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Chiellini: ‘Juventus found our hunger’
Chiellini: ‘Juventus found our hunger’
Giorgio Chiellini admits Juventus “didn’t have the same old hunger” at the start of this season but “we looked each other in the eyes and said ‘this is not right’.” The Bianconeri fought back from a goal down to beat Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday night, seen very much as a triumph for experience and know-how. […]
Tactical Analysis: Inter v Napoli
Tactical Analysis: Inter v Napoli
The Napoli juggernaut came to a grinding halt last week against Roma, when the Giallorossi recorded a surprising 4-2 victory over an Azzurri side that seemed lethargic and out of sorts from the get-go. Maurizio Sarri’s men had won 10 games in a row going back to December, when they were held goalless at home […]
Agent: ‘English clubs like Jorginho’
Agent: ‘English clubs like Jorginho’
Jorginho’s agent confirms interest from the English Premier League, but points out his client “still has a contract with Napoli”. The Italian international has been linked with both Liverpool and Manchester United, though it’s thought the Partenopei are keen to offer him a new contract. “He wants to finish the season in the best way […]
Samp confirm Torreira price
Samp confirm Torreira price
Sampdoria President Massimo Ferrero has revealed that Napoli want Lucas Torreira but made it clear he will only sell the midfielder for €50m. Torreira has been linked with several top clubs in Italy and Europe after breaking through with Samp this season, and Ferrero singled out Napoli as a possible destination for the Uruguay international, […]
Milito: Juve? Inter won Treble first…
Milito: Juve? Inter won Treble first…
Diego Milito has warned Juventus that Inter “would still have been the first” Italian team to win the Treble. Inter famously achieved a clean sweep of major trophies under Jose Mourinho during the 2009-10 campaign, with Milito’s 30 goals that season playing a key role. “Napoli and Juve? They’re both in a League of their […]
Leno ‘honoured’ by Napoli talk, but…
Leno ‘honoured’ by Napoli talk, but…
Bayer Leverkusen goalkeeper Bernd Leno admits he is ‘honoured’ by links with Napoli but adds they are also a ‘distraction’. Leno has been heavily tipped to replace Pepe Reina at Napoli next season, with the veteran expected to join Milan, and the German gave a mixed response to the speculation. “I think their interest stems […]
Ones to watch in Week 28
Ones to watch in Week 28
All four battles remain unsolved in Europe’s most entertaining league this year. The Scudetto, European spots and fight against relegation all hang in the balance. After a long and inspiring season from Napoli, Juventus are threatening to regain their Calcio routine by dominating Serie A. From an emotional farewell to the crucial Inter-Napoli tie, here […]
Barzagli takes Napoli swipe
Barzagli takes Napoli swipe
Juventus defender Andrea Barzagli has taken a swipe at Napoli, noting “teams are more remembered for what they win than how they play.” Juve are still competing for Serie A, the Coppa Italia and Champions League with only two months of the season left, while Napoli risk ending the campaign without any silverware, despite their […]
Official: Allan signs new contract
Official: Allan signs new contract
Napoli have officially extended midfielder Allan’s contract to June 2023, an extra four years. The club announced the deal via their official Twitter account. Allan has been at the Stadio San Paolo since 2015 and this adds four years to his previous contract, which had been due to expire in 2019. The 27-year-old has been […]
Mirabelli: ‘Milan want Reina’
Mirabelli: ‘Milan want Reina’
Milan director Massimiliano Mirabelli prepares for Arsenal, salutes Davide Astori and confirms “we informed Napoli we’ll speak to Pepe Reina’s agent.” The Europa League Round of 16 kicks off at 18.00 GMT, follow the build-up and action as it happens on the LIVEBLOG. The Milan Derby was called off on Sunday after the sudden death […]