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Inter in child support plea
Inter in child support plea
Inter have decided not to appeal their stadium ban but have asked for children to fill one of San Siro’s stands for their next Serie A game against Sassuolo. Inter were ordered to play two domestic matches behind closed doors for racially abusing Napoli’s Kalidou Koulibaly during their Serie A meeting on Boxing Day. However, […]
Mixed reports over Higuain to Chelsea
Mixed reports over Higuain to Chelsea
Marca is reporting Milan striker Gonzalo Higuain is ‘hours away’ from becoming a Chelsea player, but Sky Sport Italia disagrees. According to the Spanish newspaper, Higuain ‘has already said yes’ to Chelsea and is close to finalising his switch. Marca goes on to explain that the Blues will effectively take over Milan’s loan with a […]
‘Koulibaly chants weren’t racist’
‘Koulibaly chants weren’t racist’
A leaders of an Inter ultras group claims Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly was not racially abused by his club’ fans as they only tried to ‘rattle our opponents’. Inter were given a stadium ban for chanting racist abuse in Kalidou’s direction during their 1-0 win on Boxing Day, but Franco Caravita – the head of […]
Inter appeal for child support
Inter appeal for child support
Inter have decided not to appeal their stadium ban but have asked for children to fill one of San Siro’s stands for their next Serie A game against Sassuolo. Inter were ordered to play two domestic matches behind closed doors for racially abusing Napoli’s Kalidou Koulibaly during their Serie A meeting on Boxing Day. However, […]
Buffon: ‘I plan to play on at PSG’
Buffon: ‘I plan to play on at PSG’
Gianluigi Buffon spoke about his experiences from “invincible” teen to panic attacks, but “my idea, if PSG agree, is to play on for another year.” The legend turns 41 later this month and has been through tough times as well as the highs of winning the 2006 World Cup. “As a kid, I had a […]
Juventus hire Fusco
Juventus hire Fusco
Juventus have officially appointed Filippo Fusco to oversee Under-23 and Under-19 teams, as well as players who are out on loan. The former Foggia, Bologna and Hellas Verona technical director was brought in this afternoon. “The Football Teams Area of Juventus, part of the Sport Area directed by the Chief Football Officer Fabio Paratici, have […]
Napoli ‘perplexed’ by racism stance
Napoli ‘perplexed’ by racism stance
Napoli confirm they’re prepared to walk off the field if there are racist chants, despite the Italian Government and FIGC insisting play should not be stopped. FIFPro complained that play was not halted during Inter-Napoli when on three separate occasions the referee asked for a warning to be read out for racist abuse aimed at […]
Official: Barca sign Todibo
Official: Barca sign Todibo
Barcelona have officially signed Toulouse defender Jean-Clair Todibo as a free agent from June, beating Juventus and Napoli. The teenager is in the final six months of his contract in France and will remain there for the rest of the season. Juve and Napoli had also been in negotiations for Todibo, as were Manchester City […]
Inter-Napoli murder investigation grows
Inter-Napoli murder investigation grows
There are now 23 people under investigation for the death of ultra Daniele Belardinelli during clashes between Inter and Napoli fans. Belardinelli was a Varese supporter, but travelled to Milan in order to take part in the ambush by Inter ultras of a visiting Napoli fan bus on December 26. Also involved were a large […]
Conflicting Chelsea-Barella reports
Conflicting Chelsea-Barella reports
There are conflicting reports between Sky Sport Italia and its UK version on Chelsea’s pursuit of Cagliari midfielder Nicolò Barella. According to SSI transfer guru Gianluca Di Marzio late last night, Maurizio Sarri desperately wants to bring in 21-year-old Italy international Barella, but the club hierarchy isn’t convinced. The price-tag is at least €50m with […]