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Reina: ‘Can’t wait for San Siro’
Reina: ‘Can’t wait for San Siro’
Milan goalkeeper Pepe Reina “can’t wait” to make his San Siro debut, and discusses his new life away from “the chaos of Naples”. The Spaniard joined the Rossoneri on a free transfer this summer when his Napoli contract expired, and is expected to be in goal for the Europa League match with Olympiakos tonight. “I’ve […]
Napoli charged by UEFA
Napoli charged by UEFA
Napoli have been charged by UEFA after fans allegedly let off fireworks during the win over Liverpool in the Champions League last night. The Partenopei took a 1-0 win at the Stadio San Paolo, with Lorenzo Insigne’s late winner sending them top of the group. However, they have today been charged by UEFA for breaching […]
‘Frosinone game of their lives’
‘Frosinone game of their lives’
Torino Coach Walter Mazzarri warns “Frosinone will play the game of their lives” tomorrow night. The Canarini haven’t won a Serie A match yet or even scored a goal, but the Granata boss doesn’t expect an easy game at the Stadio Grande Torino. “Frosinone will play the game of their lives,” Mazzarri warned in his […]
Serie A players in Team of the Week
Serie A players in Team of the Week
There are five Serie A players in UEFA’s Champions League team of the week, all from Juventus and Roma. All four Italian sides won in matchday 2, the first time that’s happened since November 2005. Juve eased past Young Boys 3-0, while Roma thrashed Czech champions Viktoria Plzen 5-0. Last night Napoli secured a late […]
Suso in Spain squad
Suso in Spain squad
Milan winger Suso has been included in the Spain squad to face Wales and England later this month. The 24-year-old made his debut for his country in a friendly against Russia last year, but was left out of Julen Lopetegui’s squad for the World Cup and hasn’t added to his one cap. Today though Luis […]
Official: Portugal leave out Ronaldo
Official: Portugal leave out Ronaldo
As expected, Juventus striker Cristiano Ronaldo has been left out of the Portugal squad for the Poland and Scotland games. It was reported earlier today that the Ballon d’Or had asked not to be called for the October and November international breaks, the latter of which includes a game against Italy. The first part of […]
Orsato for Lazio-Fiorentina
Orsato for Lazio-Fiorentina
Daniele Orsato will take charge of Lazio-Fiorentina, as the Serie A Week 8 referees are announced. The Biancocelesti are looking to bounce back from their Derby della Capitale defeat to Roma, and welcome the Viola to the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday afternoon. Today the AIA has announced the officials for this weekend, with Marco Guida […]
Bonucci: ‘My strongest Juventus’
Bonucci: ‘My strongest Juventus’
Leonardo Bonucci believes this is “the strongest Juventus” he’s played for, “and the one with the best character”. The centre-back returned to the Bianconeri this summer, just a year after controversially leaving to join Milan. Though he wasn’t exactly welcomed back, he has begun to win over the fans in Turin. “It’s nice to receive […]
Serie A clubs back on song
Serie A clubs back on song
For the first time in close to 13 years, four Italian teams won in the Champions League in the same round of fixtures. Last night saw Lorenzo Insigne’s late winner for Napoli defeat Liverpool, while Inter came back from a goal down to beat PSV in Eindhoven. On Tuesday night Roma beat Viktoria Plzen 5-0, […]
Napoli 1-0 Liverpool: Italian reaction
Napoli 1-0 Liverpool: Italian reaction
Napoli secured a last-gasp win over Liverpool last night, and the Italian media largely believes it was a deserved three points. The Gazzetta dello Sport notes that the English side “were at the mercy of the Azzurri midfield” and “the ending was almost logical, because for Napoli a draw would have been too little”. Corriere […]