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Highlights: SPAL 1-1 Torino
Highlights: SPAL 1-1 Torino
Simone Verdi curled in a splendid solo effort and gave Torino the point they needed to secure safety, but SPAL pounced on a howler to avoid another defeat. It was the kind of goal that Verdi used to score in abundance at Bologna, but the creative midfielder has rather lost his way since the transfers […]
Banega sparks COVID controversy
Banega sparks COVID controversy
Just days before Sevilla face Roma in the Europa League, Ever Banega caused controversy by partying without a mask in a COVID-19 hotspot. The midfielder was caught on camera by Onda Cero dancing at a nightclub in Valencia. This particular club has been linked with 12 cases of Coronavirus, so Banega’s presence when he is […]
Fight for Europa League intensifies
Fight for Europa League intensifies
Napoli, Roma and Milan have already qualified for the Europa League, but there is a very big difference between fifth and sixth place. Gennaro Gattuso’s men won the Coppa Italia, beating Juventus on penalties in the Final last month, and have therefore got their spot in the group phase of the Europa League locked down. […]
Mertens and Gagliardini suspended
Mertens and Gagliardini suspended
Dries Mertens and Roberto Gagliardini are suspended for the big match between Inter and Napoli, while the Milan medic is fined. The Disciplinary Commission announced its decisions after the Friday and Saturday Serie A matches. Mertens and Gagliardini picked up yellow cards, automatically activating a one-match ban. It means both will miss out on the […]
Sassuolo: ‘Only big money for Boga’
Sassuolo: ‘Only big money for Boga’
Sassuolo CEO Giovanni Carnevali has reiterated his club wants to keep Jeremie Boga and that it will only consider selling him for ‘big’ money. Sassuolo have become renowned for their policy of buying low and selling high, but Carnevali is hopeful about bucking that trend this summer. “The club’s policy is to keep the big […]
De Zerbi: ‘VAR improved football’
De Zerbi: ‘VAR improved football’
Roberto De Zerbi wants Sassuolo to play with ‘more belief’ after their 2-0 defeat to Napoli but insists VAR has ‘improved football’, despite four disallowed goals. VAR was instrumental at the San Paolo last night as it ultimately denied Sassuolo victory, but De Zerbi refused to be drawn into any controversy. “Aside from the annoyance […]
De Zerbi: ‘More Sassuolo belief’
De Zerbi: ‘More Sassuolo belief’
Roberto De Zerbi wants Sassuolo to play with ‘more belief’ after their 2-0 defeat to Napoli but insists VAR has ‘improved football’, despite four disallowed goals. VAR was instrumental at the San Paolo last night as it ultimately denied Sassuolo victory, but De Zerbi refused to be drawn into any controversy. “Aside from the annoyance […]
Highlights: Napoli 2-0 Sassuolo
Highlights: Napoli 2-0 Sassuolo
VAR dominated at the Stadio San Paolo, as while Sassuolo lost 2-0 to Napoli, they set a new record with four goals disallowed. Elseid Hysaj was the unexpected opening marksman with his first ever goal in the Partenopei jersey. On four different occasions the visitors celebrated hitting the back of the net, only for the […]
Napoli 2-0 Sassuolo: Napoli survive Sassuolo scares
Napoli 2-0 Sassuolo: Napoli survive Sassuolo scares
Sassuolo had the ball in the net four times, yet lost 2-0, as VAR came down hard on the Neroverdi and Napoli scored with rare Elseid Hysaj and Allan goals. Click here for the full match report. OR Follow all the action as it happens and give your views on the LIVEBLOG. Watch Serie A […]
Hysaj: ‘Can’t make Barcelona mistakes’
Hysaj: ‘Can’t make Barcelona mistakes’
Elseid Hysaj warns ‘Barcelona play the same kind of football as Sassuolo,’ so Napoli can’t run the same risks that saw four goals disallowed. The full-back and Allan scored in a 2-0 victory, but the Neroverdi had four goals ruled offside by VAR. “I am very happy with my first goal, especially wearing the Napoli […]