Football-italia
Mertens: ‘Barcelona wanted me’
Mertens: ‘Barcelona wanted me’
Napoli hero Dries Mertens confirmed he was approached by Barcelona, but “I didn’t want to go back on the bench. Then Neymar left…” The Belgium international became a sensation at the Stadio San Paolo with his new role as a centre-forward only a year in the making. He spoke to Belgian newspaper Het Laatste Nieuws […]
Allegri: ‘Juventus not in crisis’
Allegri: ‘Juventus not in crisis’
Massimiliano Allegri insists tactics are irrelevant compared to “attitude” and urged Juventus to “respect” Crotone. “It’s not a difficult moment at all.” It kicks off on Sunday at 19.45 GMT, click here for a match preview. “Mario Mandzukic will play tomorrow,” said the Coach in his Press conference. He was asked about the new 3-4-2-1 […]
Chiesa: ‘Fiorentina for a long time’
Chiesa: ‘Fiorentina for a long time’
Federico Chiesa “can see myself at Fiorentina for a long time” and admits there are similarities with his Viola legend father. “I too hunch over when running.” The son of former Parma star Enrico Chiesa only turned 20 last month, but is already one of the hottest properties in Italian football and recently signed a […]
Napoli sell 50,000 for Juventus
Napoli sell 50,000 for Juventus
With a week to go until they face Juventus, Napoli confirm they’ve already sold 50,000 tickets. The Partenopei drew just over 10,000 fans to the midweek win over Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League, but it appears the visit of the Bianconeri is proving far more enticing. Maurizio Sarri’s side are currently top of Serie […]
Ones to watch in Week 14
Ones to watch in Week 14
After a largely successful week for Italian sides in Europe, Serie A returns with a Scudetto race which is in full swing. Napoli still lead the way, but the Partenopei have Inter, Juventus, Lazio and Roma hot on their heels and no-one can afford to slip up. Here’s what to look out for in Week […]
Napoli fans: ‘Move Gomorrah!’
Napoli fans: ‘Move Gomorrah!’
Napoli fans have urged Sky to reschedule next week’s episode of Gomorrah – as it clashes with the Juventus game. The acclaimed mafia series, which is set in Naples, is in its third series and is broadcast on Friday nights. However, next week sees the Partenopei face Juve at 19.45 UK time in what could […]
Bentancur: ‘Pjanic inspires me’
Bentancur: ‘Pjanic inspires me’
Juventus midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur reveals Max Allegri has asked him to “be a bit more aggressive” and names Miralem Pjanic as an inspiration. The midfielder joined the Bianconeri from Boca Juniors in the summer, and has impressed when he has featured this season. “Allegri asks me to pass the ball quickly and vertically, not horizontally,” […]
Sarri set for 500th game
Sarri set for 500th game
Maurizio Sarri will take charge of his 500th professional game as a Coach when Napoli meet Udinese on Sunday. The 58-year-old famously began his career working part-time, juggling his football coaching with a job in a bank. He only devoted himself full-time to his football career in 1999 while working at Tegoleto. This weekend sees […]
Napoli suffer Mario Rui blow?
Napoli suffer Mario Rui blow?
Napoli could be without Mario Rui against Udinese on Sunday after the left-back reportedly suffered an ankle injury in training. Sky Sport Italia adds there is no more information at this stage, although it is enough to put his availability this weekend in doubt. Rui missed the majority of last season with damaged knee ligaments […]
Pinamonti in Inter squad
Pinamonti in Inter squad
Andrea Pinamonti has been included in the Inter squad for tomorrow’s match with Cagliari. The Nerazzurri face the Sardinian side tomorrow night, and they’d go top of Serie A with a win, with Napoli not playing until Sunday afternoon. Today Coach Luciano Spalletti has named his squad for the match, with 18-year-old Pinamonti called-up for […]