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De Guzman: ‘Napoli director punched me’
De Guzman: ‘Napoli director punched me’
Jonathan De Guzman launched an extraordinary attack on Napoli, accusing the chief medic of derailing his career and director Cristiano Giuntoli of punching him. Now at Eintracht Frankfurt, the 31-year-old was owned by Napoli from 2014 to 2017, but spent much of that on loan to Carpi and Chievo. He ultimately made only 36 competitive […]
Italy Player Ratings v Portugal
Italy Player Ratings v Portugal
The Azzurri failed to score against Portugal and ended their Nations League campaign, but who impressed and disappointed in the Football Italia Player Ratings? Words: Ciro Di Brita – @Ciruzzo36 Gianluigi Donnarumma – 7 Untroubled in the first half. Got down sharply to palm over a strong William Carvalho effort in the second. Alessandro Florenzi […]
NL: Portugal stall wasteful Italy
NL: Portugal stall wasteful Italy
Italy dominated the first hour against Portugal, but couldn’t make their chances count, so Portugal emerged with the point they needed to top the Nations League group. Follow all the action as it happens and give your views on the LIVEBLOG. The Azzurri were safe from the threat of relegation and could still make the […]
HT: Sparkling Azzurri pin Portugal back
HT: Sparkling Azzurri pin Portugal back
Italy have dominated the first half of their Nations League match with Portugal, with big chances for Lorenzo Insigne and Ciro Immobile, but it’s still goalless. Follow all the action as it happens and give your views on the LIVEBLOG. The Azzurri were safe from the threat of relegation and could still make the Final […]
Line-ups: Italy v Portugal
Line-ups: Italy v Portugal
Italy make only one change from the side that beat Poland, starting Ciro Immobile, while Portugal again look to Andre Silva in the Nations League. It kicks off at San Siro at 19.45 GMT, follow the build-up and action as it happens on the LIVEBLOG. Roberto Mancini’s men need a win to keep their hopes […]
Juve and Napoli track Todibo
Juve and Napoli track Todibo
Juventus and Napoli are set to battle it out for Toulouse defender Jean-Clair Todibo, the 18-year-old with a troubled history. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the two Serie A clubs have both set their sights on the French-Guinean centre-back. Napoli are the favourites, especially as his agent Bruno Satin also represents Kalidou Koulibaly. It […]
Agent spills on Ventura and Sarri
Agent spills on Ventura and Sarri
Emanuele Giaccherini’s agent spills the beans on Giampiero Ventura’s brief Chievo tenure and Napoli replacing Maurizio Sarri with Carlo Ancelotti in March. Furio Valcareggi did not hold back in his interview with Radio CRC today, especially when it comes to Ventura walking out on Chievo just four games in. “After Delio Rossi slapped Adem Ljajic […]
Lazio look to Darmian
Lazio look to Darmian
Lazio are the latest Serie A side to show an interest in Manchester United full-back Matteo Darmian. According to Il Messaggero newspaper, the Aquile have begun negotiations for a potential January transfer. His versatility is the main attraction, as Darmian is able to play on the right, left or as a centre-back in four or […]
Napoli: Hysaj out, Lazzari in?
Napoli: Hysaj out, Lazzari in?
After Elseid Hysaj’s agent confirmed Napoli are open to a Chelsea transfer, it’s reported they are lining up Manuel Lazzari from SPAL. “If you see Napoli are playing Kevin Malcuit and hear they’re looking at other players, it means there are also enquiries,” agent Mario Giuffredi told Radio CRC. “Those who say otherwise are misinformed. […]
Piatek: ‘I want Champions League’
Piatek: ‘I want Champions League’
Krzysztof Piatek reveals his Champions League dream and getting to know Genoa teammates via video games. “It’s easier to score if you’re at Real Madrid or Juventus.” The 23-year-old has scored 13 goals in as many competitive games for Genoa since his arrival from Cracovia, earning reports of €50m offers from Napoli and Juventus. Despite […]