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‘Juve can’t not beat SPAL’
‘Juve can’t not beat SPAL’
Max Allegri has warned Juventus that they ‘can’t not beat’ SPAL on Saturday but expects the game ‘to be much harder than people think.’ The match in Ferrara sees Allegri face his former club, the Juve boss having coached SPAL during the 2004-05 campaign, narrowly missing out on promotion to Serie B. “In their last […]
Monchi: Why I ‘really like’ Barca tie…
Monchi: Why I ‘really like’ Barca tie…
Monchi reveals there is something he ‘really likes’ about Roma’s Champions League quarter-final tie with Barcelona – playing the second leg at home. Monchi acknowledged Roma ‘weren’t very lucky’ about being drawn Barca, who are still unbeaten in Europe and La Liga this season, but made it clear he had ‘faith’ in the Giallorossi to […]
Gagliardini ‘can’t explain Inter run’
Gagliardini ‘can’t explain Inter run’
Roberto Gagliardini admits he ‘honestly doesn’t know’ why Inter’s season turned sour and that ‘I should release the ball quicker.’ Inter were top of Serie A by early December, until a dramatic loss of form not only saw them fall out of the title race but also face a fight to qualify for next season’s […]
Napoli: €40m rejected for Alisson?
Napoli: €40m rejected for Alisson?
Napoli have reportedly had a €40m bid rejected for Roma goalkeeper Alisson. According to Alfredo Pedulla’s website, Napoli offered €35m plus €5m in bonuses for Alisson but saw the proposal knocked back, with Roma demanding at least €50m. The transfer expert explains there is no release clause in the Brazilian’s contract, but the Giallorossi would […]
EL: Eight countries in quarter-final
EL: Eight countries in quarter-final
The final eight teams in the Europa League all represent different countries, as Lazio await Friday’s quarter-final draw. The Aquile are the only remaining Serie A side in the tournament after their 4-2 aggregate victory over Dynamo Kiev. Milan were eliminated at the hands of Arsenal, while CSKA Moscow caused an upset by knocking Olympique […]
De Sciglio: ‘Step toward Scudetto’
De Sciglio: ‘Step toward Scudetto’
Juventus full-back Mattia De Sciglio feels last night’s win over Atalanta was a “step toward the Scudetto”. The Bianconeri went four points clear of Napoli with their 2-0 victory in Turin, with the defender having a big hand in the second goal with a stunning cross field pass. “The win against Atalanta was an important […]
Hamsik: ‘Don’t give up!’
Hamsik: ‘Don’t give up!’
Marek Hamsik assures “Napoli aren’t giving up anything” in the Scudetto race as “Juventus have two tough away games in the run-in”. The Bianconeri have gone four points clear at the top of the table after last night’s win over Atalanta, but they still have to face Maurizio Sarri’s side in Turin and they take […]
Leno: ‘Napoli wanted me’
Leno: ‘Napoli wanted me’
Bernd Leno confirms “Napoli wanted me” in the summer, but the Bayer Leverkusen goalkeeper doesn’t know what will happen this year. The Partenopei expected Pepe Reina to leave last summer, so were looking at both the German and Geronimo Rulli of Real Sociedad. Reina ultimately decided to stay for the final year of his contract, […]
Week 29 referees announced
Week 29 referees announced
The referees have been announced for Week 29 of Serie A, with Paolo Tagliavento assigned to Sampdoria-Inter. The Nerazzurri travel to Genoa to take on Marco Giampaolo’s side in Sunday’s early kick-off, as they look to continue their Champions League push. Today the AIA has announced the officials for Week 29, and Tagliamento will be […]
No fine for Benatia
No fine for Benatia
Juventus defender Medhi Benatia will reportedly avoid a fine after his argument with Massimiliano Allegri. The Bianconeri moved four points clear of Napoli with a 2-0 win over Atalanta yesterday, but there was a minor touchline incident after the second goal. In the build-up to the goal, Benatia tussled with Marten de Roon, with the […]