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Line-ups: SPAL-Juventus
Line-ups: SPAL-Juventus
Juventus visit relegation scrappers SPAL in a bid to go seven points clear at the top and field practically a first-choice XI. It kicks off at the Stadio Mazza in Ferrara at 19.45 GMT. Follow the build-up and action as it happens on the LIVEBLOG. The Bianconeri are flying high at the moment, as they’ve […]
Lazio-Roma and Milan-Napoli moved
Lazio-Roma and Milan-Napoli moved
The Rome Derby between Roma and Lazio has been moved to an evening kick-off, while Juventus-Sampdoria and Milan-Napoli are also switched. The Lega Serie A announced the changes to the upcoming fixture list, including the Milan-Inter Derby della Madonnina on April 4 at 17.30 UK time. Due to Champions League and Europa League commitments, there […]
Italy squad for Argentina and England
Italy squad for Argentina and England
Interim Italy Coach Gigi Di Biagio named his squad to face Argentina and England, including Gigi Buffon and Federico Chiesa, but not Mario Balotelli. The Azzurri are still without a permanent Coach after Giampiero Ventura’s dismissal and the World Cup play-off defeat to Sweden in November. Under-21 boss Di Biagio has been put in charge […]
Atletico Madrid look at Duvan Zapata
Atletico Madrid look at Duvan Zapata
Atletico Madrid are reportedly interested in Sampdoria and Colombia striker Duvan Zapata in a €30m swoop. The forward suffered from injury problems last year, but has rediscovered his form at Marassi. Turning 27 next month, the powerful centre-forward found the net nine times in 23 Serie A appearances, along with five assists. According to Tuttosport […]
Ballardini: ‘Napoli best side in Serie A’
Ballardini: ‘Napoli best side in Serie A’
Davide Ballardini predicts “an intense match” as Genoa visit Napoli. “They are the best team and play different football to everyone else.” It kicks off on Sunday at 19.45 GMT, click here for a match preview. “We are facing the best team, who play different football to everyone else,” said the Coach in his Press […]
Spalletti: ‘Inter aren’t consistent’
Spalletti: ‘Inter aren’t consistent’
Luciano Spalletti wants Inter to remain consistent against Sampdoria, elaborates his criticism of their ‘quality’ and reassures Ivan Perisic. It kicks off on Sunday at 11.30 GMT, click here for a match preview. “Samp are strong and have quality, they play a modern style of football and have a fine Coach. They’ve dropped very few […]
Napoli go into lockdown
Napoli go into lockdown
Napoli are reportedly putting the squad in a training retreat to prepare for Sunday’s meeting with Genoa. It kicks off on Sunday at 19.45 GMT, click here for a match preview. According to Sky Sport Italia, Maurizio Sarri is taking the unusual action to get their minds on the job at the Stadio San Paolo. […]
Reina in Spain squad
Reina in Spain squad
Napoli goalkeeper Pepe Reina has been included in the Spain squad, but there’s no place for Jose Callejon or Milan’s Suso. La Roja take on Germany and Argentina in the upcoming international break, as they continue their preparations for the World Cup. Julen Lopetegui has opted to include Reina, who has been a regular in […]
Napoli look to close for Leno
Napoli look to close for Leno
It’s reported that Napoli are looking to quickly close a deal for Bayer Leverkusen’s Bernd Leno, who would cost between €20m and €25m. The Partenopei need a new goalkeeper for next season, as Pepe Reina is out of contract and looks set to join Milan. While they have been linked with Roma’s Alisson, it’s unlikely […]
Skriniar eyes De Vrij partnership
Skriniar eyes De Vrij partnership
Milan Skriniar has hinted at a partnership with Stefan de Vrij in Inter’s defence, praising the Lazio stopper and affirming ‘I’m happy here.’ There had been fears that Inter were pursuing De Vrij to replace Skriniar, but the Slovakian did his bit to allay them, while opining his fellow defender would ‘certainly help’ the Nerazzurri. […]