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Aarons: ‘I’m ready for Verona’
Aarons: ‘I’m ready for Verona’
New Hellas Verona winger Rolando Aarons reveals why he chose this Serie A adventure after Newcastle United and his “history” with Fabio Pecchia. The Under-20 England international arrived on loan in the January transfer window and has already made two Serie A appearances. “Towards the end of the January transfer market I had a few […]
Liveblog: Europa League Rd of 32
Liveblog: Europa League Rd of 32
Join us for the action as it happens from the Europa League with Ludogorets-Milan, Borussia Dortmund-Atalanta, RB Leipzig-Napoli and Steaua Bucharest-Lazio. If you are on a mobile device or tablet, then follow the Liveblog HERE. The Round of 32 begins this evening and there are four Italian clubs still in the running for the trophy, […]
Strootman: ‘Grateful to Roma’
Strootman: ‘Grateful to Roma’
Kevin Strootman explains his “deep gratitude” to Roma, who stood by him through close to two seasons out of action. The midfielder had to have three knee operations, which saw him make just 11 Serie A appearances between 2014-15 and 2015-16. The Dutch international signed a new contract with the Giallorossi last May, and he […]
‘Serie A does protect clubs’
‘Serie A does protect clubs’
The director general of the Lega Serie A responds to Napoli Coach Maurizio Sarri, insisting “we’re among the leagues that most protect Europa League clubs”. The Partenopei boss complained about his side’s schedule, as they play RB Leipzig tonight before returning to league action against Spal on Sunday afternoon. “It’s not the first time we’ve […]
Napoli name squad for Leipzig
Napoli name squad for Leipzig
Napoli have named their squad to face RB Leipzig in the Europa League tonight, including 17-year-old Alberto Senese. The Partenopei take on the German side in the first leg of their Last 32 tie, but their focus is very much on Serie A. Coach Maurizio Sarri pointed out before the match that he has just […]
Orsato for Turin derby
Orsato for Turin derby
Daniele Orsato has been named as the referee for Sunday’s Derby della Mole between Torino and Juventus. The Turin derby is the early kick-off on Sunday for Week 25, with the Bianconeri looking to return to the top of Serie A before Napoli play Spal in the afternoon. Today the AIA has announced the referees […]
Bianchi: ‘It’s Napoli’s year’
Bianchi: ‘It’s Napoli’s year’
Ottavio Bianchi, the Coach who won the Scudetto with Napoli in 1987, believes “this could be the year” they win the title again. The Partenopei have only won Serie A twice, the last of which came in 1990, but they currently lead Juventus by one point with 14 games to go. “This could be the […]
Serie A vs the Bundesliga
Serie A vs the Bundesliga
Four Italian sides are in the Europa League round of 32, two of them are up against Bundesliga outfits. Napoli take on RB Leipzig at the San Paolo this evening, while Atalanta are in Germany to face Borussia Dortmund and the Yellow Wall. The footballing rivalry between Italy and Germany is well known, so what […]
Verdi: ‘Why I rejected Napoli’
Verdi: ‘Why I rejected Napoli’
Simone Verdi insists “I didn’t say no to Napoli, I said yes to Bologna” because “I’ve found my home for the first time here”. The winger had an offer from the Partenopei in January, but he ultimately decided to turn it down as he didn’t want to leave the Rossoblu mid-season. “Seriously, I didn’t say […]
Burdisso: ‘Turin Derby world-renowned’
Burdisso: ‘Turin Derby world-renowned’
Torino defender Nicolas Burdisso believes Andrea Belotti will be decisive against Juventus. “The Turin Derby is known all over the world.” The Granata are challenging for a Europa League spot, whereas the Bianconeri are one point behind leaders Napoli. “The Turin Derby is a passionate affair that means a lot to the fans and it […]