Author Archives: James Grundy
“We won, what do people expect?” Pep Guardiola insists Manchester City players celebrated derby win ‘correctly’
“We won, what do people expect?” Pep Guardiola…
Pep Guardiola insists his Manchester City[1] players celebrated their derby day win over Manchester United “correctly” – despite the party turning sour. The City boss commented on the derby day fracas for the first time since the incident came to light during his pre-Swansea press conference on Tuesday. Jose Mourinho is alleged to have stormed […]
Fiorentina, Pioli: “I can’t understand why Sampdoria had an extra day’s rest. Babacar? He has to do more”
Fiorentina, Pioli: “I can’t understand why Sampdoria…
After their draw against Lazio and Napoli, Fiorentina seems to be finding their stride. Fiorentina manager spoke at the prematch press conference ahead of their TIM Cup match against Sampdoria: “We’ll give everything because we know that they are a strong team. They have a good base of player then added Zapata, Caprari and Ramirez […]
Serie A’s January Shopping List
Serie A’s January Shopping List
12 December at 13:20 In Italy, the January transfer window is often referred to as the “mercato di riparazione”- the market to repair things. But with at least three, or maybe four, teams in the race for the scudetto and seven clubs battling to avoid relegation, in January of 2018 we might see some moves […]
PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: Kalidou Koulibaly – He will be dominant in the near future
PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: Kalidou Koulibaly – He will be dominant…
by Phumzile Ngcatshe Tuesday Dec 12, 2017. 13:00 Senegal and Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly’s agent says the centre back can become a dominant figure in the near future. Bruno Satin believes his client has reached a good level, but believes he must work hard on improving his aerial strength. Satin was speaking after the Italian […]
Genoa, Pandev: “Rossi is a great player. Napoli and the city deserve to win the Scudetto”
Genoa, Pandev: “Rossi is a great player. Napoli and…
Macedonian striker Goran Pandev is ready to meet again his former coach Gian Piero Gasperini as Genoa face Atalanta in tonight’s Serie A clash. “He wanted me when I was at Galatasaray – says Pandev to La Gazzetta dello Sport – but the deal didn’t go trough because Genoa didn’t have any free slot left […]
UEFA Europa League round of 32 draw
UEFA Europa League round of 32 draw
Round of 32 draw Borussia Dortmund (GER) v Atalanta (ITA) Nice (FRA) v Lokomotiv Moskva (RUS) København (DEN) v Atlético Madrid (ESP) Spartak Moskva (RUS) v Athletic Club (ESP) AEK Athens (GRE) v Dynamo Kyiv (UKR) Celtic (SCO) v Zenit (RUS) Napoli (ITA) v RB Leipzig (GER) Crvena zvezda (SRB) v CSKA Moskva (RUS)* Lyon (FRA) v […]
Lazio lose their way, Atlético bounce back
Lazio lose their way, Atlético bounce back
Ciro Immobile sees red as ten-man Lazio lose 3-1 to Torino Atlético win at Betis to ease pain of UEFA Champions League exit Napoli miss chance to go top in Italy; Olivier Giroud rescues Arsenal Gennaro Gattuso enjoys first win as AC Milan coach against Bologna Round of 32 draw: all you need to know[1] […]
Kalidou Koulibaly frustrated by weekend draw
Kalidou Koulibaly frustrated by weekend draw
by Graeme Jackson Tuesday Dec 12, 2017. 09:09 Kalidou Koulibaly has revealed his frustration after Napoli was held to a goalless draw by Fiorentina in Serie A this past weekend. Sunday’s result saw Napoli miss out on the chance to overhaul log leaders Internazionale, who played out a stalemate with champions Juventus the day before. […]
The redemption of Mauro Icardi
The redemption of Mauro Icardi
FOOTBALLERS OFTEN LET THEIR PERFORMANCES on the pitch do the talking for them; silence the critics, earn the big payday and dream move, and ultimately justify their status in the beautiful game. Many, however, fall victim to their own personal shortcomings and allow off-field happenings to define who they are as not only a professional but […]
Was Juventus-Inter boring? Are AC Milan any different? | FIFespresso
Was Juventus-Inter boring? Are AC Milan any different? |…
What is happening to Napoli[1]? Was Juventus[2]-Inter[3] actually a boring match? Are AC Milan[4] any different under Gennaro Gattuso? Why are the Partenopei struggling? Was it not an enjoyable game between Nerazzurri and Bianconeri? How are the Rossoneri different to when Vincenzo Montella was in charge? Our man Vieri Capretta analyses the main topics of […]