Monthly Archives: December 2017
Chiesa: ‘I’ve done nothing yet’
Chiesa: ‘I’ve done nothing yet’
Federico Chiesa discussed comparisons with father Enrico and being the face of the new Fiorentina. “We’ve not yet seen the real Federico Chiesa.” The Viola take on Milan today at 11.30 GMT, click here for a match preview. Chiesa is the son of former Parma and Fiorentina star Enrico Chiesa, remarkably making his Serie A […]
Man Utd transfer news: Jose Mourinho wants Napoli star and scouts Borussia Dortmund duo
Man Utd transfer news: Jose Mourinho wants Napoli star and…
GETTY Napoli midfielder Jorginho wanted by Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho Mourinho is in the market for a new holding midfielder as he prepares for life without 36-year-old veteran Michael Carrick. The Manchester United[1] captain has not played since September 20 after undergoing a heart procedure and is expected to hang up his boots next […]
Allan: ‘Napoli aiming for Scudetto’
Allan: ‘Napoli aiming for Scudetto’
“The objective is without doubt the Scudetto” said Napoli midfielder Allan, who joked with Maurizio Sarri about a potential Brazil call. The Partenopei beat Crotone 1-0 at the Stadio Scida last night to win the title of Winter Champions, remaining top of the Serie A table at the halfway stage. “The objective is without doubt […]
Vrenna: ‘Penalty snub scandalous’
Vrenna: ‘Penalty snub scandalous’
Crotone director general Raffaele Vrenna said the decision not to award a penalty against Napoli was “scandalous” in their 1-0 defeat. Last night, a Marek Hamsik goal proved the difference at the Stadio Scida. However, on 65 minutes there was a controversial incident when a corner struck Dries Mertens on the arm. Although his arm […]
Jorginho: Man Utd tracking Napoli midfielder
Jorginho: Man Utd tracking Napoli midfielder
Manchester United are monitoring Napoli midfielder Jorginho as they line up a replacement for captain Michael Carrick, according to the Manchester Evening News[1]. Carrick, aged 36, is out of contract in the summer and has hardly featured so far this season due to a heart condition. Brazilian-born Italy international Jorginho, aged 26, is reportedly under […]
Sarri: ‘Statistics are worthless’
Sarri: ‘Statistics are worthless’
Maurizio Sarri called the status of Winter Champions “worthless” and shrugged off Napoli statistics, but insists Crotone didn’t deserve a penalty. The 1-0 victory at the Stadio Scida was secured by a Marek Hamsik goal, meaning the Partenopei are top of the table at the midway stage of the season. Napoli have been extraordinary in […]
Napoli look at Winter Champion history
Napoli look at Winter Champion history
Napoli are Winter Champions and only five sides in the last 23 years have failed to win the Scudetto after leading at halfway – but one of those was Napoli. The Partenopei beat Crotone 1-0 at the Stadio Scida with a goal from Marek Hamsik to confirm their status as table-toppers at the midway stage […]
Napoli match 1987-88 records
Napoli match 1987-88 records
Napoli end 2017 and the first half of the season with a series of records, including their status as the only side in Europe’s top five leagues unbeaten away. The Partenopei are the Winter Champions for 2017-18, as the 1-0 victory over Crotone ensured they are the leaders at the halfway stage of the campaign. […]
Full-time: Crotone 0 – 1 Napoli: As it happened
Full-time: Crotone 0 – 1 Napoli: As it happened
29 December at 22:45 Welcome to our live coverage of tonight’s Serie A fixture between Crotone and Napoli at the Stadio Ezio Scida. Below you will find everything you need to know before and during the match. Napoli have won both of their previous Serie A encounters with Crotone, scoring five goals and conceding one. In […]
Napoli become Serie A ‘Winter Champions’
Napoli become Serie A ‘Winter Champions’
29 December at 23:00 A goal in the 17th minute by captain Marek Hamsik was enough to seal the victory and more importantly take the three points back to Naples for the Partenopei away against Crotone in the only Serie A fixture played tonight. The win means that Napoli are the only team in any of Europe’s top 5 highest ranking leagues not to […]