Author Archives: James Grundy
Ventura: ‘Jorginho brings options’
Ventura: ‘Jorginho brings options’
Giampiero Ventura began preparations for Italy’s World Cup qualifier with Sweden and explained why he finally called Napoli midfielder Jorginho. The first leg of the showdown is in Stockholm on Friday, with the decider at San Siro on Monday November 13. “We are aware of the importance and difficulty of these two matches,” the Azzurri […]
EuroBeat: Marseille fans turn on Evra, Balotelli hits winner and gets sent off, Asensio scores Real stunner
EuroBeat: Marseille fans turn on Evra, Balotelli hits winner…
MARSEILLE supporters turn on Patrice Evra, Mario Balotelli gets sent off after scoring for Nice, and Marco Asensio scores a stunner for Real Madrid. Catch up on the overseas action in EuroBeat! PITCH INVASION: Fekir sparks chaos with Messi-esque celebration[1] MARSEILLE SUPPORTERS TURN ON EVRA Marseille fans have told Patrice Evra he is no longer […]
Montella: Improvement is inevitable for AC Milan
Montella: Improvement is inevitable for AC Milan
AC Milan coach Vincenzo Montella thanked his players following their away victory over Sassuolo, believing it to be only a matter of time before the Rossoneri are firing on all cylinders. Goals from Alessio Romagnoli and Suso ensured the former Roma striker kept his job at the helm before the international break. “We started well, […]
Suso: ‘Delicate moment for Milan’
Suso: ‘Delicate moment for Milan’
Suso admits “it was a delicate moment for the Coach and for us,” as Milan won 2-0 at Sassuolo to keep Vincenzo Montella on the bench. Alessio Romagnoli’s header just before the break and a Suso trademark left-foot curler earned the victory at the Mapei Stadium. “I think it was a very important game for […]
Premier League goals and highlights Round 11: Chelsea beat Manchester United; City thump Arsenal
Premier League goals and highlights Round 11: Chelsea beat…
MANCHESTER City were left with a healthy eight-point lead at the top of the Premier League after second-placed Manchester United suffered a 1-0 loss away to champions Chelsea hours after the leaders saw off Arsenal 3-1 on Sunday. Watch all the goals and highlights from Round 11 below! CHELSEA 1 – 0 MANCHESTER UNITED[1] Round […]
Mirabelli: ‘Milan faith in Montella’
Mirabelli: ‘Milan faith in Montella’
Milan director Massimiliano Mirabelli insists “Vincenzo Montella has our faith” and shrugged off questions about Antonio Conte. The trip to Sassuolo kicks off a the Mapei Stadium at 19.45 GMT, click here for the line-ups and Liveblog. “Montella has our faith. We work daily to ensure this project continues the way we started it. We […]
Mario Sconcerti: “Inter Wont Last At The Top Of The Serie A”
Mario Sconcerti: “Inter Wont Last At The Top Of The Serie A”
Italian football pundit Mario Sconcerti was recently interviewed on Radio Marte with regards to the current Serie A season and did not think that Inter would be involved in the race to win the Scudetto. “It will eventually be a two horse race between Juventus and Napoli, and the Bianconeri will remain as the main […]
Africa Stars Watch: AS IT HAPPENED – 05 November 2017
Africa Stars Watch: AS IT HAPPENED – 05 November 2017
by Brian Lee Sunday Nov 05, 2017. 20:22 Thank you for joining us on AfricanFootball.com for what was our live African Stars Watch, where we kept you updated on action across Europe from an African perspective on Sunday, 5 November 2017.AS IT HAPPENED:20h30 – Beni Baningime, Idrissa Gueye and Oumar Niasse’s Everton have scored a late winner to come […]
Man City 3 Arsenal 1: Pep Guardiola’s side extend lead at the top of the table
Man City 3 Arsenal 1: Pep Guardiola’s side extend…
PA Sergio Aguero celebrates his goal with Leroy Sane Goals from Kevin De Bruyne, Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus were more than enough to help Pep Guardiola’s side break the record for successive wins by an English club. The latest triumph was City’s 15th on the bounce and saw them overtake the previous record of […]
Rui: ‘Not the debut I wanted’
Rui: ‘Not the debut I wanted’
Mario Rui admits Napoli’s goalless draw with Chievo was not the full debut for the club he wanted. The left back made his first start of the season as Maurizio Sarri’s team dropped points in Serie A for just the second time this season. “It certainly wasn’t the match I was hoping for,” the left-back, […]