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Napoli to offer Petagna for Belotti?
Napoli to offer Petagna for Belotti?
Napoli could insert Andrea Petagna into a deal for Torino’s Andrea Belotti this summer, according to La Gazzetta dello sport. SPAL striker Petagna signed for the Partenopei in January, but was left at the Ferrara-based club to try and save the struggling outfit from relegation. La Gazzetta dello sport claims that the 24-year-old may never […]
Icardi to Juve via PSG?
Icardi to Juve via PSG?
Mauro Icardi could join Juventus this summer via Paris Saint-Germain, according to Tuttosport. Icardi is on-loan at the French giants from Inter following a revolution of sorts at the club last summer under Antonio Conte. It’s been reported in recent weeks that Icardi isn’t happy at his situation in Ligue 1, with the striker used […]
The Coronavirus’ effect on football
The Coronavirus’ effect on football
As the Coronavirus, or COVID-19 as it’s also known, spreads rapidly across Europe, football, and sport, is now coming to a standstill. Serie A was the first major league to be affected by the virus, with games being postponed, rearranged, cancelled further, played behind closed doors, and then the league was finally suspended earlier this […]
Opta’s best XI Serie A 2019-20
Opta’s best XI Serie A 2019-20
Six teams are represented in Opta’s best XI in Serie A 2019-20, with Milan left-back Theo Hernandez and Napoli midfielder Fabian Ruiz the only two outside the teams among the top four. Juventus are the most represented club through their four players in the 4-2-3-1 formation based on Opta’s statistics during the first 26 rounds […]
Ancelotti’s Everton in self-isolation
Ancelotti’s Everton in self-isolation
Carlo Ancelotti’s Everton have announced that the team are under self-isolation as a “precautionary measure” after a first-team member “reported symptoms consistent with Coronavirus”. The Toffees have been put in self-isolation after a member of their first team squad had reported symptoms related to the Coronavirus, but there’s currently no certainty of positivity to COVID-19 […]
Rafael Leao dreams of Scudetto
Rafael Leao dreams of Scudetto
Portuguese forward Rafael Leao has revealed that he is working hard on the “defensive aspect of my game” and dreams of winning the Scudetto with Milan. Leao arrived from LOSC Lille last summer in a €23m transfer from Ligue 1 to Serie A and the centre-forward has played 21 Serie A games this campaign. After […]
Official: Juve-Lyon and City-Real Madrid off
Official: Juve-Lyon and City-Real Madrid off
The Champions League games Juventus-Olympique Lyonnais and Manchester City-Real Madrid are postponed, as squads are quarantined due to the Coronavirus. “Following the quarantine imposed on players of Juventus and Real Madrid CF, the following UEFA Champions League matches will not take place as scheduled. “UEFA Champions League, Round of 16: “Manchester City FC – Real […]
Official: Gabbiadini has Coronavirus
Official: Gabbiadini has Coronavirus
Sampdoria announce that forward Manolo Gabbiadini has tested positive for Coronavirus, the second Serie A player to be diagnosed. The Italy international and former Southampton, Napoli and Bologna star follows on from Juventus defender Daniele Rugani in testing positive for the COVID-19 respiratory illness. “UC Sampdoria announce that player Manolo Gabbiadini has tested positive for […]
Ronaldo remains in Portugal
Ronaldo remains in Portugal
Juventus continued training today, but Cristiano Ronaldo remains in Madeira with his mother, “awaiting developments” in the Coronavirus pandemic. The star man flew out to Portugal during the days off in order to see his mother, who recently suffered a stroke. He was expected back tomorrow, but it seems as if his plans are changing. […]
Angelovski: ‘Elmas happy at Napoli’
Angelovski: ‘Elmas happy at Napoli’
North Macedonia CT Igor Angelovski has claimed that Eljif Elmas seems “very happy” at Napoli and pointed out that Gennaro Gattuso gave him “confidence”. The 20-year old North Macedonia international arrived from Fenerbahce last summer and has collected 23 games, contributing one goal in the process. He has already earned 18 caps for his country […]