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Nicchi hits back at De Laurentiis
Nicchi hits back at De Laurentiis
The head of the Italian referees’ association, Marcello Nicchi, hits back at Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis, hinting he could be charged by the FIGC. The Partenopei patron claimed that if Maurizio Sarri’s side finish within six points of Juventus they’ll been robbed of the Scudetto, insisting officiating errors cost them eight points. “In my […]
Rui: ‘Napoli deserved the Scudetto’
Rui: ‘Napoli deserved the Scudetto’
Napoli full-back Mario Rui says they deserved to win the Scudetto “for how we played” but admits “we’re lacking in other things”. While the Partenopei can still mathematically win the Scudetto, even defeat for Juventus in the final two games wouldn’t necessarily be enough as it would take a goal difference swing of 17. “Everyone […]
Spalletti: ‘Inter have progressed’
Spalletti: ‘Inter have progressed’
Inter Coach Luciano Spalletti believes “we’ve made progress”, regardless of Champions League qualification. The Nerazzurri are locked in a battle for the top four with Roma and Lazio, but are currently two points behind the Aquile in fifth place. “Last year in Week 32 Inter had 16 points fewer than Roma, five than Lazio and […]
Conte defends Chelsea record
Conte defends Chelsea record
Former Italy CT Antonio Conte defends his record at Chelsea, while aiming a jab at rival Jose Mourinho. The former Juventus Coach is expected to leave Stamford Bridge at the end of the season, and has been linked with the Napoli job. “We worked two years and worked very hard to try to build something, […]
Manchester City make Jorginho approach?
Manchester City make Jorginho approach?
It’s reported that Manchester City made an approach for Jorginho, but Napoli want €60m for the midfielder. Reports earlier this week stated that the English champions were interested, with an asking price of €40m. Now Gianluca Di Marzio’s website is reporting that City have made an initial approach for the Italian international, but have been […]
Milan look at Sarri
Milan look at Sarri
Milan Coach Gennaro Gattuso could reportedly be at risk if they fail to qualify for Europe, with Maurizio Sarri being considered as an alternative. The former midfielder only renewed his contract last month, but since then the Rossoneri have managed just two wins in seven across all competitions. Wednesday night’s 4-0 defeat int the Coppa […]
Serie A confirms final day schedule
Serie A confirms final day schedule
The Lega Serie A has confirmed the schedule for the final weekend of Serie A, though Juventus-Verona could be moved. Traditionally all teams play at the same time on the final weekend, but that limits the level of TV coverage which is possible. As a result, recent seasons have seen only teams in competition with […]
Juve to cash in on Higuain?
Juve to cash in on Higuain?
Juventus are reportedly ready to accept offers of €50m for striker Gonzalo Higuain this summer. According to Sport Mediaset, Juve must sell before they can buy ‘several top players’ and have decided to sacrifice Higuain, as opposed to Paulo Dybala. The Bianconeri signed the Argentine for a club-record €90m from Napoli two years ago, in […]
Genoa: Juve want Perin, but…
Genoa: Juve want Perin, but…
Genoa have confirmed that Juventus are interested in Mattia Perin but warn he would be ‘wasted’ as a No 2 goalkeeper and that ‘Napoli also want him’. Enrico Preziosi’s remarks come on the same day that Juve had earmarked Perin as Wojciech Szczesny’s deputy next season, with the Pole set to take the baton from […]
Pjanic: Napoli blew Scudetto
Pjanic: Napoli blew Scudetto
Miralem Pjanic claims Napoli only have themselves to blame for seemingly blowing the Scudetto and hopes Max Allegri stays at Juventus. Juve stand on the verge of lifting a seventh straight Scudetto this weekend, but not without Napoli pushing them all the way, while Allegri has been linked with the imminent vacancy at Arsenal. “Higuain […]