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Zabaleta: ‘I was close to Roma’
Zabaleta: ‘I was close to Roma’
Pablo Zabaleta admits he was close to joining Roma two years ago and “would enjoy an experience playing in Italy.” The veteran defender is currently at West Ham United and sat down with Sky Sport Italia to discuss his many years with Manchester City. “The Champions League is a very important for Manchester City, as […]
Sarri: ‘At Chelsea to win’
Sarri: ‘At Chelsea to win’
Former Napoli Coach Maurizio Sarri insists he’ll take the Europa League seriously at Chelsea – “I am here to win”. The former banker took the Partenopei to 91 points last season, but it still wasn’t enough to win the Scudetto. He was criticised for a lack of rotation as he focused almost entirely on Serie […]
Sarri: ‘Napoli can beat Liverpool’
Sarri: ‘Napoli can beat Liverpool’
Former Napoli Coach Maurizio Sarri believes they can beat Liverpool tonight but “it will be a difficult game for both”. The Chelsea boss spoke in a Press conference ahead of tomorrow’s Europa League game with MOL Vidi, and an Italian journalist asked him if the Partenopei could take all three points. “Of course,” Sarri responded. […]
Sarri: ‘At Chelsea to win’
Sarri: ‘At Chelsea to win’
Former Napoli Coach Maurizio Sarri insists he’ll take the Europa League seriously at Chelsea – “I am here to win”. The former banker took the Partenopei to 91 points last season, but it still wasn’t enough to win the Scudetto. He was criticised for a lack of rotation as he focused almost entirely on Serie […]
Liverpool fans attacked in Naples
Liverpool fans attacked in Naples
A group of Liverpool fans were attacked in Naples last night, in what is described as an “unmotivated” attack. A group of English fans were set upon while walking in Via Ceare Rossarol, and one was taken to hospital. Il Mattino has reported that groups of young, hardline Napoli fans have been traversing the city […]
Gattuso: ’Only Caldara unavailable’
Gattuso: ’Only Caldara unavailable’
Milan Coach Gennaro Gattuso announces “the only one unavailable is Mattia Caldara” for tomorrow’s Olympiakos game. The Rossoneri have been without Gonzalo Higuain and Patrick Cutrone in recent weeks, but have almost a full squad available for the Europa League tomorrow. “We’ll make some changes,” Gattuso confirmed in his pre-match Press conference. “The only one […]
‘Napoli wanted Fabinho before Liverpool’
‘Napoli wanted Fabinho before Liverpool’
An intermediary claims Fabinho could have been lining up for Napoli instead of Liverpool ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League meeting. Napoli were linked with Fabinho two years ago, when the Liverpool new boy was still playing as a right-back for Monaco, and Giuseppe Cannella confirmed the Partenopei’s interest. “When I was with Giuntoli, we met […]
Report: Inter hold Marotta talks
Report: Inter hold Marotta talks
Former Juventus CEO Beppe Marotta held meetings with Inter and is ready to cross over to the Nerazzurri, claim reports. According to Tuttosport, Suning Group’s chief representative in Milan Steven Zhang met with Marotta over the past couple of days. They discussed the plans for Inter to get back to the top of Italian and […]
Klopp: ‘No Napoli-Liverpool gap’
Klopp: ‘No Napoli-Liverpool gap’
Jurgen Klopp praised Carlo Ancelotti and “outstanding” Lorenzo Insigne. “I don’t see a gap between Napoli and Liverpool.” The Champions League tie kicks off at the Stadio San Paolo on Wednesday at 20.00 UK time (19.00 GMT). “We’re ready for the battle and I don’t care what people say about our situation. Tomorrow we need […]
Juventus section closed
Juventus section closed
Juventus will have the Curva Sud closed for one match as punishment for “territorial discrimination and racist” chants against Napoli. The club has also been fined €10,000 for the insulting chants, which under the Serie A rules are treated the same way as racist abuse. There was also a “clearly racist” chant heard directed towards […]