Author Archives: James Grundy
World Cup failure a blessing in disguise for Italy
World Cup failure a blessing in disguise for Italy
Italy fans will be disappointed with the Azzurri being eliminated in the World Cup[1] play-offs by Sweden on Monday evening but failing to qualify for Russia 2018[2] could provide a potential silver lining. Losing 1-0 on aggregate to the Swedes was embarrassing because it meant that the Italians will miss out on the World Cup […]
Pellissier: ‘Inglese, don’t join Napoli’
Pellissier: ‘Inglese, don’t join Napoli’
Sergio Pellissier has urged teammate Roberto Inglese to stay at Chievo. “He’s ready for Napoli, but I’m not sure Napoli are ready for him.” The Partenopei have already bought the striker for €10m, but he had been due to remain in Verona on loan until the end of the season. That may well change to […]
Predicted Manchester City 4-3-3 Line-Up Vs Leicester City: Pep Likely To Rest Aguero
Predicted Manchester City 4-3-3 Line-Up Vs Leicester City:…
Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City are unbeaten in the league this season. The Citizens are playing the best possible football in Europe at the moment. They are dispatching sides with absolute ease and the fluidity in attack looks unstoppable. The Citizens have scored 47 goals in 14 matches since the market shut and with Guardiola yet […]
ADL: ‘Italian system must change’
ADL: ‘Italian system must change’
Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis warns even Carlo Ancelotti for Italy Coach “would be a gamble unless the entire system changes.” FIGC President Carlo Tavecchio fired Giampiero Ventura, but is refusing to resign after Italy missed out on the 2018 World Cup. “You have to ask Tavecchio when he’ll release the grip on his seat,” […]
Agent of Ivorian midfield enforcer speaks out on Chelsea rejection
Agent of Ivorian midfield enforcer speaks out on Chelsea…
The agent of midfielder Franck Kessie has explained why the Ivorian international opted against signing for Chelsea and other major European clubs before making the move to AC Milan in the summer. The 20 year old was subject to a €25m bid from the Blues last year[1] when he was at Atalanta but the midfielder […]
Corvino warns off Chelsea and other clubs pursuing Italian under 21 winger
Corvino warns off Chelsea and other clubs pursuing Italian…
Fiorentina sporting director Pantaleo Corvino has issued a hands off warning to clubs interested in winger Federico Chiesa. Tuttosport (via Tuttomercatoweb[1]) have reported today that a host of European clubs are after the Italian Under 21 international. Chelsea, Napoli, Inter Milan, Bayern Munich and Zenit St Petersburg are all said to be interested in the […]
Ranieri: ‘Park two buses with PSG!’
Ranieri: ‘Park two buses with PSG!’
Nantes Coach Claudio Ranieri “always hopes an Italian club will win the Champions League, or Paris Saint-Germain,” then jokes about “parking two buses.” The former Leicester City tactician is preparing for the Ligue 1 encounter with leaders PSG. “I always hope an Italian club like Juventus, Napoli or Roma will win the Champions League, but […]
Pep Guardiola set to open talks with Manchester City over new contract
Pep Guardiola set to open talks with Manchester City over…
Close Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola says large transfer fees are here to stay Reuters Pep Guardiola is reportedly eager to extend his contract with Manchester City beyond 2019 and talks could begin in the summer.The Catalan signed a three-year deal when he joined City at the beginning of last season and while neither his representatives […]
AC Milan defender admits “there was something” to Chelsea transfer rumour
AC Milan defender admits “there was something” to Chelsea…
AC Milan right back Andrea Conti has confirmed that Chelsea were interested in signing him in the summer. At the time, the 23 year old was playing for Atalanta, but he signed for the Rossoneri in a €25m deal back in July, turning down the chance to sign for the Blues, Milan’s city rivals Inter […]
Aubameyang dropped by Dortmund
Aubameyang dropped by Dortmund
Milan and Napoli are on high alert after Borussia Dortmund froze out Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang for “disciplinary reasons.” The Gabon international striker was originally in the squad for tomorrow’s Bundesliga match against Vfb Stuttgart. He was later removed and a note from the club confirmed this was due to “disciplinary reasons.” It’s not yet clear what […]