Author Archives: James Grundy
Napoli, Roma set to battle for Bologna star
Napoli, Roma set to battle for Bologna star
07 October at 13:45 An unlikely name is emerging as one of the most intriguing players of the upcoming transfer periods. unlikely name is emerging as one of the most intriguing players of the upcoming transfer periods. Bologna FC’s Simone Verdi has garnered the interest of multiple Italian clubs with his strong domestic performances. Last […]
Manchester expecting a Neapolitan invasion
Manchester expecting a Neapolitan invasion
07 October at 14:20 English FA officials are anticipating a Neapolitan invasion of Manchester prior to Manchester City’s Champions League match with Napoli. The October 17th clash is expected see roughly five thousand Parthenopeans arrive for the crucial match. In their opening group stage match, Napoli shockingly dropped all three points to Shakhtar Donetsk to […]
Chiriches facing shoulder surgery
Chiriches facing shoulder surgery
There are warnings from Romania that Napoli defender Vlad Chiriches could require surgery on his shoulder. “He has a loose ligament.” Chiriches dislocated his shoulder a couple of times in recent months and has made just two appearances for the Partenopei this season. “At Napoli they still don’t know what we discovered,” Romania Federation counsellor […]
Juve: Marotta on lifetime Dybala contract, extensions for others
Juve: Marotta on lifetime Dybala contract, extensions for others
07 October at 11:45 Juventus is in the strange role of the hunter, as stated yesterday by Beppe Marotta , managing director of the Bianconeri, who are looking up at Napoli in the standings. In addition to the present, Marotta spoke of the future of Juventus, specifically of Paulo Dybala. Responding to reports that deep-pocketed […]
Guidolin: ‘I rejected Inter last year’
Guidolin: ‘I rejected Inter last year’
Francesco Guidolin reveals he was offered the Inter job last year, came close to Juventus, Lazio and the Italy bench, but has “no regrets.” The former Vicenza, Udinese and Swansea City tactician is currently working as a television pundit in Italy and assured La Gazzetta dello Sport that he is “not obsessed by the idea […]
Guidolin: ‘Napoli for the Scudetto’
Guidolin: ‘Napoli for the Scudetto’
Francesco Guidolin tips Napoli for the Scudetto, Manchester City for the Premier League and wishes he’d worked with Gigi Buffon. The veteran Coach spoke to La Gazzetta dello Sport about his career and near misses. You can read part one here. “I really like Maurizio Sarri’s Napoli, as they play beautiful, fast-paced football that is […]
Ghoulam’s agent says he won’t renew contract at Napoli
Ghoulam’s agent says he won’t renew contract at Napoli
Liverpool have been given a huge boost in their hunt for target Faouzi Ghoulam from Napoli[1], with the player’s agent telling Italian media he believes his client will not extend his current deal, which expires in the summer. The Algerian left back, 26, will be free to speak to other European clubs in January and […]
Ventura: ‘Italy struggle in play-offs’
Ventura: ‘Italy struggle in play-offs’
Giampiero Ventura again slammed the door on Jorginho, but confessed “if Italy play like in the second half with Macedonia, we’ll struggle in the play-offs.” The Azzurri had only previously dropped points in their head-to-heads with Spain, but were pegged back 1-1 at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino. When Giorgio Chiellini’s tap-in was cancelled out […]
Trajkovski leveller silences awful Italy
Trajkovski leveller silences awful Italy
An awful and disjointed Italy could muster up nothing more than a 1-1 draw with Macedonia in World Cup qualifying action on Friday. The Azzurri looked certain of qualifying for the playoffs when Giorgio Chiellini opened the scoring in the first half, but Palermo’s Aleksandar Trajkovski deservedly levelled with 13 minutes remaining to keep things interesting […]
Macedonia stall awful Italy
Macedonia stall awful Italy
Giorgio Chiellini’s opener was wiped out by Palermo winger Aleksandar Trajkovski, as uninspired Italy were held by Macedonia. See how the evening unfolded with your comments on the LIVEBLOG. This result not only means Italy are guaranteed second place behind Spain in the group, but is also potentially disastrous for their ranking in the World […]