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Manchester United and Barcelona square off for Napoli’s Koulibaly
Manchester United and Barcelona square off for Napoli’s…
Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly is at the centre of a tug-of-war between Europe’s top clubs, including Manchester United, Barcelona and Chelsea. Koulibaly was recently racially abused by Inter fans during the Partenopei’s visit to the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, and was also sent off in the match for sarcastically applauding the referee after being booked for […]
Hamsik: Napoli want a trophy after 2018 disappointment
Hamsik: Napoli want a trophy after 2018 disappointment
Having flirted massively with ending Juventus’ Serie A stranglehold in 2018, Napoli are determined to use that disappointment as motivation in picking up a trophy next year, according to captain Marek Hamsik. The Partenopei appeared set to end their long wait for a Scudetto victory after Kalidou Koulibaly’s last minute winner in Turin had momentum […]
Ancelotti: Napoli can keep believing after Bologna victory
Ancelotti: Napoli can keep believing after Bologna victory
Napoli coach Carlo Ancelotti refused to rule his side out of the title race after a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Bologna at the Stadio San Paolo on Saturday. Despite a brace from Arkadiusz Milik being wiped out by a pair of Bologna headers, Dries Mertens rifled in at the death to secure victory and move […]
Milik brace nudges Napoli beyond determined Bologna
Milik brace nudges Napoli beyond determined Bologna
An Arkadiusz Milik brace helped Napoli return to winning ways as they recorded a late 3-2 victory over Bologna at the Stadio San Paolo on Saturday. The striker headed the Partenopei into an early lead, before overturning a Federico Santander goal with another header just after half-time, as Napoli looked to have put their controversial […]
Spalletti: Nainggolan puts too many things ahead of football
Spalletti: Nainggolan puts too many things ahead of football
Inter coach Luciano Spalletti lauded Radja Nainggolan for his approach after his influential substitute appearance on Saturday, though he warned the Belgian that sometimes he puts too many things ahead of football. Keita Balde netted the lone goal as the Nerazzurri secured a 1-0 victory over Empoli to extend their unbeaten run in Serie A […]
Empoli v Inter: Official Line-Ups
Empoli v Inter: Official Line-Ups
Inter will be keen to use their win over Napoli as a springboard heading into 2019 but first, they will want to pick up another three points at Empoli. History shines favourably on the Biscione, who have won nine of their last 10 Serie A meetings against Empoli (D1) and have managed to keep seven […]
Serie A Round 19 Preview: Goodbye 2018, it’s been eventful
Serie A Round 19 Preview: Goodbye 2018, it’s been eventful
The last set of fixtures of 2018 begins in Turin where champions and league-leaders Juventus need one more win to set a new Serie A record at this stage of the season (the current record is 52 points in 2005/06 and 2013/14). Visiting side Sampdoria are in good form and have won their last three […]
Fiorentina favourites to land Southampton striker
Fiorentina favourites to land Southampton striker
Former Napoli and Sampdoria forward Manolo Gabbiadini could be set to leave Southampton this winter transfer window in order to join Fiorentina. The 27-year-old has had a disappointing campaign in front of goal for the Saints, scoring just once in 15 competitive appearances for the struggling Premier League outfit. Despite interest from other respective sides on […]
Inter hit out at racist fans after stadium ban
Inter hit out at racist fans after stadium ban
Inter have slammed fans who racially abused Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly, with the Nerazzurri now facing a two-match stadium ban. Lautaro Martinez netted an injury-time winner for the home side, but the match was marred by repeated racist abuse from sections of the stands. As a result the Nerazzurri will play their next two home […]
Serie A to go ahead despite Inter-Napoli fallout
Serie A to go ahead despite Inter-Napoli fallout
Saturday’s Serie A[1] matches will go ahead as planned according to the FIGC as the league continues to deal with the fallout from the Inter[2]-Napoli[3] match. The Nerazzurri claimed a late 1-0 victory thanks to a Lautaro Martinez strike, but matters on the field were overshadowed by ugly scenes off it. Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly […]