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Koulibaly: ‘Racists hide in a crowd’
Koulibaly: ‘Racists hide in a crowd’
Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly told L’Equipe magazine about his experiences of racism. “They’re thugs and would never dare make those noises to my face.” The Senegal international centre-back was born in France to Senegalese parents and described “swimming in diversity from birth” at Saint-Die-des-Vosges with friends of varied nationalities. “There might’ve been a racist tinge […]
Official: Sampdoria hire Ranieri
Official: Sampdoria hire Ranieri
Sampdoria have officially appointed Claudio Ranieri as their new Coach and will debut against hometown club Roma on his 68th birthday. “President Massimo Ferrero and UC Sampdoria welcome Claudio Ranieri, who has signed on to the club as Coach until June 30, 2021,” read a statement. “The President wishes the Coach, his staff and the […]
Insigne: ‘More difficult as a Neapolitan’
Insigne: ‘More difficult as a Neapolitan’
Lorenzo Insigne wants to “repay the faith” shown in him by Italy Coach Roberto Mancini and discusses the pressure of being Napoli captain. The Euro 2020 qualifier against Greece kicks off tonight at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT). “Mancini has always shown faith in me, even when I was coming back from an injury and […]
Mancini: ‘Italy aim to win Euro 2020’
Mancini: ‘Italy aim to win Euro 2020’
Roberto Mancini confirmed either Federico Chiesa or Federico Bernardeschi will start against Greece tonight, while advising how to get the best out of Lorenzo Insigne. Italy’s Euro 2020 qualifier kicks off at the Stadio Olimpico at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT). It had been suggested that the only real doubt was between Nicolò Barella and […]
Atalanta try to lock down Castagne
Atalanta try to lock down Castagne
Atalanta are planning a new contract for wing-back Timothy Castagne, as he is targeted by Napoli, Celtic and several Premier League clubs. The 23-year-old was purchased from KRC Genk in the summer of 2017 for €6.5m and proved instrumental in last season’s run to third place. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Atalanta are negotiating […]
Probable line-ups: Italy v Greece
Probable line-ups: Italy v Greece
Italy are expected to use players from nine different clubs in their starting XI against Greece, as a victory would secure Euro 2020 qualification. It kicks off at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome tonight at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT). Roberto Mancini’s Azzurri have so far won all six of their games in Group J […]
Insigne: ‘Rows with Ancelotti, but…’
Insigne: ‘Rows with Ancelotti, but…’
Lorenzo Insigne admits he has “rows with Carlo Ancelotti,” but the captain assures he’d “get myself killed for the Napoli jersey.” The player has sometimes been dropped to the bench or even the stands in a Champions League draw with KRC Genk, amid reports of clashes with the Coach. “My rapport with Ancelotti is a […]
‘Grecce must play with right spirit’
‘Grecce must play with right spirit’
John van’t Schip accepts Greece are a team in transition but still wants to see them “face a great team with the right spirit” against Italy tomorrow. Grecce will miss out on the Euro 2020 Finals after a dismal qualifying campaign, which has seen them pick up just five points so far. “I want to […]
Koulibaly: No racism at Napoli
Koulibaly: No racism at Napoli
Kalidou Koulibaly believes there is no racism at Napoli as their fans “could never have written a letter like the one Inter supporters sent Romelu Lukaku.” Racism remains a serious issue in Italian football, with Koulibaly among those subjected to monkey chants from rival sets of fans over the years. However, Inter ultras defended their Cagliari […]
Hamsik: Won’t rule out Napoli return
Hamsik: Won’t rule out Napoli return
Marek Hamsik says “I won’t rule out” a return to Napoli, whom he thinks “can do anything” this season. Hamsik left Napoli for Dalian Yifang at the turn of the year but remains the player with the most appearances and goals in the Partenopei’s history. “It’s going well in China,” the 32-year-old told Sport Mediaset […]