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Zlatan: MLS nothing without me
Zlatan: MLS nothing without me
Napoli target Zlatan Ibrahimovic has declared that “nobody will remember what MLS is” if he leaves LA Galaxy in December. Ibrahimovic may have played his last game for the Galaxy after they were knocked out of the MLS playoffs, courtesy of a 5-3 defeat to local rivals Los Angeles FC. Although the striker scored, he […]
Maradona ‘always supported Mertens’
Maradona ‘always supported Mertens’
Diego Armando Maradona “has always been a supporter of Dries Mertens and believed in him,” said the Napoli legend’s agent after last night’s historic goals. Mertens bagged a brace in the Champions League 3-2 victory at RB Salzburg, taking his tally up to 116 goals in a Partenopei jersey, one more than Maradona. The Belgian […]
‘Zlatan can be Napoli driving force’
‘Zlatan can be Napoli driving force’
Zlatan Ibrahimovic can be a “driving force” in Napoli’s squad, according to President Aurelio De Laurentiis. Napoli appear to be working on a deal to sign Ibrahimovic in January, with his LA Galaxy contract about to expire, and De Laurentiis reiterated his praise for the veteran striker. “Ibrahimovic is a beautiful person, regardless of my […]
‘Lack of experience cost Salzburg’
‘Lack of experience cost Salzburg’
Jesse Marsch “didn’t understand” why Red Bull Salzburg’s first goal against Napoli was ruled out but accepts “we paid for the gulf in experience.” Napoli eventually came away from Salzburg with a 3-2 win in the Champions League last night, but the match could have panned out differently if VAR had not disallowed Erling Haaland’s […]
Serie A Week 9 referees
Serie A Week 9 referees
The referees for Serie A Week 9 have been announced, with Daniele Orsato given Roma-Milan. Orsato is among the more experienced referees in Italy and has already officiated Juventus-Napoli this season. Roma have won 10 of their 29 games with him at the helm, whereas he has overseen nine Milan victories in 27 matches. The […]
Napoli make Ibrahimovic offer?
Napoli make Ibrahimovic offer?
Napoli have reportedly made Zlatan Ibrahimovic an offer, but the LA Galaxy striker is demanding €5m over 18 months. Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis confirmed yesterday that he wanted to sign Ibrahimovic in January. Now, Gazzetta dello Sport is reporting the 38-year-old wants a contract that takes him through to the summer of 2021, worth […]
Insigne: ‘No more Ancelotti issues’
Insigne: ‘No more Ancelotti issues’
Lorenzo Insigne assured any problems with Carlo Ancelotti are all in the past after celebrating Napoli’s 3-2 win at RB Salzburg. “We needed everyone to give their contribution.” The captain was surprisingly benched again in Salzburg, but came on to score the winner after a Dries Mertens brace for the 3-2 Champions League victory. “I […]
CL: Inter break Borussia Dortmund
CL: Inter break Borussia Dortmund
Lautaro Martinez scored a great goal and had a penalty saved before Antonio Candreva secured Inter’s 2-0 win over Borussia Dortmund. Follow all the action as it happens from this game and RB Salzburg-Napoli on the LIVEBLOG. This was a must-win game for the Nerazzurri, having managed only one point from the first two games, […]
CL: Napoli tame RB Salzburg
CL: Napoli tame RB Salzburg
An historic Dries Mertens stunner put Napoli in front, but despite Alex Meret heroics, RB Salzburg’s Erling Haaland equalised from the spot. Follow all the action as it happens from this game and Inter-Borussia Dortmund on the LIVEBLOG. Kostas Manolas failed a fitness test with bruised ribs, so as Faouzi Ghoulam, Mario Rui, Elseid Hysaj […]
Mertens overcomes Maradona
Mertens overcomes Maradona
Dries Mertens has surpassed Diego Maradona’s tally of 115 goals in a Napoli jersey and is now closing on Marek Hamsik’s record of 121. The 32-year-old Belgian bagged a brace during this evening’s 3-2 Champions League victory away to RB Salzburg. He had been one goal behind Maradona’s total of 115, but in one night […]