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Napoli stall again with Torino
Napoli stall again with Torino
Dries Mertens ended his goal drought, but Napoli twice gave up the lead for a 2-2 draw as Torino practically crown Juventus champions. Click here for the full match report. OR Follow all the action as it happens and give your views on the LIVEBLOG. See the latest Serie A predictions and betting tips with […]
Juventus are virtually champions
Juventus are virtually champions
Juventus are virtually the Champions of Italy, as it is practically impossible for Napoli to catch them at the top of the Serie A table. The Bianconeri beat Bologna 3-1 last night, while today the Partenopei were held to a 2-2 draw at the Stadio San Paolo by Torino. This means the gap at the […]
HT: Mertens takes birthday present
HT: Mertens takes birthday present
Dries Mertens ended his eight-round goal drought thanks to a Torino birthday gift, as Napoli lead 1-0 at half-time. Follow all the action as it happens and give your views on the LIVEBLOG. The Partenopei’s Scudetto dreams had all but evaporated after a 3-0 defeat to Fiorentina, while last night Juventus beat Bologna 3-1, at […]
Albiol: ‘Napoli building top future’
Albiol: ‘Napoli building top future’
Raul Albiol assures Napoli are “continuing to build a future at the top in Italy and in Europe” after pushing Juventus for the Scudetto. Their game with Torino kicks off at 14.00 UK time (13.00 GMT), click here for the line-ups and Liveblog. “When you are close to an objective, you always think that you […]
Napoli protest against referees
Napoli protest against referees
Napoli fans are staging several protests against refereeing and Juventus, including a Spanish-style ‘Panolada’ before kick-off with Torino. The Scudetto is practically in the hands of the Bianconeri, especially after last night’s 3-1 victory over Bologna. That too caused controversy, as some argue Daniele Rugani should’ve been sent off for a penalty foul rather than […]
Line-ups: Napoli-Torino
Line-ups: Napoli-Torino
Napoli’s Scudetto ambitions are already in tatters and could end today if they lose to Walter Mazzarri’s Torino, but Andrea Belotti is benched. It kicks off at 14.00 UK time (13.00 GMT). Follow the build-up and action as it happens from all today’s Serie A games on the LIVEBLOG. The Partenopei fell four points behind […]
Hysaj: ‘Napoli can still win’
Hysaj: ‘Napoli can still win’
Elseid Hysaj insists Napoli “can still mathematically win the Scudetto” as they host Torino and target a new club record. It kicks off at 14.00 UK time (13.00 GMT), click here for the line-ups and Liveblog. “We were upset after the Fiorentina defeat, because the performance hurt even more than the result,” the full-back told […]
Verdi: ‘Right to stay at Bologna’
Verdi: ‘Right to stay at Bologna’
Bologna’s Simone Verdi insists he has no regrets over turning down a transfer to Napoli in January. The Partenopei agreed a deal to sign the forward during the last transfer window, but the 25-year-old opted not to move to the San Paolo. Speaking after his side were beaten 3-1 at Juventus last night, Verdi was […]
Badelj considers Viola stay
Badelj considers Viola stay
It is reported that captain Milan Badelj is considering changing his mind and signing a new contract to remain at Fiorentina. The Croatian’s deal at the Artemio Franchi expires this summer, meaning he is free to leave the Viola for nothing at the end of the season. It had appeared this was a formality, with […]
Sarri ready to quit Napoli?
Sarri ready to quit Napoli?
It is reported that Maurizio Sarri could resign as Napoli boss following tension with President Aurelio De Laurentiis. The Partenopei patron was critical of his Coach during an interview with Gazzetta dello Sport earlier in the week. As well as citing Sarri’s preference for not operating with a larger pool of players as a reason […]