Football-italia
ADL issues Hamsik warning
ADL issues Hamsik warning
Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis has warned Marek Hamsik that he will not let the midfielder move to China cheaply. “I don’t do discounts for anyone.” Hamsik confessed on Sunday that he was ‘tempted’ by a transfer to the Far East, and De Laurentiis replied to his captain, as well as passing judgment on Mario […]
Sporting: Rui Patricio joining Napoli
Sporting: Rui Patricio joining Napoli
Sporting CP’s new sporting director has confirmed that goalkeeper Rui Patricio is on his way to Napoli. Augusto Inacio’s remarks come on the same day that Portuguese newspaper A Bola went with a front page of ‘Goodbye Captain’, noting an agreement between Sporting and Napoli had been struck. “When I arrived, it was all done,” […]
‘I told Ancelotti to join Napoli’
‘I told Ancelotti to join Napoli’
Former Milan general manager Ariedo Braida has revealed that he advised Carlo Ancelotti to take the Napoli job. Braida worked alongside Ancelotti at Milan between 2001 and 2009, during which time the Rossoneri won a Scudetto and two Champions Leagues, and the 72-year-old – now Barcelona’s international sporting advisor – believes the Coach and Napoli […]
Napoli push for Rabiot & Fabian?
Napoli push for Rabiot & Fabian?
Napoli are reportedly pushing ahead with their plans to sign Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Adrien Rabiot and Real Betis’ Fabian Ruiz. According to CalcioNapoli24, Napoli have offered €29m plus €3m in bonuses for Rabiot, who wants out of PSG and is keen to join up with new boss Carlo Ancelotti at the San Paolo. Meanwhile, Corriere […]
Politano: ‘Could’ve done better’
Politano: ‘Could’ve done better’
Matteo Politano concedes he “could’ve done better” on his senior Italy debut, but has not made any decision yet on his club future. The Azzurri beat Saudi Arabia 2-1 in this evening’s friendly, the debut of new Coach Roberto Mancini. “The first half was good, we fell away a little in the second, but we’ve […]
Guardiola: ‘Love Sarri in Premier League’
Guardiola: ‘Love Sarri in Premier League’
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola “would love to see Maurizio Sarri in the Premier League, as his teams are a real joy to watch.” He may well get his wish soon, because Sarri is on the verge of signing a contract with Chelsea, waiting only to negotiate a termination with old club Napoli. Guardiola is […]
Infantino: ‘Italy absence painful’
Infantino: ‘Italy absence painful’
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said it is “painful as a lover of football” to miss Italy in the World Cup, but welcomes Mario Balotelli back. The friendly with Saudi Arabia kicks off in St Gallen at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT), click here for the line-ups and Liveblog. “It’s painful as an Italian, but also […]
Raiola: ‘Balotelli a real bargain’
Raiola: ‘Balotelli a real bargain’
Mino Raiola hinted Mario Balotelli could join Roma or Napoli, but “anyone with an ambitious project can get a real bargain.” The representative was in Naples today to receive an award at the Football Leader conference and took the opportunity to discuss one of his most famous clients, Balotelli. “Anyone who has an important and […]
Line-ups: Italy-Saudi Arabia
Line-ups: Italy-Saudi Arabia
Roberto Mancini’s first Italy XI for tonight’s friendly with Saudi Arabia is a 4-3-3 formation with the return of Mario Balotelli. It kicks off in St Gallen, Switzerland, at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT). Follow the build-up and action as it happens while giving your views on the LIVEBLOG. The Azzurri start a new era […]
Politano ready for ‘any big club’
Politano ready for ‘any big club’
Sassuolo winger Matteo Politano would gladly go to “any big club,” said his agent, after interest from Napoli, Roma and Inter. The 24-year-old had been on the verge of a €25m transfer to Napoli in January, but the paperwork was not completed in time. He has since gone from strength to strength, scoring 10 Serie […]