Football-italia
On this day: Sacchi wins first Milan trophy
On this day: Sacchi wins first Milan trophy
On this day in 1988, Arrigo Sacchi won the first trophy of his legendary tenure as Milan coach. Milan and Napoli were neck-and-neck going into the final round of the 1987-88 Serie A campaign, with the Rossoneri only two points clear at the top. Whereas Napoli hosted European-chasing Sampdoria in their last game, their title […]
Bruno Alves predicts ‘tough’ run-in
Bruno Alves predicts ‘tough’ run-in
Parma defender Bruno Alves has claimed it will ‘require a lot of energy’ to finish the championship and predicts a tough return to football. Parma sit ninth in the table as Serie A works on the protocol for the resumption of football and the Gialloblu captain has claimed it will be difficult for every team […]
Ceferin: ’80 per cent will finish season’
Ceferin: ’80 per cent will finish season’
UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin has claimed ’80 per cent’ of the national leagues will be completed and has confirmed a ‘concrete plan of finishing the European season’, together with planned amendments for the FFP. The UEFA chief, who personally felt Ligue 1 was ‘prematurely cancelled’, insists the respective governments’ decisions won’t affect the European Cups […]
Clubs not prepared to resume on Monday
Clubs not prepared to resume on Monday
Milan, Inter, Napoli and Roma have reportedly made it known that they will not be able to resume group training on Monday, a situation that could include several clubs in Serie A. Corriere della Sera reports that the four top clubs have confirmed that they are not ready to start the collective activities on May […]
Gattuso gathers the troops
Gattuso gathers the troops
Napoli coach Gennaro Gattuso could, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport, convince Piotr Zielinski, Dries Mertens and Arek Milik to remain at the San Paolo. The newspaper has claimed the Partenopei coach could be what pivots the trio to remain at Napoli, as Zielinski looks set to extend his current deal with the club. Belgium […]
Serie A clubs on strike against protocol
Serie A clubs on strike against protocol
At least nine Serie A clubs – including Inter, Milan and Napoli – are refusing to go into a lengthy training retreat from Monday until the medical protocol is changed. Multiple reports including Sky Sport Italia, La Repubblica and more, all claim this evening that Serie A teams, the Players’ Association and Agents’ Association are […]
Napoli and Everton duel for Wendel
Napoli and Everton duel for Wendel
Napoli and Carlo Ancelotti’s Everton are both reportedly going for another transfer target, this time Sporting CP midfielder Wendel. According to Portuguese newspaper A Bola, the two clubs are tracking the 22-year-old Brazilian talent. He is seen as an alternative to Allan, who is expected to leave Napoli this summer, potentially for PSG or Everton. […]
Report: Mertens asks Lukaku for Inter advice
Report: Mertens asks Lukaku for Inter advice
Napoli forward Dries Mertens has reportedly asked Romelu Lukaku for advice finding a new apartment in Milan, according to Tuttosport. The striker will be a free agent when his contract expires at the end of this season and is increasingly unlikely to pen an extension at the Stadio San Paolo. Chelsea have made their interest […]
Bidding war for Castagne
Bidding war for Castagne
Atalanta wing-back Timothy Castagne will reportedly be at the centre of a bidding war between Napoli, Juventus, PSG and Tottenham Hotspur. The 24-year-old Belgian plays on the right and has been a regular in this season’s remarkable Atalanta side, contributing two goals and two assists in 19 competitive games. He helped them reach fourth in […]
Napoli confirm Manolas thigh injury
Napoli confirm Manolas thigh injury
Napoli confirm Kostas Manolas suffered a Grade II distraction of the semi-membrane in the right thigh muscle during training. The Greek international limped off early during his session yesterday and underwent tests today. A statement described a Grade II distraction to the semi-membrane in the right thigh muscle. It remains to be seen how long […]