Football-italia
Italy all set for COVID-19 Phase 3
Italy all set for COVID-19 Phase 3
Italy will enter Phase Three of its coronavirus response on June 15, with the Coppa Italia made an exception. Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte will sign a new decree this evening, opening the country up further after three months of lockdown measures. It comes after Italy managed to minimise the spread of COVID-19, with 53 deaths […]
Report: Napoli told Osimhen price
Report: Napoli told Osimhen price
Lille have reportedly told Napoli to cough up €80m for Victor Osimhen or forget signing him. Osimhen’s brother-in-law and representative claimed last week that Napoli were locked in talks to sign the forward. The 21-year-old is in hot demand right now, having scored 18 goals and provided six assists for Lille this season. However, RMC […]
On this day: Napoli appoint Sarri
On this day: Napoli appoint Sarri
On this day five years ago, Napoli appointed Maurizio Sarri as their coach on an initial one-year contract. Despite being 56 at the time of his move to Napoli, Sarri had only one season of Serie A experience under his belt. However, he made a positive impression as he guided Empoli to a 15th-placed finish […]
Report: Callejon offered two-year extension
Report: Callejon offered two-year extension
Napoli have reportedly offered Jose Callejon a new two-year deal at the San Paolo, trying to convince the Spanish winger to stay. Callejon’s contract expires in June but the Corriere dello Sport claims the 33-year-old’s farewell is not as certain as it has appeared. Since January, the right winger has been linked with a move […]
Napoli or Roma for Ospina?
Napoli or Roma for Ospina?
There are mixed reports over whether David Ospina will remain at Napoli or take on another challenge at Roma. According to Colombian site Balon Central, Roma have made initial contact with Ospina’s entourage to ask about his availability for next season. At the same time, Il Napolista maintain coach Gennaro Gattuso is putting his support […]
Coppa: Healthcare workers thanked on pitch
Coppa: Healthcare workers thanked on pitch
There will be a minute’s silence before the Coppa Italia semi-finals, at the end of which the players will turn to applaud healthcare workers on the pitch. A statement from the Lega Serie A confirmed the initiative in agreement with the Minister for Health. Juventus-Milan is set for June 12, with Napoli-Inter on June 13, […]
Minister: ‘Leaning towards Coppa authorisation’
Minister: ‘Leaning towards Coppa authorisation’
The Coppa Italia semi-finals are set for June 12 and 13, but we don’t have kick-off times yet and the Minister for Health today said they are ‘leaning towards authorising’ the games. The situation remains chaotic even by the standards of Italian football, as the matches are meant to be in a couple of days. […]
Napoli step up for Boga
Napoli step up for Boga
Sassuolo are finding it increasingly difficult to hold on to Jeremie Boga, as Napoli reportedly offer €22m. The 23-year-old winger is having a fantastic campaign with eight goals and four assists in 24 Serie A appearances. Chelsea have made it clear they do not want to activate the buy-back clause on his contract, while the […]
No extra-time in Coppa Finals
No extra-time in Coppa Finals
Extra-time has been scrapped for the remainder of this season’s Coppa Italia, with ties going straight to penalties. It was announced this afternoon that Lega Serie A had modified the rules, which will apply to just the 2019-20 campaign. Therefore, the second legs of the semi-finals – Juventus-Milan and Napoli-Inter – and the Final will […]
Lippi: ‘Gattuso top coach in the making’
Lippi: ‘Gattuso top coach in the making’
Marcello Lippi believes Gennaro Gattuso is ‘becoming a top coach’ and that he has already made Napoli his own team. Gattuso overcame a tough start to win nine of his 15 games since replacing Carlo Ancelotti in December, and Lippi has high hopes for the Napoli boss. “Conte’s a top coach, Gattuso’s becoming one,” he […]