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MLS option for Abate
MLS option for Abate
Ignazio Abate could leave Milan at the end of the season to see out his career in America’s MLS. The 31-year-old full-back has barely featured this term with just 23 games in all competition. According to Radio Rossonera, there is the very real option of terminating his contract by mutual consent in June. He’d then […]
Sacchi: ‘Napoli blessing for Serie A’
Sacchi: ‘Napoli blessing for Serie A’
Arrigo Sacchi called Napoli “a blessing for Serie A and for football in general,” whereas Juventus “aren’t always spectacular.” The two sides are locked in a battle for the Scudetto with only two points separating them at the top of the table. “Juventus have many values, but it goes without saying that they aren’t always […]
Italy use 4-3-3 against Argentina
Italy use 4-3-3 against Argentina
Gigi Di Biagio’s first Italy line-up against Argentina is expected to be a 4-3-3 with Jorginho, Federico Chiesa, Ciro Immobile and Lorenzo Insigne. The Interim CT has been put in charge for friendlies against Argentina on Friday and England next Tuesday. He adopted the 4-3-3 formation most often during his Under-21 tenure and is likely […]
Matuidi: ‘Scudetto will go to the wire’
Matuidi: ‘Scudetto will go to the wire’
Juventus midfielder Blaise Matuidi believes the Scudetto race will go down to the wire as “Napoli are having the season of their lives”. The Bianconeri are a point clear at the top of Serie A, but both teams are setting a furious pace and are likely to crack the 90 point barrier. “It’s all going […]
Raiola: ‘Reina should be Milan’s goalkeeper’
Raiola: ‘Reina should be Milan’s goalkeeper’
Gianluigi Donnarumma’s agent, Mino Raiola, is asked whether his client or Pepe Reina will start for Milan next season – “hopefully Reina…” The Rossoneri are close to signing the Napoli number one on a free transfer, and that has led to speculation that their current goalkeeper could move on. Raiola has been clear that he […]
Skriniar: ‘I could be like Hamsik’
Skriniar: ‘I could be like Hamsik’
Inter defender Milan Skriniar says “it would be nice to have a career like Hamsik’s at Napoli”. The centre-back finished second in the Slovak Footballer of the Year, with the Partenopei captain winning the top prize for the fifth year in a row. Both were present to accept their awards, and the Nerazzurri youngster spoke […]
Baggio: ‘Juventus still ahead’
Baggio: ‘Juventus still ahead’
Roberto Baggio believes Juventus “are still ahead” of the chasing pack but “Napoli are doing really well”. The Partenopei moved back to within a point of the Old Lady after the weekend’s results, with a head-to-head clash in Turin to come at the end of next month. “I haven’t been to the stadium for a […]
Pjanic: ‘I didn’t betray Roma’
Pjanic: ‘I didn’t betray Roma’
Miralem Pjanic insists “I didn’t betray anyone” when he left Roma to join Juventus in 2016. The Bianconeri activated the Bosnian’s release clause, taking him to Turin in a €32m deal. “After five wonderful years at Roma, I just decided to have other experiences,” Pjanic shrugged, speaking to Il Messaggero. “Juve were following me, they […]
Marotta: ‘Juventus can compete in three’
Marotta: ‘Juventus can compete in three’
Juventus general manager Giuseppe Marotta believes they can compete on three fronts, and isn’t sure Maurizio Sarri would fit in Turin. The Bianconeri are locked in a Scudetto battle with Napoli, but the Partenopei only have Serie A while the Old Lady is chasing a treble. “I think it’s a great sporting rivalry, and on […]
Sarri set for Napoli renewal
Sarri set for Napoli renewal
It’s reported that Maurizio Sarri will meet Napoli in the next 48 hours to agree on a new contract. The Coach stated yesterday that there is no problem with his deal, calling speculation that he could leave “a false problem”. Now Corriere dello Sport is reporting that he’ll meet with Partenopei President Aurelio De Laurentiis […]