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Mertens: ‘Always at home here’
Mertens: ‘Always at home here’
Dries Mertens thanked Napoli fans after being handed a special jersey for his 200th appearance. “I have always felt at home here.” The Belgian was presented with the shirt by teammate Christian Maggio at the Stadio San Paolo. “I am very happy and want to thank everyone,” said the Belgian. “I have always felt at […]
Guardiola sees Napoli advantage
Guardiola sees Napoli advantage
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola expects Napoli to play even better at home this evening in the Champions League. Follow the build-up and action as it happens from the Stadio San Paolo with the LIVEBLOG. “It’ll be quite similar to the first match, plus they are playing at home, so it’ll be simpler for them,” […]
Line-ups: Napoli-Man City
Line-ups: Napoli-Man City
Napoli rely on their first choice XI against Manchester City, including Jorginho, Dries Mertens and Marek Hamsik, while Sergio Aguero starts. This Champions League clash kicks off at 19.45 GMT. Follow the build-up and action as it happens from the Stadio San Paolo with the LIVEBLOG. The Citizens won the first meeting 2-1 thanks to […]
ADL: ‘Napoli-City made to entertain’
ADL: ‘Napoli-City made to entertain’
Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis said tonight’s Champions League showdown with Manchester City was “made to entertain the fans.” Follow the build-up and action as it happens from the Stadio San Paolo with the LIVEBLOG. “It’ll be above all a beautiful game. Whether we win or not is irrelevant, because these are the two teams […]
Favre: ‘Balotelli clear to see’
Favre: ‘Balotelli clear to see’
Nice Coach Lucien Favre is impressed by Lazio ahead of their Europa League clash, but insists Mario Balotelli’s performances are “clear for all to see.” It kicks off at the Stadio Olimpico on Thursday at 20.05 GMT, as the Aquile are top of their group thanks to a 3-1 victory at the Allianz Riviera. “It […]
Liveblog: Napoli v Man City
Liveblog: Napoli v Man City
Join us for all the build-up and action as it happens from tonight’s Champions League showdown between Napoli and Manchester City. It kicks off at the packed Stadio San Paolo at 19.45 GMT. If you are on a mobile device or tablet, then follow the Liveblog HERE. When these sides met in Manchester, City surged […]
City fans attacked in Naples
City fans attacked in Naples
Three Manchester City fans have been injured in Naples, as has a pizzeria owner who defended them. Napoli take on the Premier League side in the Champions League tonight, following their 2-1 loss in Manchester two weeks ago. ANSA reports that four Mancunians were attacked in the city last night as they left a venue […]
Happy 120th birthday, Juventus
Happy 120th birthday, Juventus
Today marks the 120th anniversary of the founding of Serie A’s most successful club, Juventus. The club was founded on November 1, 1897 by students from the Massimo D’Azeglio Lyceum school, and initially wore pink and black kits. It was in 1903 that the famous Bianconeri kits were adopted, with then Juve player Tom Gordon […]
Guardiola: ‘Napoli will make City suffer’
Guardiola: ‘Napoli will make City suffer’
Pep Guardiola poured more praise on Napoli and warned they will make Manchester City “suffer like we’ve never suffered before.” It kicks off at the Stadio San Paolo on Wednesday at 19.45 GMT and follows on from the tight 2-1 City success at the Etihad. “It is a pleasure to see Maurizio Sarri again. I […]
David Silva: ‘High intensity at Napoli’
David Silva: ‘High intensity at Napoli’
David Silva believes Manchester City need to rely on “high intensity” to beat “really good team” Napoli at the Stadio San Paolo. It kicks off on Wednesday at 19.45 GMT after a 2-1 City victory at the Etihad. “We are playing really good football. It’s beautiful football,” said the player in his Press conference. “I […]