Author Archives: James Grundy
Napoli, Hamsik: “The result against City could have been different. Chievo? I’m not satisfied but it can happen”
Napoli, Hamsik: “The result against City could have…
Napoli captain Marek Hamsik gave his thoughts on his team’s recent performances. “The Champions League game against City wore us out both physically and mentally, I think it showed against Chievo”, said the Slovakian from international duty. “But we are still on the top of the table and we haven’t lost in 24 games. I’m […]
Napoli mafia charges dropped
Napoli mafia charges dropped
The Neapolitan prosecutor has dropped charges linking Napoli players and the club to organised crime. Images were unearthed by law enforcement of some Partenopei players spending time with suspected Camorra members. While there was never any suggestion that the players or the club knew about the connection, the prosector wanted to establish whether tickets were […]
‘There’s little incentive for Man Utd to aim higher than 4th’
‘There’s little incentive for Man Utd to aim higher…
Manchester United fans debate the Glazers financial model, Mo Salah is the ‘bargain’ of the season, while Alexandre Lacazette’s bench role is discussed in our forum. Join in the debate here… ‘I’m sure the Glazers have done their sums…’ http://i2.wp.com/eplindex.com/wp-content/uploads/Capture-3.jpg Look at this table of PL prize money for last year. We finished […]
Luca Toni reveals biggest regret, his favorites for Scudetto
Luca Toni reveals biggest regret, his favorites for Scudetto
07 November at 15:00 Former Italian striker Luca Toni has opened up about his unique and lengthy career. Among the accolades and prizes Toni picked up along the way, was also a regret. Speaking to TeleRadioStero, the World Cup winner opened about the biggest regret of his career. Looking back, Toni wishes he had spent […]
Chelsea boost as Barcelona retire from race to sign Napoli star
Chelsea boost as Barcelona retire from race to sign Napoli star
07 November at 15:30 Spanish giants FC Barcelona have reportedly cooled their interest in signing Napoli’s Chelsea target Kalidou Koulibaly.Koulibaly, who has emerged as an important player for Napoli in the past few seasons, is already being tracked by a host of big clubs including Chelsea, but it seems as if the Catalan side has […]
Hamsik: ‘Chievo played for 0-0’
Hamsik: ‘Chievo played for 0-0’
Marek Hamsik believes Chievo “only played for the draw”, against a Napoli side who were tired after Manchester City. The Partenopei dropped points for only the second time this season when they were held to a goalless draw by the Flying Donkeys on Sunday, with Juventus moving to just a point behind them. “I’m certainly […]
Modena 20th club to go bankrupt
Modena 20th club to go bankrupt
Modena’s bankruptcy filing will be presented today, the 20th team to go bankrupt in the past five years. It was officially confirmed yesterday that the Canarini have been thrown out of the Lega Pro, having failed to turn up for four matches this season. The team has been barred from the Stadio Alberto Braglia, and […]
PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: Kalidou Koulibaly – Senegal’s hope to stop a desperate South Africa
PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: Kalidou Koulibaly – Senegal’s…
by Phumzile Ngcatshe Tuesday Nov 07, 2017. 13:00 Senegal and Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly has a tough assignment this weekend, which is to stop South Africa as they want to secure a spot at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. The Lions of Teranga centre back has a huge role to play for the West Africans […]
How good are Roma? What is wrong at Juventus? | FIFespresso
How good are Roma? What is wrong at Juventus? | FIFespresso
Roma just can’t stop winning and getting closer to the top of Serie A, whilst Napoli halted their march and Juventus keeps on conceding. The Bianconeri let in a goal at home from Benevento, whilst the Giallorossi won in Florence and showed they can challenge properly for the Scudetto. Vieri Capretta analyses the weekend in […]
Reina could miss Spain games
Reina could miss Spain games
Napoli goalkeeper Pepe Reina could reportedly miss Spain’s friendlies with Costa Rica and Russia as he struggles with a back injury. The veteran missed the 0-0 draw with Chievo on Sunday, but has nonetheless been called by La Roja for the two friendlies. According to Marca, he will be subjected to a fitness test when […]