Author Archives: James Grundy
Chelsea transfer news: Daniele Rugani update following Cristiano Ronaldo move to Juventus
Chelsea transfer news: Daniele Rugani update following Cristiano…
CHELSEA will only make a move for Juventus defender Daniele Rugani if Maurizio Sarri becomes their new manager. That’s according to reports in Italy that suggest the Serie A club will offload some players following the arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo from Real Madrid. Chelsea have had a slow summer and have yet to add any […]
Nike unveils new ball for 2018/19 Serie A season
Nike unveils new ball for 2018/19 Serie A season
The new ball to be used for the 2018/19 Serie A season has been unveiled by Nike, and it comes with a magical name ahead of what could be a memorable campaign. Inter and Roma have both been busy during the summer transfer window, while Napoli have added new coach Carlo Ancelotti as they all […]
Report: As Sarri inches closer, Chelsea are ready to make a sensational double Juve swoop
Report: As Sarri inches closer, Chelsea are ready to make…
10 July at 21:30 Juventus announced Cristiano Ronaldo earlier on today as this is a huge deal for the bianconeri and the entire Italian Serie A. The Portuguese legend will cost Juve a lot financially speaking but they hope to get a lot back with the marketing of Ronaldo. With CR7 now ready to play for Allegri’s team, who will leave the club? It […]
World Cup: France in the Final
World Cup: France in the Final
Samuel Umtiti’s header from a corner proved enough, as France ended Belgium’s 24-game unbeaten run and reached the World Cup Final. It’s their first Final since losing the 2006 showdown to Italy on penalties, but in Moscow they’ll face either England or Croatia this weekend. With Thomas Meunier suspended, Belgium brought in Nacer Chadli and […]
Juve ask Madrid for Marcelo too?
Juve ask Madrid for Marcelo too?
After signing Cristiano Ronaldo, it’s reported Juventus could target his Real Madrid teammate Marcelo if Alex Sandro leaves. The €100m buy, plus €12m in formation payments to his former clubs, is the biggest ever purchase from a Serie A club, breaking the €94m record set by Juve for Napoli striker Gonzalo Higuain in 2016. According […]
Napoli linked with move for Angelo Ogbonna
Napoli linked with move for Angelo Ogbonna
West Ham defender Angelo Ogbonna has reportedly emerged as a surprise target for Napoli this summer. Following the appointment of Carlo Ancelotti as the club’s new manager, it’s believed that Napoli are intent on adding extra defensive quality to the ranks ahead of next season. Napoli finished as runners-up to Juventus in Serie A last season and will […]
Ancelotti begins Napoli era
Ancelotti begins Napoli era
Napoli had their first pre-season training session under new Coach Carlo Ancelotti today. Training was at the Dimaro-Folgarida camp in the northern region of Trento, under unusually heavy rain for mid-July. There will be a double session tomorrow and among the players involved are new arrivals Alex Meret, Orestis Karnezis, Fabian Ruiz, Roberto Inglese, Amato […]
Ronaldo breaks transfer record
Ronaldo breaks transfer record
Juventus have smashed the Serie A transfer record with the signing of Cristiano Ronaldo, two years after doing the same for Gonzalo Higuain. The Portuguese superstar has joined the Old Lady for €100m signing a four year contract believed to be worth around €30m per season. While it’s expected that the Bianconeri’s parent company, Exor, […]
Serie A and Liga on Ronaldo effect
Serie A and Liga on Ronaldo effect
The President of the Lega Serie A called Cristiano Ronaldo’s arrival to Juventus “historic for all of Italian sport,” while La Liga hope it won’t affect their revenue. The deal was confirmed this evening at a cost of €100m, plus €12m in formation fees to his previous clubs Sporting CP and Manchester United. “Cristiano Ronaldo […]