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Insigne: ‘My problem with Higuain’
Insigne: ‘My problem with Higuain’
Lorenzo Insigne reveals why he cannot forgive former Napoli teammate Gonzalo Higuain. “He never once came to say hello.” The Argentina international had the best season of his career at the Stadio San Paolo, scoring a record-breaking 36 Serie A goals, but only weeks later walked away to join their rivals Juventus. When he also […]
Probable line-ups: Juventus v Milan
Probable line-ups: Juventus v Milan
Juventus are expected to start Paulo Dybala, Mario Mandzukic and Federico Bernardeschi, while Milan look to Fabio Borini and Pepe Reina. It kicks off at 17.00 UK time (16.00 GMT), click here for a match preview. The Bianconeri could win their eighth consecutive Scudetto this weekend, if they beat Milan and Napoli lose to Genoa […]
Insigne: ‘Offer I can’t refuse…’
Insigne: ‘Offer I can’t refuse…’
Lorenzo Insigne admits his future at Napoli is anything but secure. “I am 28 years old and it could happen that I receive an offer I can’t refuse.” The homegrown talent took over the captaincy after Marek Hamsik’s January move to China, but interest from the likes of Liverpool and PSG seem to have had […]
Juve can win Serie A, if…
Juve can win Serie A, if…
Juventus can become the earliest title winners in Serie A history this weekend, but they need two results to go their way. Juve simply need to beat Milan on Saturday and hope Napoli lose to Genoa 26-and-a-half hours later to be crowned Italian champions for the eighth consecutive season. Although there would still be 21 […]
Verdi: I’ll prove Napoli worth
Verdi: I’ll prove Napoli worth
Napoli attacker Simone Verdi has expressed his desire to ‘stay here and prove my worth’. Napoli paid Bologna €25m to sign Verdi last season, but injuries and competition for places were followed by reports of a return to Milan in January. However, the 26-year-old was praised by Coach Carlo Ancelotti after he scored and assisted […]
Sarri wants Higuain stay
Sarri wants Higuain stay
Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri has confirmed that he wants to hold on to Gonzalo Higuain, but ‘it depends on the club and Juventus.’ Higuain joined Chelsea on loan from Juve in January and, despite scoring just three goals against relegation fodder, has established himself as Chelsea’s first-choice striker. However, the Blues’ transfer ban could scupper […]
Kean fined for dive, Cagliari
Kean fined for dive, Cagliari
Moise Kean has been fined €2,000 for diving against Cagliari, who will be investigated after their fans racially abused the Juventus striker. The FIGC ruled on Thursday that a second investigation would be needed to identify the individuals who subjected Kean to racist chants at Sardegna Arena midweek. In the meantime, however, the Italy starlet […]
Sarri: Bonucci made a mistake
Sarri: Bonucci made a mistake
Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri does not believe Leonardo Bonucci is a racist but claims the Juventus defender ‘made a mistake’. Bonucci controversially suggested Moise Kean had provoked Cagliari fans into racially abusing him during Juve’s 2-0 win at the Sardegna Arena on Tuesday. Sarri, meanwhile, had one of his players – Callum Hudson-Odoi – suffer […]
Insigne set for Arsenal return
Insigne set for Arsenal return
Lorenzo Insigne should be back in time for Napoli’s Europa League quarter-final against Arsenal, which kicks off next week. Gazzetta dello Sport and Sport Mediaset report Insigne is pressing ahead with his recovery programme and could even make a cameo against Genoa on Sunday. The forward broke down with another thigh injury last week, but […]
Serie A Week 31 referees
Serie A Week 31 referees
The referees for Serie A Week 31 are announced as Michael Fabbri will oversee Saturday’s showdown between Juventus and Milan. Fabbri has not officiated a Juve game this season, while he was in charge of Milan’s 1-1 draw with Empoli back in September. Elsewhere, Massimiliano Irrati will be the man in the middle for Inter’s […]