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Dembele out of Barcelona-Napoli
Dembele out of Barcelona-Napoli
Barcelona have named their squad for tomorrow’s Champions League Round of 16 with Napoli, but Ousmane Dembele is ruled out. It kicks off at Camp Nou on Saturday at 20.00 UK time (19.00 GMT). The first leg ended 1-1 at the Stadio San Paolo back in February, so success here is worth a place in […]
Insigne makes it for Barcelona
Insigne makes it for Barcelona
Lorenzo Insigne took part in full training today and is in the Napoli squad travelling to Barcelona for tomorrow’s Champions League clash. The Round of 16 second leg kicks off on Saturday at 20.00 UK time (19.00 GMT) at Camp Nou. The first leg ended 1-1 at the Stadio San Paolo and the winner will […]
David Silva’s father: ‘He loves Serie A’
David Silva’s father: ‘He loves Serie A’
David Silva’s father confirms he is ready to leave Manchester City and Lazio are his most likely destination. ‘He loves Serie A and said he could play there until he’s 40.’ Lazio have reportedly proposed a remarkable salary package for David Silva, including use of a luxury home, private jet and driver. Multiple sources are […]
Arthur returns for Barca exit talks
Arthur returns for Barca exit talks
Spanish reports claim Arthur Melo, who has already sealed his transfer to Juventus, is returning to Barcelona in order to terminate his contract. The midfielder completed his transfer to Juve in June, as part of an exchange deal with Miralem Pjanic, with the agreement they would both continue to play with their current clubs until […]
Lazio officially in the Champions League
Lazio officially in the Champions League
Roma’s elimination from the Europa League means that Lazio have officially qualified for the 2020-21 Champions League. There had still been a slim chance that fourth place in Serie A would not be enough to guarantee a spot in the tournament. That is because UEFA have a limit of at most five clubs from the […]
Bartomeu criticises ADL for ‘alarmist message’
Bartomeu criticises ADL for ‘alarmist message’
Barcelona President Josep Maria Bartomeu has criticised Napoli patron Aurelio De Laurentiis for his ‘alarmist’ statements ahead of the big match on Saturday. The Partenopei patron urged UEFA to move the match to neutral turf because of ‘major problems’ caused by coronavirus in Catalonia. But UEFA confirmed that Barcelona-Napoli will be carried out as planned […]
Insigne closer to Barca comeback
Insigne closer to Barca comeback
Napoli captain Lorenzo Insigne is steadily improving in the race against time to be ready for Saturday’s Champions League decider with Barcelona. The forward limped off in pain after a groin injury during the final minutes of the closing Serie A fixture with Lazio at the weekend. An initial diagnosis found no serious lesions, but […]
Jorginho agent: ‘No direct Juve contact’
Jorginho agent: ‘No direct Juve contact’
Jorginho had ‘no direct contact’ with Maurizio Sarri about a potential move to Juventus, said the Chelsea man’s agent. ‘Only if the directors can find an agreement, then I can talk about it.’ The rumours continue to swirl around that Jorginho will reunite with Sarri again, following their time together at Napoli and Stamford Bridge. […]
Bartomeu criticise ADL for ‘alarmist message’ ahead of Camp Nou clash
Bartomeu criticise ADL for ‘alarmist message’…
Barcelona President Josep Maria Bartomeu has criticised Napoli patron Aurelio De Laurentiis for his ‘alarmist’ statements ahead of the big match on Saturday. The Partenopei patron urged UEFA to move the match to neutral turf because of ‘major problems’ caused by coronavirus in Catalonia. But UEFA confirmed that Barcelona-Napoli will be carried out as planned […]
Report: Napoli say no to Meret-Sirigu swap
Report: Napoli say no to Meret-Sirigu swap
Napoli are reportedly not interested in swapping Alex Meret for Torino goalkeeper Salvatore Sirigu, amid rumours of a proposal from the Granata. Reports regarding a possible exchange deal between Napoli and Torino emerged today, but Sky Sport Italia journalist Gianluca Di Marzio claims the Partenopei have been quick to quash the rumours. Torino, who have […]