
Author Archives: James Grundy
Orsato to referee Derby d’Italia
Orsato to referee Derby d’Italia
Daniele Orsato has been announced as the referee for Saturday night’s Derby d’Italia between Inter and Juventus. The pair meet at San Siro in what is a crucial match for both teams, with the Nerazzurri one point behind in the race for the top four. Juve, meanwhile, have seen their Serie A lead cut to […]
Buffon apologises for snubbing fans after Napoli defeat
Buffon apologises for snubbing fans after Napoli defeat
Gianluigi Buffon has apologised to Juventus’ fans after the team failed to acknowledge supporters in the wake of Sunday’s 1-0 defeat to bitter rivals and Scudetto challengers Napoli. That potentially crucial loss at home to their closest foes in the Serie A title race left Juve just a point ahead of Napoli, Kalidou Koulibaly having […]
Palacio: “I Hope Inter Can Beat Juventus”
Palacio: “I Hope Inter Can Beat Juventus”
Former Inter striker Rodrigo Palacio spoke on this weekend’s Derby D’Italia and the race for the scudetto in an interview with Corriere dello Sport. “It will be a difficult match and I hope that Inter can win. Napoli’s victory against Juventus has reopened everything in the race for the title. In the end, however, I […]
Simoni: ‘Napoli for the Scudetto’
Simoni: ‘Napoli for the Scudetto’
Luigi Simoni is supporting Napoli for the Scudetto, and says it’s “pointless” to discuss the penalty his Inter didn’t get against Juventus. The Partenopei are only a point behind the Old Lady at the top of Serie A, with Juve facing Inter at San Siro in the Derby d’Italia on Saturday. “Saturday is a very […]
Chelsea lead United, Liverpool in race for €50m Napoli star
Chelsea lead United, Liverpool in race for €50m Napoli star
26 April at 12:05 A number of elite Premier League clubs are in the race to sign Elseid Hysaj, according to SportItalia.The Napoli full-back has been a very consistent presence on the right side of the defence over the last few seasons since joining from Empoli. Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal are all known […]
Voller: ‘Nothing decided on Leno’
Voller: ‘Nothing decided on Leno’
Bayer Leverkusen sporting director Rudi Völler insists “nothing is decided” on Napoli target Bernd Leno’s future but “if someone pays the release clause…” The Partenopei need a goalkeeper for next season, as Pepe Reina is set to join Milan on a free transfer. It’s thought Leno is their top target, with the German international keen […]
Bologna, Palacio: “I’ll decide about a contract extension in the end of the season. Napoli is the team that plays best, the win in Turin has reopened the league. Who knows what will happen if Inter doesn’t lose on Saturday…”
Bologna, Palacio: “I’ll decide about a contract…
“The braid? To be honest, I don’t like it so much anymore: I’m 36 now. I’ve had it for all my career though. So, until I retire…”. On the football pitch, Rodrigo Palacio will always be “El Trenza”, the Argentinean bomber that, for numerous seasons, has lead Genoa and Inter’s attacking lines. Now, in the […]
Record breaking Inter-Juventus
Record breaking Inter-Juventus
It’s expected that this weekend’s Inter-Juventus game will break the Derby d’Italia record for gate receipts, with 10,000 away fans expected. It’s a crucial match for both sides, as the hosts are battling for a Champions League place, while the Bianconeri have just a one point lead over Napoli at the top of Serie A. […]
Milan want Giuntoli?
Milan want Giuntoli?
Ariedo Braida and Napoli’s Cristiano Giuntoli are reportedly in the frame to replace Milan sporting director Massimiliano Mirabelli. It’s widely expected that Mirabelli will be relieved of his duties at the end of the season, and the man himself seemed to confirm as much yesterday. Barcelona’s international advisor on transfers, Ariedo Braida, is thought to […]

