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De Rossi to Ventura: Why the hell should I go on? We want to win!
De Rossi to Ventura: Why the hell should I go on? We want…
During Italy’s stalemate with Sweden[1] Daniele De Rossi was picked up on camera telling Giampiero Ventura to introduce Lorenzo Insigne instead of himself. The Roma midfielder was instructed to warm up during the game, to which he reacted in disbelief, insisting that Napoli’s star forward should instead be brought on. “What the hell would I […]
Sweden failure confirms Italy’s first World Cup absence in 60 years
Sweden failure confirms Italy’s first World Cup absence…
Russia 2018 will be the first World Cup since 1958 without Italian representation, as Giampiero Ventura’s side failed to overturn a 1-0 first leg deficit against Sweden. The former Torino coach will no doubt face the wrath of the media and football supporters from all over the peninsula in the coming days, as an uninspiring […]
Napoli consider dream return for Quagliarella
Napoli consider dream return for Quagliarella
Fabio Quagliarella could be given a second chance to fulfil his lifelong dream of representing his boyhood club, Napoli, in January. The Partenopei are keen to bring in additional reinforcements to their squad, and it has been suggested that the current Sampdoria striker could make a return to his hometown when the transfer window reopens. […]
How good are Roma? What is wrong at Juventus? | FIFespresso
How good are Roma? What is wrong at Juventus? | FIFespresso
Roma just can’t stop winning and getting closer to the top of Serie A, whilst Napoli halted their march and Juventus keeps on conceding. The Bianconeri let in a goal at home from Benevento, whilst the Giallorossi won in Florence and showed they can challenge properly for the Scudetto. Vieri Capretta analyses the weekend in […]
PODCAST: Napoli slip, Roma flip and Samp-gloria in Genoa
PODCAST: Napoli slip, Roma flip and Samp-gloria in Genoa
The jubilant Sampdoria-supporting duo of Luca Gunby and Vito Doria join host Conor Clancy on this week’s FIFpod in celebration of the Blucerchiati’s Derby della Lanterna win over Genoa as well as the rest of the weekend’s action. As always, this podcast was recorded live over on FIFTV[1]. Napoli were held to a scoreless draw […]
Serie A Team of the Week | Round 12
Serie A Team of the Week | Round 12
As Napoli and Inter had their marches halted, Juventus and Roma made the most of it with a win each to close the gap at the top of Serie A[1]. Lazio’s game against Udinese was postponed due to bad weather, while AC Milan won in Sassuolo to climb up the ladder. At the bottom, Benevento […]
Chievo v Napoli: Official Line-Ups
Chievo v Napoli: Official Line-Ups
Napoli are out to strengthen their grip on first place in Serie A when they take on ChievoVerona at the Stadio Bentegodi. The Azzurri are without Faouzi Ghoulam after the left-back ruptured his crucial ligament in the mid-week loss to Manchester City. The Algerian is replaced by Mario Rui who makes his full debut with […]
Maran heaps praise on Chievo players after Napoli draw
Maran heaps praise on Chievo players after Napoli draw
Rolando Maran was quick to praise his Chievo players after they held Napoli to a goalless draw at the Stadio Bentegodi on Sunday afternoon. The Azzurri arrived as strong favourites after ten wins and a draw so far this season, but the Gialloblu halted the Serie A leaders with an excellent defensive display. “We are […]
Crotone climb while Sarri suffers – Serie A’s Winners & Losers
Crotone climb while Sarri suffers – Serie A’s Winners…
In week 12 of Serie A, rain caused havoc across the country as both Napoli and Inter dropped points at the top of the table while the Derby della Lanterna ended miserably for the home team. Here are Nicholas Carroll[1]‘s biggest winners and losers from the latest round of Italian football. Forza Italian Football aims […]