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Parma v Napoli: Official Line-Ups
Parma v Napoli: Official Line-Ups
Having drawn their last two Serie A games without scoring, Napoli will be looking to get back on track when they visit the Stadio Ennio Tardini to take on Parma. The last time the Partenopei recorded three draws in a row was back in December 2014. Carlo Ancelotti’s side can take hope from the fact […]
Dybala sends Juventus 16 points clear at Serie A summit
Dybala sends Juventus 16 points clear at Serie A summit
A lone Paulo Dybala goal was enough for Juventus as they overcame Bologna 1-0 on Sunday afternoon at the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara. Fresh from their Champions League setback against Atletico Madrid, the Bianconeri huffed and puffed before blowing past the Rossoblu defence midway through the second half. Substitute Dybala had only been on the pitch […]
Ancelotti: Selfishness on the pitch is the one thing that drives me crazy
Ancelotti: Selfishness on the pitch is the one thing that…
Napoli boss Carlo Ancelotti hates nothing more than his players showing selfishness and is grateful that it’s not something displayed in his Partenopei squad. During his time at Real Madrid, Ancelotti withdrew Gareth Bale for acting single-mindedly, which was a decision caused controversy with the club president. “Not all players have it, of course, but […]
Higuain faces uncertain future following Chelsea sanctions
Higuain faces uncertain future following Chelsea sanctions
Juventus striker Gonzalo Higuain could return to his parent club this summer as Chelsea are handed a transfer ban, preventing the club from signing the Argentine at the end of the season. The former Real Madrid and Napoli poacher spent the first half of the campaign on loan at AC Milan before reuniting with coach […]
Serie A Round 25 preview: European hangovers or home comforts?
Serie A Round 25 preview: European hangovers or home comforts?
Following a busy European week for some Italian sides, one or two, in particular, will be happy to get back to domestic action as Serie A returns with round 25. We begin with a potentially high-scoring encounter where both AC Milan and Empoli have scored in the last eight Serie A clashes between the two […]
Ancelotti: Napoli weren’t special but we achieved our goal
Ancelotti: Napoli weren’t special but we achieved our goal
Napoli[1] coach Carlo Ancelotti[2] lauded his side for keeping their focus despite having one foot in the next round during their 2-0 victory over FC Zurich on Thursday[3]. The result means the Azzurri are through to the Round of 16 in the Europa League[4], thanks in large part to their 3-1 victory from the first […]
Verdi and Ounas down FC Zurich as Napoli cruise into Round of 16
Verdi and Ounas down FC Zurich as Napoli cruise into Round of 16
Napoli are through to the Round of 16 in the Europa League after securing a comfortable 2-0 victory over FC Zurich on Thursday. A 3-1 victory in Switzerland last week put the Azzurri in a strong position to progress, and they didn’t let things slip as Simone Verdi and Adam Ounas netted in front of […]
Napoli v FC Zurich: Official Line-Ups
Napoli v FC Zurich: Official Line-Ups
Napoli will look to defend their 3-1 first leg advantage at the Stadio San Paolo on Thursday as they play host to FC Zurich in Europa League action. Carlo Ancelotti’s side made quick work of the Swiss side just one week ago, as goals by Lorenzo Insigne, Jose Callejon and Piotr Zielinski have them favourites […]