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Cavani flattered by Napoli links
Cavani flattered by Napoli links
Edinson Cavani has confessed that it is ‘nice’ to be linked with a return to Napoli, while it will be ‘special’ to play at the San Paolo again. Cavani was awarded the 2018 Golden Foot for players 28 and over on Tuesday evening, and the Paris Saint-Germain striker was asked about recent speculation, which suggested […]
Serie A free kicks in 15-year low
Serie A free kicks in 15-year low
Only three free kicks have been scored in Serie A this season, but Andrea Pirlo insists the 15-year low is only ‘a bad run’. Despite the League being littered with set-piece specialists, only Nicolo Barella, Cristiano Biraghi and Aleksandar Kolarov have found the target in the opening 10 weeks of 2018-19. Not since 2003 have […]
Moratti: ‘All hope Juve drop points’
Moratti: ‘All hope Juve drop points’
Former Inter President Massimo Moratti said “everyone hopes Juventus will drop a few points” and confessed to being disappointed by Roma. The Nerazzurri are joint second with Napoli after a 3-0 demolition of Lazio at the Stadio Olimpico last night. “It’s a fascinating season so far,” Moratti told TeleRadioStereo. “Juve are breaking away, but Napoli […]
Corsi: ‘Napoli want Krunic’
Corsi: ‘Napoli want Krunic’
Empoli President Fabrizio Corsi confirmed Napoli “are interested in Rade Krunic and we have talked about him and Hamed Traore.” There are several former Empoli players in the current Partenopei squad, including Piotr Zielinski and Elseid Hysaj, but more could follow. “(Napoli director of sport Cristiano) Giuntoli likes Krunic and we have talked about him, […]
Allegri: ‘Only way to raise Juve bar’
Allegri: ‘Only way to raise Juve bar’
Massimiliano Allegri admits the only way Juventus can raise the bar after seven straight Serie A titles is “win the Champions League.” The Bianconeri Coach and several players attended a sponsorship event today and discussed their ambitions for the current campaign. “The team is doing very well and the history of Juve speaks clear: in […]
Report: Napoli begin Cavani talks
Report: Napoli begin Cavani talks
Napoli have begun genuine negotiations to bring Edinson Cavani back from Paris Saint-Germain, claim reports in Italy. The reunion has long been rumoured, fuelled by statements from the ‘Matador’ and his entourage, as well as President Aurelio De Laurentiis. According to reporter Carlo Alvino, who was the first to reveal Carlo Ancelotti was in talks […]
Pjanic: ‘Scudetto is not easy!’
Pjanic: ‘Scudetto is not easy!’
Miralem Pjanic confirms Juventus are targeting the Champions League, but warns “people must know it’s not easy to win the Scudetto.” The Bianconeri have taken the Serie A title for seven years in a row and are currently six points clear of both Inter and Napoli. “The Scudetto takes a whole year of work to […]
Napoli-PSG to be sold out
Napoli-PSG to be sold out
The Stadio San Paolo is on track to be sold out for Napoli’s Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain. The Partenopei had been leading 2-1 until the final seconds at Parc des Princes, as Angel Di Maria’s stunning solo effort snatched a draw. This seems to have fired up the fans and tickets are flying […]
Mazzarri given touchline ban
Mazzarri given touchline ban
Torino Coach Walter Mazzarri has been given a one-match touchline ban after being sent to the stands in the Fiorentina match. The former Napoli and Inter boss was furious when Vitor Hugo fouled Iago Falque, and he took his protestations too far. Today the Lega Serie A released its disciplinary report, banning Mazzarri for one […]
‘Maradona likes Ancelotti’
‘Maradona likes Ancelotti’
Diego Maradona’s son believes his father is “happy with the arrival of Carlo Ancelotti” at Napoli but “it’s time to put some titles on the board”. The Partenopei legend turns 58 today, and he’s still revered in Naples after inspiring the team to the only two Scudetti in their history. During his time in Campania, […]