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‘Hysaj has Valencia deal, but…’
‘Hysaj has Valencia deal, but…’
Elseid Hysaj’s agent confirms the Napoli right-back has agreed to join Valencia but warns time is running out for the two clubs to close a transfer. Valencia want Hysaj to replace Cristiano Piccini, who is facing several months out with a serious knee injury, and Mario Giuffredi admitted to mixed feelings about whether the move […]
Icardi left out of Inter team dinner
Icardi left out of Inter team dinner
Inter had a big team dinner this evening in Milan, including new buy Alexis Sanchez, but Mauro Icardi was nowhere to be seen amid Napoli, Monaco and Atletico Madrid interest. The Nerazzurri came together for the team-building exercise and sat around tables set up in a square so they could all face each other. New […]
Monaco and Napoli want Icardi
Monaco and Napoli want Icardi
Monaco and Napoli are both prepared to pay €65m for Mauro Icardi, it’s reported, but the Inter striker is still refusing to leave, despite Wanda Nara’s pleading. According to Sky Sport Italia, his wife and agent has finally realised the situation is counter-productive and it would be unwise to remain at Inter without playing. She […]
Napoli Champions League schedule
Napoli Champions League schedule
Napoli start their Champions League group phase hosting Liverpool at the San Paolo on September 17, visit Anfield on November 27 and conclude at home to Genk. Sep 17 Napoli v Liverpool RB Salzburg v Genk Oct 2 Genk v Napoli Liverpool v RB Salzburg Oct 23 RB Salzburg v Napoli Genk v Liverpool Nov […]
Klopp: ‘Napoli again!’
Klopp: ‘Napoli again!’
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is stunned, excited and concerned at the Champions League draw. “Napoli again! It was pretty close last year.” The trophy holders are in the same group as Napoli for the second season running, joined this time by RB Salzburg and KRC Genk. “Napoli again! I don’t know how often I’ve now […]
Nedved: ‘Dybala? Anything can happen’
Nedved: ‘Dybala? Anything can happen’
Juventus Vice-President Pavel Nedved described their Champions League group, including Atletico Madrid, and wouldn’t rule out a Paulo Dybala sale. The Bianconeri chief arrived for the interview with a glum face and confessed he was uncertain about Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk winning the Champions League Player of the Year award ahead of Lionel Messi […]
CL Draw: Tough groups for Italians
CL Draw: Tough groups for Italians
The Champions League draw pits Juventus against Atletico Madrid, while Napoli face Liverpool, Inter take on Barcelona and Atalanta are in a group with Manchester City. You can see how the draw unfolded and give your views on the LIVEBLOG. The 2019-20 tournament begins with the group phase on September 17-18, with games on October […]
Ancelotti: ‘Better than last year…’
Ancelotti: ‘Better than last year…’
Carlo Ancelotti admits Napoli’s Champions League draw is “better than last year, but still a difficult group.” The Partenopei are once again in the same group as trophy holders Liverpool, this time joined by RB Salzburg and Belgian club KRC Genk. “It’s better than last year, but still a difficult group. We are confident,” the […]
LIVE: Champions League Draw
LIVE: Champions League Draw
Join us for all the action as it happens from the draw for the 2019-20 Champions League group phase, as Juventus, Napoli, Inter and Atalanta learn their opponents. It is scheduled to begin in Monaco at 17.00 UK time (16.00 GMT, 18.00 CET). If you are on a mobile device or tablet, then follow the […]
Insigne: Napoli for the Scudetto!
Insigne: Napoli for the Scudetto!
Lorenzo Insigne believes Napoli ‘can go all the way’ this season as Coach Carlo Ancelotti ‘has been talking to us about the Scudetto from day one.’ Napoli face Juventus on Saturday in just their second Serie A match of the 2019-20 campaign, with the Bianconeri having won the last eight Scudetti. “We’re living this week […]