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World Cup: France in the Final
World Cup: France in the Final
Samuel Umtiti’s header from a corner proved enough, as France ended Belgium’s 24-game unbeaten run and reached the World Cup Final. It’s their first Final since losing the 2006 showdown to Italy on penalties, but in Moscow they’ll face either England or Croatia this weekend. With Thomas Meunier suspended, Belgium brought in Nacer Chadli and […]
Juve ask Madrid for Marcelo too?
Juve ask Madrid for Marcelo too?
After signing Cristiano Ronaldo, it’s reported Juventus could target his Real Madrid teammate Marcelo if Alex Sandro leaves. The €100m buy, plus €12m in formation payments to his former clubs, is the biggest ever purchase from a Serie A club, breaking the €94m record set by Juve for Napoli striker Gonzalo Higuain in 2016. According […]
Ancelotti begins Napoli era
Ancelotti begins Napoli era
Napoli had their first pre-season training session under new Coach Carlo Ancelotti today. Training was at the Dimaro-Folgarida camp in the northern region of Trento, under unusually heavy rain for mid-July. There will be a double session tomorrow and among the players involved are new arrivals Alex Meret, Orestis Karnezis, Fabian Ruiz, Roberto Inglese, Amato […]
Ronaldo breaks transfer record
Ronaldo breaks transfer record
Juventus have smashed the Serie A transfer record with the signing of Cristiano Ronaldo, two years after doing the same for Gonzalo Higuain. The Portuguese superstar has joined the Old Lady for €100m signing a four year contract believed to be worth around €30m per season. While it’s expected that the Bianconeri’s parent company, Exor, […]
Serie A and Liga on Ronaldo effect
Serie A and Liga on Ronaldo effect
The President of the Lega Serie A called Cristiano Ronaldo’s arrival to Juventus “historic for all of Italian sport,” while La Liga hope it won’t affect their revenue. The deal was confirmed this evening at a cost of €100m, plus €12m in formation fees to his previous clubs Sporting CP and Manchester United. “Cristiano Ronaldo […]
Atalanta push for Duvan Zapata
Atalanta push for Duvan Zapata
Atalanta are rivalling Jiangsu Suning for Sampdoria and Colombia striker Duvan Zapata, offering a total package worth €26m. According to Sky Sport Italia, the powerful centre-forward could well remain in Serie A after experiences at Napoli, Udinese and now Samp. The proposal would be €14m for a two-year loan, with option to buy in June […]
Report: Rugani to Chelsea done
Report: Rugani to Chelsea done
Chelsea have reportedly agreed a €40m deal with Juventus for Daniele Rugani, at the request of incoming Coach Maurizio Sarri. The defender worked with the former Napoli boss at Empoli, and was considered to be one of the most promising defenders in Italy. However, he has failed to earn a regular starting spot in Turin, […]
Official: Parma sign Sepe
Official: Parma sign Sepe
Parma have officially confirmed the signing of Napoli goalkeeper Luigi Sepe, on loan with an option to buy and a counter-option. The Italian had been serving as backup for the Partenopei, and with the signings of Orestis Karnezis and Alex Meret it became clear that he’d move on. Following a medical with the Ducali last […]
‘Napoli want to keep Ciciretti for now’
‘Napoli want to keep Ciciretti for now’
Amato Ciciretti’s agent insists Napoli ‘don’t want to give away’ the attacker right now but accepts ‘we’ll see in a few days’. Ciciretti finally joined up with Napoli’s squad for their preseason training camp in Dimaro, having signed a five-year contract back in January, but the former Benevento star has already been linked with several […]
Jorginho sends Sarri to Chelsea?
Jorginho sends Sarri to Chelsea?
Chelsea’s reported willingness to pay €60m for Napoli midfielder Jorginho could finally send Maurizio Sarri to Stamford Bridge. According to Tuttosport, Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis wants to involve Jorginho in his negotiations with Chelsea counterpart Roman Abramovich. The Blues’ reluctance to pay Sarri’s €8m release clause before May 31 was followed by the Partenopei […]