Author Archives: James Grundy
Mario Rui: ‘Five can win Scudetto’
Mario Rui: ‘Five can win Scudetto’
Napoli defender Mario Rui believes “there will be five” teams competing for the Scudetto this season. The Partenopei finished second last year despite amassing 91 points, but still finished four points behind champions Juventus. “If we continue on this path we can do really well, and we hope things can go even better than last […]
🎙 #Rui: “This is a solid group: we feel even stronger and more mature than in years past. Winning in Rome was impor…
Inzaghi’s plan to stop Cristiano Ronaldo
Inzaghi’s plan to stop Cristiano Ronaldo
23 August at 14:00 As reported by Tempo, Lazio coach Simone Inzaghi is studying his best options to stop Cristiano Ronaldo and his teammates. In defense Luiz Felipe remains out, pushing Inzaghi to choose between Martin Caceres, Wallace and Bastos. The Angolan defender already took the Brazilian’s starting spot against Napoli, but as Caceres knows Juventus […]
Valeri for Napoli-Milan
Valeri for Napoli-Milan
Paolo Valeri has been announced as the referee for Saturday night’s big game between Napoli and Milan. This weekend sees the Rossoneri travel to the Stadio San Paolo for their first game of the season, after Week 1’s clash with Genoa was postponed. Pepe Reina will be returning to Naples, while Carlo Ancelotti will face […]
“Everyone has been training well but…they have been very good” – Willian showers praise on two of Chelsea’s summer signings
“Everyone has been training well but…they have been…
Willian has showered praise on two of his new teammates at Chelsea insisting their ‘quality’ will see Chelsea through a lot of tough encounters this season. The Blues were not as busy in the transfer window as they had been in previous summer markets, but still brought in four players to beef up their senior […]
Former Milan coach Sacchi: “Milan can compete with Juve for the Scudetto”
Former Milan coach Sacchi: “Milan can compete with Juve…
23 August at 12:45 Former AC Milan head coach Arrigo Sacchi gave a lengthy interview to Italian newspaper Il Corriere della Sera about a wide range of topics; from AC Milan’s chances this season to the strength of the opposition and his admiration for Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City team: “Juventus are favourites, it is overwhelming, […]
Sacchi: ‘Milan can win the Scudetto’
Sacchi: ‘Milan can win the Scudetto’
Legendary Coach Arrigo Sacchi declares “Milan can win the Scudetto”, even if Juventus are “super-favourites”. The Rossoneri appear more stable both on and off the pitch, having been taken over by Elliott Management and signed the likes of Mattia Caldara, Gonzalo Higuain and Pepe Reina. “I’ll repeat what I said half an hour ago to […]
Napoli work towards contract renewal for AC Milan and Chelsea target
Napoli work towards contract renewal for AC Milan and Chelsea…
23 August at 10:45 Jose Callejon was close to leaving Napoli this summer, with AC Milan and Chelsea both having been interested in the Spanish winger. In five seasons in Naples, Callejon has scored 74 goals and made 66 assists within just 258 appearances. Now, according to the latest reports from La Gazzetta dello […]
Napoli-Milan ’88 – Ancelotti: “The passion of the crowd left me speechless”
Napoli-Milan ’88 – Ancelotti: “The passion of the…
23 August at 11:00 In an interview with Repubblica, Napoli head coach Carlo Ancelotti recalled Milan’s 3-2 win over Napoli in Naples on May 1, 1988. Despite goals from Maradona and Careca, Napoli lost and here is what Ancelotti had to say about that match, over thirty years ago. “It was a unique show and […]