Author Archives: James Grundy
Video: Juve-Napoli fans meet…
Video: Juve-Napoli fans meet…
Ahead of Juventus v Napoli, two sets of ultras meet up at either end of the street, chant, run at each other and… what happens next is unexpected. The Scudetto showdown is on Sunday evening in Turin and there are concerns over potential crowd trouble in this massive fixture. In the streets of Naples, some […]
LIVE: Allegri Press Conference
LIVE: Allegri Press Conference
Join us for live coverage of the Max Allegri Press conference ahead of tomorrow’s Scudetto showdown between Juventus and Napoli. The match kicks off on Sunday at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT). His Press conference in Turin is scheduled to begin at 11.00 UK time (10.00 GMT). If you are on a mobile device or […]
Allegri: ‘Decisive only for Napoli’
Allegri: ‘Decisive only for Napoli’
Massimiliano Allegri insists the Scudetto showdown in Turin is “decisive for Napoli, but not for Juventus” and Gonzalo Higuain will make the difference. It kicks off on Sunday at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT), click here for a match preview. You can read the entire Press conference as it happened on the LIVEBLOG. “We’re in […]
Op-Ed: Why Milik must start for Napoli vs. Juventus in Scudetto showdown
Op-Ed: Why Milik must start for Napoli vs. Juventus in Scudetto…
21 April at 12:05 Napoli coach Maurizio Sarri possesses one of the strongest squads in Italy, both in terms of depth and quality. Therefore, it is somewhat surprising that he is so often accused by fans and journalists of not rotating his players enough, and making the most of all the options available to him. […]
Why Juventus should bench Paulo Dybala for Napoli clash
Why Juventus should bench Paulo Dybala for Napoli clash
21 April at 11:45 A Juventus win on Sunday evening could all but seal the Scudetto crown for the record seventh time for the Old Lady, but a win for Napoli would swing the title race open all over again. And in a game as vital as this, giving the partenoepi a surprise package would be crucial. And a one in the form of Paulo Dybala can rip any side to shreds. The last time both of these sides met, the Old Lady picked up a compact […]
Napoli boss is ‘an option’ for Arsenal
Napoli boss is ‘an option’ for Arsenal
Maurizio Sarri is reportedly ‘an option’ for Arsenal as they bid to replace Arsene Wenger this summer. According to claims from Sky Italia journalist Massimo Ugolini, as reported by Calciomercato[1], the Napoli manager is one boss who Arsenal are considering moving for at the end of the season. News emerged on Friday that Wenger would be […]
Dybala injury behind Napoli snub?
Dybala injury behind Napoli snub?
Paulo Dybala could be dropped for the Scudetto showdown with Napoli, but there are rumours Juventus are hiding his injury. It kicks off on Sunday at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT), click here for a match preview. Only four points separate these sides at the top of the Serie A table going into their head-to-head […]
Sarri bans Juve from locker room
Sarri bans Juve from locker room
Maurizio Sarri has banned the word ‘Juventus’ from the Napoli locker room ahead of Sunday’s Scudetto showdown, it’s reported. There are four points separating the two sides at the top of the table and they go head-to-head in Turin tomorrow evening. According to the Corriere del Mezzogiorno newspaper, Coach Sarri is taking a new approach […]
Transfer Buzz: Messi to Arsenal, Real splurge on Lewandowski
Transfer Buzz: Messi to Arsenal, Real splurge on Lewandowski
Before the start of the summer transfer window, let FOX Sports Asia’s Transfer Buzz keep you up to date with the latest developments. 21 April Messi to Arsenal According to the Express[1], Luis Enrique will try to sign Lionel Messi if he is appointed as Arsenal manager. The pair, who have a good working relationship […]
Balotelli goodbye to Nice
Balotelli goodbye to Nice
Mario Balotelli has already said goodbye to Nice fans ahead of his summer move. “It’s been two amazing years, thanks to everyone.” The striker’s contract will expire in June and it has been suggested he could go for a return to Italy with Roma, Napoli or even his old club Milan. His message on Instagram […]