Author Archives: James Grundy
‘Sarri Returns’, Roma and Milan consider move for Chelsea coach
‘Sarri Returns’, Roma and Milan consider move…
26 April at 11:00 “Sarri returns”, the opening title of the Corriere dello Sport, which talks about the future of the former Napoli coach. “A tough summit with Gattuso, Milan also participates in the run for the Chelsea coach”. No mention of Naples on the front page of the Roman newspaper. The ex-banker […]
‘Milan-Lazio should’ve been suspended’
‘Milan-Lazio should’ve been suspended’
Leonardo believes Milan-Lazio should have been suspended for racist chanting and warns authorities that his club ‘demand respect and justice’. Franck Kessie and Tiemoue Bakayoko were racially abused by sections of Lazio support during Wednesday’s Coppa Italia semi-final at San Siro, but – not for the first time this season – the game was not […]
Insigne ‘wants Napoli exit’
Insigne ‘wants Napoli exit’
Lorenzo Insigne is reportedly ready to leave Napoli this summer, but the club will only sell for €100m as it stands. Corriere dello Sport reported earlier in the week that Napoli had planned to cash in on Insigne, and Il Mattino now writes a desire to go separate ways is reciprocal. The newspaper explains the […]
Liverpool chasing two TOP stars this summer – Journalist offers positive transfer update
Liverpool chasing two TOP stars this summer – Journalist…
Both Benfica’s Joao Felix and Lyon starlet Houssem Aouar have been linked with a host of clubs in recent weeks. But Liverpool fans have been given a positive update regarding both youngsters. “Four clubs have already positioned themselves close to the entourage of Benfica’s star Joao Felix,” RMC’s chief football reporter Mohamed Bouhafsi tweeted this […]
Ultra’s involved in fascist display known to authorities
Ultra’s involved in fascist display known to authorities
26 April at 09:35 All people already involved in the unveiling of a fascist banner before the Milan – Lazio match, were already known by DASPO for stadium crimes. The 8 ultras reported to the Milan Public Prosecutor for the “fascist demonstration” risk criminal prosecution for the banner unrolled a few steps from Piazzale […]
Juventus plot Gonzalo Higuain swap deal after Chelsea make transfer decision
Juventus plot Gonzalo Higuain swap deal after Chelsea make…
The Argentine front man arrived at Stamford Bridge on loan from Juventus in January after Maurizio Sarri urged Stamford Bridge bean counters to sign him. However, it’s not been plain sailing for the 31-year-old, who has failed to make a major impact in west London. He’s bagged just four goals in 14 appearances and appears […]
Gomez: ‘Atalanta will always attack’
Gomez: ‘Atalanta will always attack’
Atalanta drew 3-3 away from home in the first leg of the Coppa Italia semi-final, but Papu Gomez assures they’ll “still attack as always.” It kicks off in Bergamo at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT), follow all the action as it happens on the LIVEBLOG. “We hope it’ll be an open and exciting game. We […]
Gasperini: ‘Atalanta earned our chance’
Gasperini: ‘Atalanta earned our chance’
Gian Piero Gasperini assures Atalanta “earned this and have every right to play our cards” in both the Coppa Italia Final and rush for Champions League spots. The Orobici beat Fiorentina 2-1 this evening, 5-4 on aggregate, to set up the Final against Lazio on May 15 in Rome. “It’s a wonderful evening for us, […]
Montella: Fiorentina are regretful after Coppa Italia exit
Montella: Fiorentina are regretful after Coppa Italia exit
Fiorentina coach Vincenzo Montella admitted his team are ruing their luck after being eliminated from the Coppa Italia at the Semi-Final stage with a 5-4 aggregate defeat to Atalanta. After securing a 3-3 draw in the first leg, La Viola fell to a 2-1 away loss on Thursday evening despite Luis Muriel’s early goal, with […]
Gomez fires Atalanta beyond Fiorentina and into Coppa Italia Final
Gomez fires Atalanta beyond Fiorentina and into Coppa Italia…
A second half Papu Gomez strike gave Atalanta a 2-1 win over Fiorentina in the Coppa Italia Semi-Final on Thursday, securing a 5-4 aggregate victory and a spot in the Final. Josip Ilicic had drilled Atalanta level against his former club in the first half to cancel out an early Luis Muriel strike, before Gomez’s […]