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Napoli target Goteborg goalkeeper
Napoli target Goteborg goalkeeper
Napoli have reportedly set their sights on IFK Goteborg goalkeeper Pontus Dahlberg for next season. According to Sky Sport Italia, the 18-year-old’s agent was at the Stadio San Paolo during Napoli’s Champions League match with Shakhtar Donetsk. Dahlberg is seen as a promising figure for the future, who will be initially loaned out to another […]
Insigne unveils lion tattoo
Insigne unveils lion tattoo
Napoli striker Lorenzo Insigne has unveiled a new massive back tattoo of lions. “Strength, courage, pride, but also a symbol of revenge.” The Italy international’s latest ink was published on his wife’s Instagram page with this message. “LION. Strength, courage and pride. The lion is the King of the jungle, so it is the symbol […]
‘Mandzukic happy on the left’
‘Mandzukic happy on the left’
Mario Mandzukic’s agent says talk the Juventus man doesn’t want to play on the left is a “media invention”. Tuttosport claimed over the weekend that the Croatian international was demanding to play through the middle, drawing a scathing response from the player himself. ‘tuttosport’ — Mario Mandžukić MM17 (@MarioMandzukic9) November 25, 2017 “It’s a media […]
Chiellini back for Napoli
Chiellini back for Napoli
Giorgio Chiellini trained with Juventus today, so he’ll be available to face Napoli on Friday. The centre-back missed the games with Barcelona and Crotone with a thigh problem, though the latter was viewed as more of precautionary measure. Yesterday the Italian international followed a personalised programme at Vinovo, working separately from the rest of Massimiliano […]
Howedes: ‘Napoli will be difficult’
Howedes: ‘Napoli will be difficult’
Juventus defender Benedikt Howedes expects a “very difficult” game against Napoli but “we’re strong and we can beat them”. The two sides meet at the San Paolo on Friday night for what is being billed as an early Scudetto showdown, and the Bianconeri will slip seven points behind if they lost to the league leaders. […]
‘Juventus still favourites, but…’
‘Juventus still favourites, but…’
Fabio Cannavaro believes Juventus are still favourites for the Scudetto but “Napoli are learning how to win ugly…” The former defender played for both clubs, and is a Neapolitan, so he was asked for his opinions on Friday’s meeting between the two clubs. “It’s an opportunity for [Coach Maurizio] Sarri because having Juve seven points […]
Koulibaly: ‘Neapolitan chants are racist’
Koulibaly: ‘Neapolitan chants are racist’
Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly believes anti-Neapolitan chants “enter into the definition of racism”. The centre-back was racially abused by Lazio fans in February 2016, causing the match at the Stadio Olimpico to be suspended. However, at most Serie A games featuring the Partenopei there are anti-southern and anti-Neapolitan chants, and the defender believes they fall […]
Pjanic: ‘Scudetto number one priority’
Pjanic: ‘Scudetto number one priority’
Miralem Pjanic says Juventus “hope to aim for the Champions League again” but “objective number one remains the Scudetto”. The Bianconeri have won Serie A for the past six years, but were beaten in the Champions League final in both 2015 and 2017, having not won the competition since 1996. Despite that, the Bosnian declared […]
Montella: ‘Didn’t expect Milan sack’
Montella: ‘Didn’t expect Milan sack’
Vincenzo Montella reveals he had no idea Milan were about to sack him, and says the “timing” surprised him. The Coach was relieved of his duties yesterday, with Primavera Coach Gennaro Gattuso promoted to replace him. “I was calm and I didn’t suspect anything, I swear,” Montella told Gazzetta dello Sport. “Anything. I was ready […]
Dani Alves: ‘Calcio should follow Napoli’
Dani Alves: ‘Calcio should follow Napoli’
Dani Alves says “Italian football has to improve” and “everyone should take an example from Napoli”. The Brazilian won the double with Juventus last season, as well as losing in the Champions League final, before being released and joining Paris Saint-Germain. “It’s a pleasure to be here,” Alves told Sky at the Gran Gala del […]