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ADL: ‘Ritiro not a punishment’
ADL: ‘Ritiro not a punishment’
Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis insists he is not punishing the squad by sending them into ritiro, arguing he wants to get rid of “a lump in their throat”. After the 2-1 loss to Roma at the Olimpico, Napoli have been sent to a punitive training camp for the whole week and Carlo Ancelotti will […]
Bologna in Zlatan talks
Bologna in Zlatan talks
Zlatan Ibrahimovic could be returning to Italy as talks continue between the LA Galaxy striker and Bologna. Gazzetta dello Sport reports agent Mino Raiola is in constant dialogue with Bologna, whose coach Sinisa Mihajlovic has already spoken to Ibrahimovic over the phone. “In December, I will tell you everything,” the Swedish superstar told the newspaper. […]
ADL ‘puts Napoli in ritiro’
ADL ‘puts Napoli in ritiro’
An unhappy Aurelio De Laurentiis has reportedly placed Napoli in ritiro for their next two games against Red Bull Salzburg and Genoa. Results have been bleak for Napoli of late, with no wins in their last three matches, leaving them sixth in Serie A. According to Corriere dello Sport, De Laurentiis has decided to punish […]
‘Ibra must make Bologna decision’
‘Ibra must make Bologna decision’
Riccardo Bigon says the ball is now in Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s court as the Bologna sporting director declares “our ambition is to enter Europe.” Bologna are currently locked in talks to bring Ibrahimovic back to Serie A this winter, and Bigon believes the signing of the LA Galaxy striker would help the Rossoblu move up a […]
Bologna in Zlatan talks?
Bologna in Zlatan talks?
Zlatan Ibrahimovic could be returning to Italy as it is reported talks have taken place between the LA Galaxy striker and Bologna. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, agent Mino Raiola is in constant dialogue with Bologna, whose coach Sinisa Mihajlovic has already spoken to Ibrahimovic over the phone. “In December I will tell you everything,” […]
Callejon to join Hamsik in China?
Callejon to join Hamsik in China?
Napoli forward Jose Callejon could reunite with Marek Hamsik and Rafa Benitez at Chinese club Dalian Yifang in January, it is claimed. The Spaniard has been a virtual ever-present at the San Paolo since his move to Napoli from Real Madrid in the summer of 2013. However, his contract expires at the end of the […]
Maldini: ‘Important, not decisive’
Maldini: ‘Important, not decisive’
Paolo Maldini said this evening’s clash with Lazio is “an important game, but not decisive” for Milan, as they want to close on the top four. It kicks off at 19.45 GMT, click here for the line-ups and LIVEBLOG. It was pointed out that the last time Lazio won a Serie A match away to […]
Motta: ‘don’t regret choices’
Motta: ‘don’t regret choices’
Genoa boss Thiago Motta insists he has no regrets over his team selection after the 3-1 home defeat to fellow strugglers Udinese. Speaking in the post-match press conference, Motta was steadfast in his choices, even if the Grifone seemed woefully unbalanced in the second half. “You will never hear me say I regret a move […]
Balotelli reacts to racist abuse
Balotelli reacts to racist abuse
Brescia striker Mario Balotelli threatened to walk off the field after receiving racist abuse from Hellas Verona fans this afternoon. The Italy international was justifiably infuriated by the behaviour of the ultras at the Stadio Bentegodi. During the second half, he kicked the ball into the stands and started to storm off in a rage. […]
Lazio’s 30-year San Siro wait
Lazio’s 30-year San Siro wait
Lazio take on Milan tonight hoping to break a 30-year winless streak in Serie A away to the Rossoneri. Whilst Lazio have left San Siro victorious in the Coppa Italia, in the league they haven’t won since September 1989. Lazio travelled to European champions Milan on September 3 1989 and emerged with a win, thanks […]