Author Archives: James Grundy
De Laurentiis: ‘It’s too bad for Tavecchio, but there were big problems…’
De Laurentiis: ‘It’s too bad for Tavecchio,…
20 November at 21:20 Here is what Aurelio De Laurentiis (Napoli president) had to say on Carlo Tavecchio’s resignation in an interview with Sky Sport: “Did you ask Tavecchio to resign? It’s not like this. I had asked for the resignations of everyone since according to me, the problem was bigger than just Italy missing out on the World Cup. It’s too […]
Costa: ‘Juventus played well’
Costa: ‘Juventus played well’
Douglas Costa insists Juventus “played well” against Sampdoria, but “we have to be more solid”. The Bianconeri were 3-0 down to Samp in Genoa, and despite two late goals they fell to defeat and now sit four points behind Serie A leaders Napoli. “We played well in Genoa, but that’s how football is,” the winger […]
De Laurentiis: ‘We have to rebuild’
De Laurentiis: ‘We have to rebuild’
Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis says Carlo Tavecchio’s resignation is “a chance to rebuild” the FIGC. The Federation President announced earlier today that he’s stepping down, after Italy failed to qualify for the 2018 World Cup. “Did I ask for Tavecchio to resign? It’s not like that,” De Laurentiis told reporters, as quoted by TuttoNapoli. […]
Juventus, Barzagli: “If we want to win Serie A we need to concede less goals. Italy? I am in favor of former players only if they have experience off the pitch”
Juventus, Barzagli: “If we want to win Serie A we…
Juventus lost to Sampdoria at the Marassi yesterday, leaving them four points behind league leaders Napoli. It is surely a strange sight to see Juventus four points behind at this stage of the season, and Andrea Barzagli spoke to Sky Sport about the moment the bianconeri are going through, “The coach made us aware of […]
Napoli, De Laurentiis: “FIGC is good enough for Serie B, but not for Serie A”
Napoli, De Laurentiis: “FIGC is good enough for Serie…
Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis spoke to Sky Sport about his personal opinion about FIGC President Carlo Tavecchio resigning today: “Did I ask for Tavecchio to resign as well? It’s not the whole story because the only problem is that Italy didn’t make to the World Cup. I am sorry for Tavecchio, the FIGC is […]
Montella: ‘I hide my rage with a smile. Here is what we are missing…’
Montella: ‘I hide my rage with a smile. Here is what…
20 November at 19:58 Two days after the loss to Napoli, Vincenzo Montella spoke to Milan TV, here is what he had to say: ” I am always evaluated which is normal for a coach but I do have a great understanding with Mirabelli. Mirabelli angry after the loss? Surely who isn’t angry after a loss… . I sometimes hide my […]
Montella: ‘Critics don’t bother me’
Montella: ‘Critics don’t bother me’
Milan Coach Vincenzo Montella shrugs “I always accept criticism”, but believes his team is improving. The Rossoneri lost to Napoli on Saturday night, a result which leaves them 11 points off fourth place, their minimum objective at the start of the season. “I always accept criticism, you just have to know how to take it […]
Moratti: ‘Inter can win the Scudetto’
Moratti: ‘Inter can win the Scudetto’
Former Inter President Massimo Moratti believes “it’s not utopian” to dream of the Scudetto. The Nerazzurri are still unbeaten in Serie A, and defeat Atalanta 2-0 last night to move back into second place, two points behind Napoli. “The Scudetto? It’s not utopian,” Moratti told reporters outside the Sport Movies and TV event. “For good […]
‘Shakhtar won’t play for a draw’
‘Shakhtar won’t play for a draw’
Shakhtar Donetsk Coach Paulo Fonseca fires a warning ahead of the Napoli game – “anyone who thinks we’ve come here for a draw is wrong”. The Ukrainian side will qualify for the Last 16 of the Champions League if they avoid defeat at the San Paolo, but they’ll still be playing to win. “If you […]
Milan, Montella: “We are struggling to find goals. Integration? Slowly we are becoming a team”
Milan, Montella: “We are struggling to find goals.…
After the loss 2-1 loss away to Napoli over the weekend, Milan boss Vincenzo Montella returned to the microphone to speak to Milan TV, “Now we have two home games coming up against Austria and Torino. We must think of one at a time. Thursday will be important because it could secure our qualification to […]