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Zielinski: ‘Every game a final’
Zielinski: ‘Every game a final’
Piotr Zielinski says every game is “a final” for Napoli between now and the end of the season, and aims to win the Scudetto on his birthday. The final day of Serie A is May 20, and Juventus Coach Massimiliano Allegri has already stated that he believes the title race will go down to the […]
Di Bello for Milan derby
Di Bello for Milan derby
Marco Di Bello has been announced as the referee for this weekend’s Milan derby, with Davide Massa given Napoli-Roma. It’s a big weekend of Serie A fixtures, as Juventus are at Lazio on Saturday night too, with Atalanta welcoming Sampdoria for a Europa League showdown. Today the AIA has announced the Week 27 referees, with […]
Hysaj back for Roma?
Hysaj back for Roma?
Napoli are reportedly “very optimistic” Elseid Hysaj will return for Saturday’s Roma game, after he went off against Cagliari. The Albanian full-back provided an assist in the 5-0 win, but picked up a knock and had to be substituted with 15 minutes to play. However, speaking on Radio Kiss Kiss Napoli Valter De Maggio’s report […]
Mertens gives pizza to homeless
Mertens gives pizza to homeless
Napoli forward Dries Mertens reportedly bought pizzas for the city’s homeless after December’s trip to Torino. The Belgian didn’t manage to score in the 3-1 win, and at the time was going through something of a goal drought. Nonetheless, Corriere del Mezzogiorno reports, when Martens returned to the city he called up one of his […]
Candela: ‘If Sarri doesn’t win…’
Candela: ‘If Sarri doesn’t win…’
Vincent Candela is cheering on Napoli for the Scudetto, but “if Maurizio Sarri doesn’t win he’ll remain like all the others”. The Partenopei are four points clear of Juventus at the top of Serie A – though the Bianconeri have a game in hand – and the former Roma full-back would like to see them […]
United want SMS
United want SMS
Manchester United are reportedly interested in Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic and Napoli’s Jorginho. The Red Devils are looking to strengthen their squad for next season, as they seek to bridge the gap to Manchester City. It’s expected that Marouane Fellaini will leave at the end of his contract, while Michael Carrick will retire from football. […]
Cancelo: ‘Inter feel anxiety’
Cancelo: ‘Inter feel anxiety’
Joao Cancelo admits Inter “feel a bit of anxiety in playing well”, but assures “we’re working well” to beat Milan. The Nerazzurri have been on a poor run of form, despite last weekend’s win over Benevento, and they face their city rivals on Sunday night. “We feel a bit of anxiety in playing well,” Cancelo […]
Reina accepts Milan?
Reina accepts Milan?
It’s reported Pepe Reina has accepted a move to Milan, who are offering a two-year contract with an option for a third. The Napoli goalkeeper is out of contract at the end of the season, and the Partenopei are not willing to offer him a new contract for more than 12 months. It was reported […]
Mirabelli: ‘When Milan talk to Reina…’
Mirabelli: ‘When Milan talk to Reina…’
Milan director Massimiliano Mirabelli is confident of their “long-term project” under Gennaro Gattuso and didn’t deny Pepe Reina thoughts. The Rossoneri face Lazio in the Coppa Italia semi-final this evening after the first leg ended goalless. Follow the build-up and action as it happens on the LIVEBLOG. “There are so many games against important clubs, […]
Marino: ‘Atalanta reserves beat Napoli’
Marino: ‘Atalanta reserves beat Napoli’
Atalanta director general Umberto Marino assures there is “no controversy” in squad rotation against Juventus, as their reserves “beat Napoli.” The second leg of the semi-final kicks off at 16.30 GMT, follow all the action as it happens on the LIVEBLOG. There was controversy when these sides were meant to meet on Sunday, a game […]