Author Archives: James Grundy
Maxi Lopez and Denis back to Italy?
Maxi Lopez and Denis back to Italy?
Maxi Lopez and German Denis are reportedly returning to Italy for Crotone and Reggina respectively. The two Argentine strikers are familiar faces to Serie A viewers, with spells at Catania, Napoli, Sampdoria, Milan and Atalanta. According to Sky Sport Italia, Sportitalia and more, Maxi Lopez has agreed a move to Serie B outfit Crotone as […]
Napoli midfielder Allan sets sights on Scudetto
Napoli midfielder Allan sets sights on Scudetto
22 August at 20:00 Napoli midfielder Allan has spoken to Sky Sport ahead of the upcoming Serie A season; revealing his goals with the Neapolitan side – setting the bar high. “We have recharged our batteries well for next season. We are ready for the championship, there is always a battle to be made. We are getting […]
Napoli edge closer to Llorente deal: the details
Napoli edge closer to Llorente deal: the details
22 August at 18:55 Serie A giants Napoli are reportedly close to signing former Tottenham striker Fernando Llorente. The Spaniard’s contract at Tottenham ran out at the end of the season and he was linked with moves to Fiorentina, Roma and even Manchester United. But he is still a free-agent. Radio Marte state that an […]
Official: Sarri misses Parma and Napoli
Official: Sarri misses Parma and Napoli
Juventus have confirmed Maurizio Sarri will not be on the bench against Parma or Napoli to allow “optimal recovery” from pneumonia. A statement released this evening unusually states that he will be absent from the stadium in both opening Serie A games. That includes the showdown with his former club, Napoli, which was expected to […]
Ribery: ‘I’m hungry like Fiorentina’
Ribery: ‘I’m hungry like Fiorentina’
Franck Ribery chose Fiorentina because “football is my life and I am still hungry to play. This club has a lot of ambition and we want a top five or top three finish.” The 36-year-old signed the two-season contract, turning down more lucrative deals in Russia or UAE to join the Viola. “I want to […]
Serie A Week 1 referees
Serie A Week 1 referees
Davide Massa will officiate Fiorentina-Napoli, as the referees are assigned for the opening Serie A weekend. It kicks off on Saturday with Parma-Juventus, which is handed to Davide Maresca, while Monday night’s Inter-Lecce is assigned to Federico La Penna. The biggest game of the round is at the Stadio Franchi, where Massa will be assisted […]
Official: Sarri won’t be on the bench for Juventus v Parma
Official: Sarri won’t be on the bench for Juventus v Parma
22 August at 18:10 Juventus manager Maurizio Sarri will not be on the bench for Juventus’ opening Serie A clash against Parma on Saturday. Juve had previously confirmed that Sarri was diagnosed with pneumonia and he was undergoing treatment. The bianconeri have now confirmed that he will not be managing the club’s games against Parma […]
Careca: Icardi can go to hell!
Careca: Icardi can go to hell!
Napoli hero Careca has insisted that Mauro Icardi ‘can go to hell’ if he does not want to join, while backing Arkadiusz Milik to reach 30 goals this season. Napoli have reportedly given Icardi until Thursday to accept their offer, prompting Careca to hit out at how the Inter striker has made his former club […]
🎙 #DiLorenzo has been talking to @kisskissnapoli: “We’re ready for the opener. Fiorentina is a tough place to go bu…