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Flop of the Year Nominees
Flop of the Year Nominees
The nominees for the Bidone d’Oro award as Serie A Flop of the Year are announced, including Gabigol, Juan Iturbe, Joao Mario and Carlos Bacca. The annual trophy, which translates as ‘Golden Bin’, has become a mainstay in Italian football. Inter dominate the nominations for the Flop 10 this year, as they are represented by […]
Barcelona look at Koulibaly
Barcelona look at Koulibaly
Barcelona are the latest club to have set their sights on Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly after Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester City and Liverpool. The Senegal international is valued at around €60m after several years of strong performances in Serie A and the Champions League. According to Il Mattino newspaper and Spanish site Fichajes,net, Barcelona are making […]
Spalletti hits back at Sarri snipe
Spalletti hits back at Sarri snipe
Inter boss Luciano Spalletti hit back at Napoli Coach Maurizio Sarri over the packed fixture list. “Juventus won six Scudetti playing constantly.” The Nerazzurri have the opportunity to leapfrog Napoli to rediscover top spot with a win over Chievo on Sunday and remain the only unbeaten side, as Napoli lost 1-0 to Juve last night. […]
Spalletti: ‘Chievo tough to break down’
Spalletti: ‘Chievo tough to break down’
Luciano Spalletti described how Inter can break down Chievo’s diamond midfield, but isn’t putting too much focus on becoming Serie A leaders. It kicks off on Sunday at 14.00 GMT, click here for a match preview. As Napoli lost 1-0 to Juventus last night, the Nerazzurri would go top of the table with a victory […]
Howedes out until 2018
Howedes out until 2018
Benedikt Howedes is out until 2018 with a thigh strain, confirmed Juventus, while Mario Mandzukic remains in doubt for the Champions League against Olympiacos. The Bianconeri gave an update on the fitness levels of the three players who missed last night’s 1-0 win at Napoli. Howedes has been diagnosed with a serious setback, a lesion […]
Insigne doubt for Feyenoord
Insigne doubt for Feyenoord
Lorenzo Insigne is a huge doubt to feature against Feyenoord in the Champions League after muscular problems in Napoli-Juventus. The forward limped off during the 1-0 defeat at the Stadio San Paolo last night. Coach Maurizio Sarri confirmed Insigne has been suffering from a recurring groin inflammation since returning from international duty last month. According […]
Pruzzo: ‘Juve parked two buses’
Pruzzo: ‘Juve parked two buses’
Roberto Pruzzo claims Juventus beat Napoli 1-0 because “buses are fashionable and Max Allegri parked two of them in front of goal.” The Partenopei hadn’t tasted defeat in Serie A for nine months, but succumbed to a Gonzalo Higuain counter-attack at the Stadio San Paolo last night. “Buses are fashionable right now and Allegri parked […]
Sarri ‘sad’ at Napoli-Juve kits
Sarri ‘sad’ at Napoli-Juve kits
Maurizio Sarri was just as disheartened as many fans when both Napoli and Juventus wore away kits at the San Paolo. “I thought I’d die first.” The Bianconeri – wearing bright yellow on the night – won the match last night with a lone goal from Gonzalo Higuain. The Azzurri – who on this occasion […]
Juve put Alex Sandro on market?
Juve put Alex Sandro on market?
Juventus would be willing to sell Chelsea and Manchester City target Alex Sandro for €60m, according to Tuttosport, as he battles “personal issues.” The Bianconeri resisted offers of a reported €70m over the summer in order to keep hold of their Brazilian left-back. However, his performances this season have been disappointing and he was dropped […]
Sarri: ‘Napoli dominated Juventus’
Sarri: ‘Napoli dominated Juventus’
Maurizio Sarri insists Napoli “dominated Juventus in every conceivable way,” but there are no alternatives to Dries Mertens and Lorenzo Insigne. The Partenopei were beaten 1-0 at the Stadio San Paolo by a Gonzalo Higuain counter-attack, despite dominating possession. “We dominated Juve in every conceivable way and didn’t allow them much, but at this moment […]