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ADL: ‘A waste of time’
ADL: ‘A waste of time’
Serie A Presidents react to the failure to elect an FIGC President, with Napoli’s Aurelio De Laurentiis calling it “a waste of time”. Today the delegates failed to agree on a new man to lead the Italian FA, so CONI will now appoint a commissioner until a new head can be elected. “It was a […]
Napoli concede Politano defeat?
Napoli concede Politano defeat?
Napoli’s Aurelio De Laurentiis has seemingly conceded defeat to Juventus in the race for Sassuolo winger Matteo Politano. “Ask Marotta…” Napoli had been heavily linked with Politano over the past week, but an injury to Juan Cuadrado prompted Beppe Marotta to reveal Juve had enquired about the 24-year-old. “Politano? Ask Marotta,” the Partenopei President told […]
Allegri: Juve need away goals
Allegri: Juve need away goals
Max Allegri has warned Juventus that “we must score” at Atalanta in Tuesday’s Coppa Italia semi-final first leg. Atalanta came back from behind to draw 2-2 with Juve earlier in the season, and Allegri praised his side’s opponents for their ‘great’ run of form, while asserting the Bianconeri would not be making any late moves […]
Stats of the Serie A weekend
Stats of the Serie A weekend
Napoli and Juventus continue to set a frightening pace at the top of Serie A, with footystats.org revealing both are averaging over 2.5 points per game. There’s now a 10 point gap between the top two and the chasing pack, following another unpredictable Serie A round. Words: Gaby McKay Saturday night saw Juventus take on […]
Samp ‘lead Giaccherini race’
Samp ‘lead Giaccherini race’
Sampdoria are reportedly winning the race to sign Napoli midfielder Emanuele Giaccherini. According to Calciomercato.com, Giaccherini is “one step away” from joining Samp, who are in need of the 32-year-old ‘immediately’. The website explains a move would be ‘perfect’ as he knows Marco Giampaolo’s methods, having broken through under the Coach at Cesena during the […]
No Serie A return for Deulofeu?
No Serie A return for Deulofeu?
Serie A clubs look set to miss out on Gerard Deulofeu as Watford are reportedly close to signing the former Milan winger. The likes of Napoli, Roma and Inter had been heavily linked with a midseason swoop for Deulofeu, but Catalan-based RAC1 claims he is ‘approaching’ a move to Watford. The radio station explains the […]
Sarri praises Napoli reaction
Sarri praises Napoli reaction
Maurizio Sarri heaped praise on Napoli’s reaction to going a goal behind to Bologna after 25 seconds. The Partenopei were stunned by Rodrigo Palacio’s early goal for the visitors but recovered to run out 3-1 winners. “We did well to react after a goal conceded after 30 seconds,” Sarri commented after seeing his side reclaim […]
Mertens warns Napoli despite win
Mertens warns Napoli despite win
Dries Mertens issued a warning to his Napoli teammates despite their 3-1 win over Bologna this afternoon. The Partenopei fell behind to Roberto Donadoni’s team after only 25 seconds of the match at the San Paolo but recovered strongly to regain their place at the top of Serie A. However, Belgium international Mertens believes his […]
Donadoni: ‘Referee told us…’
Donadoni: ‘Referee told us…’
Roberto Donadoni was bitterly critical of the referee after Bologna’s 3-1 defeat to Napoli. “It’s a penalty that’s given for top eight teams.” Rodrigo Palacio had opened the scoring within 25 seconds at the Stadio San Paolo, but Dries Mertens converted a very soft penalty for Adam Masina’s small tug on the back of Jose […]
Mertens comeback beats Bologna
Mertens comeback beats Bologna
Rodrigo Palacio had put Bologna in front after 25 seconds, but Napoli came back with a Dries Mertens brace – including a soft penalty. It was harder than expected against Roberto Donadoni’s men, as Palacio turned in during the opening 25 seconds at the Stadio San Paolo. Ibrahima M’Baye accidentally turned a deflected Mario Rui […]