Author Archives: James Grundy
PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: Faouzi Ghoulam – Algerian to renew with Napoli?
PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: Faouzi Ghoulam – Algerian to renew…
by Graeme Jackson Wednesday Nov 01, 2017. 19:00 Faouzi Ghoulam will be in the Napoli shop window for perhaps the last time this evening when the Italian side hosts Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League. Napoli and City will meet for their Matchday 4, Group F clash at Stadio San Paolo, kick-off at 21h45 […]
Favre: ‘Balotelli clear to see’
Favre: ‘Balotelli clear to see’
Nice Coach Lucien Favre is impressed by Lazio ahead of their Europa League clash, but insists Mario Balotelli’s performances are “clear for all to see.” It kicks off at the Stadio Olimpico on Thursday at 20.05 GMT, as the Aquile are top of their group thanks to a 3-1 victory at the Allianz Riviera. “It […]
Liveblog: Napoli v Man City
Liveblog: Napoli v Man City
Join us for all the build-up and action as it happens from tonight’s Champions League showdown between Napoli and Manchester City. It kicks off at the packed Stadio San Paolo at 19.45 GMT. If you are on a mobile device or tablet, then follow the Liveblog HERE. When these sides met in Manchester, City surged […]
City fans attacked in Naples
City fans attacked in Naples
Three Manchester City fans have been injured in Naples, as has a pizzeria owner who defended them. Napoli take on the Premier League side in the Champions League tonight, following their 2-1 loss in Manchester two weeks ago. ANSA reports that four Mancunians were attacked in the city last night as they left a venue […]
What makes the perfect Champions League manager? Jupp Heynckes could still teach Pep Guardiola and Jose Mourinho a thing or two… while it isn’t pretty reading for Arsene Wenger
What makes the perfect Champions League manager? Jupp Heynckes…
In the age of the trainer-clad, hoodie-wearing, on-trend super coach, it is a delight to announce the return of Jupp Heynckes, the greatest of the current clutch of managers with a significant Champions League[1] record. That’s right: the 72 year old prised out of retirement to solve a political crisis at Bayern Munich[2] still tops […]
Man City and Guardiola in no rush to extend three-year deal
Man City and Guardiola in no rush to extend three-year deal
Pep Guardiola and Manchester City are willing to wait until the end of the season before discussing a new deal, a report claims. Guardiola is in the second of a three-year deal at the Etihad Stadium, with no signs of an imminent renewal between the two parties. Goal.com claims that while Pep is happy in […]
Manchester City will experience how intimidating the Stadio San Paolo is in Champions League… Napoli’s home is one of most hostile venues in Europe
Manchester City will experience how intimidating the Stadio…
Given the volatile atmosphere awaiting Manchester City[1] in the cavernous Stadio San Paolo, it is perhaps no surprise to discover that Napoli’s intimidating home ground is built on volcanic rock in an area known here as Campi Flegrei. The 60,000-capacity venue is the third biggest in Italian football after Milan’s San Siro and the Stadio […]
Happy 120th birthday, Juventus
Happy 120th birthday, Juventus
Today marks the 120th anniversary of the founding of Serie A’s most successful club, Juventus. The club was founded on November 1, 1897 by students from the Massimo D’Azeglio Lyceum school, and initially wore pink and black kits. It was in 1903 that the famous Bianconeri kits were adopted, with then Juve player Tom Gordon […]
Algeria coach Rabah Madjer names 23-man squad for Nigeria, CAR matches
Algeria coach Rabah Madjer names 23-man squad for Nigeria,…
by Graeme Jackson Wednesday Nov 01, 2017. 13:30 Algeria coach Rabah Madjer has named a 23-man squad for his team’s upcoming matches against Nigeria and Central African Republic. The Fennec Foxes will host Nigeria in Constantine on November 10 for their final Group B match in the 2018 World Cup qualifiers, followed by a friendly […]