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Hamsik suffers hamstring injury
Hamsik suffers hamstring injury
Marek Hamsik is a doubt for Napoli’s final game of 2018 against Bologna on Saturday after picking up a hamstring injury. A medical report on Napoli’s official website confirmed Hamsik had sustained ‘a grade-I muscle strain to his right thigh’ during Wednesday’s 1-0 defeat to Inter. Consequently, the midfielder – who lasted just 23 minutes […]
‘Serie A could be suspended’
‘Serie A could be suspended’
FIGC President Gabriele Gravina says suspending Serie A is ‘something we’ll consider’ after the ugly fallout from Inter-Napoli on Boxing Day. Inter’s 1-0 win against Napoli was marred by four fans being stabbed outside San Siro, one dying from a collision with a van and Kalidou Koulibaly receiving racist abuse from Nerazzurri supporters. “It’s something […]
‘No Inter away trips or Curva Nord’
‘No Inter away trips or Curva Nord’
Milan police chief Marcello Cardona says he will request a block on Inter fans travelling to away games and the closure of their curva at San Siro. Inter’s 1-0 win against Napoli ended in shame as four fans were stabbed, one died from being hit by a van and Kalidou Koulibaly was racially abused. “There […]
Inter fan dies from van collision
Inter fan dies from van collision
The Inter fan who was hit by a van before his side’s 1-0 win against Napoli on Wednesday has died from his injuries. Sport Mediaset reports the supporter was 35 years old and that the incident happened at ‘around 18:30 GMT’, an hour before the game kicked off. The website explains he was mowed by […]
‘Inter-Napoli should’ve been stopped’
‘Inter-Napoli should’ve been stopped’
FIGC prosecutor Giuseppe Pecoraro has confirmed that ‘Inter-Napoli should’ve been suspended for the racist chants towards Kalidou Koulibaly.’ Referee Paolo Mazzoleni allowed play to continue on Wednesday, despite repeated warnings that the game would be abandoned if Koulibaly kept being targeted, and Pecoraro suggested protocol was not followed at San Siro. “For me, Inter-Napoli should’ve […]
Ronaldo reacts to Koulibaly racism
Ronaldo reacts to Koulibaly racism
Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo has demanded ‘education and respect’ after Kalidou Koulibaly was racially abused on Boxing Day. Koulibaly was subjected to monkey chants during Napoli’s 1-0 defeat to Inter at San Siro and ended up seeing red, prompting a backlash from his Juve rival. “I always want education and respect in life and football,” […]
Hamsik fears injury layoff
Hamsik fears injury layoff
Napoli midfielder Marek Hamsik admits ‘I think I’ve pulled something’ after being forced off against Inter on Wednesday. Hamsik lasted just 23 minutes of Napoli’s 1-0 defeat to Inter after a clash with Borja Valero, and the club captain is fearing a spell on the sidelines. “I think I’ve pulled something,” he told Radio Kiss […]
Milan mayor apologises to Koulibaly
Milan mayor apologises to Koulibaly
The Mayor of Milan has apologised to Kalidou Koulibaly for the abuse he received at San Siro and asked Inter to make Kwadwo Asamoah captain against Empoli. Koulibaly was the subject of monkey chants during Napoli’s 1-0 defeat at Inter and ended up seeing red, while warnings that the game would be abandoned if the […]
Koulibaly: ‘Proud of my skin’
Koulibaly: ‘Proud of my skin’
Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly sent a message after racist abuse from Inter fans. “I am proud to be French, Senegalese, Neapolitan: A Man.” He was subjected to racist abuse throughout the 1-0 defeat to Inter and this inevitably contributed to his lack of control in the final minutes. Koulibaly was booked, turned to the referee […]
Spalletti: ‘Both deserved the points’
Spalletti: ‘Both deserved the points’
Luciano Spalletti admits “both Inter and Napoli deserved the points” after a last-gasp Nerazzurri victory, while Radja Nainggolan will be back in the next game. “I saw a strong Inter tonight from start to finish. In some ways, we deserved the victory, as we pushed hard,” the Coach told Sky Sport Italia. “At the same […]