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RB Leipzig build Sarri smoking room
RB Leipzig build Sarri smoking room
RB Leipzig have reportedly erected a special wall to create a smoking section in their locker room for Napoli Coach Maurizio Sarri. The first leg of their Europa League tie ended 3-1 for the Germans at the Stadio San Paolo and they meet again at the Red Bull Arena on Thursday evening. According to pictures […]
Albiol dreaming of Napoli party
Albiol dreaming of Napoli party
Raul Albiol can’t wait to see what the Scudetto celebrations will be like if Napoli win the Serie A title. “We know what it means to the fans.” The Partenopei are still one point ahead of title holders Juventus and set a new club record of nine consecutive Serie A victories. “We know that we […]
De Vrij: ‘Hurts leaving Lazio this way’
De Vrij: ‘Hurts leaving Lazio this way’
Stefan de Vrij said farewell to Lazio fans, insisting “it hurts me leaving this way” after they “were not able to find a satisfying agreement.” Last night, Lazio director of sport Igli Tare announced that the club had “withdrawn” the contract renewal offer, meaning the defender will leave as a free agent in June. “It […]
Inter close to De Vrij deal?
Inter close to De Vrij deal?
Stefan de Vrij will be a free agent in June after Lazio withdrew their contract offer and it’s reported Inter have a deal already. Aquile director Igli Tare announced last night, just before the 2-0 victory over Verona, that the club had withdrawn its proposal to renew his contract due to continuing delays in giving […]
Pirlo on the past and the future
Pirlo on the past and the future
Andrea Pirlo confirmed his testimonial will be at San Siro on May 21, but also commented on the Nazionale, Scudetto race, Gigi Buffon and Milan. The Maestro stopped playing for New York City FC last year, but will officially call it a day in Milan, a choice of venue that raised quite a few questions […]
Agent: ‘Napoli could sacrifice Jorginho’
Agent: ‘Napoli could sacrifice Jorginho’
Jorginho’s agent has other clubs on high alert after warning Napoli “could be sacrificed to make way for an investment like Lucas Torreira.” The midfielder has been repeatedly linked with a Premier League switch to Manchester United or Manchester City. “He has been there for four years now and feels Neapolitan,” agent Joao Santos told […]
Milic undergoing Napoli medical
Milic undergoing Napoli medical
As expected, Napoli will sign Hrvoje Milic over the next 24 hours, as the free agent is undergoing a medical today. It had already been reported by Sportitalia that the deal would be done after some hesitation and that is now confirmed by Sky Sport Italia. Croatia international left-back Milic is due to sign on […]
EDF: ‘Roma belief with Shakhtar’
EDF: ‘Roma belief with Shakhtar’
Eusebio Di Francesco said Roma are sticking with the 4-2-3-1 formation and wants more “belief” in the Champions League against Shakhtar Donetsk. The first leg in the Champions League Round of 16 kicks off on Wednesday at 19.45 GMT. “Over the course of a game, we must avoid dips and troughs, giving a sense of […]
EL: Referees for Italian teams
EL: Referees for Italian teams
The referees for the four Europa League games involving Atalanta, Milan, Napoli and Lazio have been announced. The second legs of the Round of 32 take place on Thursday evening. Atalanta need to overturn their 3-2 defeat to Borussia Dortmund and Spanish official Jesus Gil Manzano grips the whistle. Lazio must also fight back from […]
Agent: ‘Top European clubs like Rugani’
Agent: ‘Top European clubs like Rugani’
Arsenal are interested in Juventus defender Daniele Rugani and his agent confirms “various top European clubs follow him. Some are English.” The 23-year-old gets very little playing time in Turin, as Medhi Benatia has emerged as the first choice back-up to Andrea Barzagli. This has fuelled reports of a summer exit, especially if the Bianconeri […]