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Allegri ‘sorry’ for Bonucci
Allegri ‘sorry’ for Bonucci
Juventus boss Max Allegri admits he is ‘sorry’ that Milan defender Leonardo Bonucci cannot face his former side on Saturday. Bonucci’s red card against Genoa last weekend sees him miss the clash with Juve, three months on from his shock €40m transfer to Milan. “We’re feeling good, and we’re going to Milan to play a […]
Icardi: Inter since childhood!
Icardi: Inter since childhood!
Mauro Icardi reveals “I’ve been an Inter fan since I was a child” and assures his €110m release clause does not affect his commitment to the club. Icardi has bounced back from falling out with a section of Inter’s fanbase to fire the Nerazzuri towards the top of Serie A, and the striker also answered […]
Trap: Napoli fascinating, VAR…
Trap: Napoli fascinating, VAR…
Former Italy boss Giovanni Trapattoni reveals Napoli “have always intrigued me” and describes VAR as “like a fine with photos.” Trapattoni never coached Napoli but did guide Serie A rivals Inter and Juventus to several Scudetti, and he admitted he rejected the Partenopei once, while also giving his opinion on video assistant referees. “I’m curious […]
Atletico Madrid eye Luis Alberto
Atletico Madrid eye Luis Alberto
Luis Alberto has impressed so much at Lazio that there are reports of interest from Atletico Madrid. The 25-year-old has been instrumental in their current campaign, which has seen them win the Italian Super Cup, lose only one game all season – to Napoli – sit third in Serie A and op of their Europa […]
Rossi: ‘I’d love Napoli or Milan role’
Rossi: ‘I’d love Napoli or Milan role’
Giuseppe Rossi confirms he is ready for a comeback and looking for a club in Italy, noting he’d love to play for Napoli or Milan. The forward has suffered a series of immensely unfortunate injury setbacks in his career and is close to a comeback after the latest torn ACL on April 10. “After the […]
Icardi: ‘I won’t stay in football’
Icardi: ‘I won’t stay in football’
Inter captain Mauro Icardi says “at 40 I won’t be in football, I’m not like Francesco Totti”. The Nerazzurri striker took his tally for the season to 11 in 10 games with a brace against Sampdoria on Tuesday, but he doesn’t expect to play on into his late 30s. “I see myself here, I want […]
Agent: ‘Koulibaly focused on Napoli’
Agent: ‘Koulibaly focused on Napoli’
Kalidou Koulibaly’s agent assures his client is “100 per cent focused” on Napoli, despite Barcelona rumours. Catalan newspaper Sport reported today that the Blaugrana were interested in the centre-back, but his representative insists he’s not thinking about the transfer market. “The local newspaper that reported it uses the transfer market to increase sales,” Bruno Satin […]
‘Roma ACL injuries not normal’
‘Roma ACL injuries not normal’
A doctor believes Roma’s litany of anterior cruciate ligament injuries is “unique in modern football”. It was confirmed earlier today that Rick Karsdorp has suffered a ruptured ACL, the latest in a long line of Giallorossi players to have that problem. “It’s definitely something unique in modern football,” Dr. Silvio Rossi told Tribunale delle Roma. […]
Valeri to referee Milan-Juventus
Valeri to referee Milan-Juventus
Paolo Valeri has been announced as the referee for Saturday’s match between Milan and Juventus. The Rossoneri welcome the champions to San Siro this weekend, though they will be without former Juve defender Leonardo Bonucci, who is suspended after an elbow on Aleandro Rosi. Today the AIA has announced that Paolo Valeri will officiate the […]
Roma’s ACL issues
Roma’s ACL issues
Rick Karsdorp has become the latest in a long line of Roma players to suffer a cruciate ligament injury. The Dutch defender made his debut for the club last night, but tests have confirmed that he suffered a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament during the win over Crotone. A torn ACL is a fairly common injury […]