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Allegri omits South Americans from Juventus’ trip to Napoli
Allegri omits South Americans from Juventus’ trip to Napoli
Juventus[1] coach Massimiliano Allegri[2] has confirmed that none of his South American international players will feature in their Serie A[3] clash against Napoli[4] on Saturday evening. The Bianconeri[5] will be missing the likes of Paulo Dybala, Juan[6] Cuadrado, and Alex Sandro[7] for their trip to Naples but a few youngsters will be given the opportunity […]
‘Inter and AC Milan are ahead of Juventus’
‘Inter and AC Milan are ahead of Juventus’
Former Juventus[1] and Fiorentina[2] midfielder Angelo Di Livio[3] has said that Inter[4] and AC Milan[5] are more likely to win the Serie A[6] title than the Bianconeri. The 55-year-old played for La Vecchia Signora from 1993 until 1999 and he believes that the Milanese giants have stronger squads than his former club. “Today I see […]
Pepe Reina: I think my time left in football will be spent at Lazio
Pepe Reina: I think my time left in football will be spent…
Lazio[1] goalkeeper Pepe[2] Reina has revealed that he would like to end his career with the Serie A[3] side if he is given the opportunity by the club. The 39-year-old has been at the club since 2020 and clearly has no intention of leaving for a new club in the near future. The Spaniard has […]
Petagna the hero as Napoli edge Genoa
Petagna the hero as Napoli edge Genoa
Napoli[1] defeated Genoa by 2-1 at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris[2] in a rather challenging contest in one of Serie A[3]‘s Sunday evening games. Goals came for the visitors through Fabian Ruiz[4] and Andrea Petagna while the hosts’ goal was scored by Andrea Cambiaso. It was a hard-fought victory for I Partenopei[5] who were missing their […]
Insigne expected to walk away from Napoli
Insigne expected to walk away from Napoli
Lorenzo Insigne[1] could leave Napoli[2] after the completion of the 2021/22 season as talks for a contract extension have broken down completely. The 30-year-old’s current deal will expire in June 2022 but Partenopei[3] president Aurelio De Laurentiis[4] has not been able to meet his wage demands. According to Il Corriere del Mezzogiorno, Insigne has not […]
Napoli and Lazio handed Europa League groups
Napoli and Lazio handed Europa League groups
Following on from Thursday’s Champions League draw[1], Friday saw Serie A[2] representatives Napoli[3] and Lazio[4] learn their Europa League fate as the group stage draw was made. Lazio[5] will be disappointed to be playing in the Europa League this season, having had a taste of Champions League[6] action last term. Napoli, meanwhile, missed out on […]
Napoli defender wants to return to Olympiacos
Napoli defender wants to return to Olympiacos
Kostas Manolas[1] reportedly wants to leave Napoli[2] and rejoin Greek giants Olympiakos, who he played for from 2012 until 2014. The 30-year-old centre-back joined Roma after representing Greece[3] at the 2014 World Cup[4] and he has been with I Partenopei since 2019 but he has decided that now is the time to return to his […]
Jorginho named UEFA Player of the Year
Jorginho named UEFA Player of the Year
Italy[1] midfielder Jorginho has been named UEFA’s Men’s Player of the Year for the 2020/21 season, after helping Italy win Euro 2020[2]. The ex-Napoli midfielder had previously won the Champions League with Chelsea[3], and has since gone on to win the European Super Cup as Chelsea[4] beat Villareal in Belfast earlier in August. “Chelsea[5] and […]
Serie A LIVE – Sampdoria v AC Milan: Probable line-ups, team news and how to watch
Serie A LIVE – Sampdoria v AC Milan: Probable line-ups,…
After a return to form last season, AC Milan[1] begin their Serie A[2] campaign with a trip to the Stadio Luigi Ferraris to face Sampdoria[3] on Monday, as the Rossoneri look to challenge for the Scudetto. Stefano Pioli’s side secured Champions League[4] qualification with a second place finish last season, and were in the hunt for […]
Napoli forced to fight to down Venezia
Napoli forced to fight to down Venezia
A dramatic start to both Napoli[1] and Venezia[2]’s Serie A[3] seasons saw the Partenopei[4] come out with a 2-0 win after an animated contest at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. Goals came from a Lorenzo Insigne[5] penalty and an Eljif Elmas finish, but the tension had begun when striker Victor Osimhen[6] was sent off, perhaps […]