Author Archives: James Grundy
ADL: ‘Sarri for the next 10 years!’
ADL: ‘Sarri for the next 10 years!’
President Aurelio De Laurentiis wants Maurizio Sarri to stay with Napoli for “at least another 10 years”. The Coach has an €8m release clause in his contract, but the Partenopei owner wants Sarri to stay for the long haul. “It was me who wanted him, and I was criticised by the fans for it,” De […]
Del Piero: ‘Juventus more vulnerable’
Del Piero: ‘Juventus more vulnerable’
Juventus legend Alessandro Del Piero sees his former side as “more vulnerable” this season, after six Scudetti in a row. The Bianconeri are just two points off the top of Serie A after six wins in seven games, but Napoli are leading the way while playing some spectacular football. “I see Juve as more vulnerable […]
Ali Adnan: the Iraqi who allegedly gave up football to fight jihadists
Ali Adnan: the Iraqi who allegedly gave up football to fight…
WALKING THROUGH TEHRAN’S WESTERN DISTRICT OF EKTABAN, one can do little to avoid the magnificent sight of the Azadi Stadium, the biggest sports structure in Iran. Its name means “freedom” in Persian, but before the end of the Iranian Revolution in 1979, it was known as Aryamehr, literally “the light of the Aryans”. The Azadi […]
Canna: ‘Juve and Napoli have more’
Canna: ‘Juve and Napoli have more’
Fabio Cannavaro sees four potential Scudetto contenders, but “Juventus and Napoli have something more”. The former centre-back is a Neapolitan and his hometown side currently lead Serie A with a perfect record after seven games. “Juve, Napoli, Inter and Roma can fight until the end,” Cannavaro told Premium Sport. “Juventus and Napoli have something more […]
Roma facing injury crisis ahead of Napoli showdown
Roma facing injury crisis ahead of Napoli showdown
Roma are facing a race against time to nurture midfield duo Kevin Strootman and Lorenzo Pellegrini back to full fitness, ahead of their crucial clash against Napoli. Strootman lasted less than half an hour after starting the 2-0 victory over AC Milan on Sunday, with the Netherlands international forced off by a thigh injury. Meanwhile, […]
Montella: Expectations placed on AC Milan were very high
Montella: Expectations placed on AC Milan were very high
The expectations on AC Milan prior to the season starting may have been unfairly high, coach Vincenzo Montella has hinted. Following their takeover earlier this year, the Rossoneri were among the summer’s highest spenders in Europe, with 15 players arriving during the transfer window. However, despite all of that spending, Milan have started the season […]
Mario Rui: No Scudetto talk… yet
Mario Rui: No Scudetto talk… yet
Mario Rui insists it is too early to talk about Napoli’s chances of winning the Scudetto but admits they can “if we keep our performances up”. Mario Rui finally made his Napoli debut over the weekend, appearing as a substitute for three minutes during their 3-0 win against Cagliari, and the former Roma left-back admitted […]
Insigne: ‘Barcelona wanted me’
Insigne: ‘Barcelona wanted me’
Lorenzo Insigne appears to confirm Barcelona wanted him this summer – “I’d have liked to play with champions like Lionel Messi”. The Napoli and Italy attacking midfielder was linked with the Blaugrana this summer following Neymar’s move to Paris Saint-Germain, but ultimately remain at the San Paolo. “I’m proud to have stayed here,” Insigne told […]
Juventus star gets injured while on International duty
Juventus star gets injured while on International duty
05 October at 14:55 Juventus star Daniele Rugani has picked up an injury while training with Italy national team. The talented centre-back has been diagnosed with a dislocation of the index finger of his right hand and Italy boss Ventura could decide to drop him for the incoming azzurri clash against Macedonia. After the departure […]
Koulibaly pays for Senegal hotel
Koulibaly pays for Senegal hotel
Kalidou Koulibaly reportedly paid for the hotel in which the Senegal players stayed for their friendly with Nigeria. The two sides met in London in March in a match which ended in a 1-1 draw, but it appears the Federation may not have had the funds to pay for the trip. According to Il Mattino, […]