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Mertens feels ‘support from Italy’
Mertens feels ‘support from Italy’
Napoli star Dries Mertens is enjoying the 2018 World Cup with Belgium and can “feel the support even from Italy.” The Red Devils have booked their spot in the Round of 16 after beating Panama 3-0 and Tunisia 5-2. “We are playing well and want to continue like this, as the important thing is that […]
Napoli in Meunier chase
Napoli in Meunier chase
Napoli, Valencia and Sevilla have contacted Paris Saint-Germain for their Belgium international Thomas Meunier, it’s reported. Paris United claim that the 26-year-old right-back is hot property on the transfer market. Although his priority would be to remain at PSG, he expects more playing time after five goals and seven assists in 34 competitive games. Meunier […]
World Cup: Belgium hit fifth gear
World Cup: Belgium hit fifth gear
It was a hugely entertaining clash in Moscow, where Belgium emerged 5-2 winners over Tunisia with Romelu Lukaku and Eden Hazard’s braces. The Red Devils were still buzzing from their confident opening victory over Panama, including a spectacular Dries Mertens volley, while Tunisia were unlucky to lose in stoppages to England. Within five minutes, Eden […]
Donadel leaves Montreal Impact
Donadel leaves Montreal Impact
MLS club the Montreal Impact have released midfielder Marco Donadel and could now return to Italy. The 35-year-old has been in Canada since December 2014, having terminated his Napoli contract by mutual consent. He had 67 MLS regular season appearances and played in eight MLS Cup Playoff games. “I want to thank Marco for his […]
Jorginho ‘verbal agreement with City’
Jorginho ‘verbal agreement with City’
Jorginho has “a verbal agreement with Manchester City and we’re waiting for Napoli to agree terms with them,” said his agent. A transfer is believed to be imminent for the midfielder at a cost of €50m plus bonuses. “Jorginho is currently in Fortaleza with his family on vacation,” agent Joao Santos told CalcioNapoli24. “In football […]
Akinfeev on Napoli radar
Akinfeev on Napoli radar
Another name on the list of potential Napoli goalkeepers is CSKA Moscow and Russia veteran Igor Akinfeev. The Partenopei are believed to have narrowed it down to Alphonse Areola of PSG or Udinese’s 21-year-old Alex Meret. However, President Aurelio De Laurentiis hinted yesterday that there were other names in the running. According to Il Messaggero […]
PSG open to Verratti exit
PSG open to Verratti exit
Mundo Deportivo claim Paris Saint-Germain are open to selling Marco Verratti and agent Mino Raiola is already at work. The Italy international’s career seems to have reached a plateau in Paris, as at the age of 25 he is still making many of the same mistakes. He was snapped up from Pescara for €12m in […]
Chelsea sue Conte over Costa?
Chelsea sue Conte over Costa?
In a bizarre twist, it’s reported Chelsea are trying to avoid paying Antonio Conte’s pay-off, claiming he cost them money for Diego Costa. The situation has dragged on for months and a deal is practically done with Maurizio Sarri, even if he has to work out a gentlemen’s agreement with Napoli to end his contract. […]
Maradona: ‘Argentina need a brawl’
Maradona: ‘Argentina need a brawl’
Diego Armando Maradona blasted the Argentina squad and Coach Jorge Sampaoli for their dismal World Cup, hoping there was “a punch-up in the locker room.” The former Napoli legend did not hold back in his criticism after a 1-1 draw with Iceland and 3-0 defeat to Croatia. “I feel great pain, because those who wore […]
Sarri targets Serie A quartet?
Sarri targets Serie A quartet?
Maurizio Sarri reportedly wants to sign Gonzalo Higuain, Dries Mertens, Daniele Rugani and Kostas Manolas once his expected appointment at Chelsea is confirmed. After a long and protracted saga, a deal is finally said to have been struck yesterday that will allow the ex-Napoli Coach to be relieved from his contract at the San Paolo […]