Armenia. It’ll be a bit […]
Verratti captains inexperienced Italy
Verratti captains inexperienced Italy
Marco Verratti is captain of the Italy team against Liechtenstein tonight, as the starting XI has a total of 131 caps between them. The Euro 2020 qualifier kicks off in Vaduz at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT). Click here for the line-ups and LIVEBLOG. There are 10 changes from the XI that beat Greece 2-0 […]
Lotito: ‘Lazio players, be more like me!’
Lotito: ‘Lazio players, be more like me!’
President Claudio Lotito lambasted his Lazio squad and Coach Simone Inzaghi, warning they must “repay” the larger salary bill. “If I was on the pitch, we’d get better results.” The patron did not hold back in an interview with the Corriere dello Sport, making it clear he won’t be blamed by fans for poor results. […]
Line-ups: Liechtenstein v Italy
Line-ups: Liechtenstein v Italy
Italy give Giovanni Di Lorenzo his debut, with Nicolò Zaniolo, Andrea Belotti, Federico Bernardeschi and Vincenzo Grifo among those stepping in against Liechtenstein. The Euro 2020 qualifier kicks off in Vaduz at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT). You can follow the build-up and action as it happens on the LIVEBLOG. The Azzurri have already booked […]
Real want Napoli man as Modric replacement
Real want Napoli man as Modric replacement
15 October at 18:35 Spanish giants Real Madrid reportedly want to sign Napoli midfielder Fabian Ruiz to replace Luka Modric. Modric has previously been linked with a move to Inter, who were close to signing him in the summer of 2018. Last year’s Ballon D’or winner has failed to play as well last season and […]