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Iachini: ‘Toughest match of season’
Iachini: ‘Toughest match of season’
Beppe Iachini believes Sassuolo’s crucial match with Benevento is ‘the most difficult of the season’ for his team. The Neroverdi are only three points above the relegation zone but will be favourites when they host the seemingly doomed Streghe this afternoon. However, Iachini wants his players to treat Roberto de Zerbi’s team ‘as if they […]
ADL confirms Liverpool friendly
ADL confirms Liverpool friendly
Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis reveals his club will play Liverpool in a friendly on August 4 in Dublin. The Partenopei owner was discussing his side’s pre-season plans during an interview with Corriere dello Sport. De Laurentiis also revealed that, contrary to many leading clubs around Europe, Napoli would not be involved in any pre-season […]
Team news: Milan – Napoli
Team news: Milan – Napoli
Nikola Kalinic is expected to start up front for Milan against Napoli, who have Raul Albiol and Jorginho back. This afternoon’s Serie A clash at the San Siro is a vital one for both teams, with the hosts needing a win to harbour any hopes of securing a Champions League place and the Partenopei still […]
Milan-Napoli: The Stats
Milan-Napoli: The Stats
Milan host Napoli, in what could be their final chance to stake their claim for Champions League qualification for the first time since 2013-14. The Partenopei, meanwhile, are looking to keep pace with Juventus at the top of Serie A, as they dream of their first Scudetto since 1990. Words: Ramez Nathan Historically the Partenopei […]
Mazzarri: ‘Torino regrets at Chievo’
Mazzarri: ‘Torino regrets at Chievo’
Walter Mazzarri and Torino have “regrets” about the draw with Chievo, which ended their winning streak. The Granata were hoping for a fourth consecutive victory, but were held to a goalless draw at the Stadio Bentegodi. “We weren’t bad in terms of performance, but it’s never easy to score against Chievo, as Napoli proved last […]
Gattuso: ‘Sarri a maestro’
Gattuso: ‘Sarri a maestro’
Milan Coach Gennaro Gattuso praised Maurizio Sarri as “a maestro who brought something new to football. It’s an honour to face his Napoli.” It kicks off on Sunday at 14.00 UK time (13.00 GMT), click here for a match preview. “Spirit and determination aren’t enough tomorrow. We also need courage, organisation and more than just […]
Serie A basement battle
Serie A basement battle
With eight teams all facing the very real prospect of sliding in to Serie B, Football Italia analyses a fierce relegation battle. Words: Elio Salerno The 2017-2018 edition of Serie A is proving to be one the most intriguing and intense the peninsula has observed in a number of years. It is arguably the most […]
Official: Bigon extends at Bologna
Official: Bigon extends at Bologna
Bologna have officially extended their contract with director of sport Riccardo Bigon to June 2019. The deal had been due to expire this summer, but a decision to sign on for another year had been in the air. Along with Bigon, Bologna also gave new contracts to his staff Maurizio Micheli, Leonardo Mantovani and Marco […]
Allegri: ‘Buffon an example for 20 years’
Allegri: ‘Buffon an example for 20 years’
Juventus Coach Max Allegri defended captain Gigi Buffon for his furious rant at referee Michael Oliver. “I challenge anyone not to react in that situation.” The goalkeeper was sent off for dissent in the Champions League quarter-final with Real Madrid, as the referee awarded a debatable penalty with 30 seconds to go. “It’s always easy […]
Gasperini’s ill-fated Inter spell
Gasperini’s ill-fated Inter spell
Cast your minds back to 2006, Italy had just won the World Cup and calcio was rocked by by the infamous Calciopoli scandal. Words: Tom Scholes The whole of Italian football was under a dark cloud but amongst the scandals and controversy, a little club by the name of Genoa had just appointed Gian Piero […]