Author Archives: James Grundy
Infantino: ‘Italy absence painful’
Infantino: ‘Italy absence painful’
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said it is “painful as a lover of football” to miss Italy in the World Cup, but welcomes Mario Balotelli back. The friendly with Saudi Arabia kicks off in St Gallen at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT), click here for the line-ups and Liveblog. “It’s painful as an Italian, but also […]
Chelsea News: Sarri appointment ‘confirmed’, Willian to Man Utd update, Dzeko claim
Chelsea News: Sarri appointment ‘confirmed’, Willian…
Napoli star Lorenzo Insigne has seemingly confirmed that Maurizio Sarri will replace Antonio Conte as Chelsea boss. The Italian has been heavily tipped to take over at Stamford Bridge after leaving his post at Napoli last week. And Insigne said: “If I sit on the Chelsea bench, I will be happy because he did well […]
Tottenham news: Dembélé’s future lies in Serie A?
Tottenham news: Dembélé’s future lies in Serie A?
28 May at 19:45 The future of Mousa Dembélé is up in the air. The Belgian midfielder is not going to extend his contract with Tottenham and several reports suggest his future could be in Serie A. “Mousa has another year of contract and will not renew . There is a lot of interest in […]
Giants demand Chelsea pay £7m to land prime managerial target
Giants demand Chelsea pay £7m to land prime managerial target
A week after clinching FA Cup success against Manchester United at Wembley, Chelsea’s managerial situation is still not secure and Antonio Conte is still widely expected to be relieved from his duties at Stamford Bridge. The Blues are finding it difficult to draft in the ideal replacement and, after reportedly identifying recently-replaced Napoli boss Maurizio […]
West Ham linked with a surprise move for Fabio Borini
West Ham linked with a surprise move for Fabio Borini
West Ham and Napoli are reportedly ready to lock horns over the signing of AC Milan attacker Fabio Borini this summer. According to an exclusive report from Italian news outlet Calciomercato[1], the versatile attacker has been lined up by the Hammers as they look to identify targets for the summer transfer window. It’s claimed that West Ham […]
Raiola: ‘Balotelli a real bargain’
Raiola: ‘Balotelli a real bargain’
Mino Raiola hinted Mario Balotelli could join Roma or Napoli, but “anyone with an ambitious project can get a real bargain.” The representative was in Naples today to receive an award at the Football Leader conference and took the opportunity to discuss one of his most famous clients, Balotelli. “Anyone who has an important and […]
Line-ups: Italy-Saudi Arabia
Line-ups: Italy-Saudi Arabia
Roberto Mancini’s first Italy XI for tonight’s friendly with Saudi Arabia is a 4-3-3 formation with the return of Mario Balotelli. It kicks off in St Gallen, Switzerland, at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT). Follow the build-up and action as it happens while giving your views on the LIVEBLOG. The Azzurri start a new era […]
Raiola: “Donnarumma can stay at Milan, even for his whole life. Balotelli would be great deal for anyone”
Raiola: “Donnarumma can stay at Milan, even for his…
Gianluigi Donnarumma and Milan, a story that seems destined to continue again; at least according to the words of the agent of the 99′ born goalkeeper, Mino Raiola.On the sidelines of the Football Leader event in Naples for the event, the agent spoke about the future of his client: “Gigio can stay at Milan, even […]
Exclusive: Chelsea leading Higuain chase, Juve identify Icardi as replacement
Exclusive: Chelsea leading Higuain chase, Juve identify…
28 May at 18:00 Juventus could allow Gonzalo Higuain leave the club, if they receive a right offer this summer and replace him with Inter’s Mauro Icardi, Caliomercato.com understands. Gonzalo Higuain arrived in Turin for a fee of €90 million from Napoli two years ago. The goals scored by him are relatively to little less […]
Politano ready for ‘any big club’
Politano ready for ‘any big club’
Sassuolo winger Matteo Politano would gladly go to “any big club,” said his agent, after interest from Napoli, Roma and Inter. The 24-year-old had been on the verge of a €25m transfer to Napoli in January, but the paperwork was not completed in time. He has since gone from strength to strength, scoring 10 Serie […]