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Frosinone and Chievo bow out
Frosinone and Chievo bow out
Frosinone and Chievo concluded their seasons and Serie A experiences with a goalless draw, although the Flying Donkeys set an unfortunate record. Chievo managed just one victory all season, something no team has experienced since Serie A returned to 20 teams in 2004-05. Click here for the full match report. OR See how this game […]
Saputo: ‘Bologna crisis, never again’
Saputo: ‘Bologna crisis, never again’
Bologna President Joey Saputo hailed Coach Sinisa Mihajlovic for transforming their attitude. “I never want to experience that again.” The game with Napoli kicks off at 19.30 UK time (18.30 GMT), follow the build-up and action as it happens on the LIVEBLOG. The 3-3 draw at Lazio mathematically secured their Serie A safety, but that […]
Line-ups: Bologna v Napoli
Line-ups: Bologna v Napoli
Napoli perform some experiments against Bologna, with Simone Verdi, Lorenzo Insigne and Amin Younes supporting Arkadiusz Milik. It kicks off at the Stadio Dall’Ara at 19.30 UK time (18.30 GMT). You can follow all the build-up and action from this game and Frosinone-Chievo on the LIVEBLOG. Bologna are in the mood to celebrate after a […]
Liveblog: Serie A Wk38 Saturday
Liveblog: Serie A Wk38 Saturday
Join us for all the build-up and action as it happens from today’s Serie A games, as Frosinone and Chievo say goodbye, while Bologna want to celebrate against Napoli. If you are on a mobile device or tablet, then follow the Liveblog HERE. We begin at 17.00 UK time (16.00 GMT), where both Frosinone and […]
Spalletti: ‘Inter result like a tattoo’
Spalletti: ‘Inter result like a tattoo’
Luciano Spalletti told Inter their showdown with Empoli will live long in the memory. “Results are tattooed on to your skin for the rest of your career.” It kicks off on Sunday at 19.30 UK time (18.30 GMT), click here for a match preview. The Nerazzurri need a win to be sure of Champions League […]
Gasperini: ‘Atalanta tension building’
Gasperini: ‘Atalanta tension building’
Gian Piero Gasperini feels Atalanta deserve the Champions League for their consistent, attacking approach. “The tension is building, but it’s positive tension.” The game with Sassuolo kicks off on Sunday at 19.30 UK time (18.30 GMT), click here for a match preview. The Orobici are in third place, beating Inter thanks to a superior head-to-head […]
Napoli close on Di Lorenzo
Napoli close on Di Lorenzo
Napoli are reportedly closing in on Empoli right-back Giovanni Di Lorenzo, while a return for Fabio Quagliarella is also on the cards. According to Italian daily newspaper Il Mattino, the Azzurri are looking for replacements for both Mario Rui and Elseid Hysaj. Di Lorenzo’s name is among the many being linked with a move to […]
Ilicic: ‘The two things I hate…’
Ilicic: ‘The two things I hate…’
“There are two things that annoy me in this sport: warming up and hearing about Fantasy Football,” said Atalanta star Josip Ilicic. The 31-year-old has had an impressive season, helping his side reach third place, where they have the opportunity to qualify for the Champions League for the first time. The Slovenian international arrived in […]
Sarri to revitalise Juventus plans
Sarri to revitalise Juventus plans
Maurizio Sarri’s plans for Juventus include building the team around Daniele Rugani, Miralem Pjanic, Federico Bernardeschi and Gonzalo Higuain. Many players reportedly had felt marginalised and stifled by Max Allegri’s tactics and selection choices, but with a new Coach coming in, they have the chance to impress on the pitch again. According to Tuttosport, Juve […]
New Napoli contract for Callejon
New Napoli contract for Callejon
Napoli will reportedly keep Coach Carlo Ancelotti happy and offer Jose Maria Callejon a two-year extension on his contract that runs out next season. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport’s Nicolò Schira, there has been a positive meeting between the player’s agent Manuel Garcia Quilon and Azzurri sporting director Cristiano Guintoli. The 32-year-old’s contract was […]