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Happy birthday, Marcello Lippi
Happy birthday, Marcello Lippi
Today is the 70th birthday of 2006 World Cup-winning CT Marcello Lippi, one of Italy’s greatest Coaches. Born on April 12 1948 in Viareggio, Lippi began his spent most of his playing career as a centre-back with Sampdoria, captaining the Blucerchiati and making over 200 appearances. In the summer of 1979 he joined Pistoiese, helping […]
Napoli look at Sarri successors
Napoli look at Sarri successors
Napoli are reportedly considering alternatives to Maurizio Sarri, in case the Coach opts not to stay beyond this season. The Partenopei are keen to keep the tactician, but there is an €8m release clause in his contract and talks over a renewal have been postponed. It was reported this morning that a meeting would be […]
Sarri decision after Juventus
Sarri decision after Juventus
It’s reported that Napoli and Maurizio Sarri will decide on the Coach’s contract after the Scudetto showdown with Juventus. Talks have stalled on a new contract for the tactician, who has an €8m release clause in his contract which is valid until May 31. According to this morning’s Gazzetta dello Sport, Sarri and President Aurelio […]
Allegri: ‘Two decisions knocked us out’
Allegri: ‘Two decisions knocked us out’
Massimiliano Allegri urges Juventus to turn their focus back to Serie A, even if “two injury time incidents” knocked them out of the Champions League. The Bianconeri were 3-0 up in the Bernabeu last night, with the match heading for extra-time, when Michael Oliver deemed Medhi Benatia had fouled Lucas Vazquez and awarded a penalty. […]
Milan give Conti, Romagnoli updates
Milan give Conti, Romagnoli updates
Milan’s team doctor has given an update on Alessio Romangoli and Andrea Conti, with the former to be evaluated again in “10-12 days”. Romangoli went off injured in the draw with Sassuolo, and it was confirmed yesterday that he has a thigh injury and won’t be fit to face Napoli this weekend. “Alessio suffered a […]
‘Nothing’ in Milan-Callejon links
‘Nothing’ in Milan-Callejon links
Jose Callejon’s agent insists ‘there’s absolutely nothing’ in rumours linking the Napoli winger with Milan. Il Mattino reported last week that Milan were willing to offer Suso for Callejon, who shares an agent with teammate and Rossoneri-bound Pepe Reina, but Manuel Garcia Quillon made it clear there was no truth to the speculation . “No-one […]
Milan consider Politano
Milan consider Politano
Milan are considering Sassuolo’s Matteo Politano as an alternative to Suso, according to reports. The Rossoneri are looking to plan for next season, with Pepe Reina and Ivan Strinic expected to arrive on free transfers. Now Tuttosport is reporting that they are also looking at Matteo Politano, who could be an alternative to Suso, or […]
Mario Rui to miss Milan
Mario Rui to miss Milan
Mario Rui and Leonardo Bonucci are both out of Napoli-Milan, as the suspensions for Week 32 are confirmed. Rossoneri captain Bonucci picked up his fifth booking of the season against Sassuolo, incurring a one-match ban. The Italian international has also been fined €1,500 as he was booked for dissent and is the captain of the […]
Pirlo: ‘Juventus? Anything is possible…’
Pirlo: ‘Juventus? Anything is possible…’
Andrea Pirlo insists “anything is possible” for Juventus against Real Madrid, and congratulates Milan Coach Gennaro Gattuso. The former midfielder played for both clubs, and attended a Lega Calcio event today to promote the Coppa Italia final between the two. Tomorrow sees Juve take on Real Madrid at the Bernabeu, as they look to overturn […]
‘Milan get 20 per cent for Verdi’
‘Milan get 20 per cent for Verdi’
Bologna’s CEO confirms Milan will get 20 per cent of any transfer fee for Simone Verdi this summer. The Italian international was close to joining Napoli in January, but ultimately decided to stay with the Rossoblu. It’s expected he’ll leave at the end of the current campaign though, and it’s possible he could still join […]