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Mertens eyes Napoli record
Mertens eyes Napoli record
Dries Mertens insists he is out to become Napoli’s all-time top scorer. “Why not? I wouldn’t mind it…” Mertens is currently on 80 goals for Napoli and just 35 behind Diego Maradona, with his switch to centre-forward last season playing a huge role in his sudden emergence as a clinical finisher. “Napoli’s goal record? Why […]
‘I pray for Napoli every day!’
‘I pray for Napoli every day!’
Palermo President Maurizio Zamparini claims “I pray for Napoli every day” to win Serie A this season. Napoli remain top of the table, prompting real belief that they could end a 28-year wait for the Scudetto, and the outspoken Zamparini is among those backing the Partenopei. “Napoli for the Scudetto? I pray for the Azzurri […]
Serie A announces winter dates
Serie A announces winter dates
Serie A has announced its winter dates for this season, with matches spanning across Christmas and New Year. It comes after Serie A pledged to scrap its winter break before the start of the campaign, instead opting for a week off between January 7 and 20. Games will also be played on the night of […]
Napoli contact for Vrsaljko?
Napoli contact for Vrsaljko?
It is reported that Napoli have made contact with Sime Vrsaljko with a view to signing him from Atletico Madrid. The Croatian full back joined the Spanish side last year but has featured just three times in La Liga this season. The Partenopei, who recently lost left-back Faouzi Ghoulam to long term injury, are known […]
Italy to return to 3-5-2?
Italy to return to 3-5-2?
Italy will reportedly return to a 3-5-2 formation for the crucial World Cup play-off with Sweden. The Azzurri face the Scandinavian nation on Friday and Monday, in a double-header to determine whether they’ll be present in Russia next summer. According to calciomercato.com, CT Giampiero Ventura will fall back on the 3-5-2 formation used by his […]
Napoli line up Quagliarella?
Napoli line up Quagliarella?
It is reported that Napoli are lining up a January transfer swoop for Fabio Quagliarella. The 34-year-old has been in excellent form so far this season, contributing seven goals and three assists in 12 appearances for current club Sampdoria. And according to newspaper Il Mattino, the Partenopei are interested in bringing the forward back to […]
‘Mazzarri to Milan a fantasy’
‘Mazzarri to Milan a fantasy’
Walter Mazzarri’s agent describes rumours linking his client to the Milan job as ‘fantasy.’ The former Inter, Napoli and Watford Coach is one of the names to have been mentioned as a possible replacement for Vincenzo Montella, who has come under heavy recent pressure in the Rossoneri hotseat. However, in an interview with Tuttomercato, Andrea […]
Samp: ‘Quagliarella is not for sale’
Samp: ‘Quagliarella is not for sale’
Sampdoria’s lawyer Antonio Romei warns Napoli that Fabio Quagliarella is not for sale – “he’s fundamental for us and he’s happy in Genoa”. The striker was born in Castellammare di Stabia, southeast of Naples, and achieved his dream of signing for Napoli in 2009. However, just 18 months later he moved on to Juventus, which […]
Napoli mafia charges dropped
Napoli mafia charges dropped
The Neapolitan prosecutor has dropped charges linking Napoli players and the club to organised crime. Images were unearthed by law enforcement of some Partenopei players spending time with suspected Camorra members. While there was never any suggestion that the players or the club knew about the connection, the prosector wanted to establish whether tickets were […]
Hamsik: ‘Chievo played for 0-0’
Hamsik: ‘Chievo played for 0-0’
Marek Hamsik believes Chievo “only played for the draw”, against a Napoli side who were tired after Manchester City. The Partenopei dropped points for only the second time this season when they were held to a goalless draw by the Flying Donkeys on Sunday, with Juventus moving to just a point behind them. “I’m certainly […]