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Atalanta in ‘territorial discrimination’ row
Atalanta in ‘territorial discrimination’ row
Atalanta are at the centre of controversy ahead of tonight’s game against Juventus, as there are two videos circulating, one of which has their staff insulting a Napoli fan. The match kicks off in Turin at 20.45 UK time (19.45 GMT) and the squad arrived at their hotel this afternoon. A video was released on […]
Azerbaijan appoint De Biasi
Azerbaijan appoint De Biasi
Veteran Italian coach Gianni De Biasi has been confirmed as the new CT of Azerbaijan. The role is De Biasi’s first since leaving Spanish side Alaves in September 2017. ANSA reports he has signed a two-year contract with the Azeri FA, taking him through qualification for the 2022 World Cup. He will be assisted by […]
Calhanoglu: ‘I love Milan, but…’
Calhanoglu: ‘I love Milan, but…’
Hakan Calhanoglu has admitted that while he ‘loves’ playing for Milan, the time has come for him to ‘make a decision’ on his career. Calhanoglu recently helped Milan beat Juventus 4-2 and he believes the side have finally turned a corner. “It feels very good [to beat Juventus]. We played against Juventus who are a […]
Koulibaly: ‘I’ve made my decision’
Koulibaly: ‘I’ve made my decision’
Kalidou Koulibaly announces he has his heart set on retiring at Napoli but admits it is out of his hands. ‘We’ll see what the President decides to do.’ Koulibaly has been heavily linked with moves to the Premier League and Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season, given he is now 29 and his […]
Milan & Napoli given Rashica boost
Milan & Napoli given Rashica boost
Milan and Napoli have both been boosted in their attempts to sign Milot Rashica as Werder Bremen confirm the winger will be sold. Rashica has been a bright spot in an otherwise-difficult season for Bremen, posting 11 goals and eight assists in 34 appearances. Milan and Napoli are both reported to be keen on signing […]
Saelemaekers wants more of the same
Saelemaekers wants more of the same
Alexis Saelemaekers wants to see more of the ‘mentality’ shown against Juventus and insisted Milan ‘will do everything’ to beat Napoli on Sunday. The right midfielder has started the last two wins against Lazio and Juventus and praised his teammates for the way they turned the game against the Bianconeri. “It was an incredible game,” […]
Demme loves life in Naples
Demme loves life in Naples
Napoli midfielder Diego Demme has ‘settled immediately’ in Campania and spoke about the big game against Barcelona in the Champions League, the Coppa Italia triumph and believes Ralf Rangnick will bring results to Milan. The German midfielder arrived in January and has quickly established himself in the middle of the park at the San Paolo. […]
Gasperini: ‘Atalanta must focus on Serie A for now’
Gasperini: ‘Atalanta must focus on Serie A for now’
Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini looks forward to the ‘great emotions’ of the Champions League in August but for now La Dea needs to focus on tomorrow’s ‘big game’ against Juventus in Serie A. The Orobici are drawn against Paris Saint-Germain in the quarter-finals of the Champions League and coach Gasperini couldn’t avoid talking about […]
‘European Cups behind closed doors’
‘European Cups behind closed doors’
UEFA Vice-President Michele Uva has confirmed that the two European Cups will be held behind closed doors this August. The draws for the final stages of the Champions League and the Europa League were completed today and the recovery of the return legs remaining from before the break have been confirmed to be held in […]
Nedved: ‘Real Madrid and City could win’
Nedved: ‘Real Madrid and City could win’
Pavel Nedved warns the first Juventus objective is to ‘get to Portugal’ for the Champions League, then Real Madrid and Manchester City are ‘candidates for the trophy.’ The draw has been made for the Final Eight Champions League mini-tournament, which will run in Lisbon from August 12-23 with a series of one-off knockout games. If […]