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ADL: ‘Ref submission to Juve’
ADL: ‘Ref submission to Juve’
Napoli patron Aurelio De Laurentiis said there is “certainly a problem with referees and a sense of submission” towards Juventus. “Nothing happened after Calciopoli.” The President gave a series of interviews to various different papers, including La Gazzetta dello Sport. “There is certainly a problem with referees and a sense of submission towards Juventus, because […]
Donadoni: ‘Bologna not sacrificial lambs’
Donadoni: ‘Bologna not sacrificial lambs’
Roberto Donadoni assures Bologna won’t be “sacrificial lambs to the slaughter” at the Juventus Stadium this evening, even with an injury crisis. It kicks off at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT), click here for a match preview. “If we step out on to that field as sacrificial lambs to the slaughter, we may as well […]
ADL: ‘Conte a perfect colonel’
ADL: ‘Conte a perfect colonel’
Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis has been “looking around since October” for a Maurizio Sarri replacement, including “perfect colonel” Antonio Conte. The patron gave a series of lengthy interviews to several different newspapers, including the Corriere della Sera. “I already spoke to Sarri about the contract and he asked me to wait. If he decides […]
Man Utd ready to pay Mertens clause
Man Utd ready to pay Mertens clause
English newspapers claim that Manchester United are ready to pay the €28m release clause for Napoli striker Dries Mertens. The 30-year-old already combines very well with fellow Belgium international Romelu Lukaku and could recreate that partnership at Old Trafford. According to both The Sun and The Daily Express, Jose Mourinho has his sights trained on […]
ADL blames Sarri for Scudetto loss
ADL blames Sarri for Scudetto loss
Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis openly blamed Coach Maurizio Sarri for losing the Scudetto. “If we always use the same players…” The interview with Il Mattino newspaper seemed to lay the groundwork for Sarri’s exit this summer, amid reports of interest from Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur. The Partenopei are four points behind Serie A […]
Ones to watch in Week 36
Ones to watch in Week 36
With just three matches to go in the Serie A season, Verona could be relegated this weekend and Juventus could be crowned champions. There’s intrigue up and down the table, with only Benevento’s relegation mathematically settled so far. Here’s what to look out for in Week 36. Verona’s farewell Verona’s relegation straight back to Serie […]
Mandzukic, Howedes out for Juventus
Mandzukic, Howedes out for Juventus
Juventus have named their squad to face Bologna tomorrow night, with no Mario Mandzukic or Benedikt Howedes. The Bianconeri can take a big step toward the Scudetto with a win tomorrow night, and would even win it this weekend if they take all three points and Napoli lose to Torino. This evening Coach Massimiliano Allegri […]
Reina ‘blames ADL for exit’
Reina ‘blames ADL for exit’
Pepe Reina reportedly told his Napoli teammates that without Aurelio De Laurentiis, ‘I’d have stayed here forever.’ Reina held a farewell dinner with Napoli teammates on Wednesday evening, and Gazzetta dello Sport claims the goalkeeper was particularly scathing when he revealed the motives for his departure. “Every time I’m asked why I fell for this […]
Conte quiet on Napoli & Italy talk
Conte quiet on Napoli & Italy talk
Antonio Conte has refused to comment on his Chelsea future and Italy’s next CT, other than ‘I have a contract’ and Roberto Mancini is ‘experienced’. The Chelsea boss is reportedly Napoli’s first choice to replace Maurizio Sarri, who has been linked with the Blues himself, while Mancini is in pole position to take charge of […]
Insigne becomes Adidas athlete
Insigne becomes Adidas athlete
Napoli forward Lorenzo Insigne has officially joined Adidas’ roster of athletes, in a groundbreaking move for the club. The deal sees Insigne not only join the likes of Lionel Messi, Gareth Bale and Paul Pogba on Adidas’ books, but it also means the sportswear giant becomes the first technical sponsor to sign an agreement with […]