Author Archives: James Grundy
ADL: ‘Why win with €200m debt?’
ADL: ‘Why win with €200m debt?’
Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis “fears nobody” in the Europa League, doubts Maurizio Sarri will last at Chelsea and insists Juventus success is pointless with “€200m debts.” The fiery patron spoke to Sky Sport Italia after the draw pitted them against RB Salzburg in the Round of 16. “Napoli fear nobody in the Europa League, […]
Ancelotti: ‘Bale too egotistical’
Ancelotti: ‘Bale too egotistical’
Carlo Ancelotti reveals the reason he left Real Madrid was a row with Florentino Perez over Gareth Bale’s “egotistic” attitude. The Coach is currently at Napoli and has said they don’t score enough goals because they are too altruistic, but he warns there is a danger of going too far the other way too. “Altruism […]
Di Laurentiis attacks Juventus: ‘What sense would Scudetto make if I have a debt of €200 million’
Di Laurentiis attacks Juventus: ‘What sense would…
23 February at 11:15 Napoli President Aurelio de Laurentiis has criticized Juventus for having a debt of about 200 million euros but still spending a lot to win the Serie A. De Laurentiis was talking to Sky Sports about the Scudetto and he said: “I do not disdain the championship There is always this discouragement […]
Chelsea plan £200m summer spending spree as Zinedine Zidane targets FOUR new signings
Chelsea plan £200m summer spending spree as Zinedine Zidane…
CHELSEA target Zinedine Zidane remains keen on taking charge at Stamford Bridge despite the Blues being handed a transfer ban, according to reports. And the former Real Madrid boss will be handed a mammoth £200m to spend on new players. On Friday, Chelsea[1] were hit with a two-window transfer suspension for the alleged illegal recruitment […]
Unai Emery set for UNHAPPY Ben Arfa reunion when Arsenal play Rennes in Europa League
Unai Emery set for UNHAPPY Ben Arfa reunion when Arsenal…
Arsenal were trailing 1-0 after their first-leg with BATE Borisov last week but turned it around at the Emirates on Thursday, winning 3-0. Emery’s side this afternoon learned that Stade Rennais would be their opponents in the Europa League last-16. But while some fans may be happy that the likes of Napoli, Valencia and Sevilla […]
Exclusive: Napoli close to signing Ospina on a permanent basis
Exclusive: Napoli close to signing Ospina on a permanent basis
22 February at 21:15 Serie A giants Napoli are close to acquiring David Ospina on a permanent basis, with a deal with Arsenal all but agreed for the upcoming summer. The Colombian goalkeeper has been signed by the partenopei on an initial loan deal from the Emirates Stadium based side. And before Alex Meret came […]
UEFA Rankings: Juventus stay 5th, Roma rise to 12th
UEFA Rankings: Juventus stay 5th, Roma rise to 12th
22 February at 21:35 The latest UEFA Rankings of clubs sees Juventus stay at fifth and Roma rise, as the giallorossi are currently in a 2-1 lead against Porto in the Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League. The latest ranking of UEFA is a collection of their coefficients in recent seasons and while […]
Guardiola: ‘Chelsea should trust Sarri’
Guardiola: ‘Chelsea should trust Sarri’
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has rushed to defend old friend Maurizio Sarri and urged Chelsea to “trust” the Italian tactician. The pair have long been in a mutual appreciation society for some time, as Guardiola keeps a close eye on Italian football, even more so after City met Napoli in the Champions League last […]
Chelsea boss Sarri explains Kante strategy – but pundits SAVAGE manager’s decision
Chelsea boss Sarri explains Kante strategy – but pundits…
That is according to ESPN[1] pundit Steve Nicol who can’t understand how a player who has won individual accolades in two of the past three seasons can be criticised. Kante won the PFA Player of the Year award during his first season at Chelsea[2] as he helped them lift the Premier League under Antonio Conte. […]
‘Napoli next step for Salzburg’
‘Napoli next step for Salzburg’
Red Bull Salzburg boss Marco Rose says his side ‘needed’ to be drawn Napoli in the Europa League last 16. “Our objective is to keep improving.” Napoli host Salzburg in the first leg on March 7, and Rose is excited about the opportunity of adding to last season’s scalp against Lazio. “We’re enthusiastic about the […]