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PODCAST: Serie A returns in emphatic fashion!
PODCAST: Serie A returns in emphatic fashion!
The new Serie A season got off to an incredible start and the Forza Italian Football Podcast was at five of the opening round fixtures. Host Conor Clancy is fresh from seeing Juventus’ win at Parma and Atalanta’s crazy comeback at SPAL, while Dov Schiavone took in three games – Fiorentina v Napoli, Sampdoria v […]
Napoli Player Ratings: Captain Insigne takes the plaudits
Napoli Player Ratings: Captain Insigne takes the plaudits
Napoli[1] kept pace with Juventus by keeping their heads and edging out Fiorentina 4-3 in a enthralling contest[2] on Saturday night. In a match that likely won’t be remembered for its defending, the Partenopei relied on Dries Mertens and Lorenzo Insigne to lead the way in a match that never looked over until the final […]
Fiorentina Player Ratings: Boateng announces himself
Fiorentina Player Ratings: Boateng announces himself
In a match that had drama from start to finish, Fiorentina came up just short as they fell 4-3 to Napoli on the opening day of the Serie A season. Despite the defeat there were several positives for Vincenzo Montella’s side, as youngster Riccardo Sottil announced himself to the league and Kevin-Prince Boateng showed he’s […]
Ancelotti: The penalty incidents? I didn’t see them
Ancelotti: The penalty incidents? I didn’t see them
After a dramatic 4-3 win over Fiorentina, Napoli coach Carlo Ancelotti was glad his side managed to weather a first half storm. The match went back and forth before Lorenzo Insigne bagged the eventual winner, while also had a hand in all four goals. “It was a good game,” Ancelotti said. “Fiorentina did well in […]
A crazy night in Florence sees Napoli beat Fiorentina
A crazy night in Florence sees Napoli beat Fiorentina
Madness is the only way to describe Napoli’s 4-3 win over Fiorentina on Saturday evening. Two dubious penalties, mistakes, posts, it had the lot. Fiorentina, who narrowly escaped relegation last season, were a team rejuvenated. The fans turned up in droves with new owner Rocco Commisso doing a pre-match lap of honour in front of […]
AC Milan say goodbye to Strinic
AC Milan say goodbye to Strinic
Ivan Strinic’s unlucky run at AC Milan is set to come to an end with an agreement in place over the mutual termination of his contract. The Croatian only joined the Rossoneri from Sampdoria last summer on a free transfer, but his time with the club was hampered by a heart problem and minor injuries […]
Napoli confirm Hirving Lozano signing
Napoli confirm Hirving Lozano signing
Napoli have announced the signing of Mexican international Hirving Lozano from PSV Eindhoven for a club record fee of €42 million. The 24-year-old, known affectionately by his nickname ‘Chucky’, began his career with Pachuca before making the move to Europe in the summer of 2017. With speculation rife regarding the Neapolitan interest in Lozano the […]
Fiorentina v Napoli – Probable Formations and Key Statistics
Fiorentina v Napoli – Probable Formations and Key Statistics
Fiorentina host Napoli at the Stadio Artemio Franchi on Saturday night, under the new ownership of Rocco Commisso and with a renewed sense of purpose. Probable Formations Fiorentina (4-3-3): Dragowski; Lirola, Milenkovic, Pezzella, Terzic; Pulgar, Badelj, Benassi; Chiesa, Boateng, Sottil. Napoli (4-4-2): Meret; Di Lorenzo, Manolas, Koulibaly, Ghoulam; Callejon, Allan, Ruiz, Zielinski; Insigne, Mertens. Unavailable: Tonelli Key Statistics – Both Fiorentina […]
AC Milan willing to offer Inter outcast escape route
AC Milan willing to offer Inter outcast escape route
AC Milan could be prepared to open their doors to former Inter captain Mauro Icardi in a deal that would reverberate around the city. The 26-year-old striker has been frozen out of the first team during pre-season and seen new signing Romelu Lukaku inherit his well-worn number nine jersey. During the Radio 24 show ‘Tutti […]
Serie A 2019/20 – Predictions
Serie A 2019/20 – Predictions
The 2019/20 Serie A season is almost upon us and despite another year of Juventus dominance, could things change in the coming campaign? Juventus reinforced their position as the most dominant team in Serie A with the acquisitions of Adrian Rabiot, Aaron Ramsey and Matthijs de Ligt. However, Napoli will be hoping to go one […]