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Naples council plans to erect Maradona statue
Naples council plans to erect Maradona statue
Ciro Borriello, the Municipality of Naples Councilor for Sport, has said that there are discussions to have a statue of Napoli legend Diego Maradona but the COVID-19 pandemic has slowed the process down, in addition to bureaucracy. The Argentinian great passed away in November 2020 at the age of 60 and the Partenopei immediately named […]
Gasperini, Ilicic, and unwanted memories
Gasperini, Ilicic, and unwanted memories
The fallout between Gian Piero Gasperini and Papu Gomez has left scars at Atalanta, so much so that the coach’s decision to take off Josip Ilicic, having brought him on as a substitute, raised some eyebrows. Gomez’s move to Sevilla came after his relationship with the coach reached the point of no return. The two […]
Gattuso lashes out at Granada’s approach
Gattuso lashes out at Granada’s approach
There was an element of sour grapes about Gennaro Gattuso’s post-match comments after his Napoli side were knocked out of the Europa League[1] by Granada. The Partenopei won 2-1 at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Thursday, but were unable to overturn their 2-0 first leg loss. Gattuso, though, was left unimpressed by Granada’s approach […]
Napoli win not enough to overcome Granada
Napoli win not enough to overcome Granada
Napoli[1]’s 2-1 defeat of Granada[2] at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Thursday evening saw them crash out of the Europa League[3] after their 2-0 loss in Spain[4]. Goals by Piotr Zielinski and Fabian Ruiz gave Napoli the win on the night. Unfortunately, a first half goal by Angel Montoro was enough to help Granada […]
PODCAST: Big Rom still reigns in Milan
PODCAST: Big Rom still reigns in Milan
Romelu Lukaku again had the last laugh against Zlatan Ibrahimovic as the Belgian was at his very best to send Inter four points clear at Serie A’s summit thanks to a 3-0 Derby della Madonnina win over AC Milan[1]. While the derby understandably stole the headlines from the weekend, there was plenty more action to […]
Juventus ease past Crotone
Juventus ease past Crotone
Juventus put their Champions League woes behind them on Monday night with a dominant 3-0 win in Serie A over struggling Crotone at the Allianz Stadium. Their loss away to Porto last Wednesday[1] had followed a narrow defeat to Napoli[2] in the Bianconeri’s last league outing, but two Cristiano Ronaldo headers and a goal from […]
Osimhen released from hospital
Osimhen released from hospital
Napoli’s Victor Osimhen was discharged from hospital on Monday morning, having spent the night in Bergamo. The forward suffered a head injury[1] in the dying minutes of the Partenopei’s 4-2 loss at the Gewiss Stadium[2] on Sunday evening. Concern arose as the Nigerian suffered what appeared to be a mystery injury, and he was run […]
Pessina: Playing against Real Madrid is a dream
Pessina: Playing against Real Madrid is a dream
Atalanta midfielder Matteo Pessina says playing against Real Madrid is a dream for him ahead of their Champions League meeting this week. La Dea are enjoying an impressive spell, sitting at fourth in the Serie A table with 43 points from 23 games. On Wednesday they’ll face the Spanish champions in the Champions League’s round […]
Osimhen to stay in Bergamo overnight
Osimhen to stay in Bergamo overnight
Napoli’s Victor Osimhen didn’t travel back to Campania with the Partenopei squad after their 4-2 loss at Atalanta[1] on Sunday. The Nigerian forward suffered a head injury late on and was stretchered off the pitch before being taken to hospital. Napoli have confirmed that Osimhen will stay overnight in Bergamo, having undergone medical tests. “Following […]
Osimhen to stay in Bergamo overnight after head injury
Osimhen to stay in Bergamo overnight after head injury
Napoli’s Victor Osimhen didn’t travel back to Campania with the Partenopei squad after their 4-2 loss at Atalanta[1] on Sunday. The Nigerian forward suffered a head injury late on and was stretchered off the pitch before being taken to hospital. Napoli have confirmed that Osimhen will stay overnight in Bergamo, having undergone medical tests. “Following […]