Author Archives: James Grundy
Former Referee Cesari: “Orsato Got It Wrong But He Isn’t Corrupt”
Former Referee Cesari: “Orsato Got It Wrong But He Isn’t…
Former referee Graziano Cesari has moved to defend Daniele Orsato following the controversy that arose due to some of Orsato’s decisions in Saturday night’s Derby D’Italia which Juventus were victorious in. “He got it wrong on the night, that’s all. He is not useless, he is not corrupt, he is not in bad faith or […]
Report: Napoli line up Ancelotti to replace Sarri
Report: Napoli line up Ancelotti to replace Sarri
02 May at 20:00 As previously reported by Calciomercato.com and several other Italian media outlets, Maurizio Sarri will meet with Aurelio De Laurentiis at the end of the season before deciding whether he wishes to remain at the club long-term. There is a growing sense that Sarri’s time in charge of the Partenopei could […]
Barcelona midfielder can join Napoli on one condition
Barcelona midfielder can join Napoli on one condition
02 May at 18:55 Napoli have identified Barcelona midfielder Denis Suarez as a transfer target and are looking at the option of making an approach, but there is a twist. The Serie A outfit’s manager Maurizio Sarri is an admirer of 24-year-old Spaniard. However, there could be a stumbling block in bringing Suarez to Stadio […]
Ancelotti on Napoli radar
Ancelotti on Napoli radar
Carlo Ancelotti is an option for Napoli if Maurizio Sarri walks away this summer, according to Radio CRC. There are reports Sarri could be heading to the Premier League for Chelsea, Arsenal or even potentially Tottenham Hotspur. Among the candidates to take over at the Stadio San Paolo this summer are Ancelotti, who is a […]
Higuain: ‘Hammer blow to title race’
Higuain: ‘Hammer blow to title race’
Gonzalo Higuain explains how he felt during the Juventus turnaround against Inter, which he believes “dealt a hammer blow to the title race.” The turnaround from 2-1 down to win 3-2 at San Siro in the final minutes, followed by Napoli’s 3-0 defeat at Fiorentina, saw a four-point gap open up at the top of […]
Tottenham and AC Milan target hints at Fiorentina stay?
Tottenham and AC Milan target hints at Fiorentina stay?
02 May at 18:10 ACF Fiorentina midfielder Milan Badelj has dropped a massive hint that he could continue at the Stadio Artemio Franchi beyond the 2017-18 season. The Croatian international’s current deal with the Serie A club will be over in June 2018. So far, he has not signed a new deal, meaning the defensive […]
Five things you need to know about potential Chelsea boss Sarri
Five things you need to know about potential Chelsea boss Sarri
02 May at 16:10 There remains a great degree of uncertainty surrounding the position of Maurizio Sarri and whether he will remain in charge of Napoli next season. Indeed, several prestigious clubs across Europe have been linked with a move to secure his services once the current campaign comes to an end in May. […]
Juventus consider Ancelotti?
Juventus consider Ancelotti?
Juventus are reportedly considering a return for Carlo Ancelotti, if Massimiliano Allegri leaves after this season. The Bianconeri can still win the domestic double for a fourth year in a row, as they’re four points clear of Napoli at the top of Serie A with three games left, and face Milan in the Coppa Italia […]
Revealed: why Juventus’ Serie A title could give Man Utd & Arsenal transfer boost
Revealed: why Juventus’ Serie A title could give Man Utd…
02 May at 15:25 Premier League clubs Arsenal and Manchester United have received encouragement in signing Dries Mertens as the Belgium international is looking to leave Napoli after their chances of winning the Scudetto suffered a blow following his side’s defeat to Fiorentina. Maurizio Sarri’s side are second in the table with with 84 points […]
Reina departure confirmed
Reina departure confirmed
Napoli’s famous stadium announcer has confirmed Pepe Reina will have a “farewell party” tonight, positing an emotional open letter. It was reported yesterday that the goalkeeper and his wife were taking the team to dinner, ahead of his move to Milan. While it was believed that would take place on Tuesday night, it has now […]