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Tonelli responds to Chiellini
Tonelli responds to Chiellini
Lorenzo Tonelli has responded to Giorgio Chiellini’s dig at Napoli, claiming his side intimidated Juventus and that they ‘feel like winners’. Chiellini claimed Napoli celebrated the Scudetto too early and showed Juventus a lack of respect after the Bianconeri secured their seventh Serie A title in succession over the weekend, but Tonelli was not impressed […]
Nedved: Juve are legends!
Nedved: Juve are legends!
Pavel Nedved proclaimed Juventus as ‘legends’ and ‘animals’, who used ‘controversies’ as fuel for yet another domestic double. Juve secured their seventh straight Scudetto on Sunday, prompting Nedved to shower praise on the winning mentality forged by the Bianconeri. “Allegri and the players were the stars of this seventh Scudetto,” continued the Vice-President to Tutti […]
Report: Ancelotti close to Napoli
Report: Ancelotti close to Napoli
Just a day after he was first linked with the role, Carlo Ancelotti has reportedly agreed to become the next Napoli Coach. It was reported on Sunday that Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis had several phone calls with Ancelotti and were due to meet on May 21. However, CalcioNapoli24 has gone one step further by […]
‘Berardi Sassuolo’s bandiera, Politano…’
‘Berardi Sassuolo’s bandiera, Politano…’
Sassuolo’s CEO has revealed that he sees Domenico Berardi as a ‘bandiera’ for the Neroverdi and Matteo Politano at a ‘big club’ one day. A ‘bandiera’ literally translates to ‘flag’ and is used to describe one-club men or fan favourites at Italian teams, while the two forwards were on target during Sassuolo’s 2-1 win at […]
Benitez: Napoli not ‘risky’ enough
Benitez: Napoli not ‘risky’ enough
Rafa Benitez suggests Napoli do not take enough ‘risks’ in the transfer market and ruled out a return as ‘I’m talking to Newcastle United about my renewal’. Benitez led Napoli to their last piece of silverware – the Supercoppa in 2014, courtesy of a 6-5 penalties victory over Juventus – and had been linked with […]
Chiellini: ‘Napoli celebrated too early’
Chiellini: ‘Napoli celebrated too early’
Giorgio Chiellini mocked Napoli for “celebrating too early” and not showing Juventus enough respect after a seventh straight Scudetto. The defender did not play this evening due to an injury, but took part in the Scudetto celebrations and got a few things off his chest. “A wonderful and important season comes to a close, yet […]
Napoli march on Marassi
Napoli march on Marassi
Arkadiusz Milik and Raul Albiol gave Napoli the victory at Marassi, but it wasn’t enough for the title, as Juventus got the point at Roma. Click here for the full match report. Or see how all today’s action unfolded on the Liveblog. Napoli’s current total of 88 points would have been enough for the Scudetto […]
Barzagli: ‘Napoli deserved it too’
Barzagli: ‘Napoli deserved it too’
Andrea Barzagli felt “perhaps Napoli deserved to win too, but seven titles in a row really is historic” for Juventus. The 0-0 draw with Roma this evening secured the Scudetto, just days after beating Milan for their fourth consecutive Coppa Italia. “We enter the history books and it was an exceptional year,” Barzagli told Mediaset […]
Albiol: ‘Napoli lost in Florence’
Albiol: ‘Napoli lost in Florence’
Raul Albiol complimented Juventus for their seventh straight Scudetto and concedes Napoli “lost it” with defeat to Fiorentina. The defender was on target in this evening’s 2-0 victory away to Sampdoria, but it was not enough, as Juve’s 0-0 at Roma secured the league. “We compliment Juventus, as they got more points and therefore won […]
Allegri: ‘Juve always stayed calm’
Allegri: ‘Juve always stayed calm’
Massimiliano Allegri believes Juventus got the better of Napoli by remaining “calm and not getting overwhelmed by enthusiasm.” The Bianconeri were trailing for much of the season, and only a month ago were one point clear, but secured the Scudetto with a round to spare thanks to this evening’s 0-0 draw at Roma. “I am […]