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Four-match ban for Joao Pedro
Four-match ban for Joao Pedro
Cagliari forward Joao Pedro has been given a four-match ban for simulation and then stamping on Fiorentina’s Federico Chiesa. The Brazilian had already been booked for diving in the penalty area and that would’ve incurred a one-match ban anyway, as it was his fifth of the season. Towards the end of the match against Fiorentina, […]
Sevilla choose Montella
Sevilla choose Montella
Sevilla have chosen Vincenzo Montella as their new Coach and are in talks with Milan to terminate his contract, claim Italian reports. The club sensationally sacked Eduardo Berizzo three days before Christmas and a week after he returned to work following cancer treatment. It was reported this morning that Sevilla directors flew out to Italy […]
What we learned in Week 18
What we learned in Week 18
With the winter break coming later in Serie A this year, some sides appear to be struggling with the furious pace at the top. In a weekend which may come to be seen as crucial in the Scudetto race, Napoli and Juventus pulled away in the top two positions. At the bottom too things are […]
‘Verdi staying at Bologna’
‘Verdi staying at Bologna’
Simone Verdi’s agent insists his client will stay at Bologna despite “interest from big clubs”. The forward has been linked with both Inter and Napoli, but he won’t be leaving the Rossoblu in January. “The lad’s intention is to stay in Emilia,” Donato Orgnoni insisted, speaking to Il Resto del Carlino. “We’ll stay, we won’t […]
ADL: ‘Inglese yes, Younes maybe’
ADL: ‘Inglese yes, Younes maybe’
Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis reiterates Roberto Inglese will arrive in January, but “nothing is certain” on Amin Younes and Zinédine Machach. The Partenopei are top of Serie A, and it’s expected they’ll make investments in the January transfer window to strengthen Maurizio Sarri’s squad. The first new arrival will be Chievo striker Inglese, who […]
Nainggolan: ‘Title talk a mistake’
Nainggolan: ‘Title talk a mistake’
Radja Nainggolan warns “talking about the Scudetto was a mistake” Roma made in the past and explains the post-match tension with Juventus staff. Medhi Benatia scored the only goal at the Allianz Juventus Stadium this evening. “This is Juventus, they are a strong side. We wanted to press them high, but we should’ve been more […]
Allegri explains Juve approach
Allegri explains Juve approach
Max Allegri explained his tactical choices as Juventus beat Roma 1-0 and reassured Paulo Dybala. “Winning 1-0 is always a nice feeling.” Medhi Benatia scored the only goal of the game, but late on Alessandro Florenzi’s chip hit the bar and Wojciech Szczesny performed a desperate save on Patrik Schick. “It was a good game, […]
Marotta: ‘Roma and Napoli for Scudetto’
Marotta: ‘Roma and Napoli for Scudetto’
Juventus director Beppe Marotta defended the decision to drop Paulo Dybala, calling Roma and Napoli “the main Scudetto contenders.” It kicks off at 19.45 GMT, click here for the line-ups and Liveblog. “it’s important to put in a strong performance and I’d say Roma are direct rivals for our objectives this season,” the director general […]
Monchi: ‘Roma not title contenders’
Monchi: ‘Roma not title contenders’
Roma director of sport Monchi insists they are not Scudetto favourites, but being considered contenders is “motivating” against Juventus. It kicks off at 19.45 GMT, click here for the line-ups and Liveblog. “We are happy to have chosen Eusebio Di Francesco and are pleased with his progress,” the director of sport told Mediaset Premium. Max […]
Juve thank Roma old boys
Juve thank Roma old boys
Medhi Benatia got the only goal of the game against his former club, as Juventus got past Roma, but were hanging on for dear life at the end. The defender was decisive at the end of a chaotic move, as Alisson denied Giorgio Chiellini’s header, the rebound hit the bar and Benatia bundled over the […]