Author Archives: James Grundy
Napoli’s Italy internationals test negative for COVID
Napoli’s Italy internationals test negative for COVID
Napoli announce the swab tests underwent by Piotr Zielinski and the three Italy internationals came back negative. Alex Meret, Lorenzo Insigne and Giovanni Di Lorenzo underwent new swab tests today. A COVID outbreak hit both Poland and Italy national teams earlier last week with the FIGC, who announced for staff members had caught the virus. […]
Benitez reveals preferred job destination
Benitez reveals preferred job destination
Rafa Benitez reveals a return to the Premier League is his priority despite reports linking him with Napoli. The former Liverpool, Napoli and Real Madrid coach is one of the candidates to replace Gennaro Gattuso in the 2021-22 campaign. Gattuso, a former Milan midfielder, will reportedly be sacked by Napoli regardless of the Partenopei’s position […]
Who could replace Pirlo at Juventus?
Who could replace Pirlo at Juventus?
According to Sportmediaset, Juventus will sack Andrea Pirlo if the Old Lady lose to Napoli, but who could replace the former midfielder? Juventus have been eliminated from the Champions League round of 16 and sit fourth in the Serie A table, level with Napoli. They face the Azzurri in a rescheduled fixture at the Allianz […]
Italy’s COVID cluster a concern for Serie A
Italy’s COVID cluster a concern for Serie A
The FIGC announced that four Italy staff members tested positive for COVID last week, but the cases have now more than doubled with growing concerns among Serie A clubs. The FIGC announcement was released on Wednesday, March 31, shortly after the Azzurri’s 2-0 victory against Lithuania. Since then, five or maybe six Italy internationals caught […]
Pirlo to be sacked if Juve lose to Napoli?
Pirlo to be sacked if Juve lose to Napoli?
There are growing reports Juventus will sack Andrea Pirlo if the Bianconeri lose against Napoli on Wednesday. The Bianconeri and the Azzurri play the reverse fixture from matchday 3 on Wednesday. It kicks off at 17.45 GMT at the Allianz Stadium. The game was rescheduled after Napoli failed to travel to Turin in October as […]
Euro Paper Talk: Liverpool eye Leeds-linked goal machine as Wijnaldum successor
Euro Paper Talk: Liverpool eye Leeds-linked goal machine…
Liverpool are looking at a goalscoring midfielder as a potential new signing, while a Real Madrid star has a plan for Tuesday’s clash with the Reds – both in all the latest Euro Paper Talk. REDS EYEING MIDFIELD GOAL MACHINE Liverpool are looking at signing AZ Alkmaar midfielder Teun Koopmeiners as a potential replacement for […]
Bakayoko to remain in Serie A?
Bakayoko to remain in Serie A?
Napoli are reportedly not planning to buy Tiemoue Bakayoko from Chelsea, but the midfielder would be open to remain in Serie A next season. The former Milan player arrived on a dry loan to Napoli on transfer deadline day in October and immediately became a key member of Gennaro Gattuso’s squad. He is the player […]
PODCAST: Inter’s lead widens, all square in the Derby della Mole, Atalanta close in on second
PODCAST: Inter’s lead widens, all square in the Derby…
The international[1] break is gone, Serie A is back, and the Forza Italian Football[2] Podcast is here to talk you through an action-packed Round 29. Both Juventus and AC Milan unexpectedly slipped, letting Inter and Atalanta to capitalise in the top four. Napoli edged a seven-goal[3] thriller against Crotone, Lazio won again, and not all […]
Bernardeschi fined for diving
Bernardeschi fined for diving
The Disciplinary Commission have given a one-match ban to four players after Serie A Week 29, whilst Federico Bernardeschi has been fined for diving. Adding to Franck Ribery’s red card against Genoa, the Sporting Judge handed the Nerazzurri duo a one-match ban after both received their fifth booking in the 1-0 win over Bologna on […]
Gosens on Cristiano Ronaldo snub: I felt ashamed and embarrassed
Gosens on Cristiano Ronaldo snub: I felt ashamed and embarrassed
Atalanta’s Robin Gosens[1] has admitted to feeling embarrassed by Cristiano Ronaldo’s refusal to exchange[2] shirts after a game against Juventus[3]. The German full-back approached the Portuguese to ask for his shirt, only to be turned away[4] in a less-than-kind fashion. “After the game against Juventus, I tried to fulfill my dream of getting Ronaldo’s jersey[5],” […]