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Netflix release Napoli documentary
Netflix release Napoli documentary
Napoli have announced a new Netflix series, called Napoli – a Football City – on the history of the club, including interviews with players. While the Juventus documentary series on Netflix was more of a behind the scenes affair during the course of a campaign, this looks more at the events that helped create the […]
Pezzella: ‘Don’t care about Scudetto’
Pezzella: ‘Don’t care about Scudetto’
Fiorentina’s German Pezzella assures “we’ll prepare as usual for the Napoli match” as “I don’t care who wins the Scudetto”. The Viola face the Partenopei on Sunday at the Artemio Franchi, and with Maurizio Sarri’s side just a point behind the Bianconeri, the Tuscan club could deal their bitter rivals a blow. “We’ll prepare as […]
Barzagli: ‘Nothing happened after Napoli’
Barzagli: ‘Nothing happened after Napoli’
Juventus defender Andrea Barzagli backs Gianluigi Buffon’s comments on a reported dressing room row after Napoli – “nothing happened”. It was reported that the goalkeeper had an argument with Medhi Benatia over Kalidou Koulibaly’s late winner, something Buffon categorically denied. “Nothing happened, there weren’t these arguments and fights people say there were,” Barzagli insisted, speaking […]
Barzagli: ‘Inter not decisive’
Barzagli: ‘Inter not decisive’
Juventus centre-back Andrea Barzagli sees “four crucial games” between now and the end of the season “but I don’t think the league will be decided on Saturday”. The Bianconeri are now only one point ahead of Napoli, and they face the daunting prospect of a Derby d’Italia with Inter on Saturday night. “If I have […]
Lega: ‘Fixture decision on Monday’
Lega: ‘Fixture decision on Monday’
The Lega Serie A’s director general says a decision on whether Napoli and Juventus will play at the same time in Week 37 will be taken on Monday. The two sides are vying for the Scudetto, and all sides in contention with each other play at the same time on the final weekend. However, the […]
Orsato to referee Derby d’Italia
Orsato to referee Derby d’Italia
Daniele Orsato has been announced as the referee for Saturday night’s Derby d’Italia between Inter and Juventus. The pair meet at San Siro in what is a crucial match for both teams, with the Nerazzurri one point behind in the race for the top four. Juve, meanwhile, have seen their Serie A lead cut to […]
Simoni: ‘Napoli for the Scudetto’
Simoni: ‘Napoli for the Scudetto’
Luigi Simoni is supporting Napoli for the Scudetto, and says it’s “pointless” to discuss the penalty his Inter didn’t get against Juventus. The Partenopei are only a point behind the Old Lady at the top of Serie A, with Juve facing Inter at San Siro in the Derby d’Italia on Saturday. “Saturday is a very […]
Voller: ‘Nothing decided on Leno’
Voller: ‘Nothing decided on Leno’
Bayer Leverkusen sporting director Rudi Völler insists “nothing is decided” on Napoli target Bernd Leno’s future but “if someone pays the release clause…” The Partenopei need a goalkeeper for next season, as Pepe Reina is set to join Milan on a free transfer. It’s thought Leno is their top target, with the German international keen […]
Record breaking Inter-Juventus
Record breaking Inter-Juventus
It’s expected that this weekend’s Inter-Juventus game will break the Derby d’Italia record for gate receipts, with 10,000 away fans expected. It’s a crucial match for both sides, as the hosts are battling for a Champions League place, while the Bianconeri have just a one point lead over Napoli at the top of Serie A. […]
Milan want Giuntoli?
Milan want Giuntoli?
Ariedo Braida and Napoli’s Cristiano Giuntoli are reportedly in the frame to replace Milan sporting director Massimiliano Mirabelli. It’s widely expected that Mirabelli will be relieved of his duties at the end of the season, and the man himself seemed to confirm as much yesterday. Barcelona’s international advisor on transfers, Ariedo Braida, is thought to […]