Author Archives: James Grundy
Agent: ‘Napoli wanted Gonalons’
Agent: ‘Napoli wanted Gonalons’
Maxime Gonalons’ agent says Napoli “called me every day”, the year before his client joined Roma. The midfielder joined the Giallorossi this summer, having spent his entire career at Lyon, but he has so far struggled to break into the side. “Gonalons isn’t playing much because he has a legend like [Daniele] De Rossi in […]
Mertens, Dybala get Ballon d’Or nod
Mertens, Dybala get Ballon d’Or nod
Dries Mertens, Paulo Dybala and Edin Dzeko are among the names nominated for the Ballon d’Or. France Football magazine re-took control of the award last year, having previously partnered with FIFA, and Cristiano Ronaldo was given the trophy. Today the 30-man shortlist for 2017 is being announced in a staggered fashion, with the final list […]
Tite to scout Jorginho
Tite to scout Jorginho
Brazil Coach Tite is expected to attend Napoli-Manchester City to assess Allan and Jorginho. Allan has been capped five times by the Selecao Under-20s, but has yet to be given the chance at senior level. However, with the World Cup on the horizon next summer, Tite could give the Partenopei man the chance to show […]
Capello: ‘Five teams for Scudetto’
Capello: ‘Five teams for Scudetto’
Fabio Capello insists “there are five teams in the fight” for this season’s Scudetto, but he sees Juventus as favourites. The veteran Coach is currently at Jiangsu Suning, but he find the time to talk to La Nazione about the Serie A title race, with three of his former clubs fighting for the title. “Is […]
Juventus, Allegri:”Var? I’m in favor. To win scudetto you’ll need 86 points”
Juventus, Allegri:”Var? I’m in favor. To win…
After seven matches Juventus find themselves trailing Napoli in the Serie A standings, the bianconeri’s manager Max Allegri discussed the title race and other topics in an interview with Tuttosport:”For the scudetto you’ll need 86 points. Napoli and Roma will have to match their point record. Var? I’m in favor of it, period. Rugani? He […]
Napoli, Sarri:”My future? There’s a clause in my contract that gives options to club & I”
Napoli, Sarri:”My future? There’s a clause in…
Napoli have won their first seven matches and find themselves at the top of the Serie A standings, the partenopei’s manager Maurizio Sarri spoke about the title race and his future in an interview with Gazzetta dello Sport:”The current Juventus is the best from the past 7/8 years, they have a squad of great quality […]
Szczesny: ‘Couldn’t reject Juventus’
Szczesny: ‘Couldn’t reject Juventus’
Wojciech Szczesny explains his decision to move to Juventus – “when they call you, you have to go”. The Polish international had spent the past two years on loan at Roma from Arsenal, but he joined the Bianconeri permanently to be Gianluigi Buffon’s backup and eventual replacement. “I came here because I need to win […]
Juventus: Allegri predicts Scudetto point total
Juventus: Allegri predicts Scudetto point total
09 October at 12:10 Juventus tactician Massimiliano Allegri finds himself, and the club, in unfamiliar positions: looking up in the Serie A standings. With Napoli leading the pack, Allegri spoke to Tuttosport on the early season, and summer departures. On their position in Serie A: “Are we worried? No, we are respectful of Naples, Inter, […]
Napoli: Sarri speaks about the Scudetto and whether he’d manage Milan, Italy
Napoli: Sarri speaks about the Scudetto and whether he’d…
09 October at 11:20 With his squad sitting atop the Serie A table, Maurizio Sarri spoke to the BBC about Napoli’s success and his future with the club.On the Scudetto: “Juventus is the strongest team of the last 7-8 years, and has a high quality and an extraordinary coach. For me, they also remain the […]
Allegri: ‘Harder to win than be beautiful’
Allegri: ‘Harder to win than be beautiful’
Juventus Coach Massimiliano Allegri warns “it’s easier to be beautiful than winning” and predicts “it’ll take 86 points” to win the Scudetto. The Bianconeri are currently two points off the top of Serie A, with Napoli maintaining a perfect record, but the Tuscan tactician isn’t panicking. “Are we worried? No, we’re respectful of Napoli, Inter […]