Author Archives: James Grundy
Manchester United top European cash table ahead of Real Madrid despite missing lucrative Champions League
Manchester United top European cash table ahead of Real…
Manchester United were the biggest cash cow in world football last year even though they missed out on the riches of the Champions League. The Old Trafford giants confirmed their financial dominance, earning £581m last season – just £1.5m ahead of Real Madrid – to top the list for the second season running. Jose Mourinho’s […]
Paper Talk: Arsenal want £35m Spurs target as part of new-look attack; Roma enter running for £30m Liverpool outcast
Paper Talk: Arsenal want £35m Spurs target as part of new-look…
Arsenal have entered the running for a £35million Tottenham target, while a Liverpool outcast could find himself on the move to Italy with Roma, according to Tuesday’s newspapers. ARSENAL ENTER RUNNING TO SIGN PSG WINGER Arsenal and Tottenham are locked in a £35m battle for PSG winger Lucas Moura after the Gunners had a […]
Napoli still pushing for Politano?
Napoli still pushing for Politano?
Napoli are reportedly still keen on signing Sassuolo winger Matteo Politano and could target Sampdoria’s Lucas Torreira in the summer. Sassuolo are playing hardball with Politano, but Gianluca Di Marzio’s website claims that has not stopped Napoli from ‘pressing’ for the 24-year-old. Partenopei President Aurelio De Laurentiis would have also met Sassuolo sporting director Giovanni […]
Lost in translation: why the Italian game is never the same in English
Lost in translation: why the Italian game is never the same…
AS A FOOTBALL FAN living in the United States, it blows my mind how many games are available on television these days. I’m 33 now and can easily remember the days when I would record Champions League games on VHS and then trade them with my friend who had a satellite dish and could watch […]
Napoli push for Sassuolo’s Politano and Sampdoria’s Torreira is objective for June
Napoli push for Sassuolo’s Politano and Sampdoria’s…
There was a new attempt for Sassuolo’s Politano, as De Laurentiis met with Sassuolo Sporting Director Carnevale this morning. Sassuolo President Squinzi is resisting the sale, but they signaled Caprari as a possible replacement for Politano.Sampdoria’s Torreira is an objective for the summer, if Jorginho or Diawara leaves. The midfielder has a buyout clause of […]
Juventus 1-0 Genoa: Player ratings
Juventus 1-0 Genoa: Player ratings
22 January at 22:35 Juventus saw off a valiant Genoa in Torino on Monday evening. Despite coming away with all three points, the Bianconeri would’ve hoped for a more convincing scoreline than the 1-0 result. In the end, they leave Allianz Stadium in second place, one point behind Napoli, and 10 points ahead of Lazio […]
Allegri responds to Sarri’s criticism of Juventus’ schedule
Allegri responds to Sarri’s criticism of Juventus’ schedule
22 January at 23:19 Following his side’s lackluster 1-0 victory over relegation-challenged Genoa, Juventus manager spoke to Premium Sport about the match. “The final could be better managed, but we were a little tired,” he said. “But we did not give the opponents any chance. The goal was to take home the victory. We were […]
Report: Roma gearing up to steal pair of Juventus, Napoli targets
Report: Roma gearing up to steal pair of Juventus, Napoli…
22 January at 23:33 Per Sky Sport Italia, there is a new team that has entered the race to sign Italian starlets Bryan Cristante and Simone Verdi. Following Juventus’ 1-0 victory over Genoa, the broadcaster announced that they are aware that Roma is in the hunt for the duo. Regardless of whether or not they […]
Allegri: Juventus stopped playing after 70 minutes
Allegri: Juventus stopped playing after 70 minutes
Despite a less than impressive performance from Juventus, Bianconeri coach Massmiliano Allege was happy that his side were able to take all three points against Genoa. Douglas Costa’s second goal of the Serie A season was enough to give Juventus a 1-0 win over Genoa at the Allianz Stadium on Monday evening. As a result, […]
‘Napoli and Roma want Torreira’
‘Napoli and Roma want Torreira’
Lucas Torreira’s agent says Napoli and Roma are both interested in the Sampdoria midfielder, not just Juventus. The 21-year-old has been heavily linked with the Bianconeri, with some even suggesting a deal has already been arranged for the summer. “I can also confirm the interest of Napoli and Roma in my client,” Pablo Bentancurt revealed […]