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Maradona Jr: ‘I don’t care about inheritance’
Maradona Jr: ‘I don’t care about inheritance’
Diego Junior, the son of Diego Armando Maradona, has admitted the inheritance of the Napoli legend is ‘the last of his thoughts.’ A legal battle is ongoing since Maradona died from a cardiac arrest on November 25. According to La Repubblica, Maradona’s will could be worth up to $100m with the former Napoli and Barcelona […]
Milan’s Achilles’ heel
Milan’s Achilles’ heel
Milan have conceded nine goals in Serie A so far this season, seven of them from set-piece: ‘We need to be more focused,’ Stefano Pioli warned. The Rossoneri are the Serie A table leaders with 26 points in the opening ten league games. They are enjoying a five-point lead over second-placed Inter and have the […]
Fabregas ‘could have joined’ Milan or Napoli
Fabregas ‘could have joined’ Milan or Napoli
Cesc Fabregas believes José Mourinho and Pep Guardiola are ‘similar’ and reveals he spoke to Milan and Napoli before joining Monaco. The Spanish midfielder has been coached by both Mourinho and Guardiola and believes they are similar. “They all think they are the opposite to each other, truth is they only play a different kind […]
Fabregas: ‘What went wrong for Sarri at Chelsea’
Fabregas: ‘What went wrong for Sarri at Chelsea’
Cesc Fabregas has revealed the reason why Maurizio Sarri wanted Chelsea players to train in the afternoon and is convinced Andrea Pirlo will become a ‘great coach.’ The former Chelsea and Barcelona midfielder told Tuttosport he could have joined Milan or Napoli before he moved to Monaco. During the same interview, he discussed his relationship […]
Pioli: ‘Surprised by Milan maturity’
Pioli: ‘Surprised by Milan maturity’
Stefano Pioli insists Milan ‘should celebrate’ the 2-1 win away to Sampdoria as one of their toughest tests. ‘I remain surprised by the maturity of these lads.’ The Rossoneri maintained their five-point lead at the top of the table, with goals from Franck Kessie and Samu Castillejo, but above all achieved it without veteran leaders […]
Highlights: Crotone 0-4 Napoli
Highlights: Crotone 0-4 Napoli
Napoli ran riot at the Stadio Scida with another 4-0 victory, including great goals from Lorenzo Insigne and Andrea Petagna. The Partenopei broke through in Crotone with a classic Insigne right-foot curler into the top corner, then provided the assist for Chucky Lozano. The hosts crumbled with Jacopo Petriccione’s straight red card for a tackle […]
Insigne: ‘We’re all up there now’
Insigne: ‘We’re all up there now’
Lorenzo Insigne saw ‘a great performance aside from the four goals’ against Crotone, as Napoli climb towards the top of the table. The victory puts them in joint third place with Juventus, even though they were docked a point. “Aside from the four goals, it was also a great team performance and we needed that,” […]
Stroppa: ‘Red card a fair decision’
Stroppa: ‘Red card a fair decision’
Giovanni Stroppa fully admits Crotone deserved the red card against Napoli, but his regrets are for how they played before the dismissal. The Squali are rock bottom and this 4-0 defeat only confirmed their struggles, especially after Jacopo Petriccione was sent off for a high tackle on Diego Demme. “Up until it was 11 against […]
Crotone 0-4 Napoli: Chucky and co crush Crotone
Crotone 0-4 Napoli: Chucky and co crush Crotone
Lorenzo Insigne, Chucky Lozano, Diego Demme and Andrea Petagna allowed Napoli to make short work of 10-man Crotone, leaping into joint third place. Click here for the full match report. OR Follow all the action as it happens from today’s six Serie A games on the LIVEBLOG.
Gattuso: ‘Times have changed’
Gattuso: ‘Times have changed’
Gennaro Gattuso wants Napoli to become more ‘consistent’ and expects even more of Piotr Zielinski, but insists he isn’t looking for Rino replicas. ‘I’d be on the bench in this squad.’ The Partenopei crushed Crotone 4-0 with goals from Lorenzo Insigne, Chucky Lozano, Diego Demme and Andrea Petagna. “I compliment the team, because the 4-0 […]