Author Archives: James Grundy
Allegri: ‘Buffon an example for 20 years’
Allegri: ‘Buffon an example for 20 years’
Juventus Coach Max Allegri defended captain Gigi Buffon for his furious rant at referee Michael Oliver. “I challenge anyone not to react in that situation.” The goalkeeper was sent off for dissent in the Champions League quarter-final with Real Madrid, as the referee awarded a debatable penalty with 30 seconds to go. “It’s always easy […]
Juve, Allegri makes huge claims about Real Madrid penalty and Buffon’s accusations
Juve, Allegri makes huge claims about Real Madrid penalty…
14 April at 12:30 Massimiliano Allegri has been speaking to the media ahead of his side’s crucial Serie A match at home to Sampdoria, which kicks off at 17:00 CET tomorrow evening. Here is what he had to say: “Full credit to my players for their extraordinary performance in Madrid. It was an incredible […]
AC Milan: Donnarumma to break Serie A record against Napoli
AC Milan: Donnarumma to break Serie A record against Napoli
14 April at 11:10 Gianluigi Donnarumma has enjoyed a whirlwind few years since being given his Serie A debut by Serbian coach Siniša Mihajlović. Indeed, he has gone from being hailed as one of the best prospects Italian football has seen in a generation to being derided for his part in an unsavoury war of […]
Gasperini’s ill-fated Inter spell
Gasperini’s ill-fated Inter spell
Cast your minds back to 2006, Italy had just won the World Cup and calcio was rocked by by the infamous Calciopoli scandal. Words: Tom Scholes The whole of Italian football was under a dark cloud but amongst the scandals and controversy, a little club by the name of Genoa had just appointed Gian Piero […]
Suso swap with Callejon?
Suso swap with Callejon?
Suso’s future at Milan seems to be in doubt, with reports of Jose Callejon in a swap deal with Napoli or even a return to Liverpool. According to different sources, the Spaniard is considering the next step in his career and has a €40m release clause in his contract. Tuttosport maintain there could be an […]
Benevento, De Zerbi: “I would make this choice again, but I don’t know if I will stay next season”
Benevento, De Zerbi: “I would make this choice again,…
Benevento’s coach Roberto De Zerbi discussed his future and his role models in an interview with the newspaper La Gazzetta dello Sport: “Coming here was I choice I would make again. I don’t know if I’ll stay, should we get relegated. It’s hard to start over in the same club and make a strong team. […]
Manchester City Plot Three Major Signings For Summer Transfer Window
Manchester City Plot Three Major Signings For Summer Transfer…
According to the Telegraph,[1] the upcoming summer spending spree could topple over £270 million as they target three more additions to improve the squad. Manchester City[2] will be looking for more signings after exiting the Champions League[3] in disappointing fashion, along with adding to their domestic success of this season. City’s hierarchy is prepared to […]
Maradona backs Napoli and Juve
Maradona backs Napoli and Juve
Diego Armando Maradona urged Napoli to win the Scudetto, but also backed Juventus after their Champions League controversy with Real Madrid. Il Pibe de Oro confessed his thoughts during a live Instagram video from Argentina and spoke about the big news story of the last couple of days, namely Juve protests at the decisive last-gasp […]
Transfer Buzz: Real to steal Griezmann, Herrera’s United future in doubt
Transfer Buzz: Real to steal Griezmann, Herrera’s United…
Before the start of the summer transfer window, let FOX Sports Asia’s Transfer Buzz keep you up to date with the latest developments. 14 April Real to steal Griezmann According to Diario Gol[1], Real Madrid are looking to hijack rivals Barcelona’s move for Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann. The 27-year-old, who is a Los Blancos […]
Chelsea interest in Sarri grows
Chelsea interest in Sarri grows
Reports continue to spread that Maurizio Sarri will leave Napoli and the most likely destination is Chelsea, where he’d replace Antonio Conte. The Coach is under contract until June 2020, but there is a release clause and President Aurelio De Laurentiis is concerned an overseas club could activate it. Now the Daily Mail and the […]