Author Archives: James Grundy
Postponements affect Napoli-Milan
Postponements affect Napoli-Milan
The postponement of Milan-Genoa and Sampdoria-Fiorentina has a knock-on effect, as Hakan Calhanoglu will now miss Napoli. There had been calls to postpone the entire opening Serie A weekend as a sign of mourning for those killed in the collapse of the Ponte Morandi bridge in Genoa, with 39 now confirmed dead. The Lega Serie […]
Higuain set to make AC Milan debut against former club
Higuain set to make AC Milan debut against former club
16 August at 19:45 Since Milan’s clash versus Genoa has been postponed, the Rossoneri’s first game of the season will be against Napoli in two weeks time, unless something unexpected occurs. This also means that Milan’s new striker, Gonzalo Higuain, will make his debut for the club against his former side, Napoli. During his […]
Napoli sign Greek U-17 talent
Napoli sign Greek U-17 talent
Napoli have signed 17-year-old Greek talent Georgios Vrakas from PAOK Salonika. The creative midfielder is a star for his country at Under-17 level, scoring three goals in 10 games. According to freelance reporter Emanuele Giulianelli, who posted a picture of the player signing the contract, a deal was struck this evening. Vrakas had also been […]
Serie A done deals and predicted line-ups
Serie A done deals and predicted line-ups
16 August at 18:30 ATALANTA In: Reca (d, Wisla Plock), Tumminello (a, Crotone), Varnier (d, Cittadella), Zapata (a, Sampdoria), Pasalic (c, Chelsea). Out: Caldara (d, Milan), Spinazzola (d, Juventus), Cristante (c, Roma), Bastoni (d, Parma), Petagna (a, Spal), Haas (c, Palermo).Possible line-up (3-4-3): Gollini; Toloi, Mancini, Masiello; Castagne, De Roon, Freuler, RECA; Ilicic, DUVAN ZAPATA, Gomez.Manager: Gasperini (confirmed). BOLOGNAIn: Skorupski (p, Roma), […]
‘ADL pays nothing for San Paolo’
‘ADL pays nothing for San Paolo’
The mayor of Naples responds to Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis – ‘he’s never even put €1 into the San Paolo’. The Partenopei owner has been hugely critical of the stadium, which is rented from the council, calling it “a toilet”, though the city is carrying out renovation works this summer. “I was left stunned […]
Chelsea vs Arsenal preview: Team news and likely line-ups ahead of Premier League derby
Chelsea vs Arsenal preview: Team news and likely line-ups…
GETTY Chelsea’s Antonio Rudiger (left) and Arsenal’s Granit Xhaka in action last weekend The London rivals got off to contrasting starts as the Premier League returned last weekend. The Blues recorded a convincing 3-0 victory away to Huddersfield, while the Gunners were poor as they went down 2-0 at home to champions Manchester City. And […]
Transfer news LIVE updates: Pogba agreement with Barcelona, Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea
Transfer news LIVE updates: Pogba agreement with Barcelona,…
Transfer news live: Updates, gossip, rumours and done deals from Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United, and the rest of the Premier League, Championship and Europe. Thursday, August 16 Paul Pogba has ‘agreed terms’ with Barcelona and could leave Man Utd this month Arsenal goalkeeper David Ospina is set for a medical at Napoli Chelsea are […]
Serie A 2018/19: Napoli season preview
Serie A 2018/19: Napoli season preview
It may never be the same for Napoli. Maurizio Sarri has gone and while Carlo Ancelotti is a superstar name in the world of football coaching, it is arguable that his best years are behind him and he has quite a job on his hands to even keep Napoli at the level they reached last […]
Serie A start postponed?
Serie A start postponed?
It’s reported that the first weekend of Serie A could be postponed, in light of the tragic bridge collapse in Genoa. The Ponte Morandi collapsed on Tuesday morning, leaving at least 39 people dead and many more injured. Sampdoria have asked for their match with Fiorentina to be postponed while the city mourns, and Genoa’s […]
Breaking: Serie A matchday 1 could be postponed
Breaking: Serie A matchday 1 could be postponed
16 August at 15:18 The Morandi bridge on the Genoa highway collapsed on Tuesday morning causing 39 deaths and 16 wounded. Twenty people are still missing and Italian firemen have been constantly searching for people alive beneath the ruins over the last 72 hours. Both Sampdoria and Genoa have already requested not to play against Fiorentina and AC Milan respectively while […]