Author Archives: James Grundy
Agent: ‘Jorginho only wants Italy’
Agent: ‘Jorginho only wants Italy’
Jorginho’s agent says his client has been convinced by Italy, and “there will be no re-opening of dialogue with Brazil”. The midfielder has been capped twice by the Azzurri, but both came in friendlies so he’s still eligible for the nation of his birth. CT Giampiero Ventura has repeatedly overlooked the Napoli man, but has […]
Manchester City and Spurs have more valuable squads than Manchester United, Barcelona and Real Madrid as Cristiano Ronaldo is worth just £84m compared to Lionel Messi at £103m
Manchester City and Spurs have more valuable squads than…
Manchester City[1] have the most valuable squad in world football, according to a new report. There is also a shock at the top of the charts, as Tottenham Hotspur’s squad are deemed to be worth more than the players that Barcelona and Real Madrid[2] have at their disposal. The Premier League[3] leaders are only one […]
Chievo v Napoli: Official Line-Ups
Chievo v Napoli: Official Line-Ups
Napoli are out to strengthen their grip on first place in Serie A when they take on ChievoVerona at the Stadio Bentegodi. The Azzurri are without Faouzi Ghoulam after the left-back ruptured his crucial ligament in the mid-week loss to Manchester City. The Algerian is replaced by Mario Rui who makes his full debut with […]
Maran heaps praise on Chievo players after Napoli draw
Maran heaps praise on Chievo players after Napoli draw
Rolando Maran was quick to praise his Chievo players after they held Napoli to a goalless draw at the Stadio Bentegodi on Sunday afternoon. The Azzurri arrived as strong favourites after ten wins and a draw so far this season, but the Gialloblu halted the Serie A leaders with an excellent defensive display. “We are […]
Crotone climb while Sarri suffers – Serie A’s Winners & Losers
Crotone climb while Sarri suffers – Serie A’s Winners…
In week 12 of Serie A, rain caused havoc across the country as both Napoli and Inter dropped points at the top of the table while the Derby della Lanterna ended miserably for the home team. Here are Nicholas Carroll[1]‘s biggest winners and losers from the latest round of Italian football. Forza Italian Football aims […]
Juventus, Marotta: ‘I fear Inter more’
Juventus, Marotta: ‘I fear Inter more’
06 November at 11:00 Juventus general manager Beppe Marotta has revealed that he believes Inter will be a bigger Serie A title threat than Napoli to the defending champions. His comments come despite the fact that Maurizio Sarri’s side lead the way after 12 games, sitting a point above the Bianconeri and two in front of […]
Eder rescues a point for Inter
Eder rescues a point for Inter
Inter came from behind and had to settled for a point against Torino, drawing 1-1 at the Stadio Giuseppe Mezza in Serie A’s early Sunday kick off, dropping their first points at home this season. Iago Falque gave the Granata a shock lead on the hour mark, after Inter had wasted a host of chances, […]
Sarri: Napoli paid the price for Manchester City match
Sarri: Napoli paid the price for Manchester City match
Maurizio Sarri said his attack were not at their usual best after the normally ruthless Napoli trio of Lorenzo Insigne, Dries Mertens and Jose Callejon fired blank against a resilient and well organised Chievo rear-guard on Sunday afternoon. Despite having over 70 percent possession against the Gialloblu, the Partenopei found life tough in Verona, and […]
Arsenal set to battle Manchester City for Ajax youngster Frenkie De Jong
Arsenal set to battle Manchester City for Ajax youngster…
ARSENAL and Manchester City are set to battle for the signature of Ajax youngster Frenkie De Jong. GETTY Ajax youngster starlet Frenkie De Jong is attracting Premier League interest The midfielder only has 18 months left on his deal at the Dutch club. And according to The Sun, both clubs have been in touch about […]