Author Archives: James Grundy
De Laurentiis: ‘Bari will be Rocky’
De Laurentiis: ‘Bari will be Rocky’
Luigi De Laurentiis says “my Bari will be like Rocky Balboa”, and hopes to face Napoli in Serie A. Partenopei owner Aurelio bought Bari in the summer, but has handed the day-to-day running of the club to his son. “My father had a brilliant idea, because he saw exactly what he’d identified 14 years ago […]
Genoa director reveals which club closest to Piatek signing
Genoa director reveals which club closest to Piatek signing
18 October at 16:15 Mario Donatelli, sporting director of Genoa, will be a busy man over the coming months; with the rise to prominence of Polish forward Krzysztof Piatek and half of Europe on his trail. Interview about the young Pole, Donatelli revealed more about the ongoing saga, quotes from CalcioMercato.com: “In the meantime, we […]
Which strikers could Liverpool sign in January?
Which strikers could Liverpool sign in January?
With rumoured outgoings up front, Liverpool could be in the market to sign another striker this January. Divock Origi is linked with a permanent switch away from the Reds, whilst Dominic Solanke could be allowed to move away on loan. Liverpool have been linked with several striking targets as we near the January transfer window, […]
‘Milan were missing Higuain’
‘Milan were missing Higuain’
Inter striker Mauro Icardi believes Gonzalo Higuain is “what Milan were missing” ahead of the derby on Sunday. The first Derby della Madonnina has been billed as a showdown between the two Argentines, and the Nerazzurri captain previewed the game with Sky. “It’s the game the city most looks forward to,” Icardi confirmed. “Of course […]
Barcelona news: Serie A trio targeted, shock Wenger link
Barcelona news: Serie A trio targeted, shock Wenger link
18 October at 15:00 Barcelona have had a relatively strong start to their 2018/19 campaign, in second place in La Liga but without a win in 5 games. Barca have lost to Leganes and drawn with Valencia, Bilbao and Girona in their last four and perhaps patience is wearing thin with the current set-up at […]
Guida to referee Milan derby
Guida to referee Milan derby
Marco Guida has been announced as the referee for Sunday’s derby between Inter and Milan. The first Derby della Madonnina of the season takes place at San Siro this weekend, with the Nerazzurri four points ahead of their city rivals. Today the AIA has announced the officials for this weekend’s fixtures, with Guida assigned to […]
The players will train this afternoon in Castel Volturno 💪
#ForzaNapoliSempre
Sassuolo supersubs
Sassuolo supersubs
Sassuolo are the team to have scored the most goals off the bench in Serie A so far this season, followed by Juventus and Napoli. The Neroverdi found the net three times with substitutes. Khouma Babacar got a consolation goal against Juventus, then Alessandro Matri scored in the 2-0 victory at SPAL and Filip Djuricic […]
Chelsea vs Man Utd: Why Blues start under Maurizio Sarri is no surprise – Juan Mata
Chelsea vs Man Utd: Why Blues start under Maurizio Sarri…
The former Blues playmaker has been watching his old club closely this season. And Mata has been impressed with how Sarri has got Chelsea playing his way so quickly. The arrival of Jorginho from Napoli in midfield has strengthened them further. And Eden Hazard’s sublime performances in attack means Chelsea are title contenders this term. […]