Author Archives: James Grundy
Marchisio: ‘I dream of CL’
Marchisio: ‘I dream of CL’
Juventus midfielder Claudio Marchisio confirms his dream is “to win the Champions League”. The Bianconeri reached the final in both 2015 and 2017, but were beaten by first Barcelona and then Real Madrid. Today the Italian international met with young fans for a Q&A session, and he was asked about his dreams. “The most beautiful […]
Barcelona suffer transfer blow as Guilherme Arana reveals he is expected to join Sevilla in January
Barcelona suffer transfer blow as Guilherme Arana reveals…
Sevilla already tried to sign Guilherme Arana during the summer transfer window. Getty Barcelona’s hopes of signing Corinthians starlet Guilherme Arana look all but extinguished with the 20-year-old left-back claiming that he is instead expected to move to Sevilla during the upcoming January transfer window.Arana has garnered a reputation as one of the most promising […]
Rocchi to referee Rome derby
Rocchi to referee Rome derby
Gianluca Rocchi has been confirmed as the referee for this weekend’s Derby della Capitale. Roma and Lazio meet for the first time this season on Saturday evening, with both sides riding high in the table. Click here for a match preview. Today the AIA has confirmed the referees for Week 13, with Rocchi assigned to […]
Insigne: I would have played in goal for Italy
Insigne: I would have played in goal for Italy
16 November at 15:05 Lorenzo Insigne has thanked some of Italy’s senior players for backing his selection, but also insists that there is no problem with former Coach Gian Piero Ventura. One of the Azzurri’s most talented players, he was criminally underused as the four-time World Champions missed out on the World Cup for the first time […]
Liverpool star Alberto Moreno on how he went from the forgotten man to first choice, Jurgen Klopp’s hairdryer treatment and why he is desperate for Philippe Coutinho to stay
Liverpool star Alberto Moreno on how he went from the forgotten…
It’s not quite Steven Gerrard trying to talk Luis Suarez[1] out of moving to Arsenal [2]but Alberto Moreno is doing his best to ensure Philippe Coutinho[3] stays at Liverpool[4]. They have had the heart-to-heart. ‘I have told him: “Brother, don’t go”. I can’t tell you what he said to me here, of course, because it’s […]
10 Premier League stars with a point to prove this weekend: Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Sanchez among those aiming to return to top form
10 Premier League stars with a point to prove this weekend:…
The Premier League[1] makes a welcome return this weekend after a fortnight of international football and there are some intriguing fixtures in store. The north London derby at the Emirates between Arsenal[2] and Tottenham [3]kicks off a busy Saturday with Manchester City[4], Chelsea[5], Liverpool [6]and Manchester United[7] all in action. There are also crucial matches […]
Napoli, Hamsik: “I only think about the Scudetto. We’re close to Juventus’ level”
Napoli, Hamsik: “I only think about the Scudetto.…
Personal records, the upcoming challenge against Milan and the so wanted Scudetto that could be possible for this year. From their retreat at Castel Volturno, Napoli’s captain Marek Hamsik has talked in press conference: “Reaching Maradona? I think about the record it’s true but I’ve always scored. The goals will come, so will the appearances […]
Not just Ancelotti: Ranieri among candidates for Italy job
Not just Ancelotti: Ranieri among candidates for Italy job
16 November at 14:25 Italy are considering a number of Coaches to replace Gian Piero Ventura, including Claudio Ranieri. According to the Corriere dello Sport, former Milan, Real Madrid, PSG and Bayern Munich Coach Carlo Ancelotti is still top of the list, but he isn’t the only name on it: Max Allegri, Claudio Ranieri and […]
Mertens’ AC Milan damnation
Mertens’ AC Milan damnation
16 November at 14:10 In Saturday night’s big clash at Stadio San Paolo between Napoli and AC Milan, one man will be more determined to score than anyone else on the pitch. Belgian false-nine Dries Mertens has not managed to score against the Rossoneri in eight attempts – an astonishing statistic considering how prolific he […]
Hamsik: ‘I’m sorry for Italy’
Hamsik: ‘I’m sorry for Italy’
Marek Hamsik is “sorry for Slovakia and Italy” as neither side will be at the World Cup next summer. Slovakia pipped Scotland to second place in their qualifying group, but they were eliminated as the worst runner-up. The Azzurri did qualify for the play-offs, but a 1-0 aggregate defeat to Sweden means they’ll miss out […]