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FIFA to change cap rules?
FIFA to change cap rules?
FIFA are reportedly considering changing international cap rules, to allow players to switch allegiances. As things stand, one a player has played a competitive game for one nation he is ineligible to represent another, aside from newly created countries such as Kosovo. Frosinone goalkeeper Samir Ujkani played for Albania, but switched to Kosovo when the […]
Ones to watch in Serie A Week 9
Ones to watch in Serie A Week 9
Two unbeaten sides go head-to-head this weekend, with plenty of other exciting fixtures across Serie A. Napoli boast a perfect record after the opening eight rounds, and Maurizio Sarri’s side welcome their nearest challengers, Inter, to the San Paolo. Here’s what to watch out for in Week 9 of Serie A. First vs second at […]
Spalletti unimpressed by ‘lucky’ talk
Spalletti unimpressed by ‘lucky’ talk
Luciano Spalletti has dismissed suggestions that Inter’s start to the season was a fluke. “I’m luckier than you’ve seen so far…” Inter face Napoli in a top-of-the-table clash on Saturday, two points behind the Serie A leaders, but the Nerazzurri have been accused of recording better results than their performances suggest. Nonetheless, the ever-sarcastic Spalletti […]
Insigne trains alone for Napoli
Insigne trains alone for Napoli
Lorenzo Insigne trained on the pitch today, but away from the rest of his Napoli teammates as he races to be fit for Inter. The Italian international went off injured during the Champions League defeat to Manchester City on Tuesday, and is in doubt for the top of the table clash tomorrow evening. “Lorenzo Insigne, […]
Pjanic: ‘Free kicks? I’m better…’
Pjanic: ‘Free kicks? I’m better…’
Juventus midfielder Miralem Pjanic discusses his free-kick duels with Paulo Dybala – “I often win…’ The pair both take free-kicks for the Bianconeri, with the Bosnian curling in an equaliser against Sporting CP on Wednesday night. “I often win, but Paulo kicks them very well,” Pjanic told Sky. “Each of us kicks off his side, […]
‘Chiesa absolutely not leaving Fiorentina’
‘Chiesa absolutely not leaving Fiorentina’
Fiorentina President Mario Cognigni has insisted that winger Federico Chiesa will “absolutely not” leave the club any time soon. Speculation linking Chiesa with a €40m move to Napoli resurfaced last week, but Cognigni vowed the Viola would not sell the winger unilaterally. “Last January, Chiesa decided to commit to Fiorentina until 2021 on his own […]
Joao Mario back for Inter
Joao Mario back for Inter
Joao Mario, as expected, is back in Inter’s squad for their match against Napoli in Serie A on Saturday. Joao Mario had missed the Derby della Madonnina against Milan last weekend with acute tonsillitis, but the midfielder returned to training on Thursday. There is no such luck for Marcelo Brozovic, who is still out with […]
Spalletti: Napoli an advert, Milan…
Spalletti: Napoli an advert, Milan…
Inter boss Luciano Spalletti believes Napoli have “become an advert for Serie A” but will not discount Milan from the title race. “Inter have done well for the choices they’ve made,” the Coach said at a Press conference. “Napoli have been working on the same project for three years. It depends on the evaluation and […]
‘Argentina must count on Higuain’
‘Argentina must count on Higuain’
Fiorentina and Argentina legend Gabriel Batistuta believes his country “must count on” Juventus striker Gonzalo Higuain at the World Cup. Higuain has fallen out of favour for Argentina since Jorge Sampaoli’s appointment over the summer, with Inter star Mauro Icardi preferred, but Batistuta feels the former Napoli hitman “was treated very badly” by his country. […]
Gab: Italy have 51% chance
Gab: Italy have 51% chance
Manolo Gabbiadini admits he ‘misses’ Italy, who have a “51 percent chance” in the World Cup playoffs, but believes Southampton can take him to Russia. “I spent an important part of my life at Napoli. I lived in Posillipo, a fantastic place,” he told Gazzetta dello Sport. “I found a group of friends, such as […]