Author Archives: James Grundy
Gianluca Vialli: the early Sampdoria diaries
Gianluca Vialli: the early Sampdoria diaries
In part one of a four-part series looking at the career of the iconic Gianluca Vialli, Dan Davison recalls his memorable Sampdoria years, which propelled him onto the football map. ANDREA PIRLO, PAOLO MALDINI, Dino Zoff, Franco Baresi and Francesco Totti[1]; the list of Italian players who have captured the imagination of football fans across the […]
Transfer News LIVE updates: Dybala to Man Utd, Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool rumours
Transfer News LIVE updates: Dybala to Man Utd, Chelsea,…
Transfer News LIVE updates: All the latest gossip and rumours from Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea, the rest of the Premier League and from around Europe. Tuesday, December 19 6:00am: Manchester United are getting set to battle Real Madrid for Paulo Dybala. According to Diario Gol, the Juventus star’s £170,000-a-week wages will not put off […]
Rumour Mill: Wenger’s successor identified, Arsenal targets Luiz, Sanchez turns down China
Rumour Mill: Wenger’s successor identified, Arsenal targets…
ARSENAL to raid rival, Wenger successor identified, Sanchez wants England stay, Poch identifies Rose replacement and the unknown 23-goal striker targeted by Antonio Conte. All the gossip from the Premier League is wrapped up in another edition of Rumour Mill. GUNNERS’ STUNNING LUIZ MOVE Arsene Wenger is primed for a stunning raid of London rivals […]
PODCAST: Udinese trample on Inter ‘bells’
PODCAST: Udinese trample on Inter ‘bells’
Normal service resumes on the Forza Italian Football Podcast this week as Conor Clancy settles back into the host’s seat where he is joined by the ever-reliable Vito Doria and the show-saving Luca Gunby. As always, this podcast was recorded live over on FIFTV[1]. There was plenty of action to discuss, from Inter being knocked […]
Real Madrid in negotiations with Chelsea ace Eden Hazard: Marco Asensio issues ultimatum
Real Madrid in negotiations with Chelsea ace Eden Hazard:…
REAL MADRID are in advanced negotiations with Chelsea star Eden Hazard over a move to the Bernabeu, according to shock reports in Spain. GETTY Chelsea ace Eden Hazard is wanted by Real Madrid The Belgian has been in sensational form for the Blues this season. Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane is a known admirer of […]
Chelsea legend John Terry admits he may leave Aston Villa to avoid former club
Chelsea legend John Terry admits he may leave Aston Villa…
GETTY John Terry left Chelsea for Aston Villa in the summer The former England captain left Chelsea for Villa at the end of last season after 19 years at Stamford Bridge, but was linked with a number of Premier League clubs. However, Terry has been adamant that he could never play against his beloved Blues. […]
Inter, Thohir: “Ucl? I am quite optimistic…”
Inter, Thohir: “Ucl? I am quite optimistic…”
18 December at 23:02 After talks of a possible departure from Inter, here is what Erick Thohir had to say on the matter in an interview with Goal.com Indonesia: ” Suning? I have a good understanding with Suning, we have met numerous times. We have had discussions in Milano but also in China. Everything is okay and the rumors are certainly not true. […]
Bologna, director Bigon:”We don’t intend to sell Verdi in January and he wants to stay”
Bologna, director Bigon:”We don’t intend to sell Verdi…
Bologna winger Simone Verdi has been one of the breakout players in Serie A this season, his ability to score with both feet has made him a target for numerous clubs. But Bologna intend to keep the former Milan youth team product, as sporting director Riccardo Bigon told Sky Sport while attending the team’s Christmas […]
Capello: “Spalletti Has Done A Good Job Rebuilding Inter”
Capello: “Spalletti Has Done A Good Job Rebuilding Inter”
Jiangsu Suning manager Fabio Capello spoke on the current goings on in Serie A in an interview with Avvenire. “Juventus have managed to reconfirm themselves. Inter, apart from this past week, has had a very good performance in the league so far. Luciano Spalletti is a great manager, he has done a good job rebuilding the Nerazzurri […]
Saputo: ‘Napoli want Verdi, but…’
Saputo: ‘Napoli want Verdi, but…’
Bologna President Joey Saputo confirms Napoli want Simone Verdi but “not only” them. The winger has been in fine form this season, with five goals and four assists in Serie A so far, and it has been reported that the Partenopei are interested. “It’s not only Napoli,” Saputo told Sky. “it’s great when the big […]