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Nani gets Portugal call
Nani gets Portugal call
Lazio winger Nani has been named in Portugal’s preliminary squad for the World Cup, despite his lack of playing time. The 31-year-old is on loan from Valencia, but has made only two Serie A starts so far this season and will almost certainly return to Spain in the summer. Despite that, the former Manchester United […]
Sampdoria face stadium sanction
Sampdoria face stadium sanction
Sampdoria are likely to face a partial stadium closure, after anti-Neapolitan chanting during the Napoli match on Sunday night. Referee Claudio Gavillucci was forced to stop the match for five minutes after offensive chanting from the Curva Sud. The Lega Serie A will release its disciplinary report today, and Gazzetta dello Sport expects that the […]
‘Mandzukic needs motivation’
‘Mandzukic needs motivation’
Juventus general manager Giuseppe Marotta calls Mario Mandzukic “a great player” but “we have to understand if he’s motivated to stay here”. The Croatian striker has often played out on the left in the past two seasons, and there have been rumours that he wants to return to the centre. Given that Gonzalo Higuain leads […]
EDF: ‘Balotelli has quality’
EDF: ‘Balotelli has quality’
Roma Coach Eusebio Di Francesco says Nice striker Mario Balotelli “has important qualities”. The Italian international is out of contract at the end of the season, and is expected to live Ligue 1 after two years. The Giallorossi are one of the clubs linked with a move for him, and it appears their Coach would […]
Mirabelli: ‘Milan will sign Reina’
Mirabelli: ‘Milan will sign Reina’
Milan sporting director Massimiliano Mirabelli confirms they’ll sign Napoli’s Pepe Reina on a free transfer – “we need people with experience”. The Spaniard is out of contract on June 30, and it has been widely reported for several months that he’ll move north to join the Rossoneri. “We had the opportunity to get him for […]
Napoli meet Sarri tomorrow
Napoli meet Sarri tomorrow
Napoli Coach Maurizio Sarri is expected to meet the club tomorrow to discuss his future, with Carlo Ancelotti waiting in the wings. The tactician has been widely praised for his work with the Partenopei, revolutionising their playing style and bringing exciting, attacking football. However, despite amassing 88 points already this season, Juventus have won the […]
‘Donnarumma? We’ll see…’
‘Donnarumma? We’ll see…’
Milan sporting director Massimiliano Mirabelli says it’s “exaggerated” to talk about Gigio Donnarumma leaving – “clubs will make their offers and we’ll see if they satisfy us”. The goalkeeper is being linked with a summer exit, not least because Napoli’s Pepe Reina is expected to sign on a free transfer in July. “It seems exaggerated […]
Hamsik: ‘Never thought I’d reach 500’
Hamsik: ‘Never thought I’d reach 500’
Napoli captain Marek Hamsik admits he “never imagined” he’d play 500 games for the club. The Slovakian reached his half century in the 2-0 win at Sampdoria, meaning he should surpass Giuseppe Bruscolotti’s record of 511 next season. “I remember my first Napoli match very well,” Hamsik wrote on his official website. “It was in […]
Marotta: ‘Hard to replace Buffon’
Marotta: ‘Hard to replace Buffon’
Juventus general manager Giuseppe Marotta admits it will be “difficult to find a replacement” for Gianluigi Buffon, and praises Max Allegri. Buffon is expected to announce his retirement at a Press conference on Thursday, close to 17 years after his first joined the Bianconeri. “Both Buffon and [Wojciech] Szczesny are two authentic champions of different […]
‘Napoli players must stay’
‘Napoli players must stay’
Marek Hamsik’s representative urges Napoli’s players to stay this summer, and assures the captain “always said no to everyone”. It was mathematically confirmed yesterday that Juventus have won the Scudetto, with Napoli finishing second. The squad had agreed to stay together this year to try and take the title, and it’s now been suggested in […]