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Gasperini and Benitez on Roma list
Gasperini and Benitez on Roma list
Newcastle’s Rafael Benitez and Atalanta Coach Gian Piero Gasperini are reportedly on the list of candidates to take over at Roma. Claudio Ranieri won’t be staying around after the end of the season, and the Giallorossi had been heavily linked with Antonio Conte, but the former Juventus tactician recently ruled himself out of joining the […]
Liveblog: Serie A Wk36 Sunday
Liveblog: Serie A Wk36 Sunday
Join us for all the build-up and action as it happens from today’s Serie A games, including Torino-Sassuolo, SPAL-Napoli and Roma-Juventus. If you are on a mobile device or tablet, then follow the Liveblog HERE. We begin at 11.30 UK time (10.30 GMT) in Turin, where Torino need a win to stay in front of […]
HT: Lazio in control in Cagliari
HT: Lazio in control in Cagliari
Luis Alberto has given Lazio the fully-deserved half-time lead away to Cagliari, as there could’ve been several more goals. Follow all the action as it happens on the LIVEBLOG. The Aquile rested Ciro Immobile and Lucas Leiva ahead of Wednesday’s Coppa Italia Final with Atalanta, while Thomas Strakosha, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, Patric, Valon Berisha and Jordan […]
PSG €60-80m for Allan
PSG €60-80m for Allan
Paris Saint-Germain are ready to pay between €60-80m for Napoli midfielder Allan, according to L’Equipe newspaper. The Ligue 1 giants had already attempted to sign Allan over the January transfer window, but were rebuffed. Their interest in the Brazil international has never waned and they are preparing another swoop this summer. L’Equipe claim the offer […]
Semplici: ‘SPAL ready for Napoli’
Semplici: ‘SPAL ready for Napoli’
Leonardo Semplici is confident SPAL “won’t rest on our laurels” or hold back against Napoli, as they can target 10th place. It kicks off on Sunday at 17.00 UK time (16.00 GMT), click here for a match preview. “It’s the most wonderful feeling, being sure of Serie A safety with three rounds left to play. […]
Line-ups: Cagliari v Lazio
Line-ups: Cagliari v Lazio
Lazio need a victory in Sardinia to keep their European ambitions going, but start Silvio Proto in goal against unpredictable Cagliari. It kicks off at the Sardegna Arena at 17.00 UK time (16.00 GMT). You can follow all the action as it happens and give your views on the LIVEBLOG. Simone Inzaghi’s men might be […]
Napoli decimated against SPAL
Napoli decimated against SPAL
Napoli will face SPAL without injured Lorenzo Insigne, Dries Mertens and Adam Ounas tomorrow. It kicks off on Sunday at 17.00 UK time (16.00 GMT), click here for a match preview. The three forwards are all out of action, joining long-term absentees Nikola Maksimovic, Amadou Diawara and Vlad Chiriches. David Ospina is on compassionate leave […]
Ancelotti: ‘Insigne not the only leader’
Ancelotti: ‘Insigne not the only leader’
Carlo Ancelotti warns Lorenzo Insigne can’t the only “leader” at Napoli, while confirming Kieran Trippier interest and ignoring Nicolò Barella. There have been calls for local lad Insigne to hand the armband over to someone else, perhaps Kalidou Koulibaly, who is less prone to nerves and tension with the fans. “Insigne can be a captain, […]
Sarri: ‘Chelsea trophy or disappointment’
Sarri: ‘Chelsea trophy or disappointment’
Maurizio Sarri believes he would’ve been “overwhelmed” by Chelsea critics, but has higher ambitions than the Europa League Final. “If we don’t win, it’ll be a huge disappointment.” The Blues beat German side Eintracht Frankfurt on penalties on Thursday night, and set up a final showdown with Arsenal in Baku on May 29. “Five years […]
Ancelotti: ‘At Napoli for the Scudetto’
Ancelotti: ‘At Napoli for the Scudetto’
Napoli Coach Carlo Ancelotti insists he is building towards an end to the Juventus dominance. “I am here to win the Scudetto, not on vacation.” The Partenopei have secured second place, but there were protests from some fans after failing to hit the heights of Maurizio Sarri’s team last year. “After a full season here, […]