Author Archives: James Grundy
Napoli confirm Chiesa offer
Napoli confirm Chiesa offer
Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis confirms he made several offers for Federico Chiesa, but Fiorentina “wouldn’t give me a price-tag.” There have been reports since the summer that the Partenopei were chasing Chiesa, the teenage son of former Italy hitman Enrico Chiesa. “I did ask Fiorentina for Chiesa, even up to just 20 days ago, […]
HT: Azzurri penalty denied in Albania
HT: Azzurri penalty denied in Albania
Italy had a strong penalty shout turned down and Ciro Immobile went close, but it’s still goalless at half-time in Albania. Follow all the action as it happens and give your views on the LIVEBLOG. The Azzurri were already in the World Cup play-offs ahead of this final group game, but needed a victory to […]
Napoli president slams Conte over Italy exit
Napoli president slams Conte over Italy exit
09 October at 21:50 Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis talked to assembled media in Florence on Saturday evening. Our reporter Giacomo Brunetti was on the spot to interview the Italian businessman. De Laurentiis was asked his thoughts on Italy national team and he had no nice words for former azzurri boss Conte. “It’s not easy to […]
Chelsea, Juventus stars among those nominated for Ballon d’Or
Chelsea, Juventus stars among those nominated for Ballon…
09 October at 18:45 Paris Saint-Germain and Brazil forward Neymar was one of the first five names that the award-winning French Football organizers revealed from the shortlist, along with Real Madrid duo Luka Modric and Marcelo , Juventus forward Paulo Dybala and Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante. Neymar , who left Barcelona to join PSG this […]
Man Utd and AC Milan have only one of their players among Balon d’Or nominees
Man Utd and AC Milan have only one of their players among…
09 October at 20:30 Manchester United and AC Milan have only had one of their players included in the Ballon d’Or nominees shortlist. France Football has released the full list of candidates today and it has emerged that David De Gea is the only Red Devil included in the list, whilst Leonardo Bonucci is the […]
Man Utd get transfer boost as Napoli president talks about future of star striker
Man Utd get transfer boost as Napoli president talks about…
09 October at 20:45 Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis talked to assembled media in Florence on Saturday evening. Here’s what he had to say on his star striker Dries Mertens who is being linked with a move to Manchester United and Arsenal. The 30-year-old signed a contract extension with Napoli a few months ago but […]
Insigne: ‘Del Piero is my hero’
Insigne: ‘Del Piero is my hero’
Napoli star Lorenzo Insigne reveals an unexpected name for his football hero – Juventus legend Alessandro Del Piero. “I have always said, even if it upsets the Neapolitans, that my hero is Del Piero, because for me he was a great player and is a great man,” Insigne told Dugout. “The first team I played […]
Ballon d’Or: Bonucci on short-list
Ballon d’Or: Bonucci on short-list
Leonardo Bonucci and Gigi Buffon are the only Italian nominees for the Ballon d’Or, along with Dries Mertens, Edin Dzeko and Paulo Dybala. France Football staggered the release of the full 30-man short-list, but completed it this evening. There are two Azzurri figures included, specifically Juventus captain Buffon and his former teammate Bonucci. The centre-back […]
Line-ups: Albania-Italy
Line-ups: Albania-Italy
Italy return to the 4-2-4 formation with Ciro Immobile, Lorenzo Insigne, Eder and Antonio Candreva in the final World Cup qualifier in Albania. It kicks off at the Loro Borici Stadium in Shkoder at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT). Follow all the build-up and action as it happens while giving your views on the LIVEBLOG. […]
Napoli, De Laurentiis: “I want to stay here and win multiple Scudetti. Swap Guardiola for Sarri? I’ll keep Maurizio”
Napoli, De Laurentiis: “I want to stay here and win…
With Serie A set to return with a big match featuring Napoli, facing Roma, the club’s president Aurelio De Laurentiis was interviewed in Florence. In comments given to Sky Sport, De Laurentiis went over many topics about his Napoli team: “What I want to see when we turn the page? The Scudetto, without question, but […]