Author Archives: James Grundy
Karsdorp ready for Roma debut
Karsdorp ready for Roma debut
Rick Karsdorp could reportedly be called up to the Roma squad for the first time for this weekend’s Napoli game. The Dutch right-back arrived from Feyenoord in the summer, but he had to undergo meniscus surgery shortly after joining. It was expected that the 22-year-old would be fit for the start of the season, but […]
Former Manchester City and Arsenal’s Sagna: “I’ve always been fascinated by the Italian football, I’m ready for the Serie A”
Former Manchester City and Arsenal’s Sagna: “I’ve…
Bacary Sagna has declared he’s always been fascinated by the Italian football even if he hasn’t played a game in Serie A: a message to the clubs? The French wingback, currently without a club, has given an interview to La Gazzetta dello Sport where he’s talked about his compatriot Karamoh: “I’ll surely watch the Milan […]
Serie A star explains why he would snub moves to Man Utd and Arsenal
Serie A star explains why he would snub moves to Man Utd…
13 October at 10:50 Dries Mertens is one of the best players in Europe at the moment. Scorer of 34 goals in all competitions last season, the Belgium International has been included in the 30-man Ballon d’Or shortlist. Mertens has a € 28 million release clause and both Manchester United and Arsenal are being linked […]
Mertens: ‘Sarri football ideal for me’
Mertens: ‘Sarri football ideal for me’
Dries Mertens says Maurizio Sarri’s football is “tailor-made for me” and professes his love for the city of Naples. The Belgian arrived at Napoli as a winger, but in the past year he’s been converted into one of the most prolific strikers in Europe. “I started as a central midfielder, then I played as a […]
Sampaoli: ‘Vidal can’t control himself!’
Sampaoli: ‘Vidal can’t control himself!’
Jorge Sampaoli reportedly said then Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal needed “a medical specialist” in 2015. The Chilean international was sold by the Bianconeri that summer, and quotes from his national team Coach during the Copa America that year are being reported by AS. It’s reported by the newspaper that Sampaoli made complaints about several members […]
Mertens: ‘Napoli want the Scudetto’
Mertens: ‘Napoli want the Scudetto’
Dries Mertens says Napoli being top of Serie A is “not a surprise” as “this year we started out to win the Scudetto”. The Partenopei have won all seven of their opening fixtures, winning praise for their style of football as well as their results. “Playing badly and winning? I’d sign up for that right […]
Newcastle boss Rafa Benitez out to eclipse Manchester United legend Alex Ferguson’s managerial milestone
Newcastle boss Rafa Benitez out to eclipse Manchester United…
Rafa Benitez[1] wants FIFTEEN more seasons in top-level management. The Newcastle[2] boss has insisted he can work until he is 72 — a year longer than old rival Sir Alex Ferguson was when he retired at Manchester United four years ago. Benitez believes he will have longevity because the pressure of the game “brings the […]
Chelsea full back target negotiating for release clause of just £16m
Chelsea full back target negotiating for release clause…
Napoli left back Faouzi Ghoulam is demanding a release clause of between €18m (£16.2m) to €20m (£18m) in his new contract, according to Italian TV pundit Enrico Fedele. The 26 year old’s current deal expires in the summer, and he will be able to speak to clubs in January about moving on a free transfer […]
#UCL matchday three: all you need to know
#UCL matchday three: all you need to know
The key info The matches Tuesday[1] Group E: Spartak Moskva v Sevilla, Maribor v Liverpool Group F: Manchester City v Napoli, Feyenoord v Shakhtar Donetsk Group G: Monaco v Beşiktaş, RB Leipzig v Porto Group H: Real Madrid v Tottenham, APOEL v Borussia Dortmund[2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9] Log in for free to watch the highlights Highlights: CSKA Moskva […]
All the 2017/18 Champions League results and fixtures
All the 2017/18 Champions League results and fixtures
Want all the 2017/18 UEFA Champions League results in one place? You’ve come to the right place. Matchday one Group A: Manchester United 3-0 Basel, Benfica 1-2 CSKAGroup B: Bayern 3-0 Anderlecht, Celtic 0-5 ParisGroup C: Chelsea 6-0 Qarabağ, Roma 0-0 AtléticoGroup D: Barcelona 3-0 Juventus, Olympiacos 2-3 Sporting CPGroup E: Liverpool 2-2 Sevilla, Maribor […]