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Ones to Watch in Week 33
Ones to Watch in Week 33
There’s no respite in Serie A, with a midweek round which will be crucial in the relegation battle and the European race. The Scudetto showdown between Juventus and Napoli is looming on the horizon, but there’s a full round of action to come before that. Here’s what to look out for in Week 33 of […]
Bonucci: ‘If I’d been at Juventus…’
Bonucci: ‘If I’d been at Juventus…’
Leonardo Bonucci thought “thank goodness I wasn’t there” for Juventus against Real Madrid as “maybe I wouldn’t have been able to curb my instincts”. The Bianconeri were 3-0 up in the Bernabeu after a 3-0 loss in Turin, but Medhi Benatia was adjudged to have fouled Lucas Vazquez in the last minute, with referee Michael […]
Ranieri: ‘CL to the wire’
Ranieri: ‘CL to the wire’
Claudio Ranieri expects Serie A’s Champions League race to go to the wire – “the head-to-head clash between Lazio and Inter will be decisive”. The Italian top flight is coming to the final sprint, with just six matches left in the Scudetto race, the European chase and the battle against relegation. “Knowing their mentality, Juventus […]
Pjanic in doubt for Napoli
Pjanic in doubt for Napoli
Juventus will reportedly be without Miralem Pjanic tomorrow night, while the Bosnian midfielder is also in doubt for Napoli. The playmaker had to be taken off in the 3-0 win over Sampdoria at the weekend, with his replacement Douglas Costa setting up all three goals. According to this morning’s Gazzetta dello Sport, Pjanic will certainly […]
Ferrero: ‘Roma asked for Torreira’
Ferrero: ‘Roma asked for Torreira’
Sampdoria President Massimo Ferrero reveals Roma have enquired about Lucas Torreira, and defends Patrik Schick. Torreira is one of the hottest properties in Serie A, and has been heavily linked with a move to Napoli in the summer, with the Blucerchiati already resigned to losing him. “Everyone has asked me for him, Roma too,” Ferrero […]
Donnarumma: ‘I was joking!’
Donnarumma: ‘I was joking!’
Gianluigi Donnarumma responds to backlash over his post-Napoli comments – “I do the best for Milan, it’s nothing against Neapolitans”. The 19-year-old pulled off a stunning save in injury time during yesterday’s 0-0 draw with Napoli, a result which allowed Juventus to move six points clear at the top of Serie A. The goalkeeper was […]
Milan fined for Napoli chants
Milan fined for Napoli chants
Milan have been fined €10,000 after fans engaged in anti-Neapolitan chants during their 0-0 draw with Napoli. A stunning last-gasp save from Gianluigi Donnarumma earned the Rossoneri a point in yesterday’s match, allowing Juventus to take a six point lead at the top of Serie A. Today the Lega Serie A has released its disciplinary […]
Donnarumma: ‘I was joking!’
Donnarumma: ‘I was joking!’
Gianluigi Donnarumma responds to backlash over his post-Napoli comments – “I do the best for Milan, it’s nothing against Neapolitans”. The 19-year-old pulled off a stunning save in injury time during yesterday’s 0-0 draw with Napoli, a result which allowed Juventus to move six points clear at the top of Serie A. The goalkeeper was […]
Napoli in Mertens gridlock?
Napoli in Mertens gridlock?
Napoli and Dries Mertens are reportedly in gridlock over a new contract, amidst speculation that the forward could move to Spain or England. According to Calciomercato.com, Napoli have been trying to extend Mertens’ deal – which expires in 2020 – for the past two months, but there is ‘still no positive news’. The website notes […]
Buffon: ‘Madrid made me feel alive’
Buffon: ‘Madrid made me feel alive’
Juventus captain Gianluigi Buffon admits “sometimes getting it wrong”, but says Real Madrid and its aftermath was “pure adrenaline”. The goalkeeper was sent-off by referee Michael Oliver after reacting furiously to a last-minute penalty at the Bernabeu which sent the Bianconeri out of the Champions League. The 40-year-old tore in to the official after the […]