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Osimhen back in Napoli squad
Osimhen back in Napoli squad
Victor Osimhen is back in full training with Napoli after recovering from both COVID-19 and a dislocated shoulder. The striker has been out of action since dislocating his shoulder in November while on international duty for Nigeria. He then contracted COVID while on vacation in his homeland during the Christmas break. Osimhen was given the […]
Pirlo uses Juventus ‘enthusiasm’
Pirlo uses Juventus ‘enthusiasm’
Andrea Pirlo hopes Juventus can ride their Supercoppa enthusiasm against Bologna, has some positive injury news and embraces the tactical versatility of his players. It kicks off on Sunday at 11.30 GMT, click here for a match preview. The last week has been full of ups and downs for the Bianconeri, as they lost 2-0 […]
Milik: ‘I take a piece of Napoli with me’
Milik: ‘I take a piece of Napoli with me’
Arkadiusz Milik released a video saying goodbye to the Napoli fans after his transfer to Olympique Marseille. ‘There were times I cried over these four years.’ The deal is technically a loan with option to buy, but the option should become an obligation after the French club earn their first point. The Poland international had […]
What does it mean to be Winter Champions?
What does it mean to be Winter Champions?
The title of Winter Champions is purely a media one, but the team top of Serie A at the midway stage has gone on to win the Scudetto 19 times in the last 26 campaigns. Milan need only a point today against Atalanta to be sure of taking the Campione d’Inverno crown, as if Inter […]
Szczesny: ‘Juve are hungry for trophies’
Szczesny: ‘Juve are hungry for trophies’
Wojciech Szczesny said Juventus showed they ‘are hungry to win trophies’ after the triumph in the Supercoppa Italiana against Napoli. The Poland international revealed he didn’t take part in the dressing room celebrations after the 2-0 win at the Mapei Stadium due to a doping test after the match. “After the match they immediately took […]
Video: Milik sends message to Napoli fans
Video: Milik sends message to Napoli fans
Arkadiusz Milik sent a video message to the Napoli fans before his move to Olympique Marseille. ‘Just to say thank you’. The Poland international completed his move to Marseille, on loan with an obligation to buy in June 2022. Milik’s contract was due to expire in June 2021 and he was frozen out for the […]
Official: Osimhen negative for COVID
Official: Osimhen negative for COVID
Napoli have officially announced Victor Osimhen has tested negative for coronavirus and should resume training tomorrow. The Partenopei announced the Nigerian forward received a negative result from the last swab test and Sky Sport Italia reports the Nigerian, who has been out with a shoulder injury since the international duty, will start to train tomorrow. […]
Juric hits out at Zaccagni’s agent
Juric hits out at Zaccagni’s agent
Hellas Verona coach Ivan Juric admitted he was not happy to hear the words from Mattia Zaccagni’s agent. ‘It’s a lack of respect’. The attacking midfielder has scored four goals and contributed six assists in his 18 Serie A games this term, leading to rumours of a move away from the Bentegodi. Agent Tullio Tinti […]
Report: tense relationship between Dzeko and Fonseca
Report: tense relationship between Dzeko and Fonseca
According to La Repubblica newspaper, there are two reasons why Edin Dzeko and Paulo Fonseca’s relationship became ‘difficult and tense.’ Tension is growing in the Red and Yellow half of the capital with multiple reports claiming the Bosnian striker and Lorenzo Pellegrini confronted coach Paulo Fonseca and demanded the return of team manager Gianluca Gomber who was been sacked […]
Weah: ‘Ronaldo not the best in the world, but…’
Weah: ‘Ronaldo not the best in the world, but…’
Former Milan striker George Weah believes Juventus remain the favourite to win the Serie A title and insists Cristiano Ronaldo is not the best player in the world. The Rossoneri legend shared his thoughts on the Serie A title race in an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport. “Milan have begun a new, brilliant path. […]