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Liveblog: Napoli v Shakhtar Donetsk
Liveblog: Napoli v Shakhtar Donetsk
Join us for all the build-up and action as it happens from the crucial Champions League clash between Napoli and Shakhtar Donetsk. It kicks off at 19.45 GMT, if you are on a mobile device or tablet, then follow the Liveblog HERE. This is a must-win game for the Partenopei, as anything less than a […]
Line-ups: Napoli-Shakhtar Donetsk
Line-ups: Napoli-Shakhtar Donetsk
Napoli start Lorenzo Insigne and Christian Maggio for their must-win Champions League showdown with Shakhtar Donetsk. It kicks off at 19.45 GMT, follow the build-up and action as it happens on the LIVEBLOG. The Partenopei must win both their remaining Champions League matches with Shakhtar and Feyenoord in order to have any hope of qualifying […]
Ucl live: Napoli-Shakhtar Donetsk 0-0 |Confirmed lineups…
Ucl live: Napoli-Shakhtar Donetsk 0-0 |Confirmed lineups…
21 November at 19:45 Napoli are set to take on Shakhtar Donetsk tonight in the UEFA Champions league as Maurizio Sarri’s club need to come away with a win if they want to keep their slim hopes of progressing to the next round alive. You can view the confirmed lineups and live commentary bellow, right here on […]
Gonalons: ‘Roma step up for career’
Gonalons: ‘Roma step up for career’
Maxime Gonalons said he has “made a step up” in his career by leaving Olympique Lyonnais for Roma. “The people here live for football.” The French midfielder spoke to L’Equipe about this new experience after being a one-club man for most of his time in the sport. “At the start it was a little difficult, […]
Carraro: ‘Won’t be FIGC commissioner’
Carraro: ‘Won’t be FIGC commissioner’
Franco Carraro is willing to offer “advice and experience”, but won’t be commissioner of the FIGC. Carraro stepped down as President of the Italian FA after the Calciopoli scandal in 2006, but the resignation of Carlo Tavecchio this week led some, including Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis to suggest Carraro could return but the man […]
‘Suso will be back for Torino’
‘Suso will be back for Torino’
Milan’s club doctor says Suso “will be available for Sunday” against Torino, and Alessio Romagnoli will be back “soon”. Suso was forced off injured in the win over Napoli on Saturday night, and is likely to miss the Europa League clash with Austria Vienna, but he should return to face the Granata. “He’s recovering, I’d […]
Insigne could miss Shakhtar
Insigne could miss Shakhtar
Lorenzo Insigne is in doubt for Napoli’s crucial Champions League game with Shakhtar Donetsk. The Italian international took a knock to the knee in the win over Milan on Saturday night, meaning he may not be able to start in tonight’s must-win match. The Partenopei have to beat Shakhtar by any scoreline that leaves them […]
Radovanovic banned for two games
Radovanovic banned for two games
Chievo’s Ivan Radovanovic has been banned for two games after his red card against Torino. The Serbian was involved in a late scuffle with M’Baye Niang, which saw him shown a second yellow card in the 1-1 draw. Today the Lega Serie A has released its disciplinary findings, banning Radovanovic for his “gravely unsporting” conduct […]
Napoli: Insigne a doubt for upcoming Champions League clash
Napoli: Insigne a doubt for upcoming Champions League clash
21 November at 13:35 There is anxiety in the Napoli camp ahead of their crucial Champions League match at home to Shakhtar Donetsk, as it is unclear whether or not Lorenzo Insigne will be fit enough to play any part in it. He has not yet recovered from his knee injury and, with that […]
‘Barça facing Juventus to win’
‘Barça facing Juventus to win’
Gerard Deulofeu reflects on his “super positive” loan spell at Milan, and says Barcelona are going to Juventus to win. The winger spent the second half of last season on loan with the Rossoneri, before the Blaugrana activated their buyback clause to bring him back from Everton in the summer. “What did I take from […]