Football-italia
Milik: ‘I didn’t feel ready’
Milik: ‘I didn’t feel ready’
Napoli striker Arkadiusz Milik admits his cautious return to the pitch is down to him – “how I feel is much more important than what the doctor says”. The Polish forward has had two serious knee injuries in the past two seasons, and since recovering from the latest he’s played a total of just 27 […]
Cristante to start for Italy?
Cristante to start for Italy?
Bryan Cristante could be given a surprise start for Italy against Argentina tonight, with Jorginho left out of the starting XI. Caretaker CT Luigi Di Biagio takes charge of his first match tonight, as he looks to impress and earn the job on a permanent basis. According to Sky, the Coach has opted not to […]
Throwback: Maradona pits Naples vs Italy
Throwback: Maradona pits Naples vs Italy
When Italy took on Argentina at the 1990 World Cup, Diego Maradona urged Neapolitans to support the Albiceleste. Words: Emmet Gates Ask any Italian of a certain age and they will tell you, without hestitation, that the most crushing defeat of the last 30 years regarding the Azzurri is the Italia ’90 semi final defeat […]
‘Napoli wanted Pau Lopez, but…’
‘Napoli wanted Pau Lopez, but…’
Pau Lopez’s agent claims Napoli were interested in the Espanyol goalkeeper but expects them to sign a ‘more experienced’ replacement for Pepe Reina. Napoli will be in the market for a goalkeeper this summer as Pepe Reina is set to join Milan, and the latest reports have linked them with Pau, who was previously linked […]
‘Anything can happen’ with Napoli pair
‘Anything can happen’ with Napoli pair
The agent of Mario Rui and Elseid Hysaj admits ‘anything can happen’ with regards to the Napoli pair in the transfer market. Mario Rui and Hysaj have established themselves as Napoli’s first-choice full-backs in their Scudetto push, but Mario Giuffredi appeared to put his clients in the shop window. “They’re doing very well. They’re both […]
Napoli and Roma seek ‘new Alisson’
Napoli and Roma seek ‘new Alisson’
Napoli and Roma are targeting Brazil Under-20 and Sao Paulo goalkeeper Lucas Perri, the new Alisson Becker. The 20-year-old shot-stopper is the brightest young talent coming out of his country since Alisson. According to Mediaset Premium, both Napoli and Roma are interested in a swoop for Perri. They face competition from Sporting CP and Celta […]
Maradona: ‘Napoli can win Scudetto’
Maradona: ‘Napoli can win Scudetto’
Diego Armando Maradona believes Maurizio Sarri’s side “can win the Scudetto, as at times it reminds me of my Napoli.” The Partenopei are only two points behind Serie A leaders Juventus and they have a head-to-head clash coming up next month in Turin. “Napoli can do it. I believe in the Scudetto, I believe in […]
Italy to face Argentina takes shape
Italy to face Argentina takes shape
Gigi Di Biagio still has a couple of doubts in the Italy line-up to face Argentina tomorrow, but aims to use Jorginho and Marco Verratti in a 4-3-3. The friendly kicks off in Manchester on Friday evening and is the first test under the Interim Italy Coach. According to the latest reports following the training […]
EDF: ‘No fear of Barcelona’
EDF: ‘No fear of Barcelona’
Eusebio Di Francesco insists “the one thing Roma must not feel against Barcelona is fear. We must be proud to face them with heads held high.” The Giallorossi reached the Champions League quarter-finals for the first time in 10 years and will take on probably the favourites to win the tournament. “This is a wonderful […]
‘No contact for Bellerin’
‘No contact for Bellerin’
Hector Bellerin’s agent says there has been “no contact” from Napoli or Juventus for the Arsenal full-back. Both clubs have been linked with a move for the Spanish right-back, with the Gunners likely to be out of the Champions League next season, unless they can win the Europa League. “There’s no contact for Bellerin, no-one […]