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Napoli: Albiol’s season over?
Napoli: Albiol’s season over?
Raul Albiol’s season could be over as the Napoli defender reportedly seeks treatment for a long-standing knee problem. Accordin to Corriere dello Sport, Albiol will not be included in Napoli’s squad to face Fiorentina due to the ‘delicate condition’ of his left knee. The newspaper writes the Spaniard flew to Barcelona a few days ago […]
Report: Hamsik-Dalian back on
Report: Hamsik-Dalian back on
Marek Hamsik is reportedly free to join Dalian Yifang after the Chinese club agreed a deal with Napoli. Hamsik’s transfer to Dalian had been ‘suspended’ by Napoli after it emerged they no longer wanted to sign the Slovak outright. However, Corriere dello Sport claims an agreement has now been reached to take the midfielder to […]
Infantino impressed with FIGC
Infantino impressed with FIGC
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has joined UEFA in praising the FIGC for its work to combat racism. “It took the steps it was supposed to take.” Inter were forced to play two games behind closed doors after a group of their fans racially abused Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly on Boxing Day, while the FIGC has since announced […]
VIDEO: Maradona Jr lights up training!
VIDEO: Maradona Jr lights up training!
There was a surprise visitor at Dorados training this week as Diego Maradona’s five-year-old son joined the Napoli legend for a kickabout. The Mexican second-tier club tweeted a video of Dieguito Fernando running with the ball and his father chasing him under the watch of his assistants. The iconic No 10 was struck down by […]
‘Hamsik could still join Dalian’
‘Hamsik could still join Dalian’
Marek Hamsik’s lawyer has confirmed the Napoli midfielder will not face Fiorentina and that a deal with Dalian Yifang is still in the works. Napoli made the shock announcement last night that Hamsik’s sale to Dalian had been ‘suspended’, which was followed by the Slovak not training on Thursday morning. Fabio Marrucco told Radio CRC: […]
Hamsik not at Napoli training
Hamsik not at Napoli training
Marek Hamsik did not train with Napoli on Thursday morning as the club’s lawyer accuses Dalian Yifang of ‘not respecting’ the terms of his transfer. Napoli made the shock announcement on Wednesday evening that Hamsik’s sale to Dalian had been ‘suspended’. However, Sky Sport Italia is one of several sources that report the midfielder was […]
UEFA warns clubs over CL exit
UEFA warns clubs over CL exit
UEFA has warned clubs thinking about leaving the Champions League that they would ‘no longer be great’ but praised the FIGC for its handling of racism. Speaking at the 43rd UEFA Congress in Rome on Thursday morning, UEFA chief Aleksander Ceferin stood up to FIFA’s Gianni Infantino, asserting he was not a ‘yes-man’. “Respect also […]
Gabbiadini: ‘Like I never left’
Gabbiadini: ‘Like I never left’
Manolo Gabbiadini admits he would’ve left Southampton earlier, but the return to Sampdoria “feels like I never left.” The forward had worn the Blucerchiati jersey from the summer of 2013 to January 2015 when he was sold to Napoli, then on to Southampton in January 2017, only to return to Marassi last month. “It feels […]
Sacchi: ‘Juve not optimistic’
Sacchi: ‘Juve not optimistic’
Arrigo Sacchi said Milan and Inter do not have an identity yet, whereas the Juventus approach is “not very optimistic.” The Bianconeri have long been criticised by the former Milan and Italy tactician, who on the other hand praised Maurizio Sarri’s Napoli. “I maybe changed the way football is played in the world, but not […]
Why Hamsik could still go to China
Why Hamsik could still go to China
The Marek Hamsik transfer to Dalian Yifang, or indeed any Chinese Super League club, remains open until February 28, despite Napoli’s statement. The Partenopei caused a shockwave this evening when releasing a statement about the move, which had been effectively agreed. “Calcio Napoli have decided to suspend the sale of Marek Hamsik to the Chinese […]